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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1962
Page
7
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Former Corry High athletic stars now in college drop by the practice gym. Mickey Johnson, a 112 pounder at CAHS last year and freshman at Thiel College, works out with the Beaver wrestlers along with Bill Eaton, a Navy 125-pounder. The piece highlights gym routines, past stars, and local sports context in Corry and Mercer County.
Promoter Tom Bolan confirms talks for a Liston Patterson rematch after a private meeting with Nilon and Patterson’s attorney. Sites discussed include Baltimore or Las Vegas with a March or April fight. WBA opposition looms and a purse above $200,000 is cited. first bout ended with Liston KO in 2 minutes 6 seconds in Chicago.
Sparta tops the alumni 61 to 46 as Larry Greer pours in 32 points and Terry Maynard adds 21. Ed Weaver scores eight for the runners, while Dennis Albers and Gil Nichols tally seven apiece. Next up is New Year’s game at Spartansburg against Townville in a re scheduled contest.
Loyola of Chicago, the nation's top scoring team, won its eighth game in the All-College Holiday Tournament in Oklahoma City. Coach George Ireland praised Marschalls and the improvised rim, while Arkansas fell to the Ramblers in a high scoring semifinal push. Other tourney results featured Memphis State, UCLA, Georgia Tech, Miami, Arizona State, Oklahoma State, and Kansas State in first-round action.
Excellent Long Ouds, Rare Ski Conditions at Snow Peak 10 miles east of Corry on Route 6 report Ten to 14 inches base and six inches new snow create best winter conditions. Show Peak to be open Sunday New Year’s Day and holiday shop snack bar school to operate. rope tows to run daily. Mon day use dependent on demand.
Senator Thomas J. Dodd protested a three state television blackout for Sundays NFL title game between the Packers and Giants. He warned of legislative action to prevent repeats and sent a telegram to NBC Commissioner Ro zzelle. The game was set for Yankee Stadium in New York.
Honey Boy Whitney from Washington D C won a close 8 round bout on points against Rocky Randell from Holston in Miami Florida The decision favored Whitney who outboxed Randell across the final rounds and secured victory on the scorecards
A guided YMCA girls swim team from the total YMCA, coached by Miss Mary Beth Keppel, will compete in the Holiday Relay Carnival at New Kensington tomorrow. The 18 swimmers depart at 5 a.m. with five parents. boys will host Titusville. The meet marks their first official competition, with a busy schedule including instructional sessions and family swims.
Farrell Tourney action shows Uniontown defeating Warren 54 to 43. Farrell also posted a 54 52 win over Mercer as Meadville hosts a separate Erie Academy 61 defeat. Slippery Rock beats Townville 51 50. Union 76 Kane 44 in the Of City Tourney. Oil City 64 Titusville 2. Clarion 52 Worthington 46. Clarion I 64 Keystone Joint 6. McKeesport Har-Brack 60 Clairion 42. Mount Lebanon 5 Springdale 51 Beaver 50.
Florence Amoroso Rosa Baker veteran keglerette rolled 301 in the VFW Ladies A League last night, adding 179 230 182 for a high series. Roxann Bradford’s 234 591 stands as a season mark, while Mary Hnatyssa posted 544 582 and Barbara Temple 179 164 190 in notable A League scores. Multiple 500s and four 800 series tally across leagues at Avalon Center and Bowl Aire.
Members of the Corry Rod and Gun Club in the Northwestern Pennsylvania Rifle League scheduled a practice at 7:20 PM on East Washington Street Bridge. Practices will be held every Tuesday night. NPRL season opens soon with a Tuesday session noted.
McKeepsort Little Tigers and Jaycee Jets of Oak Chip Dalasi vie for the 14th Annual Milk Bowl Championship in Pharr Texas. The Little Tigers defending champs passed weigh-ins with two players ruled out for age, while coach Bill Lickert noted their form isn’t as strong as last year. The Tigers hold 108-7 record over eight seasons and earned the Milk Bowl bid by winning the Eastern States title on November 10 by defeating a Columbus Ohio team.
Lou Michaels of the Pittsburgh Steelers, a left footed kicker with a NFL record 20 field goals in the regular season, won the Dapper Dan award for publicizing the Pittsburgh area with 26 votes, three more than golfer Arnold Palmer. Bob Purkey of Cincinnati was third as the club announced the honor at a dinner slated for February.
Roger Smith and Shorty Doan lead high individual games with 257 and 660 series respectively. Vince Legters and Rosa Baker top high series in their divisions as Roxann Bradford and Mary Hnatyszyn also post strong scores.
Predicts a high scoring Gator Bowl between Penn State and Florida with Lua McClendon noting a wide open game. Also mentions East-West Shrine, Blue Gray, and Cotton Bowl matchups, with Texas and LSU strong on offense, and Oklahoma and USC facing injuries ahead of New Year bowls.
Neale Fraser and Rod Layer sealed Australia's Davis Cup challenge round victory over Mexico 5-0. The pair marked the end of their amateur era as Australia prepares for upcoming club events and Pennzoil sponsorships while the Walnut Creek Club hosts visiting B team. The season splits, concluding April 12.
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