Bowling Madness Ends After Epic 425-Game Run
In a past frenzy of long sessions, M B Eaton completed 425 games in 67 hours at Columbia Bowl Portland on November 25 tying a publicity stunt. The 35-year-old log truck driver with three children walked 85 miles and knocked down an estimated 350,000 pins while earning 400 dollars for the feat. Rance Rolfe and Dennis Dunham earlier both posted marathon games in Tacoma and Medford, but Eaton’s finale capped the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maren
M. B
Eaton
Roseburg
Oregon
Tom Baird Jr
Middletown
Ohio
Los Angeles
Frank Spiller
Tacoma
Washington
Rance Rolfe
Janes
Dennis Dunham
Medford
Portland
Tallest Cage In College Basketball Belongs To Gonzaga Giant
Wilt Chamberlain is not the tallest anymore as Gonzaga freshman Jean Claude Lefebvre, a 7 foot 3 inch, 280 pound Paris native, towers over him. Lefebvre has averaged 8.1 points in nine games and is viewed by coach Hank Anderson as a future cornerstone. His height creates athletic dept challenges as he wears a size 17 shoe with toes cut out to fit, slowing him during play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilt
the Sit" Gnhamberlain
Spokane
Gonzaga University
Kansas Giant
Jean Claude Lefebvre
Chamberlain
Paris
Gonzaga
Hank Anderson
Lind
Jean
Corry Sports Short Notes and Banquet Hints
Sport Shorts report Ernie Vanssens leaves Corry Memorial Hospital after spine surgery from a preseason football injury. Corry Area High swims six-fleet practice begins Tuesday at Jamestown. Beaver Club banquet ballots remain close for Football MVP Bach trophy and senior athlete medal, with awards kept secret until dinner. Little Teener Minor and American Legion MVP recipients also unnamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Vanssens
Corry
Corry Memorial Hospital
Corry Area High School
Jamestown
Beaver Club
Ana
Barons Narrow Gap With Bears In AHL Standings
The Cleveland Barons edged the Springfield Indians last night to close within seven points of the Hershey Bears in the American Hockey League. Rochester moved into a tie with idle Buffalo for fourth after beating the Providence Reds, while the Anterks extended their win streak to six with a strong third period surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Barons
Hershey Bers
Bears
Barons
Springfield Indians
Rochester Americans
Buffalo
Providence Reds
He Anterks
Indoor Grand Prix Chicago Debuts Sports Car Race
The first major grand prix for sports cars will be held on a one mile indoor track inside Chicago's Nitermiloust Amphitheatre. Officials yesterday announced plans for the event, highlighting a unique venue and new racing format despite limited current details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Boareh
Major Cage Leagues Begin Play Tonight
Mississippi State seeking to stay unbeaten as it hosts Auburn in a top ranked battle. The SEC game follows a high tempo season with West Virginia leading the AP poll at 9–0. Major conferences start play with Big 10 Southwest Ivy League joining the opening night slate across multiple campuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mississippi State
Auburn
Ol' Miss
Babe McCarthy
State
West Virginia
Mountaineers
Kansas State
Michigan State
Cincinnnati
Maryland
Miss
McCarthy and Co
State College
Southern California
Washington State
UCLA
Oregon
California
Idaho
Stanford
South Carolina
Frank Johnson
North Carolina
Virginia
Clemson
Creighton
Monmouth College
Omaha
Akron
Lake Forest
Til
Oklahoma City
New Mexico
Western Illinois
Tennessee
Banquet Delays Volleyball Opener In Local League
The City Lennie volleyball league opener has been postponed due to Beaver Club's all sports banquet. Seven teams, possibly eight, have entered. deadline for teams is Monday January 6. League play begins Wednesdays. full schedule to be published in a later Journal issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Club
Janay
City Lennie
Former Pitt Star To Play In Canada
Former Pitt quarterback Pete Nett, recently released from the Air Force, plans to play professional football in Canada next year after not drawing strong Steelers interest. He has offers from four Canadian teams, with one offer standing out. Nett returned home after discharge and noted the Steelers had shown little interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitt
Canada
Pittsburgh UI
Pete Nett
Air Force
Pittsburgh = Stelers
Air Foter
Followlus Hs
Steelers
Neft
Ue Vincanves
Open Bowling Schedule Inconsistent Weekday Feldays
