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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1965
Page
7
Corry High edged Oil City 48-46 as Gary Swackhamer fueled a fourth quarter run. Ron McCoid staged a late surge for Oil City, but Corry sealed fifth place with precise late shooting and a steady defense in a tense league contest.
In Lisbon, 62 year old Benfica devotee David de Mata was laid to rest yesterday in a soccer kit, white shorts and shirt with the club eagle, a red collar and jacket. His coffin bore a red flag of Benfica. He died Sunday after Benfica’s 17 game unbeaten run ended with a defeat. The burial took place at a cemetery near the stadium, with a stadium stone requested as a gravestone in his will.
New Orleans AP reports tarry Gilbert, a famed minor league manager, died last night at age 73 after hospitalization since January 11. He had a brief major league stint with the Boston Braves in 1914-15, but gained renown in the Southern Association with New Orleans and Nashville, winning nine pennants over 25 years. His two sons, Charles and Harold, reached the majors with NL teams.
Corry collected 10 charity points to eight for the Oil City guests while McCord led all scoring with 18 points for Corry. Swackhamer had 12, John Claypool 10 in the first half, and Corry ends at 7-13 overall. Junior varsity saw Oil City win 45-39 as Oilers dominated with 12-14-11 by quarter. Corry’s Pete McLaughlin scored 13, Ron Swacklee added 12 and Dick Lobdell also contributed.
Seattle University stars Charlie Williams and Petter Phillips, along with Chicago tavern owner Leo Casale, were arrested in Seattle and Chicago on bribery conspiracy charges over a January 22 basketball game with Idaho. Williams and Phillips were released on $1,000 bonds. Casale faces arraignment in Chicago. The FBI cites a plot to influence a sporting contest with a $10,000 fine or five years' prison as possible penalties. Seattle U. suspended the players. the team has won 11 straight. Williams, the team's leading scorer, is a Tacoma-born 6-foot guard, while Phillips is a 5-foot-10 guard from Detroit.
Spartaburg's Spartans beat Youngsville 79 55 as John Linden and Bill Rote lead with 29 and 22 points. Frisina scored 26 in the third quarter to push a 32 18 halftime margin. Sparta 12 6 overall visits Pleasantville tomorrow.
rookie catcher Jerry May age 21 signs to become the 31st Pittsburgh Pirate for 1965. Ossie Virgil age 31, under contract with Columbus, is invited to spring training for a tryout.
Seven Corry High swimmers head to the District 10 meet at Erie Tech High School to battle the district rivals including defending state champion Erie Strong Vincent. Jim Popol of Erie East shines as top district talent in the 100 yard butterfly. Beavers aim to tune up with a dual at Erie Academy ahead of districts, after a 50-45 comeback triumph by Brieites in the prior meet. Final events and prelims are set for a full day with diving and swimming rounds and a 7:30 p.m. finals schedule.
Palm Desert California AP reports NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle rejects opening an NFL AFL championship or exhibition game. He states a preseason slate already exists and requires all 14 clubs approval, showing no interest in outside commitments or AFL games.
The Walnut Creek Rod and Gun Club hosted a two match pistol showdown as Corry defeated Creekers with scores 1403 to 1337 and 1405 to 1362. Top scorers included D Lindberg 285 and Mann 286 in the first and second matches respectively, with other high marks from Derwende Shaffer Zimmerman and Hasbrouck.
Corry Junior High boys and their dads head to Erie tonight to watch Gannon College host Buffalo State. Gannon is 18-2 at home and 14-0 at home this season, ranked sixth in small college ratings, while Buffalo State stands 13-3. Corry departs by bus at 5:30.
Lamielle led the Men s A League with 207 204 and 201 games on the VFW lanes while Stewart rolled a 257 and hit the 600 in the Raymond League Don Gilas 223 and Gus Eder 216 also starred in Raymond League Other A Leaguers included Sample Woodard Robinson Clark Elchynski Blynt Migliaccio Wotus and Douglas Moose s Restaurant posted a 1000 game Elks Antler League saw Guy Davis 210 Women of the Moose listed Gladys Thompson and Agatha VanTassel with a 3 7 split Clint McCray 232 and Rick Houghtling 215 led the Men s C League Raymond League standings wrap up the night with Finishing Flat Automatics and Office Grinding Machine Shop among top finishers.
Evansville ices built a strong 21 0 mark after a 108 88 win over Valparaiso, with three games left in the regular season. In a regional poll of 16 experts Evansville led on 14 ballots with 149 points while Central State of Ohio stayed No 2 and High Point ranked fourth.
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