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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1960
Page
7
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Corry High grappler Frank Malek, captain of the Beavers, is one of four Orange and Black wrestlers targeting Section TL Individual supremacy. The two-year letterman, 4-1 this season after five matches, specializes in the hip roll and aims to improve on a sophomore year Section finals appearance. Malek, son of Joseph and wife of Columbus, recalls eight wins against four losses in 1858-59 and represents a growing wrestling family in R. D. 1 Columbus.
The Journal column analyzes tonight’s slate with Erie area games and a set of predictions. Erie East vs Millcreek headlines Section I while North East meets Wesleyville in a county league clash.
Corry High athletic director Lou Hanna announced a two game home and home football series with Jamestown. The first game will be in Corry on October 27 1961 and the 1962 return will be hosted by Jamestown on a Saturday. Both schools expect strong attendance as rivals Warren is nearby in activity.
Cincinnati star Jack Twyman tops the league scoring race with 1 413 points in 45 games, while Wilt Chamberlain leads in per game average at 37 0 across 37 games. Chamberlain has a 42 point per game pace in his last 10 outings as the NBA season unfolds.
The Future Farmers of America dribblers seized the City League junior division lead with a 46-36 win over the Stompers on Wright School hardwood. Jokers beat Aero Jets 34-28 as Student Council defeated Rockets 56-35. next week the FFA, Jokers, Jets and Stompers clash as the top teams jockey for position.
Fragmentary sports note lists Tuesday results and Wednesday schedule with teams Boston Syracuse St Louis Philadelphia New York Cincinnati Detroit Fort Wayne, indicating matchups and venues in a stray OCR-like string.
Russ Bemis led the Bowl-Aire Men's A League with 227 and 200 games as Tom Cragg added 222. Dick Eaglen 216 Sonny Staples 217 Phil Sample 200 Euland Harvey 213 Chuck Williams 212 Tab Weeks 207 Walt Loveland 208 Wayne Skinner 201 Gary Dingfelder 211 followed. Tony Stec topped the VFW Men's Bloop with 231 game. Cloyd Cummings 216 Chuck Cummings 212 John Jackson 207 Stan Bailey 207 Don McCray 203 Stanley Hajec 201 Joe Prugar 200. Paul Hoitink paced the Clymer League with 211. James Loomis 207 Troy Chase 203 Glenn Holthouse 200. Archie Wetmore 208 topped the McInnes Steel circuit.
Corry High's swimming team starts a three meet road trip with a visit to Erle Bast in the Warriors pool after a 51 34 season opener loss to Jamestown. The Beavers show promise in several events led by 160 yard freestyle relay contenders McMillin Langhurst Thomas and Andersen.
The schedule lists numerous high school basketball games across the Northern Area and Pleasantville region. Key pairings include WARREN at JAMESTOWN, MEADVILLE at Erie Academy, OIL CITY at Rocky Grove, EAST HARBORCREEK at Erie Prep, and ERIE at multiple venues.
Kansas State and Kentucky, once scuffling, have rallied with seven of eight wins for Kansas State and five straight for Kentucky. Kansas State, top-ranked last season, rebounded from early losses to beat Oklahoma State 54 49 at Stillwater.
AP reports the Top Ten ranking with Cincinnati and California leading a busy poll as Kentucky’s Baron Adolph Rupp teams stumble in SEC play. Georgia Tech upsets Kentucky, West Virginia extends its streak, and Texas and Illinois push Big Ten standings, while LSU and Florida notch wins in a competitive Monday slate.
Philadelphia ships center fielder Richie Ashburn along with Bob Ashburn to Chicago for Al Dark and two Cubs players. Dark, a two time All-Star shortstop, slumped in 1959 but expected to steady the Phils infield with 37 year old Dark and 23 year old John Buzhardt and 20 year old Jim Woods joining the club.
Ware Ohio State without ace sophomore Jerry Sheasett due to a bad ankle. Indiana wins its first conference game in four tries 77-72 over Michigan led by Bob Wilkinson's 23 points. Northwestern beats Wisconsin 77-60 as all five Wildcats score in double figures. Colorado tops Kansas 65-61. Missouri ends a five game skid with a 61-? over Nebraska. VMI defeats Davidson 70-38 and The Citadel beats Furman 59-55 in the Southern Conference. Eastern Kentucky holds OVC lead with an 84-69 win over Murray State.
A wrestling meet between Corry and Waterford ended 80 29 in favor of Corry. A disputed 180 pound match between Bob Lindsey and Coffin sparked protest from Waterford as Lindsey was credited with a non existent point. Corry opened with 23 0 lead and held on as Ed Fenstermacher and Gary Fralick built the margin. John Savko and Dick Malek starred for Corry with strong debuts from Kenny Stutzman and Pat Patterson.
In a crowded 127-pound slate, Prastek and Chase earned pins and decisions while Malek and Malek. Ray Griswold and others showed strong performances. The Beavers built a 28-10 lead as Corry dominated several bouts, with Lindsey-Coffin drawing and Fenstermacher securing a first-period pin in a pivotal clash.
Pittsburgh officials announced the university football team will no longer have four sophomores on the roster due to falling grades. The students are quarterback John Sakal from Aliquippa, halfback Frank Boggs from Carrolltown Ohio, tackle Mark Lenz, and end Jin Halferty from Latrobe.
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