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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1959

Page

7

Three Survive In City Junior League Battles

The five team City Basketball League junior division action at Wright School gym left three teams in a three way tie for top after Key Club, Fountainette, and Varsity Club won. Key Club beat Rebels 40 to 26 with Bob Walsh and Jan Van Dresir top scorers. Fountainette edged Gladiators 42 to 35 as Bob Buley led with 15 and Larry Sperry added 10. Varsity Club rolled past Future Farmers of America 37 to 24 with Mike McLaughlin and Craig Parkhurst scoring 14 and 10 respectively.

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Bowling scores roll high as league leaders hit big games

Wayne Skinner led the Bon-Aire Men's A League with a 600 series after a 20 211 duel. Bob Brarken Tb Werks and Doe Gerzina joined multiple 200s, while Wall Loveland topped the night with a 246 game. Other top bowlers across leagues included Alan Dunnewald Vincent Legiers Leo Steg and PF Hajec with notable scores.

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Beavers Face Erie East In Independent Tilt Tonight

Corry Area High School Beavers prepare for a tough road game against Erie East in an independent encounter. Erie East rely on strong guard play and a pressing defense to challenge Corry’s lineup led by senior standouts. The Beavers seek balance from starters and reserves as they aim to end a recent skid on the Erie court.

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Area Cage Schedule Highlights 1958-59 Trials

Area cage slate lists Erie East versus Cory and Rocky Grove versus Franklin with several other matchups including Northwestern at Edinboro and Waterford at Wesleyville. Corry and Venues press home court edge as Beavers chase late season wins amid looming season finale and queen coronation festivities.

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Bradley Whips St. Louis in Revenge Tilt 72-65

Bradley defeated St. Louis 72-65 in a revenge game as NCAA tournament hopes stay alive for Bradley. The article notes other top teams like Kansas State and Michigan State winning while Notre Dame and West Virginia push for at large bids, with multiple conference updates and scores from around the country.

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Veeck to Buy Sox Stock Today

Former Cleveland Indians owner Bill Veeck is set to exercise his option to acquire 4 percent of the Chicago White Sox from Mrs Dorothy Rigney. The deal, to be completed within 15 to 45 days, would entail $4 million cash plus $950,000 in escrow under three stipulations. Mrs Rigney would retain 44 percent via Charles Comiskey, who will not sell.

Cmilagy Covett Bill Veeck Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Veeck Doroty Comiskey Rigney

Former Giants owner Mara dies after heart attack

New York Giants founder and former president Wellington Mara has died at age 7? The club said Mara, who steered the franchise into headlines, retired as president a decade ago and son John Mara now serves as president while Wellington is secretary. The Giants last season won the Easter Division title before losing the championship to the Colts.

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Baker May Quit After Big Loss

Bob Baker of Pittsburgh once the top heavyweight contender said he might retire after losing a 10 round decision to Billy Hunter at St. Nicholas Arena. Baker, who weighed 218 pounds to Hunters 188, lamented the pay and said he cannot endure such treatment for a few hundred dollars. He has threatened retirement before but always returned.

Baker New York Bob Baker Pittsburgh Billy Hunter Detroit St. Nicholas Arena Thunter

Jon's Master wins Bee Raton Purse at Minleah track

In Miami Jon's Master paid 28.70 and led from the start to win by five lengths in the Bee Raton Purse worth 6000 dollars at Minleah. In Bowie Maryland Kuntello paid 104 60 and edged through on the outside for a clear decision in the top events.

Associated Press Miami Fla Jon Minleah Bowie Kuntello

Senators Bid For .500 Season Says Lavagetto

Washington Senators manager Cookie Lavagetto outlines a 1964 goal of reaching .500, with a revamped roster including Bertola Samford Ramos and Killebrew, plus new faces from Detroit and Chattanooga. He emphasizes a stronger defense, flexible infield options, improved pitching depth, and a push to avoid easy losses as spring training begins.

Cookie Lavagetto Washington Senators Orinda Call Tan Ti’ Tan Reno Bertola Rut Samford

Munn Defends Collegiate Recruiting Practices

East Lansing Michigan State University athletic director Bill Munn defended current recruiting methods and a planned liberalization of recruiting practices. He argued for more flexible athletic aid tied to prospective athletes needs and praised loyal alumni recruiters while noting occasional overenthusiasm. He cited MSU football teams’ past success as evidence of a workable plan amid criticism.

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Howell Narrowly Leads Scoring Race Amid Tight Game

Howell of Mississippi State neared Oscar Robertson of Cincinnati and Len Byrd of Marshall in the major college individual scoring race. Howell raised his season average to 28 after a Georgia game, while Robertson and Byrd were idle. Bob Ayersman of Virginia Tech climbed to fourth with 87 points, boosting his average to 11. Robertson has 543 points, Byrd 563, Howell 633, Ayersman 55.

WEW Runn Jace Howell Mississipp Oscar Robertson Cincinnati Len Byrd Marshall Howell Georgia Roberson Byrd Bob Ayersman Virginia Tech George Washington Robertson Ayersman

Swimmers Host Erie Prep At YMCA Tonight

Erie Prep visits the local YMCA for a boys swim meet against the Beavers. The Rumblers slipped past Bele Stone Vite coat and sit second to the Colonels among area scholastic aquatic clubs. Meadville looms as the last hurdle. Last night the Bulldogs beat Meadville 45 41 with plans to avenge it next Thursday.

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North Carolina Leads AP Cage Poll With Tar Heels Top

North Carolina holds the top spot in the AP weekly college basketball poll with 16 wins in 17 games, followed by Auburn and Kentucky. The rankings reflect a competitive field as teams jockey for position ahead of upcoming games including North Carolina State and Kentucky aiming to break Auburn’s streak.

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Unknowns Pace ABC Tourney Leads in Alhoventa Division

In the 56th annual American Bowling Congress Great Tournament, Pred Koles of Chicago moved to the lead in the singles with a 210 26N 601 score while Pat Stone of Detroit led early in both divisions. Stone then topped the nine-game course with 1870 and led the all events after day three of a 72 day event in Tampa Florida.

Hoviatary Detrull Welder Chicago

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