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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1961

Page

7

Mickey Leads Corryites in 68-45 Victory Over Erie Tech

Erie Tech, a strong Northwestern Pennsylvania team, defeated Corry High 68-45 before about 900 fans. Mickey McMahon led Corry with 18 points, while Mickey McMahon and Bob Wickwire paced the Beavers with double figure totals. Will Kinnard led Erie Tech with 20 points as Kruszewski and Fairchild added 29 combined. Corry’s JV also won 48-28, with Tech’s jayvees contributing three players in double figures.

Erie Tech Pennsylvania Corryites High School Corry's Beavers Wheeling Erie City Centaurs al Calabrese McCahon Bob Wickwire Jerry McIntyre McMahon Harold Bromley Chuck Gilliland Bromley Punch Willie Kinnard Ken Kruszewski Jerry Fairchild Kinard Joe Liedtke Spartanshoro Union City Merver Wilmington Joint Corry Tech Centaur Tech Jayvees Art Hotch Kinnard Roberts Haraway Calabrese Fairchild U Crumbly Johnson Miller Bailey Krusnewskel Kranzal Ditullio Corry Jayvees Utah Heavers of Barbero Hotehulls Bromley Bares Gilli Bachomer Wickwire Black Wright Hardwood Linsit McIntyre Scholton Tech JV xl U Erle Tech Corry JV Zalzneck

Three Pennsylvanians Named On UPI All America Team

Three Keystone State natives earned United Press International All-America honors. Sandy Stephens of Uniontown stars for Minnesota as quarterback en route to the Rose Bowl. Gary Collins of Williamstown shines as an end for Maryland, and Alex Kroll of Leechburg anchors Rutgers as center linebacker. Bill Miller of McKeesport earns second team as Liberty Bowl end. all four are seniors.

Keystoners New York Pennsylvania Sandy Stephens Gary Collins Alex Kroll Stephens Uniontown Minnesota Gophers Collins Williamstown Marland Kroll Leechburg Rutgers Bill Miller McKeesport

Ferguson Balks on NFL Contract

Pittsburgh struggles to sign number one draft pick fullback Bob Ferguson of Ohio State as NFL interest from San Diego grows. Ferguson seeks talks with Woody Hayes before deciding, with Columbus trip and rival AFL pursuit noted.

Ferguson Pitssburgh AP Pittsburgh Steelers Bob Ferguson Ohio State Steelers Mike Nixon Columbus Ohio San Diego Chargers Nixom Woody Hayes

Buckeyes Hopeful as Leas Doubt Lingers After Pitt Win

Ohio State remains uncertain about Jerry Leas and perhaps Lidas in the wake of a 99-97 victory over Pittsburgh. Leas sat with knee trouble. he said the knees were swollen and inflamed, unsure if he plays this weekend against Wake Forest and Wichita. The Buckeyes, 2-0 in recent stretch, face ranked Wake Forest No 3 in AP poll and Wichita on the road as top teams win elsewhere.

Associated Press Ohio State Jerry Leas Lidas Buckeyes Wichita Wake Bates Iueas Pittsburgh Lucas Wake Forest Pitth Providence Bi College St. John's George Washington Utah Western Texas State Philadelphia Palestra Perm Michigan LaSalle Albright Bob Purdy Quakers Bob McAteer Tom Pearsall Princeton Wall Jones Villanova St. Joseph's Philadelphia

Beavers open season with 12 game schedule at home

Coach Calderone begins his fourth season with the Junior high Beavers as they play Titusville at home on December 12. Returning players include John Bisley Dick Tate and Gary Swackhammer along with new contributors from last year and St Edward's club. The team, now called the Little Beavers with colors orange and black, posted six wins and six losses a year ago.

John Bisley Dick ‘Tate Gary Swackhammer Ben ‘Calderone Calderone Beavers Titusville Little Beavers Denny Dyckes Dave Swink Tom Morton Tom Var Bliley Warren Oi! City North Oi! City South Franklin and I Meadville Mill Creek Westminster Youngsville Franklin Meadville Millernck Westminster Blue Jays

Racing Shows Increase In 1961

AP survey of 25 states shows 1961 racing year up in attendance 32 579 815 wagering 24 071 111 552 handle and state share 19 196 858.

