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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1958
Page
7
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A local pet owner files a civil suit over injuries from a stray dog in the neighborhood. The case names the city shelter and the dog owner as parties, seeking damages and medical costs. Court records indicate preliminary hearings set for next month.
Erie’s Strong Vincent will play the District 10 basketball finals at Meadville’s Allegheny Field House two weeks from now, meeting the Titusville-Hickory winner. Meantime, Meadville and Warren could force a playoff if Titusville Rockets falter.
The Meathville Tribune ranks Rockets first in District 10, displacing Strong Vincent. Hickory is second. Colonels drop to third amid a slide from losses to Erie, Academy, Sherman, and Harbor Creek. Warren, Erie Academy, Meadville, Millcreek, Sharpsville, Greenville, and Erie Tech fill the top ten. Cochranton leads Class B, Lakeview and Girard follow, and Lawrence Park sits eighth after a big win. Overall Eagles and Parkers face tougher tests as midseason movement reshapes the standings.
The Warriors beat the Syracuse Nationals 97 to 91 as Detroit solidified hold on second in the Western Division while Cincinnati slipped to third after a 119 109 win over Minneapolis. The Nationals dropped a 91 97 decision but the Warriors closed within two games of New York and the Knicks for top spots.
Corry Beavers travel to Oil City to close the season in a Section 11 clash led by seniors Viv Cragg and Bob Nichols with Jim Palmer guiding the guards. Oil City field an all senior lineup and seek a win under retiring coach Abe Wells as Corry aims to improve in the league standings and chase top scorer Terry Williams.
The Hershey Bears moved back into first in the loop with a comeback win over Springfield, after trailing early. Arnie Kullinan scored the overtime winner as Hershey claimed a 2-1 victory. Bobby Perreault led with 27 shots for Hershey.
Bowling results highlight top marks in the Toc a league with George Chokiis posting 237 and Hyuk Pedensky 224 214 while Mert Titel reached 210 201 in the Bowlaie B Leagues. Other leaders include Boss Ottaway 21 Eric Kacher 213 George Huenel 208 Dale Paige 200 Sid Beckwith 208 Jim St Goorge 208. Ollie McClintock Dick Chase each 200 in Corry-Damestown circuit. Marion Bulard 185 Rosa Baker 183 in Eadies League. Avwon Junior Leagues saw Tom Morton 149 135 with Bob Lawsim 120 Din Dykes 118 Mike Baresi 105 Karl Brooks 104 Bob Zalneck 113 Bob Bracken (-) Trey Jolson 102 May Haus Chris Anderson topped Wire division 128 each. Parition-May Assembly standings show Engineering 60 42 2785 etc.
In brief sports items note mixed results across venues with jockeys and runners, including Oldenan and Hin-no in California, and details from Sunstine Dork to Prenton. Notable outcomes include TMLI team win and various weight divisions in boxing and horse events, with scattered results from Los Angeles, Revere, Boston, and New York.
Comy's Junior High Blue Jays closed their 1957-58 basketball season by beating Northern Area 42-28 to finish with an even 5-5 record. Steve Olson led scoring with 19 points and Gary Paige added 10 as Russ Brant’s squad dominated the game.
Ted Kluszewski of the Pittsburgh Pirates works spring training under manager Danny Murtaugh using a gentle program after back trouble. He says he is hitting well and can tell when he is ready as he shows power in drill sessions.
Corry’s wrestling team ends 1957 54 campaign with a 31 17 victory at Wattsburg after a tough season. Six Corry grapplers wrestled, 97 pound Dave Johnson forfeit win, Ball, Stutuman and Adams earned pins, Gordon Malet and Johnson earned decisions. Senior Ball closes year with a win.
Mickey Mantle agreed to a $72,000 Yankee contract, moving to third on the club's all time salary list behind DiMaggio and Ruth. The signing drew attention away from Roy Sievers who boosted his own home run and RBI titles with the Senators. Sievers, seeking $37,000 or more, instead settled for $36,000 as Washington’s payroll rose to new highs.
Arnold Palmer forged a 3 under par 67 to hold a one stroke lead midway through the Baton Rouge Open at the soggy Baton Rouge Country Club. Peter Thomson Otto Greiner and others were within one shot as 23 players posted sub par scores on a rainy day.
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