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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1961
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR notes show fragmented references to a school aligned with service and a mid term Bible study group. Names, dates, and clear actions are missing, leaving only scattered terms and potential program labels without verifiable facts.
Cincinnati breaks free after four straight losses as Leo Cardenas and Dick Gerners drive a five-run seventh inning. Cardenas two doubles and a single spark 18 Reds hits off Jack Sanford and Stu Miller, while Alex Grammas drives in five for St Louis with a seventh-inning double. Dodgers stumble as Milwaukee and Philadelphia win other games.
Danny Murtaugh was rehired as Pittsburgh Pirates manager for 1962 after a disappointing season. General Manager Joe Brown announced the decision at a press conference, noting Murtaugh’s experience and acknowledging pitching and defense inefficiencies as key weaknesses.
Pitt fullback Frank Scrip, a Roscoe Pennsylvania junior, returned to Pittsburgh for medical exams on recurring headaches that troubled him last season and again this year at rain ing camp after leaving Allegheny College training.
Pitching star Frank Lary of the Tigers pitched his 18th complete game in 25 starts to lead a 6-0 victory over Cleveland, pulling Detroit within two games of first. Leo Cardenas boosted the Reds lineup with three hits and three RBIs as Cincinnati beat San Francisco 8-6. Also notes from Boston boxing: George Colton defeated Jay Connors in a 127-pound bout in Tewksbury.
Junior Golfers End Year With Awards Dinner at Corry Country Club closed the season with a large turnout. Mary Brown, who heads the kids program, received a gift from the youngsters. Wyckle Dyckes won the top trophy as junior club champion, with Denny Dyckes as runner-up. Bob Zalaneck claimed the President’s Cup, John Davidson was runner-up. Semi-finalists included John Xander David Swink Jeff Lynn Dolan Don MacKenzie and Bill Nichols. Georer Pain led Class A Minus with Joe Swink Tom Xander and Gary Brown behind. Doug Rothrock topped Class B Minus with Polly Brown runner-up and Molly Rudolph and Mar eta Stahl in top finishers.
The 12 year old players from diverse backgrounds perform with professional air on a diamond as they mimic major leaguers. Admirers crowd the stands while relatives chase autographs. Poise and pride break at game’s end when a pitcher or team loses, showing their still-young humanity.
An unclear golf report notes Siegel of Nar beth, Pa, and Marty Fleckman of Pon Atthun, Te, reaching the fourth round at Wellsire Municipal course during an international event. The fragment shows Siegel shaping plays on Thursday with a lead-in about a tie and ongoing match play.
Hanna Youngsters showcase a lively Beaver drills session led by Lan Mapua, Corry Beavers football mentor. The team features rising players like Jin Barber and Tyler Flowers, with Ed Krasd and Tom Meant among standouts and discussion of kicking and bench depth for the season.
Exhibition games hint at form across major NFL teams. Philadelphia’s Harry Hull and Detroit’s Warren Rabb lead defenses as lineups shift for the 1950 season, with Detroit routing the Browns and beating the Steelers while other teams prepare for early clashes and key matchups.
Hornets acquire Hoekstra from an undisclosed team in the National Hockey League. The forward played last season with Calgary's AHL affiliate, tallying 124 points in 73 games. He joins the Slewit lineup after a five year absence, with details of the deal not disclosed.
Wilburgh AP report says the Pirates, aiming for 300 losses, dropped their sixth straight game, trailing Milwaukee 6-1 as Warren Spahn earned his 10th out before a two run inning. Hal Smith Mazeroski and Coyle produced the lone tally for Pittsburgh. The Braves rode 14 hits and a three run sixth frame highlighted by Lee Maye’s homer to seal the win.
Eastern Lean inghamton reports 7 percent while Reading holds at 6 and Springfield stays at 6. Johnstown and Williamsport register 6 and 87 respectively, with Lancaster at 5 and 1. The figures indicate uneven progress across regions and a mix of small gains and flat readings.
The Tigers defeated the Cleveland Angels 6-4 in a game highlighted by strong pitching and timely hitting. Maris and Mantle led the Yankees in a tough shutout bid by the Angels, while Detroit capitalized on errors to secure the win.
Unclear readable text describes Wall leading in Akron golf with mentions of Firestone Country Club and several players including Maxwell and Reed. Other fragments reference teams, leagues, and events, but key facts are obscured by garbled OCR. The usable portion centers on Wall's early lead and local golf context.
The Pittsburgh Pirates announce pitcher Verian Law will not pitch again in 1961. Law, on the disabled list since July 7 with a sore arm, appeared in 11 games with a 1-3 record and a 4.7 ERA. General Manager L. Brown said he will fly to Pittsburgh from Idaho on September 19 for a medical exam.
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