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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1961
Page
7
Melbourne reports Australia in reach of its 10th Davis Cup after Emerson and Laver won singles for Captain Hopman. Emerson defeated Pietrangelli 6-4 6-0 while Laver routed Orlando 6-1 6-4 6-3, setting up a possible championship by doubles.
Scouts from many NFL teams will watch the 2nd annual Blue Gray game in Montgomery as pro clubs note players who appeared in the game before. Past participants include Bart Starr and others who later joined the NFL, with emphasis on the value of the event for evaluating seniors for upcoming drafts and pro rosters.
Houston Oilers rout San Diego 10 to 3 to clinch the AFL championship as Wally Lemm, stepping in midseason, guides a 1-3-1 start to a 10 game winning streak. George Blanda, fresh on a 1962 deal, led with a 46 yard field goal and a TD pass to Billy Cannon amid injuries to six Oilers.
Texas and Mississippi return to practice ahead of their Cotton Bowl dates on New Year’s Day. Texas workouts in Austin while Mississippi trains at Oxford. both teams prepare during a joint prep period, with a luncheon at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame and an afternoon workout in Dallas.
Fragmentary note on the enduring presence of spoken and printed words, reflecting on how speech and print persist as cultural records across eras.
Corry Area High School basketball peavers travel to Ford City for the sixth annual Kiwanis Holiday Tournament. The Orange and Black, led by coach Ron Schrecengost, face Ford City in the second opening game after Ambridge and Leechburg clash in the 7 20 start. Winners meet tomorrow night for the title while losers play a consolation at 7 30. Front row includes Dick Scholton Mike Anni Dan McEldowney Harold Bromley and Jerry Hamilton Buck raw-Chuck Gillland Vicky Dyckes Bob Wickwire Ron Johnson Jerry McIntyre Mickey McMahon and Coach Lehrecengost.
Three top college teams headline the week as ECAC Holiday Festival, Quaker City tourney, and All-College in Oklahoma City start today. Tomorrow brings Los Angeles Classic, Big Eight tourney in Kansas City, and Far West in Portland. Early round pairings pit Duke-esque matchups with Cincinnati, Providence, Duquesne, Villanova and more while unbeatens Notre NYU and Dayton clash in New York.
Chicago Packers fined 2500 by NBA President Maurice Podoloff for arriving late to the Madison Square Garden opener. They then defeated the Detroit Pistons 98 to 97 as Tom Heinsohn led the Celtics to win number 26. Knicks edged Warriors in double OT, while Lakers and Royals posted a high scoring affair. Madison Square Garden crowd reached 14,696.
The Pittsburgh Rens outran the second-place Cleveland Pipers 108-106 on the Pipers’ floor, moving the Rens to the top of the Eastern Division as Cleveland slipped to second. Hawaii Chiefs edged Kansas City Steers 88-87 in Honolulu with Bucky Bolyard hitting a clutch shot in the final second.
Multiple area schools kick off holiday basketball tournaments tonight plus a ninth annual Erie County clash at Edinboro. Gen McLane hosts four Erie County games while Grove City Mercer and other holiday events line up across the region. Erie Tech and Ford City also stage opening-round showdowns as the schedule unfolds tonight and tomorrow.
Archie Dees, former NBA player, will join the Pittsburgh Rens in the American Basketball League on Thursday. Rens owner Lenoy Liman said Dees agreed to terms, though details were not disclosed. The 4-8 Mattoon Illinois resident had been released by the St. Louis Hawks on December 16.
The Southerners defeated the Novi 85 to 10 in the Shrine’s annual College All-Star series in Miami. Baylor quarterback Bobby Ply starred with 19 touchdown passes and a rushing score, while Northwestern’s center Larry Chestnut anchored the Northerns’ defense.
San Francisco AP says the West and East teams will stage a wide open offensive game. East coach Joe Kuharich cites a post season offense with quarterbacks Gabriel Miller and Miller supporting power runners Ferguson and Davis. West coach Jim Owens plans multiple combinations as Had and Mein work at quarterback with Burton and Donate among fast targets.
The Nittany Lions fly south for a final warm up before facing Georgia Tech in the Gator Bowl at Jacksonville. Coach Rip Engle aims for four workouts at St. Augustine High School before game time after a Christmas playoff period. The team seeks a third straight bowl win following Liberty Bowl triumphs in 1959 and 1960.
Pasadena clash between Minnesota and UCLA could hinge on a late field goal in the Rose Bowl bid. Both teams have relied on kicks this season, with key wins and close defeats shaping a tight matchup as practice resumes after Christmas. Alabama prepares for Sugar Bowl after securing Southwestern Conference co champion status and an undefeated regular season.
Weekend bowling in the city centered on Bantam and Junior Leagues at Avalon Center. Tom Morton led Junior League with 315 series across 150, 117, and 48 games while Dexter Sandberg posted a 460 triple. Girls’ scores were led by Sharlene Kane with 118 122 and 112, Betty Jo Malone 348 across 12 92, and Jett Russell 179 148. Boys’ results included Len Migliaccio 122 and Dennis Cornish 126 100 amid other noted scorers.
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