Readable fragments describe bowling hours for weekdays and Saturdays with unclear terms and times. The text mentions 5 P M, Saturdays, Sundays, and miscellaneous phrases like BOWL-AIRE Weekdays and Sundate tin 7M, but lacks complete details or coherent events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feldays
Scoring Error Records Golfer Frank Hardison 119 Round
In the Los Angeles Open, local amateur Frank Hardison recorded a 119 for his first round after a scorer miscomputed the final nine holes as 40 on the 18th hole. The actual nine holes result was 50, leaving him 95 strokes over his real total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Frank Hardison
Tse
Hardison
Iy Tila
Spartans Open Crawford County League Play with Loss
Sparta High School opened Crawford County League play with a 70 to 52 defeat at home to Cambridge Springs. Tonto of Cambridge Springs led all scorers with 28 points, while Benedict added 19 for Cambridge Springs, as the Spartans managed little offense despite the return of Jerry Bailey and Dick Varash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puscpaumpapia
Yew du Gate
Spartans
Cambridge Springs
Sparta High School
Jerry Bailey
Dick Varash
Cambridge
Tonto
Benedict
Mays Open to Salary Talks as Giants Move Plans
Willie Mays weighs salary discussions as the Giants consider relocation from New York to San Francisco. Dell contact with agents and wife Marguerite is noted while Mays awaits confirmation on terms. Reported recent pay arrived from a prior season, with 35 home runs and 85 RBIs mentioned, alongside 26 doubles and 20 triples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mays
Francisco
Wille Mays
Ie Giants
New York
San Francisco
Soo
Ni Prendes
Wickaen Simachsin
Willie
Ies
Marghuerite
Pondle
Pepe
Ielr
Ciothwin
Ino & Home
Lily
Stonehall
Woonk
Topseeded Bartzen, Dalby win in Distt Tourney
In Tampa and Miami reports a top seeded Bartzen Dalby duo defeated Sid Sehwarle 6 3 8 0 in Tampa quarterfinals. In Miami at Tropical Park Dowie chalked up an easy match length victory as the feature event highlights tennis action from the Distt Tourney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tampa
Fis
Fier Hava
Tut Bartzen
Dalby
New York
Sid Sehwarle
Miami
Fla
Dowie
Tropical Park
Meadville Wins and Franklin Drops Fifth Straight
Meadville tied its season record at 4-4 while Franklin fell to 0-5 in a non league section TI matchup. Strong Vincent East and Cathedral Prep posted City Series and Section T wins over Academy, Tech, and Harborcreek. In other area action, the Bulldogs posted a 187 revenue victory on their home court, offsetting a 62-48 overtime loss at Sharpsville. Lloyd Eubanks sidelined with an infection, while Tom Arrigan and Tony Pero led with 17 and 11 points. Cambridge Springs, Randolph, Saegertown, and Conneaut Valley opened Crawford County play with wins. Saegertown beat Townville, Conneaut Valley defeated Conneaut Lake, and Cambridge Springs beat Spartansboro. Youngsville upset Sheffield 36-32 for its second win. Kane defeated Curwensville 57-31, and Northern Area beat Pattama 83-44.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadville
Franklin
Section TI
Eric
Vincent East
Cathedral Prep
Section T
Academy
Tech
Harborcreek
Bulldogs
Sharpsville
Lloyd Eubanks
Tom Arrigan
Tony Pero
Clyde Stallsmith
Cranberry
Knights
Crawford County
Cambridge Springs
Randolph
Saegertown
Craneaut Valley
Townville
Conneaut Valley
Conneaut Lake
Linesville
Spartansboro
Youngsville
Beavers
Sheffield
Eagles
Corry
Kane
Wolves
Curwensville
Kack Pattama
State Champions Win League Debuts in WPIAL Open
AUTSBURGH state champions Sharon and Shannock Valley began title defenses as the 49th WPIAL basketball season started with 77 games. Sharon beat Ambridge 69-45 at Sharon, while Shannock Valley beat Dayton 59-26 on Dayton’s court. Ford City, unbeaten in exhibition play, won 12 straight with a 4 TL-27 win over Kittanning. Wampum defeated Zelienople 39-61.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Autsburgh F
Sharon
Shannock Valley
Ambridge
Dayton
Ford City
WPIA
Kittanning
Wampum
Dias B
Zelienople
OSU Honors Webfoot star for Rose Bowl play
Columbus officials announce that Oregon quarterback Jack Crabree will receive a special award from the Columbus Touchdown Club for his outstanding performance against Ohio State in the Rose Bowl. The notice confirms the recognition was decided yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OSU
Webfoot
Columbus
Ohio
Jack Crabree
Oregon University
Columbus Touchdown Club
Ohio State
Corry Beavers coach and trainer Vic Sr boxing image
A vintage photo from the early 1920s features Corry Beavers head coach Rage posing with his father Vic Sr, a noted boxing figure. The scene promotes Vic Sr’s upcoming fight and reflects Tri-City Cleveland Detroit Pittsburgh boxing notoriety of that era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rage
