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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1959
Page
7
An unnamed report notes increased costs and delays in a major propulsion engine program. Officials say ongoing work will require additional funds and time, with discussions of cancelations or alternate scheduling affecting key milestones and procurement timelines.
Indians upset the Senators 12-8 to spark a 5-6 record as Larry Darnoull struck out 10 in Tuesday’s win and held the Yankees in a rain-shortened Saturday victory. The week also featured Pirates 12 Braves 10 and Dodgers 9-8 over the Pirates in late-week games.
Lavagetto, usually mild, lectured the Washington Senators for 30 minutes in Philadelphia to shake a losing streak as the club, bottom of the standings, prepared to host a two game series with the Yankees after a 3 1 loss to the Phillies in an exhibition game.
Winners of three women’s golf divisions at Corry Country Club were announced. Mary Brown claimed the club championship by defeating Connie Artisan in the first flight final. Bruce Neckeps took the second flight title by beating Dottle Dolan, while Mary Brody edged Alice Bailey in a separate final.
A local VFW bowling club schedules a meeting for tomorrow evening at 8.00. The gathering aims to organize a rite and likely address an unorganized group's activities.
The Indians' Rocky Colavito, after a poor run, exploded for a home run, a double and two singles in five at bats to spark a 64 victory over Kansas City. The win put Cleveland within 2 1/2 games of the White Sox, with New York defeating Boston 4 0 in a late game.
This record lists top players by batting and pitching across major leagues. Aaron Milwauker and Cunningham stand out in runs and hits, Banks Colavito and Mathews lead home runs while Kuenn Fox and Williams post doubles and hits totals. Pitching leaders include Face Antonelli and Shaw with standout win totals and strikeouts.
Lawson and Blair won opening matches in the Corry Tennis Club 1953 summer tournament at Mead Park. Lawson beat Jes Lawson in the boys bracket, 6-0 6-0, while Blair won by forfeit against David MacKenzie. Tonight Zalencek faces Varransa and McLaughlin meets Johnson.
Pittsburgh hosts Cleveland in an exhibition game at Forbes Field with veterans from both teams aiming to test lineups. Coach Buddy Parker plans to give rookie quarterback Bobby Laguerre extended play while Paul Brown fields key Steelers backs to evaluate depth and performance.
Davidson Paces Jr. President's Cup meet as Jon Wavason became the first semifinalist after defeating Billy Bachemer at Corry Country Club. Three more ninehole handicap matches set this week to decide the remaining junior finalists, with a consolation tourney for first-round losers. Survivors in the second round include Mike Hanna Denny Dyckes Bill Brown Vicky Dyckes Ronnie Brown and Danny Joyce.
Rocky Colavito cracked four hits including his 34th homer, drove in two runs and scored twice as the Indians beat Kansas City 6-4. Stu Miller pitched for Cleveland.
The Corty Merchants and Corry Jamestown tied eight eight after eight innings in the City Softball League title clash last night at Corty Area High School. Merle Ottaway and Chuck Jackson both yielded five hits with no extra base hits. Tonight at 6 45 the teams resume with Ottaway facing Jackson in a decisive showdown.
Charles Stutz, 76, inventor of the Stutz Bearcat sports car, died yesterday in Miami after a cancer battle. He built and raced the car, and his team often starred in events. In baseball, the Giants rallied from a 2-0 deficit to beat the Cardinals 3-2 as reliever hurler two scoreless innings in relief.
Corry's junior golfers routed Wanango Club juniors from Oil City 7 to 3 at the Corry Country Club. Top scorers for Corry were Rontile Brows Vicky Dykes Denny Dyckes Jeff Brown and Bill Brows while Bruce Baird led Oil City with a 48. The event marked the second in a planned series of interclub matches with Titusville and Warren upcoming.
Carl Young of Erie rolled a 299 in a Sunday night practice game against Corry at the VFW. The Perry Play team member, part of the Koehler squad from Erie, kept a perfect 300 bid alive with a string of strikes but left the final ten pin standing.
Corry Area High School opens football preparations for 1989 with a CAHS gym meeting at 7 p.m. tomorrow for upper four grades reporting as part of a two-session indoctrination. Coach Low Hahn starts his 12th season guiding the Beavers as practice and scrimmage approach.
Baltimore AP The Colts under coach Weeb Ewbank seek to avoid complacency as they defend their NFL title. He plans to bolster the interior line and add depth at linebacker and halfback, while keeping key veterans like Marchetti Donovan and LopscComb in a sturdy defense. Rookies Burkett and Robinson compete for spots. two trades bring Thustoll and Shaw to fill gaps.
Yvon Durelle vowed he will finish Archie Moore if he floors him again and seize the light heavyweight crown. He travels to the Forum in Montreal for a rematch Wednesday night as a 3-1 underdog, despite beating Moore three times in their first meeting. Durelle complains of bad advice, late pay, and contract disputes while noting Moore’s $175,000 purses against his own $15,000 guaranteed.
In New Orleans and Washington DC a mix of decisive bouts produced world title contenders. Pasetal Tevez defeated Kermit Yonekura in Argentina on a flyweight tilt. Ula Japan hosted 15 rounds for a flyweight world title. Holly Mims defeated Henry Hunk in DC. Jing Parker stood out, while other noted names included Witty Art Spinney and Alex Sandusky.
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