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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1961
Page
7
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Roger Maris missed a record by a few feet on a 40 foot drive that became a tiebreaking triple as the Yankees beat the Angels 6 5 in 10 innings to regain a three game edge in the pennant chase. Bill Skowron drove in four with a sixth inning homer while Don Mossi and Whitey Ford took the loss and Billy Hoeft won in relief.
Altoona Pa. reports opening round games in the National Amateur Baseball Federation Junior Tournament. Jobin Pavlik pitched a one-hitter as Cleveland beat Gambrills Md 6-0. Don Proutt’s ninth inning single produced the only Detroit hit. An extra inning contest had Youngstown Ohio beat Philadelphia 4-2, with John Gassney fanning 18. Other results: Greenville Ohio over Dayton 7-4. Louisville crushed Schenectady 17-0. Detroit blanked Maryland State 5-0. Altoona edged Buffalo 9-8. Pittsburgh defeated Chicago 5-0. Second round pairings listed.
Juan Marichal of the Giants blanked the leading Reds on three singles, walking none and fanning 14 in eight innings of a 14-0 win. Jim Gentile of the Orioles ripped a double and a single in a separate key hit spree.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Braves 4 3 after Dick Stuart lined a two out single in the ninth. Bob Skinner had homered earlier and an inside the park run by Skinner highlighted a back and forth game. Elroy Pace earned the win to improve to 5 5 while Don Nottebart fell to 4 7 on the season.
In TavutA Washington report Anne Quast Decker of Seattle, defending champion, powers into the quarterfinals of the USGA Women’s Amateur after a five under performance through 29 holes to oust two rivals. Roberta Albers, 14, Tampa, advances with a 5 and 4 win, while Barbara MeIntire, Marianne Gable, Barbara Williams all post wins to stay alive. Indy Hoetmer and Mary Lowell also win, keeping a tight field of eight.
About 3600 ringneck pheasants were released in the Corry area through the Corry Roll and Gun Club and the State Games Commission with farmers contributing and local supporters paying some birds. Art Cochran of the Red and Girt Club said volunteers released birds to boost hunting but urged motorists to avoid striking them as many can fly. The 3600 birds, roughly half hens and half cocks, are expected to provide a strong sport when the season opens this fall.
City bowling meeting to discuss Class B league results at Bowl-Aire alleys in Ambrose. Association secretary says the session will end around 10 or pm and will start immediately on business. Open to all organized rescue in Corry and Clymer. members belong to the American Bowling Congress. about 400 to 500 bowlers in the city. Meeting canceled to elect officers and address complaints and improvements.
Cincinnati AP describes the San Francisco Giants rallying to within six games of the NL pennant. Al Dark avoids 1951 comparisons as Giants win a 12 run ninth inning rally, with six home runs and strong pitching from Nan Martinol to hand the Reds a fourth straight loss. The Dodgers slip as Giants surge, while Witte and others spark key victories narrowing the gap to lead the Dodgers Reds and Cubs remain distant in the pursuit.
Washington AP report describes Piteny Gary Wilczynski throwing a no hitter for Hamtramck in the Pony League World Series win over West Covina California. Hamtramck led 12 runs at five innings as pitching held West Covina to no hits. Hamtramck will face the San Antonio winner in the next round with San Antonio beating Bridgeport Conn.
Pitt football update reports sophomore halfback Mirsiall Goldberg Jr from Chicago may miss time with a shoulder injury. Coaches await medical word on the extent after practice at the Pitt training camp.
Daily results from the National and American Leagues with standings, team records, and upcoming games. Highlights include Los Angeles beating Philadelphia and San Francisco edging Milwaukee, plus row results from New York, Boston, Washington, Chicago, and other clubs.
New York AP notes Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle pace a friendly parks era as they chase Babe Ruth’s 1927 record. Ruth hit most of his 60 homers off mediocre pitchers, while Maris and Mantle confront top hurlers from Washington to Chicago and Boston.
Ramaed Reyes Montemayor emerges as a budding baseball talent from Monterrey Mexico. At seventeen he belts hits and fans batters, striking out 12 in a standout performance amid a World Series hunt. Local press touts him as a breakout star on the path to national team glory.
The American Golf Classic in Akron hosts 97 starters with notable pros—Gary Player, Jerry Barber, and Arnold Palmer among the field. Tony Balt is highlighted as a strong contender despite lineup shifts and temper-related drama. The event unfolds at Firestone Country Club as players chase the lead amid challenging conditions.
Reported in the Omaha area the Steelers players Tracy and Hoak are laid up after an earlier showing this week. Tracy, listed with four carries in the game, was expected to return. Hoak is noted for plays with Detriot Hibk in the Detran league.
Fragmentary text mentions a player named Torres and references attempts, lanes, and pitching or throwing actions. The garbled lines obscure clear names, teams, dates, and outcomes, leaving only scattered hints of a sports context and a rough description of performance.
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