Corry
Beavers
Vic Sr
der Cragg
Cleveland
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Baseball Writers Begin Balloting For Hall Of Fame
Baseball writers begin balloting to elect new Hall of Fame members. Eligible players must have major league time between 1828 and 1952 and be retired at least five years. Voters each pick 10 players. 75 percent support required for election. Balloting ends January match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Baseball Writers Association
Birdie Tebbetts
Cincinnati Redlegs
al Lopez
Chicago White Los
Rosi Wins Split Decision In Lightweight Bout At MSG
Rosi clinched a one point split decision over Johnny Russo in a lightweight clash refereed by Teddy Marlin at Madison Square Garden. The scoring varied with rounds giving Rosi mixed results and one controversial third round where he rallied, while Rosi complained about lineweight and contracts as his camp claimed a private agreement at 138 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teddy Marlin
Pauly Rosi
Johnny Russo
New York
Martin
Ross
Bus 80
Madison Square Garden
Rost
Surlee
Joe Alneho
Row Get
Jack Gordon
Buisso
Busso
Rosi
Rosis
Bronx
Ralph Dupas
New Orleans
Miami
Beach plans boxing bout with Charnley in London
The article notes Beach weighing options if Disis signs at 138 pounds and an offer to box British champion Dave Charnley in London later this month. Bhissa, 23, of New York, impressed Ross with a solid jab though Rost led the later exchanges. Russo briefly gained the edge before Ross and Rost traded punches with no sustained attack, making judging difficult.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beach
Disis
Dave Charnley
London
Bhissa
Ross
Rost
Russo
Area Cage Scores Roundup From Erie County Courts
Area cage scores list matches across Erie County towns with numerous results including DuBois 89 over unknown, Cambridge Springs 76 over Spartans burg 52, Edinboro 83 over McKean 53, Conneaut Valley 58 over Conneaut Lake 46, North East 65, DuBois 89, Randolph 48, Kane 52, Sharon 59, Kane 52. Strong Vincent 68 and Academy Al. Erie Bayt 21 highlight the season’s varied outcomes across schools and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadville
Sharpsville
Lakeview
Franklin
Cambridge Springs
Spartansburg
Firfe Strong
Vincent
Erie
Academy
Erie Bayt
Erie Tech
Erie Prep
Harborcreek
Youngsville
Sheffield
Girard
Albion
Edinboro
McKean
Lawrence Park
Union City
West Springfield
Fairview
Wailsburg
Waterford
Wesleyville
North East
Sacgertown
Townville
Conneaut Valley
Conneaut Lake
Conneaut
Geneva
Sharon
Ambridge
Kane
Carmensvile
DuBois
Clearfield
Randolph
Linesville
Corry Rifle Squad Opens Northwest Pennsylvanian League Win
Corry rifle team opened the Northwest Pennsylvania League shooting season with a 1201 to 1150 victory over West County at the local club rooms. G Dingfelder and D Patterson led with 243 and 242. E Davis and WB Patterson posted 39s. G Davis and B Hall each shot 398. B Auurns led West County with 238. The match between Corry B team and Wattsburg was postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eo Eee Life
West County
G. Dingfelder
D. Patterson
Corry
E. Davis
WB. Patterson
G. Davis
B. Hall
B. Auurns
Wattsburg
Gola Struggles as Warriors Falter in NBA Loss
Philadelphia struggles in a 106 104 defeat to Cincinnati as Tom Gola returns from service slowly and Paul Arizin is sidelined with a leg injury. Neil Johnston’s 12 points mirror limited impact while Maurice Brooks grabs 20 rebounds for the Royals who lead early and never trail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tom Gola
PhUadelphia Warriors
National Basketball Association
LaBalle All America
Paul 4Rizin
Neil Johnston
Warriors
Gala
Cincinnati
New
York
Boston Celtics
Royals
Jack Tywmen
Glyde Loveltebe
The
Maurice Brokes
Johnston
Phiiladelphia
Arizin
Wid Cote
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sport
Bowling Madness
Walter Ilohiser
Spartanshure
Carl Greer
Sparta
Ralph Aversa
Troy Rusey
Tomko ’ Ees
Eimers
Lamb
Peterson
Brown Powell
Ewolek
Rasey
Greers
Cambridgr Springs
Spartanburg
Fogle Lumber Co
St Franklin
Dorry, Pa
S&h
East
Pugilet
Vic
Baseball
San Dingo
Billy Peacocks
Jorge Herrera
Guadalajara
Mexico
Coew Vor
Platter
Savings
Center Street
Corry Rifle Squad
Corry Hed and Gun Club
Sit. En. OH. Tot
Patterson
Davis
Patterson AO
Dingfelder
Knapp
Gabrel
Weeks
Hall
Gabriel
Drury
Gola
Loblaws
Ocean Spray
Cortland Apples
Pillsbury
Dalicia
Wwe
Alexander
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!