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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1965
Page
7
In a murky morning scene, residents report heavy winds and power outages as a lone vigilante unit marks time in a distant mint city. Local authorities urge caution while crews work to restore service amid swirling debris and dim streetlights.
The 20th annual City Key Bowling Tournament will be held at BowlAire over two weekends February 19 20 21 and 26 27 28 with rotating lanes among three venues. Prize money increases by 100 dollars for team doubles and singles events funded by lane sweep advertisements. Trophy purchases total 80 dollars. Entries due February 19 to Dick Smith or Dunnewold. Officers include Mac Hiner president Harry A Paulson vice president and S E Anderson secretary treasurer. Directors are Wesley Beck Bill Helmintoller Fred McEldowney and Bill Williams.
Willie Richardson of San Jose rushed into the ring and kicked California heavyweight champ Roger Rischer in the groin forcing a disqualification. Referee Vern Bybee suspended Richardson, and the incident sparked a near-brawl as Bybee ordered Husher out. Promoter Don Chargin announced refunds of 4603 dollars to about 2000 fans.
AP reports defending overall champion Art Wall Jr. of Pocono Manor Pam and Doug Ford of Tuckahoe New York lead a strong U S delegation entering the Panama Open first round on the Caribbean pro golf tour. Wall won three tourneys and the Seagram Caribbean trophy last season. The Panama Open, not held last year due to Canal Zone demonstrations, features 98 professionals and 69 amateurs with entrants from Canada France Spain and top Latin American players.
John King 74 longtime chief Andy Frain usher for 38 years at Wrigley Field and Comiskey Park died of a heart attack Tuesday night services set for Saturday Frain had hired him in 1996 when organizing the ushering service King preceded by Frain at both stadiums and is survived by family and colleagues
In last night's VFW Men's A League action Frank Gerzina and teammates produced the only 600 series with scores 231 192 and 190. Other notable totals include Sonny Poe 208 295 Gene Theisen 203 237 and Ros ie Caruso 222 as the Raymond and Elkis Antler Leagues also posted top marks plus split records from Sventek and Morton.
Lou Hanna, Corry Area High School coach and athletics director, will discuss An Unbalanced Line Multiple Offense at a full-day football clinic in Reynoldsville on the 17th. Five other coaches from Clarion to Butler will cover Pro Offense, Punt Return, Defensive Play of Interior Linemen, Passing Game, and Team Defense with demonstrations by eleven senior players. The event, at C G Johnson Elementary gym, is sponsored by Standard Pennant Company of Big Run, Pa.
Jack Nicklaus enters the Phoenix Open with favorable conditions at Arizona Country Club after rain, posting a 71 in pro am as Frank Beard shines with a 63. Beards team gains two strokes from best-ball scores while Nicklaus eyes defense of his title amid damp fairways and cool desert weather.
Gannon Knights improve to 17 1 with an 85 55 rout of Grove City on the visitors court. Ben Wiley scores 25 to lead Gannon while Ray Rawlins tops Grove City with 13. Carnegie Tech defeats Western Reserve 74 43 in Pittsburgh, the only other Western Pennsylvania college game.
Pittsburgh announces veteran defensive back Gary Ballman and rookie quarterback Craig Fertig of Southern California have signed 1965 contracts with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Rod and Gun Club announces its annual fish fry at the East Washington Street clubhouse on Tuesday February 23. Five prizes will be awarded including a 22 Magnum over and under rifle, a table radio, hip waders, a spin cast rod with push button reel, and a fishing cape with hood. Admission is $1.50 for men and 75 cents for ladies and juniors. refreshments provided. Don Carter of the Moose Lodge will present the event with wildlife films and talks by outdoorsmen and Pennsylvania Game Commission officials. Members may join at the door. hours are 4 to 6 for ladies and juniors and 9 for regular members after the 8 pm program.
Corry Pistoleers defeated Walnut Creekers in two centerfire matches at the opponents' range. Kurt Lindberg led with 264 and 263 scores as Corry topped 1255 to 1217 in the first match and 1205 to 1272 in the second. Other top scorers included F Pakulski 256 and R Mann 247 for Corry, C Snyder 265 and Vanderwende 247 for Walnut Creekers.
Pirates announce the signings of right handed pitchers Tom Butters and Bob Priddy to 1965 contracts. The National League club now has 30 players under contract.
Penn State, on the road, beat Bucknell 79 61 for their seventh straight victory and 8 11 road record. Jim Reed scored 96 points in the win, with a 13 point burst to break a 23 22 tie as the Lions added the Bisons to wins over Kansas Kansas State Gettysburg Temple Houston Detroit and West Virginia. St Josephs Hawks rolled to 20 1 with a 92 71 win over Albright. La Salle edged Gettysburg 91 88 at the Palestra after a Fromal half court 60 footer. Evansville remained unbeaten at 19 and 1 with a 108 73 win over St Josephs Ind. NYU beat Holy Cross 4 3 and St Bonaventure topped Iona 74 64 at Madison Square Garden. Notre Dame edged DePaul 62 59 in South Bend, Marquette fell to Memphis State 82 70 in Milwaukee.
New York AP report says Jesse Owens, famed Olympic sprinter, will join the New York Mets as a special running instructor for spring training. He aims to teach calisthenics and sprint technique to improve timing and speed, noting a half step can change outcomes. Owens, living in Chicago, plans to help the club escape last place through improved running.
Cheyney State knocked off Millersville 77-52 to extend its winning streak to 17 and improve to 10-0 in the State College Conference. Millersville stands 3-7 in conference and 6-9 overall.
A shaky week in the league saw Moose's claim a major upset by defeating Ajax twice 38 49 and 25 18 while State Farm and Corry Jamestown V moved into the upper standings. Ajax drops to third as Moose's leads the pack. The schedule notes a break next week with play resuming February 24 and top matchups listed.
The New York Knicks edged the Cincinnati Royals 115-112 in overtime at Cobo Hall Detroit for their first win since November 16, 1963. Boston’s Havlicek scored 33 as the Celtics defeated the Pistons 117-106, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Los Angeles Lakers 110-99.
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