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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1964
Page
7
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Meadville dominated Corry 69 41 securing the sectional crown as Warren lost at Titusville. Bliley led Corry with 21 points while Swackhamer, Tinko and Larson chased Meadville’s 20 7 opening run and 31 16 halftime margin. The Beavers finish cellar dwellers in Section Two with many underclassmen stepping up.
In the PIAA playoffs Mercer remained defending District 10 champions with a decisive 63 49 victory over Youngsville in Meadville. Other results included State College upsetting Johnstown in Class A at Tyrone and a tight Class B loss for Kulatown to Annville-Cleona at Lebanon.
In boys basketball action on the road Meadville defeated Corry 69 to 41. Titusville beat Warren 61 to 52 while Oil City won 77 to 66 over Franklin. Other results include Mercer 63 over Youngsville 49 and Erie Prep 63 over Erie Academy 2 to 48.
Nicklaus shoots 70 to finish in third at the Greater New Orleans Open at Lakewood Country Club. The course plays tough in wind and damp conditions with the 18th hole described as demanding, yielding only two birdies in round one. Rudolph and He in a tie for lead with two strokes ahead.
Corry rifle teams enjoyed wins with the A side taking Pennzoil 7 to 1435 while the Bhoys defeated Meadville 1356 to 1280. Gene Davis led with 291, Tom Stroup 290, and five scores within three points including two 288s. Dexter Geene and Art Ireland added notable 273s for the B team.
Gus Lesnevich former light heavyweight champion from 1941 to 1948 collapsed and died of a heart attack in his doctor’s office in Cliffside Park New Jersey He was 49 a week past his birthday He had chest and stomach pains and was driven to Dr John Williams office where he died shortly after arrival His 15 year pro career yielded 57 wins 4 losses and 5 draws with 21 knockouts He was known for his all out style and strong finishes.
Bloomsburg dominates the PSAC wrestling meet led by defending champion Bloomsburg with 24 points after the opening round. Lock Haven trails with 16 points as it fights for position, while Stroudsburg and Clarion each have six qualifiers.
Bucknell swimmers set four of six records in the opening round of the Middle Atlantic Conference championships in Bethlehem Pennsylvania. Bucknell led with 77 points after the round, LaSalle had 41, and Lehigh trailed with 21 points.
Corry Area High School hosts a top tier clash as Corry Spartans face Erie County League leaders Lawrence Park in a District Class C showdown at 8 p.m. The Pirates have only one loss in 22 games this season as the Spartans seek an upset in the local gym. Coach Joe Frisina leads the Spartans with players including John Stranahan Terry Maynard Donrey Moneisi Mike Albersy in a photo lineup.
Bob Prince stresses the require to drive to survive as Corry’s 180-pound wrestler Bob Culbertson enters the Meadville High School District 10 championships unbeaten at 16-0. He must beat Gary Dance Eric Hast Joel Triana or Jim Loutzenhiser to claim the title, with broader hopes for a possible advancement.
Mansfield wins the 1964 State Colleges Conference basketball title by defeating Edinboro 98-90 at Erie Tech. Jim Turner scores 14 with 12 in the second half as Terry Crouthamel leads with 22. Edinboro’s Darryl Meacham adds 21 while Case Tech beats Thiel 86-63. Mansfield finishes 12-2. both teams advance to NAIA District 30 tournament.
LaSalle defeated Utah State 90 to 83 while Princeton beat Columbia 78 to 59 Harvard triumphed over Brown 73 to 59 Tafts won 88 to 84 over Bates Boston College 105 Seton Hall 93 Coast Guard 85 MIT 80 Yale 75 Dartmouth 58 Clemson 83 Maryland 68 St. Carolina 96 Virginia 82 Tulane 80 LSU 68 Texas AXM 75 SMU 70 No. Dakota 77 over No. Dak. St. 75 Morningside 84 South Dakota 65 Brigham Young 106 Arizona State 90 Utah 86 over Arizona 83.
Los Angeles star Sandy Koufax, after lengthy talks, signed a Dodgers contract reported at 70,000 dollars, doubling his 1963 salary of 35,000. The deal tops the 60,000 offers to rivals and follows fellow pitcher Don Drysdale securing about 70,000 as well.
Drexel Tech, 17-4, upset Hofstra 62-54 to reach the Middle Atlantic Conference College Division final. Elizabethtown defeated Muhlenberg 76-62 in the other semifinal, setting up the title clash in Bethlehem.
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