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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1961
Page
7
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VFW All-Stars routed Jenny 5 of Rochester in a special match at VFW lanes. Staples and Skinner led the 9,2883 pin night as the locals won two of three, with Lamielle pacing Meerhoff’s in a 3-0 sweep.
ANL Women led the Mixed Doubles League with Norberta Kane posting a 526 score 216 193 and Barb Temple close behind with 420 175 176 178 Winnie Horsens added a 203. The standings show Holidpins Happy Losers Ringers and Gophers with varying win loss records as the circuit continued.
Corry area golfers compete in the qualifying round at Corry Country Club to earn berths on the CAHL team for the first match of the season at Erie Academy. Players listed include Gary Paige Dave McMullin Bob Zalzneck Mike Hanna Mike Lewis John Davidson and Vicky Dyckes under Coach Roger Ottaway.
Warren Spahn, 40, pitched seven strong innings to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 in his first win of the season. Don Hoak homered off Spahn in the ninth to spoil the shutout bid. Vernon Law pitched eight innings for the Pirates in the loss.
Paul Pender aims to fight Gene Fullmer in November for a title bout after his third defense, hoping to clear the middleweight crown. The Brookline, Massachusetts boxer, rated top 160 pounder in several regions, pushes for negotiations with Fullmer’s manager as promoter Sam Silverman plans a Boston date with a potential $350,000 gate and substantial TV revenue.
Bill Lamielle rolled 11 strikes but missed a potential 7-8 split to finish with 266 in the first game and 624 total as Meerhoff's defeated the VFW All-Stars by 50 pins. The match featured strong Wo Class A power from both sides with Lamielle scoring a late run of seven straight strikes before the miscue in the eighth.
Jay Hebert the 1960 PGA champion rallied in the final five holes to tie Ken Venturi in the $40,000 Houston Golf Classic. Hebert birdied three of the last four, finishing 72 holes at Memorial Park in 276, four under, after Venturi bogeyed three of the last five.
Harold Johnson, a Philadelphia fighter who has battled 14 years for the title, makes his first defense tonight against Von Clay in a 15 round bout at the arena. Both are Philadelphians and the match headlines the National Boxing Association version of the 175 pound title.
In the Pennsylvania Tensiet Lawiiie Tournament a large field of bowlers competed yesterday. Richard Ward of Erie started with a 290 after a 9 spare and a strike sequence while Vince War of Philadelphia opened with a 280 after a 4 spare and a strike in the second frame.
The baseball world mourns Black Jack Barry a longtime Holy Cross coach and former Athletics manager. Barry who guided Holy Cross to 625 wins and 153 losses died of lung cancer at home yesterday. He once hosted Babe Ruth and advised Ruth on his outfield role while with the great A s infield era. The survivor list notes Tome Rin Baker of Maryland as the lone remaining member of the famous A s infield.
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Detroit built a half game edge as Bob Scheffing guided the Tigers to a split with the White Sox. Ted Kluszewski hit a key homer for the Angels. Dick Brown delivered an 11th inning single to win for the Angels in the second game. The Twins and Senators also produced late drama as Donavon and Kralick pitched well for their clubs.
American League standings and results show Detroit leading with 7 1 1, Minnesota and New York close behind. Sunday scores include Minnesota 1 Washington 0 and Baltimore 4 New York 1. National League results list Los Angeles sweeping Cincinnati 4 1 and Milwaukee 4 Pittsburgh 1 with several games postponed or rain-delayed.
The Cleveland Indians won after a wild pitch error in the ninth inning against the Kansas City Athletics. Vic Power scored on the miscue as Joe Nuxhall walked Johnny Temple, and Heyward Sullivan overthrew to allow another run. Tito Francona led with four runs and two doubles.
Art Mahaffey kept Philadelphia ahead in the pennant race with a 1-0 shutout for his 17th win. The Phillies benefited from Sullivan's strong pitching and key hits as they downed Pittsburgh and kept pace with league leaders. Moon extended spring success for the Dodgers, while Giants and Cardinals traded late-inning drama as the pennant chase heated up.
The Elks Lodge youth committee sponsors a fish rodeo for children ages eight to twelve on Saturday May 11 at French Creek south branch west of the city. Prizes include glass casting rods level wind reels and a 20 gift certificate for the day’s top catches. Registration starts at 9 00 am with the area from Washington Street bridge to Bowens bridge designated for the event supervised by Elks volunteers.
Mike and Ray Charnoky of Cleveland hold first place in the doubles as they rolled 1370, surpassing Erie’s Al Pohl and Arb Getzel who posted 1305. Lindy McDaniel edges them for second after a strong showing. Mickey pitched the final timing while Billy O'Dell and rookie Bob Bolin stopped a Cardinal uprising.
The article notes ancient Rome flooded the Colosseum for naval shows called NAU MACHIAE, praising ingenuity as master builders. It contrasts civic pride in craft with personal vanity and commends the staff for diligent service.
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