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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1959
Page
7
Fragmentary text mentions a subway move in New York, a Union incident, and a possible charge related to a prison or stale issue. Names, dates, and clear actions are unreadable, leaving only scattered references to a volitional act and a legal or disciplinary context.
Larry Barr wins his second straight high seat singles and doubles crowns in the YMCA table tennis tournament. Craig and Denny Hyer defend adult doubles by beating Barr and Ed Latos. Hyers also win the adult singles with a decisive run through the bracket and the finals.
New York AP reports a heavyweight title rematch between Bemay Johansson and Lloyd Patterson to be staged at the Polo Grounds in mid June. Roy Cohn's group announced the site and filed for a promoter's license, with a tentative date between June 12 and 24. Johansson is to arrive in New York in January to settle final return details.
Ed Barr closed the year with a 310 series in the VFW Men's A League while Bob Morton posted a 4620 set. Hammond's led team honors with a high game of 1058 and high series of 2059. Barr and Morton posted various singles. many bowlers topped scores in the Elks Antlers Raymond and Bowl-Aire leagues with lines like 224 and 212.
California the Bears win the first annual Los Angeles Classic Basketball Tournament by defeating West Virginia 64 to 45. Jerry West is held to eight points, with no field goals in the first ten minutes. Mountaineer coach Fred Schaus laments missing leadership and pace while praising Cal’s hustle.
Coach Duffy Daugherty of the East scoffs at the odds and leads a solid favorite East squad in the Shrine Charity game against the West. This 35th annual matchup, benefiting the Shrine Crippled Children's Hospital, kicks off at 1:50 p.m. PST with NBC television coverage.
Syracuse coach expects Texas to pass in Dallas as the Orangemen defend a weak pass defense. Texas has averaged 84.4 opponent passing yards and 86 attempts with nine touchdowns, while Syracuse allows 76.9 air yards per game and 19.4 ground yards.
Dick Tiger the muscular British Empire middleweight champion defeated Holly Mims in a 10 round decision in Chicago. Tiger moved to 6 wins this year while Mims fell to 46-21-4. judges differed with composite scoring, and the AP gave Tiger the edge 47-45. No knockdowns occurred as Tiger pressured Mims throughout the bout.
Syracuse tops Cincinnati 151 to 127 while Boston M6 defeats St Louis 82 New York beats Detroit 124 109 and Philadelphia wins over Minneapolis 123 107 with high scoring showings across games.
Auto repair shop known as Frank's Auto Service advertises auto glass and table top glass services. Formerly Thomas Motors, the business lists phone contact 20125 and emphasizes general auto repair offerings.
The Associated Press highlights Syracuse Georgia Mississippi and Wisconsin as favorites in Friday bowl games. Syracuse leads Texas in the Cotton Bowl, Georgia meets Missouri in the Orange, Mississippi faces Louisiana State in the Sugar Bowl, and Wisconsin plays Washington in the Rose Bowl.
California defeats West Virginia 64 45 to claim the Los Angeles Classic title in a rematch of last season's NCAA final. Oscar Robertson pours in 50 points as Cincinnati remains undefeated, eclipsing Stith's 42 and setting ECAC records. Top-ranked Bearcats beat Iowa 96 83 for CAC Holiday crown in New York.
Boston Coach Red Auerbach praised his club after the Celtics defeated the St. Louis Hawks 96 84 to extend their NBA record to 17 straight victories. Noting reserve strength and contributions from Gene Conley, Auerbach credited team depth for the run while Hawks owner Ben Kerner lauded Bill Russell. Bob Pettit battled Russell as the Hawks fell short in St. Louis.
The lineup lists Cotton Bowl Dallas Syracuse 10 0 vs Texas 4 1 with 75 504 attendance on CBS, Rose Bowl Pasadena Wisconsin 7 21 vs Washington 9 1 NBC 100 295, Sugar Bowl New Orleans LSU 1 vs Mississippi 9 1 NBC 43 000, Orange Bowl Miami Missouri 6 4 vs Georgia 1 CBS 76 500, Tangerine Bowl Orlando Presbyterian 1 vs Middle Tennessee State 9 0 1 12 000, Prairie View Bowl Houston Prairie View A M 8 2 1 vs Wiley Tex 2 8 18 000.
Montreal beat Toronto 3 to 2 on Thursday. Friday’s schedule features Toronto at Detroit and Detroit at Chicago with New York at Boston. Berlin reports Karl Mildenberger at 180 pounds, while Dan Lanphear and Dale Hackbart are noted in separate football mentions. Wisconsin's Big Ten record dips with two losses in a nine game span, and Washington’s 9–1 season includes a loss to Southern California.
Corry High introduces Ed Fenstermacher, son of Mr and Mrs J H Fenstermacher of East Columbus Avenue, as their new unlimited heavyweight representative in scholastic wrestling. At 15, he weighs over 200 pounds but lacks varsity experience, suffering quick losses in his first three matches. Coach Felix Matthews notes he should improve with experience and confidence, with Fenstermacher as a potential future wrestling key.
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