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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1963
Page
7
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Editor notes on equipment and rules. Mouth guards become mandatory in Pennsylvania schoolboy football while knee and ankle injuries persist as top risks. Experts urge earlier conditioning weeks, no pads initially, to reduce injuries and improve team performance. Rip Engle faces rebuilding at Penn State amid a slim returning letterman total. An accidental electrocution during a tree rescue in St Helena, Oregon, adds tragedy to a quiet preseason period.
The American Hockey League board of governors met to discuss a plan to hold a draft of players for the nine AHL teams. Sanctioned by the National League, the draft would limit each club to two players, with an implied $20,000 value per pick. The proposal would allow AHL teams to draft NEL owned players from the Western or Central Leagues for $10,000 each, with players aged 2 or older.
The Methodists defeated the Mennonites to gain the playoff win 5 to 1. Bob Marsh led with a double driving in two runs, earning the win as the Methodist season record moved to 11–3 while Mennonites ended at 9–5. Umpires were C. Clabbatz, J. McIntyre, B. Sarnicki.
Du Quoin Illinois AP. Filly Cheer Honey and B F Coaltown are treated with medicated oxygen and listed as probable starters for the 3 year old trotters stake. Speedy Scot is the favorite in a field of 14 with Star Act potentially driven by Joe O Brien who is sidelined by a knee injury. The event aims for a speed record as Yonkers Futurity winner Speedy Scot eyes first Hambletonian triumph and top rivals include Captain's Boy Dorada and Choir Boy among others.
Jim O'Toole of Cincinnati limited Los Angeles to five hits in a 1-0 Reds victory, erasing Dodgers’ run threat. Dick Grant added a key single in the ninth to spark St Louis past San Francisco 6-2, briefly lifting the Cardinals toward second in the National League.
The Cincinnati Reds defeated the National League leaders 4 1 in a tense game as Cincinnati held the Dodgers to near five hits. Walt Alston’s club showed weaknesses at the plate while Kim O Toole underscored Reds pitching in a late rally to secure the victory.
The Cardinals staged a three run ninth inning to take the lead from the Dodgers in a tense finish. Willie Davis doubled for Los Angeles and Tommy Davis added a stumble play but the late burst by St Louis sealed a 5 3 victory. The prior action saw Harmon Killebrew and Bob Allison homer for the Senators in a 7 3 win over Minnesota.
Baltimore players Wes Stock and Dave McNally, both 0 for 39 and 0 for 32 respectively, share dormitory laughs over their lack of major league hits. Locker room talk shows Stock’s claim of a Puerto Rico hit and McNally’s first month success with Elmira, while teammates debate whether terrible or bad is closer to the truth.
In the American League Detroit and Los Angeles lead while Kansas City and Washington trail. Monday results show Minnesota 5 3 and Washington 2 7 with a full slate of tonight and Wednesday games including Los Angeles at Detroit and Chicago at Cleveland. In the National League standings list St Louis San Francisco Philadelphia Milwaukee Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburgh Houston New York and Los Angeles with Monday results St Louis 6 San Francisco 3 Cincinnati 4 Los Angeles 1 and Milwaukee 1 Houston 7. Upcoming games include Milwaukee at Houston Cincinnati at Los Angeles New York at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at Chicago St Louis at San Francisco continuing through tonight.
Forest Hills opens the U S National singles with Dennis Ralston seeded third behind Chuck McKinley and Roy Emerson. The 2 year old Californian faces a test of maturity and temper as 64 players battle for 16 spots in the 128 bracket amid 224 players and 100 foreign champions.
AP reports Willie Pastrano and Gregorio Peralta schedule a nationally televised title fight to air September 2 from Miami Beach. Teddy Brenner, the matchmaker, announces the bout as the return of the TV Fight of the Week on ABC.
Harrisburg AP says Pennsylvania has narrowed to 40 the number of 1D shooters vying for five-man long rifle team with five team members and two alternates to be chosen at a Sept. 8 shoot off at the Daniel Boone homestead near Reading. A second match is planned in Kentucky in October with Gov. Scranton and Gov. Coombs expected to attend.
Palmer's earnings surged past $100,000 for the year after winning the Ameri can Golf Classic in Dunedin Florida. Nicklaus finished second, earning about $2,200 and trailing Palmer by more than $18,000. official PGA standings list Palmer at $101,555 and Nicklaus at $99,485 with Boros third.
Marietta Georgia beat Canoga Park California 20 to 0 in Second Round action while Evansville Indiana defeated Bridgeport Connecticut 7 to 0. Keener pitched a two hitter for Marietta and Lambert allowed one hit for Evansville as both teams moved toward the double elimination rounds and led off with solid hitting including Copeland, Hunter, Grannini and Wedgewood contributing key RBIs and homers.
Coach Hanna talks about building a strong offense and defense for Corry football as he outlines lineup chances at center tackle and guard positions. He notes the 10 seniors, contends the season starts in 13 days, and expects a tough Section 11 field with Warren Dragons as the opener.
MEADVILLE Pa AP Pi's quarterbacks drill at Allegheny College with sophomore Kenny Livens leading the first unit. Junior guard Bob Sorocask to resume heavy workouts after a slight ankle sprain. no other injuries noted at camp. In New Bedford Vince Shomo outpointed Manny Burg and homered for the Evansville club in pre tourney action.
In Mysen Norway Sonny Liston and adviser Jack Nilan held a news conference after an exhibition. They discussed a possible bout with Cassius Clay and Paterson as contenders and said negotiations with Clay and backers had broken down, with plans to pursue a title fight by February.
Two Corry competitors top the field at the Tioga County Summer Open pistol meet. Dor Miller of Cranberry led the master class with 280, while Morksamion and J. Murdock also posted high scores. The Tel-County Winker League plans a Thursday meeting at Oil City to organize winter competition and pistol grant programs for the summer school season.
Dodger official Patterson vows not to back down as Los Angeles battles to score in losses after a rough night. Cleveland recalls 13 players and plans spring training moves as the Tribe reshapes its roster for next month.
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