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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1964
Page
7
In a Fresno County investigation a stabbing death is linked to Manola, with details noting a sister involved and a $500,000 claim. Authorities described the scene and preliminary findings as they build the case around the alleged victim and the sister’s connection.
Section Two basketball results last night featured Warren defeating Erie Tech 65-56, avenging a prior 64-39 defeat by the Cun tours and shaking up local standings. Tech remains highly ranked in multiple polls, while Meadville and Oil City suffered losses and Spartansburg's squad gains notice from coach Ed Partch.
Oklahoma City Chiefs overcome a one point deficit to defeat Loyola of New Orleans 99-? in overtime behind 25 points from Eddie Jackson and 25 from Jerry Wells. Bud Koper added 21 as the tall lineup pushes toward a national ranking amid results from Davidson Villanova and others.
New York AP reports a Sports Illustrated feature reopens claims that Jack Dempsey used loaded gloves in the 1919 World Heavyweight title win over Jess Willard. Manager Jack Kearns alleges plaster and water were used to aid Dempsey for a $10,000 one round bet, a claim Dempsey and Willard dismiss as false. Willard says he felt bones break each time Dempsey struck, and laments being robbed by the so called king of robbers.
The Boston Celtics lost their third straight West Coast game as San Francisco defeated them 92-89. Wilt Chamberlain scored 35 and outrebounded Bill Russell 32-26 as the Warriors evened the series on the trip and cut Boston’s lead over Cincinnati to two games. Cincinnati beat Philadelphia 130-110, and St. Louis defeated Baltimore 123-113 in other NBA action.
Edinboro earned its sixth win in eight games by rallying to beat Fenn Ohio 82 to 31 at halftime, led by Wilbert Earnhardt with 27 points in the second half. Slippery Rock remained unbeaten with an 84-75 win over Geneva. Gannon added a seventh win in eight with a 64-43 victory over Buffalo State.
AP reports the Kansas City or Louisville relocation question hangs over the next eight days as owners meet in New York. Charles Finley says he is confident the move will be approved after owners analyze facts, despite majority opposition and Chicago’s Ar thur Allyn’s insistence Finley must stay. Officials in Kansas City remain discreet on a stadium lease and Finley denies selling the club, stating it is not for sale.
The New York chapter of the Baseball Writers Association will honor Sandy Koufax at its 41st annual dinner on Sunday February 2 with two awards. He receives the Sid Mercer Memorial Award as 1963 player of the year and the Babe Ruth Award for outstanding 1963 World Series performance.
Golf professionals begin the $30,000 San Diego Open, the second stop on the winter circuit. Arnold Palmer leads a strong field though defending champion Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus are absent, along with Paul Harney who skipped recent Los Angeles Open.
In Dallas, two national bowling champions tried an airborne alley on a new jet cargo plane. Dick Weber of St. Louis and Sylvia Wene of Philadelphia bowled during Operation Astrobowl, a publicity stunt by American Airlines with an alloyed pinsetting system. Weber led with 144 to 146, amid delays and jet noise.
Spartansburg dominated Northern Area 75 to 45 in Upper Allegheny Valley League action. Bill Rote scored 20 points for Sparta, with Terry Maynard adding 19 and John Linden adding 6. Thompson led Northern Area with 18. Sparta visits West Forest next Tuesday before facing Youngsville on Thursday.
Hub Hilton of Glen Cove outpointed Ray Baley of New York over eight rounds in a New York fight. The report notes his club position near Sacramento and mentions Nicklaus and Player delaying the start of their 1964 campaign.
Dot Morton captains the La tes B League with a 576 series at Avalon Center, the season’s top women’s score. Barb Wickwire’s 374 trail marks the best in the league, while Bertha Carroll rolled the high single of 205 for the city last night. Other notable scores include Audrey Rowse 117 168 11, Rose Welden 187 180 138, and Maurie Wolus 182. In Bowl-Aire B, Sophie Douglas led with 173 152 and 112. WEW B saw Pat Shumsky 167 179 156, Ruth Harkless 132, Jackie Benson 185, Thelma Paulson 160, Doris Houghton 175. VEW Ladies Recreation saw Alberta Van Winkle 184 and Maureen Ottaway 179. Industrial League at Bowl-Aire featured Chuck Hess 224 and Al Dunnewald 222.
Corry not scheduled. Spartansburg 75 Northern Area 45. Warren 65 Erie Tech 56. Franklin 49 Erie East 48. Erie Prep 75 Meadville 63. Titusville 72 Cranberry 53. Rocky Grove 69 Oil City 64. McDowell 51 Harborcreek 42. Youngsville 68 Tidioute 27. Saegertown 58 Townville 52. West Forest 64 East Forest 55. Linesville 72 Cambridge Springs 50. Conneaut Valley 52 Conneaut Lake 44. General McLane 82 Union City 69. Wattsburg 62 Girard 49. Northwestern 77 Port Le Boeuf a7. North East 76 Wesleyville 54. Lawrence Park 76 Fairview 42. Mercer 82 Greenville 61. Cochranton 85 Pymatuning 62. Reynolds 48 Hickory 34. Lakeview 66 Commodore Perry 45. Grove City 61 West Middlesex 48. Farrell 69 Ambridge 48. Jamestown 81 Olean 58
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