Associated Press Today

St Joseph's Triumph Over Rutgers in New Brunswick

St Joseph's defeated Rutgers 102-66 at New Brunswick as 1 man made the scoring column. Jim Lynam led St Joseph's with 19 points in the win.

Saslly Rutgers New Brunswick Jim Lynam St. Joseph's

Davis avoids race row as Heisman winner ponders offers

Ernie Davis says he wants to play football and take the best offer, amid a national tug of war over race. Davis, Syracuse halfback and Heisman winner, rejects being a symbol while weighing interest from the Redskins and Bills, with Canadian clubs and the Titans also in play. He remains noncommittal but open to decisive offers.

NEW York Ernie Dilis Syracuse University Jackie Robinson Davis George Marshall Washington Redskins Redskins Marshall Secretary of the Interior Stewart L. Udall Syracuse Buffalo Bills Calgary Harry Wismer New York Titans Buffalo Ernie

Spartans Rampage Union City in 61 24 Victory

Sparta Merged Bohoo led by Joe Frisina toppled Union City 61 to 24 as Larry Greer poured in 21 points to push his season total to 79. Dennis Albers added 11 and Terry Maynard 10 while Union City failed to reach double figures in any quarter and trailed 38 11 at halftime. Sparta had earlier beat Tidioute and Fort LeSoeuf and heads to Townsville tomorrow night.

Spartans Union City Spartansburg Sparta Bohoo Joe Frisina Bears Larry Greer Frisiaamen Dennis Albers Terry Maynard Tidioute Fort le Soeuf Acton Townsville

Bowoling Night Of Big Scores At Local Bowling Leagues

In the Wednesday night news leagues at VFW and Bowl-Aire, high scores dominated despite a sparse 600-plus series. Tom Origg led A League with 342 in a 232 216 194 string, while 12 others cleared 200. Speed League saw three bowlers above 200 twice, and Ray mond League at Bowl-Aire reported Roy Reed with the only 201. Blanche Zajac and Mildred Ornset paced the Women Of the Mouse League at Avalon Center with 183 and 175 respectively. Team standings show Jean's Yam Shop, VEW Post, and Zalzneck's leading in the A division.

VFW Acucult Speed Tom Origg Ines Shee Bob Wotus Lafe Douglas Chuck Willett Joe Jung Meisch Bob Morton Frank Messina al Xander Joe Baresi Dick Merkle Ed Zewatsky Phil Sample Harry Hotchkiss Wayne Skinner Bob Hand Gerald Staples John Qesch Shorty Doan Paul Clark Phil Semple Robbie Robinsort Roy Reed Bowl-Aire Blanche Zajac Mildred Ornset Avalon Center Blanche Mildred Jean's Yam Shop Meerhoft’s Cael L Corry Beverage Zalzneck's, Inc Mick's McTries Steel

Cuban Champ Dislikes Fidel

Las Vegas report on Benny Paret, the Cuban welterweight champion, saying he would not relinquish his crown if he defeats Gene Fullmer for the Utah middleweight title share. Manager Alfaro notes Paret wants freedom from Castro’s Cuba and aims to become an American citizen. In Boise, Idaho, George Logan outpoints Alessandro Lavorante.

Las Vegas Nev Benny Kid) Paret Cuba Gene Fullmer Utah Paret Manuel Alifaro Cu‘yan Fidel Castra Ifaro Alfaro Aussro

Baylor Rides Bombs Nets For 50 Points

Lakers overcome Syracuse as Elgin Baylor leads with 44 points and 10 assists amid Army wait and trade talk. Celtics, 76ers, and Pistons win. New York tops Detroit 137 to something, with Johnny E. delivering late spark.

Baylor Associated Press Elgin Baylor Army Fury Los Angeles Lakers Syracuse Tutsilay Niktit Ina Lakers Nati Weddis Otheaken Anne Jes Linkers Syracuse Asieludius Ruanerip Astern Boston Celtes St Louis Bob Pettit Vern Hatton

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