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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1962
Page
7
An obscure fragment survives describing Attu Island events amid World War II. The note hints at a misread line and a shift in wartime focus. Researchers seek a clearer copy to identify people, dates, and outcomes referenced in the partial text.
A concise note captures a small town tie game with eight players involved. Specific names and locations are unreadable, but the item reflects a local sports moment and community engagement.
The town’s lights dim as college basketball hosts two weeks of holiday tournaments. Duquesne faces Boston College and Pitt plays William and Mary in the Steel Bowl, while Tennessee State meets Pacific and Loyola Portland in the Knights of Columbus. Notre Dame, Miami, Niagara, and Duke win big, with Duke’s Art Heyman leading a 90 point surge.
Ex Buckeye star John Havlicek, now with the Boston Celtics, tops a strong early rookie of the year bid as Boston beat Detroit 103 to 113 in Providence. Havlicek and Heinsohn sparked a third quarter run to pull away while Syracuse edged Cincinnati in the other NBA result, completing a two-game slate.
Westminster College basketball remains undefeated at 4 0 with an 87 39 win over Geneva at New Washington Geneva failed to lead at any point trailing 46 10 by halftime Dave Schrecengost and Bob Cravett paced the Titans with 21 and 18 points Jim Irons was Geneva top scorer with 10 Bob Byler added 21 and Jim Paterson 19 guiding Slippery Rock to a 72 60 win over Alliance at Slippery Rock Bill Mandy Whe the high scorer for Alliance with 17 West Liberty State defeated California Pa 72 61 in Wheeling West Virginia
New York reports Penn State officials received the Lambert Trophy, emblematic of football supremacy among major Eastern schools, at the Eastern College Athletic Conference annual dinner. The trophy was picked up by Penn State representatives last night amid celebrations.
Harrisburg AP lists Mike Vincent as a third team All-State guard with Kane’s undefeated season led by Tiny Tim Montgomery. Rich Vidmer, Walt Mareiniak, and Allen Curlie join the backfield as Norwin’s John Naponick and Altoona’s Jerry Sanker headline a strong front line. Vincent’s career crowned by captaincy, two-way play, and Beaver dominance through a 6-2-1 record.
The Associated Press names the 1962 Pennsylvania All-State Football team with first and second selections across ends, tackles, guards, centers and backs. Notable players include Jerry Sanker, Ron Sepic, Joe Smyth, John Naponick, Rich Vidmer, George Gimble, Tom Burger, George Barron, Allen Sack, and Dan Spanish among others, plus regional honorable mentions from District 10 and Corry Beaver.
Local prep basketball slate features Meadville at Hickory Cranberry at Oil City Kittanning at Franklin McDowell at Titusville Clymer at Ripley Union City at Wattsburg Lawrence Park at North wast Fort LeBoeuf at Fairview Westfield at Bemus Point Dunkirk Industrial at Sherman Northwestern at Wesleyville Cambridge Springs at Erie East Mi at Panama Grove City at Lakeview Harborcreek at Saegertown Fredonia at Jamestown West Forest at Allegheny-Coirn at Randolph East Forest at Sheffield Conneaut Lake at Commodore Perry Greenville at Reynolds Pleasantville at North Clarion TOMORROW'S GAMES Warren at Kane Townville at New Wilmington Erie Academy at Conneaut Northern Area at Bemus Point
The Long Beach Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Tapers 94 90 in a game played before a sparse crowd of 764 in Long Beach. Transplanted from Hawaii this year the Chiefs opened strong and still top the American Basketball League standings. Kansas City Steers trounced the Pittsburgh Rens 123 101, closing the gap to half a game behind Long Beach.
Lée Roy Jordan yesterday won the Associated Press lineman of the year poll, edging Minnesota’s Bobby Bell. The Alabama center and defensive standout captured 40 votes to Bell’s 28 on 16 ballots, with nearly a third of the total votes.
Corry Area High School and Corry Area Junior High games were postponed due to heavy snow. CAHS athletics director Hanna said the basketball game with Northern Area Wish and the junior high opener against Youngsville were canceled today and will be rescheduled if possible.
New York reports a Gotham Bowl game will be played Saturday at Yankee Stadium with Miami facing Nebraska. About 20 000 tickets sold, and a taped television deal secured. Officials including Mayor Wagner backed the expense guarantees of Gotham Bowl.
Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees topped the American League in slugging with a .605 clip in 1962, securing the title for the fourth time after 228 total bases and 377 at bats. Harmon Killebrew followed with a .545, while Rockies Colavito and Norm Cash stood among the leaders. The Yankees led team slugging at .426, with Minnesota second at .412 and Detroit third at .411.
Philadelphia AP reports Villanova and Oregon State prep for the Liberty Bowl. Villanova relies on strong defense led by coach Alex Bell while Oregon State, led by quarterback Terry Baker, features one of the nation’s top offenses as both teams aim for a bowl upset in Philadelphia Stadium.
AP reports Pennsylvania's two week deer season ends Saturday as hunters face cold, snow and light turnout. A one day antlerless season follows Monday amid forecasts of clearing skies but continuing chilly temperatures, with regional supervisors noting deep snow and difficult access in many areas yet expecting a strong weekend turnout and good tracking conditions in southeastern counties.
The VFWA Ladies are unleashed on the lanes with six players posting 500 series led by Florence Amoroso 538 and Florence Lamielle 534. Jine Skales topped the set with 169 or higher in each game while Mary Hnatyszyn, Maydean Niedomys and Helen Hoyt also posted strong numbers. Other league leaders include Ann Gluvna 190 and Ther Mierke 190 as well as Esther Mierke 190 and Julia Kurelowech 163. Corry Jamestown and Bowl-Aire listings show top scores like 226 by George Price and multiple 212s by Dick Smith and Frank Cervole.
Heavyweight contender Eddie Machen visited the Nepe State Hospital and appeared disturbed. He reportedly spoke with authorities from Montana and may not arrive until Saturday. He later knocked out two attendants before being restrained and placed under sedation. Dr. Theodore K. Miller described him as disturbed and upset while his acute symptoms were treated.
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