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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1958
Page
7
A compact note explores the playful fusion of the letter G in the names Oyed and Twee De, hinting at stylistic wordplay and regional influences in naming. The fragment suggests curiosity about how initials shape sound and identity.
In the second of a series, Corry Area High School football coach Lou Hanna explains moving from the single wing to the winged T for 1958. He cites backfield talent including Terry Williams and Ken Downey, and outlines lineup roles, practice plans, and a schedule deemed the toughest in Corry history, with Warren opening on September 19 and a slate featuring several strong Section opponents.
The American League and National League standings show teams like Chicago Cleveland Washington and New York with record figures. Yesterday’s results include New York Boston Kansas City Detroit at 10 innings while tonight’s games feature New York at Boston Cleveland at Chicago and Detroit at Kansas City.
The Corry Beavers travel 161 miles to meet a new rival at one of Pennsylvania’s largest high schools. With a promising lineup, Corry faces nine of the toughest opponents in school history, promising an interesting year for the Orange and Black under their coach.
In Oakland California Cisco Andrade of Whittler California stopped Bobby Bell of Youngstown Ohio in the seventh round.
The Cony Merchants swept the City Softball League finals by defeating Union City 14 to 5 at Cory Area High School. Merle Ottaway earned the win with solid defense while Roger Ottaway led the offense with two home runs a triple and a single in four at bats. Dick Smith and Merle Ottaway also hit four bags as Union City fell behind early and could not overcome the Merchants, who also won the regular season crown.
Vic Power of Cleveland becomes the only AL player to steal home twice in one game, lifting the Indians to a 10-9 victory over Detroit after trailing 7-0. Power’s first steal capped a five-run eighth inning, and his second dash home followed an error and wild pitch as Cleveland erased a 3-0 first-inning lead.
The 25th All-Star game aims to topple NFL champion Detroit Lions at Soldier Field drawing about 70,000. Lions labeled 134 ½ point favorites, with star players Tobin Rose and Bobby Layne quarterbacking. College standouts abound, led by Otto Graham coaching staff, facing stiff defense from Lions. Game slated under pro rules, expected mild 70s with TV coverage by ABC at 8:30 p.m. EST.
Union City scores five runs in a late surge to defeat Corry Merchants 14 to 5. R. Ottaway hits two homers and leads with 8 base hits combined with Schaffer. Merle Ottaway picks up the win while Bill Schaffer takes the loss.
Ben Casserone, supervisor of the Recreation Football League, announced extended tryouts for the recreation circuit due to vacancies. Any seventh or eighth grade boy needing a physical should report tonight at 7 in Calderone at Corry Area High School locker room. So far 13 fifth graders and 23 seventh graders have signed, with equipment distribution set for Saturday, August 30th at 1:40 p.m. The program seats 60 boys and 24 vacancies remain. First practice is scheduled for Tuesday, September 2nd.
New York manager Casey Stengel explained sending Enos Slaughter to pinch hit for Duke Muuss in the fourth inning with the Yankees ahead 3 2. He cited Birdie Tebbetts losing his job as a nervous factor and noted Slaughter delivered a two run double as New York pulled away. Also included: Pat McCoy defeated Johnny Juliano by points in Fall River.
The Corry Tennis Club crowns its men’s singles champion tonight at Mead Park with defending champ Bob Tunnell facing Tony Radecki in a best-of-five final after both reached the final from an eight-player field.
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