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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1963
Page
7
Corry hosts Franklin Beaver Five in a key Section Two game with both teams aiming to avoid 0-2 starts. Oil City recent overtime win over Franklin and injuries to Franklin players loom large as Corry plans a rush defense and balanced lineup led by center Ron Johnson.
Corry leads Section Two as Franklin Beavers travel to face Knights in a pivotal league tilt. Beavers sit 5-2 overall after beating Titusville 45-9 and tallying wins over Fort LeBoeuf and Wattsboro. Warren and Oil City loom next if they fail to secure the upset.
Floyd Patterson holds contract rights to name the date site and promoter for the Liston rematch. Liston objects and lawyer statements suggest the bout could be resolved in court rather than ring. A Miami Beach fight is listed for April 4 under Championship Sports Inc. management.
The Cincinnati Royals, solidly in third in the Eastern Division, trail Syracuse by 1.5 games and inch toward the playoffs. Oscar Robertson scored 41 and grabbed 17 as Cincinnati beat Boston 121-120, including eight straight fourth quarter points to seize the lead.
Lance Pledger claims first prize in a YMCA ladder ping pong tournament with two entrants in the field. Vicky Dyckes takes second and John Davidson third. Doubles champions are Rick Houghtling and Denny Dyckes with runners up Davidson and Ted Dahlstrand. Arrangements for a double elimination singles event begin February 1 with a 50 cent nonmember registration.
Corry Pistoleers defeated Oil City in a pistol team match by 111 points. Dick Lindberg led with a score of 970, Norm McElroy was runner-up with 399, while Gene Hasbrouck and Kurt Lindberg also contributed. Oil City Firemen included R. G. Riddle and J. Murdock among others.
Corry high swimmers beat Jamestown 68 to 37 as four records fell. Jeff Wickwire set a 1:08.0 in the 100-yard backstroke and anchored two relay teams that posted new marks. The Beavers also claimed seven firsts and solidified a 2-2 season record with action slated for Erie Cathedral Prep next.
Cincinnati Bearcats led by Ron Bonham 29 points beat North Texas State 75-58 in the Missouri Valley. Loyola Ramblers with Jerry Harkness 26 points topped Western Michigan 107-69. Wichita St, Tulsa, Furman, Miami, Holy Cross, Providence, New Orleans Loyola, Gonzaga and Pepperdine also posted wins. In boxing, Jimmy Harr ion outpointed Cash White in Philadelphia.
The column lists multiple bowlers and scores from several leagues at VFW and Avlon Center. Names include Blanche Zajac Florence Larnielle Jie Skalos and Rosa Bai with high game totals. others like Sophie Douglas, Dean Vander Schaaff, Don Edwards, Dave Depew, Larry Long, Jim Kelsey, Walt Gilas, Bob Damon, Larry Laddell, George Price, Jim Shaver, Harry Schiener, and Francis Over appear with scores ranging from the 200s to open frames.
Tied for first place in the school recreation basketball league after last night s games. Bearcats 58 Whiz Kids 28 Rebels 32 Blue Jays 35 Hustlers 44 and FRA 18. Match time is set for 7 30.
A crowded schedule lists Franklin at Corrs Muarlville at Warren Pinsville at OM City and numerous others including Spartansbur at Northern Avea Forestville at Clymer Waltshare at Northwestern Fairview at Union City and Port LeBoeuf at Gert with several boys games and venue names throughout.
Cleveland Browns owner Arthur Modell announces Paul Brown will shift from head coach and general manager roles to a vice presidency. Brown says his six year contract remains, while the team faces a shift from an Ohio owned, home state identity to an outside ownership model and new leadership.
The American Football League executive committee voted to move league headquarters from Dallas to New York City, effective June 1. William Sullivan Jr. of Boston was elected league president, replacing Wayne Valley of Oakland, with AFL Commissioner Joe Foss citing proximity to major aviation news as a reason.
In Worcester Providence middleweight bout, Dick French scores 13 percent to beat Johnny Bean from Philadelphia by points. French secures a victory as Bean falls short in a closely contested matchup.
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