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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1961
Page
7
Corry High football chiefs publicize the opening game with Warren on September 5 at Sheen Athletic Field. Coach Low Hanna steers a large senior-laden squad eager to topple the Dragons, citing past close losses and a strong line and backfield, including Roden at fullback and quarterback battle between Mike Hanna and others.
Giants surge from third to near the Reds, winning 9 of 11 and sweeping doubleheaders against Cincinnati as Willie Mays hits 33rd homer and McCovey adds power. Dodgers falter with an eight-game skid, while Pirates and Cubs also win to boost NL pennant chase.
MEADVILLE Pa AP More drills on fundamentals were on tap today for the University of Pittsburgh football team The Panthers launched their fall training Tuesday with a two hour drill in the morning and another two hour session in the afternoon The Pitt training camp is at Allegheny College Bullet Bill has been selected to play in the annual Save An Eye Labor Day classic at Elle He may be the only Corryite in the game as other selectees already have Jeff Steve Olson has been at the US Military Academy since late June Don Kauer Corry s other gift to West Point has just remained from a month s orientation detail along the Czech border Kauer a transplanted Ohioan who shone both as a back and lineman at Corry High will be taking a bid for the varsity this season with the Black Knights of the Hudson He has been on the traveling squad for the past two years Corry s other major college bidder of last season will be starting his high school teaching career Chuck Seat a center linebacker at the University of Buffalo will pull the strings at Southwestern Big School in Lakewood N D this season The Notre Dame bound athlete who was raised briefly on a loitering charge wasn t Corry s Dad Wharton sorry we didn t realize Wharton also is headed for the South Bend institution
Sporadic standings and truncated schedule snippets show teams like St Louis Los Angeles Pittsburgh Milwaukee Philadelphia and San Francisco with scattered results. The text lists planned games for Thursday and Tuesday results across American League WoL and related leagues with multiple city matchups and incomplete scores.
Rash of homers by Colavito Briton and Ki Jine powered Detroit to a 4-1 win over Cleveland. Wrightander Pa Povtack limited the Tribe to four official at bats, while Tito Francois of Cleveland contributed four hits but the offense stalled.
Ohin Atcdrew Lone of Shamokin Pennsylvania and Robert Boyd of Lamars Iowa scored perfect 300s to win the Class A event at the National Trapshoot Championships held yesterday. The match showcased sharp shooting and national level competition among top shooters.
The Dyckes brothers Wick and Denny reach the junior club final at Corry Country Club for the annual awards picnic. Semifinal wins by Vicky over John Xapiles and Denny over Fou Zutaneck set the stage, with Davidson and Zalzneck also winning in earlier rounds.
The National Rifle Association announces a training program with sessions starting August 13 at 7:30 pm. The club will host four two hour meetings focusing on care, handling, and safety of firearms at the public rooms.
Kansas City Athletics general manager Charles O Finley dismissed Frank Lane amid turmoil over rumors of a club budget shift and Lane’s performance. Finley blamed Lane for failing to oversee all club operations and cited ongoing discord with longtime GM Gordon. Lane suggested he would have preferred running the Chicago White Sox if offered.
The article tracks Roger Maris chasing Babe Ruth's home run mark as the Yankees fall 4 3 to the Dodgers. It notes Maris needing 11 more homers in up to 30 games to break the record under Ford Frick's 154-game limit, with details on pacing and penalties for at bats and bases on balls.
Pittsburgh hosts Milwaukee aiming to even the season series at three wins each after a Braves surge. Pirates pitcher Joe Gibbon, aided by Rey Faced, held Milwaukee to a late rally as Roberto Clemente and Smoky Burgess sparked an early burst. Aaron doubled for Milwaukee, making the game a tight duel.
Pitcher Arl Malattey of the Phillies threw a complete game shutout against the Chicago Cubs 6 0 in a 10 6 win. Willie Mays of the Giants collected five hits including a home run, while Anettrey hit his 33rd homer in Cincinnati helping the Giants in the second game of the doubleheader.
Springfield edges Johnstown 4 1 as Williamsport defeats Lanncaster 1 7. Reading at Binghamton postponed due to rain.
Beaver Club seeks new members as it presents a recruitment push with meetings and events. The article lists potential eligibility and notes ongoing efforts to attract students and community members to join the club.
A battered Steelers squad cleared to return as key players are set to rejoin the lineup. The team faces continued questions about injuries and depth with several veterans hoping to contribute in upcoming games.
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