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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1965
Page
7
Corry High wrestlers defeat Southwestern 33 13 at Dad's Night in local gym. Jay Jackson Edmund Malek and Dennis Rogers win pins as Beavers secure their 11th win in 13 matches. Strom Holmes lead unbeaten Southwestern with decisive wins while Corry advances toward section tournament.
The Little Beavers faded early and could not mount a challenge, finishing 5 9 after yesterday's 39 to 26 setback at Franklin. Bill Blynt made the only field goal for Corry in the first half, as Tom Xander led with nine points. Scoop Sample and Eric Sutton added four each.
The article lists multiple weight classes with match results. Sam Fralick won 42 3-0 over Christensen at 95 pounds, Strom defeated Bruce Taylor 6-0 at 103, Larry Harrington drew with Holmes at 112, Jay Jackson pinned Todaro in 1:59 at 121, Dick Harrington defeated Lundgren 4-0 at 127, Edmund Malek pinned McIntyre at 133, Domer pinned Ron Harrington in seconds at 138, Ken Hunt defeated Fransen 6-2 at 145, Mark McCray beat Coon 25-10 at 154, Swan defeated Dan Ahl at 165, Dennis Rogers pinned Eggleston in 0:40 at 180, and Dale Gates won 33-13 over Borst in heavyweight with referee Bill Blood.
Corry defeated Titusville 67 to 46 and Meadville beat Oil City 80 to 61 while Warren routed Franklin 99 to 72. Other results include Spartansburg 76 over West Forest 7 and Northern Area 51 over Youngsville 50 with numerous additional scores across Erie County and surrounding districts.
Boxing event in Clearwater collapsed as Sugar Ray Robinson refused to fight over payment, citing no guarantee of pay. Promoter Al King collapsed with high blood pressure, and promoter menaced by financial trouble left promoters and spectators frustrated. Earl Basting replaced Sonny Moore after Moore fell ill. about 300 attendees paid for a $15 banquet amid 1200 seats.
Corry beat Titusville 67-46 to pull even with Franklin for fifth at 2-6 and set up a pivotal clash with Franklin next Friday. Tom Morton sparked a 20 point fourth quarter as Dick Fox’s Beavers built a double digit lead and clamped down late.
Titusville's wrestling Rockets were routed 34 8 by unbeaten Greenville Trojans. Mike Anderson suffered a 12 2 loss to Ron Taylor as Greenville dominated with wins from Ray DeArment and Jim Van Horn. Titusville, 1 12, travels to Warren for their final dual meet and faces a $5 000 purse dispute.
Corry Red and Gun Club riflemen were edged 1407 to 1384 at Lawrence Park. G. Newhouse led Corry with 282. Shupenko top scored for the winners with 287. Other top five names include Tewinkle Shaver Grenz McDonald. Meadville clinched the sectional with an 80-61 win over Oil City.
UCLA remains unbeaten in Pacific Athletic League play with an 83 73 road win over Washington in Seattle. Gail Goodrich scored 20 points, 18 in the second half, as the Bruins extended their college record streak and maintained in AP Top Ten.
The Rod and Gun Club A rifle team defeated Lawrence Park 1452 to 1440 on the local range last night. John Noble led Corry camp with 291, followed by Lyle Gifford and John Weeks at 291 each. Gene Davis 289 and Gene Gaudin 28 were among the top five scorers. Foht of the invading team led the night with 294.
BowlAire led by Ted Anderson swept Buttercrust Bread of Warren in a 2827 to 2657 pinfall victory. Anderson posted 209 222 257 for a strong 688. Lafe Douglas rolled 557 and Bob Mamon added 213550 to support the BowlAire win.
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