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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1962
Page
7
Youth figure named Cate LAN and Cherub OL are highlighted in a local feature. The piece notes fashion and age lines, naming involved youths and community groups without sensational detail.
Weather turns warm as Corryites enjoy golf and tennis while hunting season prepares. Local athletes shine in bowling and billiards as Kane seeks opponents and gamblers’ ethics debate looms. Pro basketball results tease but questions linger on college bribery risks.
Corry High School basketball beat McDowell 57 41 to open the 1962 63 season. Harold Bromley led Corry with 15 points while Art Hotchkiss Vincent Scholton and Ron Johnson contributed key plays. McDowell stayed close until late with foul trouble hampering Corry, and next game is at Union City.
Corry tops Townville 20 to 17 after trailing 17 20 with three bouts left. Key wins include Higley beating Mulvin and Len Higley 6 2, Dingfelder and Malek pinned in seconds, while Sayko, Knapp and Berlin secure tight decisions. Next mat action is against Fort LeBoeuf next Thursday.
The federal government filed a tax suit seeking 1.174 million dollars against Championship Sports Inc the promoters of the Floyd Patterson Sonny Liston heavyweight title fight in Chicago on September 25. The IRS claims gate and closed circuit receipts belong to the organization and should cover taxes owed. Graff Reiner and Smith Enterprises and related OSI branches are named, with Liston and Patterson listed on a technical basis.
Giants aim for a second straight Eastern Conference title as they visit the Chicago Bears. New York, 9-2, seek one more win. Chicago, 7-4, has rebounded. Meanwhile Green Bay seeks Western crown over Detroit and others chase key games across the league.
The Corry Area Junior High recreation league sits at 3-0 after back to back wins by the undefeated Nationals over the Hawks 27 8 and Warriors 42 9. Carl Reed led with 15 and 20 points, Gary Edfly added 28 in those games. The Hawks were led by Fred Corbett with four and Larry Huffman topped the Warriors with seven. Lakers beat Celtics 17 7 as Dave Sprovell scored 11 for the Lakers who sit second at 2 1. Games are held Wednesdays after school at Wright School gym and Saturdays mornings at the night gym.
In a tight AFL game, Boston defeated New York 24 to 17. Key plays helped lead Boston to the win as the teams traded drives and scoring opportunities.
The article notes Cincy opening the 1962-63 season as NCAA champions, facing DePauw in the first big Saturday slate. Ohio State, losing Jerry Lucas, John Havlicek, and Mel Nowell, debuts with Gary Bradds at home against Utah State. Other top programs prepare for multi-team showings, with UCLA, Georgia Tech, Davidson, and more in early-season action.
AP reports football crowds in Birmingham will interrupt Santa Claus events. Officials say a Christmas float giving children rides downtown will not operate after the Auburn Alabama game today and will resume Monday.
Houston Colts acquire five players in trades with San Francisco and Milwaukee. Don Nottebart Rick Bayam Manuel Mota join from Braves Giants. Grob and Bolger sent to Oklahoma City farm. Amalfitano, Larker, and MeJlas trades reshape roster as Paul Richards vows further improvement.
Spartansburg opened its basketball season with a 44 41 victory over Fort LeBoeuf. Joe Frisina led Sparta with 20 points while Terry Maysa added 13. Fort LeBoeuf saw its 11 game win streak end as lineup percentages dipped.
Chicago light heavyweights Allen Thomas 168 pounds knocks out Clif Mure Key 168 pounds in Chicago. Thomas floors Key with a decisive strike, securing victory in the bout.
Readable basketball scores show Corry text McDowell Fort LeBoeuf and nearby teams with mixed results. Nearby boxing results list NINE AZ Coudersport and other bouts with international competitors and weights, including Benvenuti and Logart in New York and Melbourne bouts ending by points.
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