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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1963
Page
7
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Mickey Johnson, standout Corry High wrestler and Beavers transfer to Thiel College, star year of 112 pound class. Brother Tom, a senior, battled in sectional last spring. Ray Mitchell from Corry also noted as a Thiel member before military service. Coverage notes a fast Wattsburg match, 58 point Thiel total, and praise for Mullln’s team discipline.
Corry Beavers drop a 47 to 41 overtime decision to McDowell at McDowell, with Bromley leading Corry in scoring and Vincent missing late free throws sealing the defeat. McDowell’s 16 points from Moore pace the visitors, while Scholton struggles and Bromley fouls out late in regulation. The Beaver jayvees also lost 52-35 as Corry prepares for Franklin Friday.
Detroit Lions linebacker Wayne Walker says he has nothing to hide amid police probes tying players to gamblers. He offered to take a polygraph and confirmed loaning his car to a saloon partner linked to the Lindell Bar. Lions coach George Wilson and players face questions over an association with known gamblers and a party bus tied to gambling convictions.
Commissioner Joe Foss of the AFL, speaking in Los Angeles, denied links between the league and betting scandals and said no government agency has contacted the AFL. He noted possible but unconfirmed associations among players and stressed no investigations or charges involve NFL players. The report also mentions Rozelle and NFL probes in Chicago and Detroit yielding no criminal findings. SPARTA PLAYS TONIGHT as Spartansburg-Sparte High faces East Forest in a Upper Allegheny Valley League game.
A roundup of regional boys basketball results featuring McDowell, Erie Rast, Oil City, Frankin, Meadville, Cranberry, Jamestown, Warren, Erie Tech, Harborcreek, Townville, Randolph, General McLane, Union City, Girard, Wattsburg, North East, Wesleyville, Lawrence Park, Fort LeBoeuf, Northwestern, Sheffield, Northern Area, West Forest, Tidioute, Youngsville, Pleasantville, Mercer, Greenville, Cochranton, Pymatuning, Cambridge Springs, Lakeview, Westfield, Sherman, Clearfield, Brockway, Altoona, Punxsutawney, Curwensville.
The second week of action in the City Volleyball League starts tonight at Corry Area High School Gym. In the first shift at 7 p.m. Nationwide and BPM T play on one court, Moose's and BPM T on the other. The 8 p.m. round features Corry Foam versus Corry Loan and CJ I versus Raymonds. The 9 p.m. finale matches CFI against Aero and Kinley Dolan versus Ajax.
Former college star Tack Molinas convicted on five counts including bribery and conspiracy tied to college basketball gambles. Jury found him guilty of bribing players for about 25 games and attempting to induce perjury. sentencing set for February 11 with potential fines and lengthy prison time.
Richie Ashburn, a 12 season Phillies outfielder with 2,500 major league hits, retires from baseball and joins a three man team to broadcast Philadelphia Phillies games next season, calling his move a return to his second home.
In VFW Ladies B and Avalon Ladies B Leagues at BowlAire and nearby venues, Thompson 582 led the VFW B group with 177 197 178 games, while Mary Pantle 524 and Roxann Bradford 211 led the Recreational and Ladies B circuits. Sophie Douglas toped 517 as Bard Wickwire posted 908 in Avalon, with other notable marks across four women leagues.
Palmerton defeated Whitehall 8 6 in a Lehigh Valley high school basketball game last night as about 600 fans jeered the line and Whitehall used ball control tactics. Whitehall leading scorer Larry Meyers was out with a card and coach Winyas argued ball control was the path to victory. Palmerton missed four foul shots Whitehall one.
Corry High Beavers swim tonight against Erie Strong Vincent, a tough foe after a 52 4 loss to Erie East last week. Vincent's program is among the state's best, and Beavers aim to rebound at 7 90. Cochran’s squad enters with an 11 mark after beating Erie Tech in the opener.
Edinboro edged Slippery Rock 74 72 while Geneva beat Alliance 66 64 and Fredonia defeated Shippensburg 3 0. Cheyney beat Lebanon Valley 67 0 with Wilke at Indiana Pa scoring 6 4 against Clarion 4.
Bruins rebound in a chaotic college basketball roundup. Texas and Texas A&M split conference wins while West Virginia, Virginia Tech, Loyola Chicago, and Connecticut posted notable performances. The span covered overtime chaos, double-digit comebacks, and tied/leading scorers, with teams across leagues vying for top spots.
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