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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1959
Page
7
Corry Beavers travel to Titusville for a Section IT league clash in a matchup labeled big by both clubs. Each team carries a 0-1 record after Corry lost 47-37 to Warren and Titusville fell 11-54 at Meadville, heightening rivalry stakes.
Four Titusville High players suffer injuries in a car crash involving Dewey and Warner while Beason and Dewey lead the Brown and Gold. Corry counters with Williams and Latos as starters. The varsity game is set for 8:15 with Meadville and Franklin meeting in the nightcap.
Bucky Harris, 62, was named head of the Boston Red Sox following Joe Cronin’s move to American League presidency. Harris, 19 years as a major league infielder and 29 as a manager, spent two seasons as Cronin’s special assistant, learning of his promotion in a Chicago phone call from Cronin.
Readable high school and independent league basketball pairings listed by section. Corry at Tipuaville Mundville at Pruiktin Ol City at Warren Erie Tech at Millcreek Erie Academy vs Erie East Frie County B League Girard at Edinboro Mclean at Palmview Waterford at Lawrence Park Union City at Wesleyville North East at Wattsbury Crawford County B League Linesville at Randolph Conneaut Valley at Saegertown Cambridge Springs at Conneaut Lake Upper Allegheny League Pleasantville at Spartansburg Tidlonte at Youngsville West Forest at Northern Area Tri-County League Cochranton at Mercer Cranberry at Lakeview Independent Games Erle Strong Vincent vs Erie Prep Northwestern at Conneaut Townville at Rocky Grove Sharpsville at St. Marys Sherman at Ripley Cassadagi Valley at dumes town
The Syracuse Nationals beat Minneapolis 111 to 105 and edged New York 99 to 91, tightening the gap with the Knicks to two games in the Eastern Division race. Larry Costello and Dolph Schayes sparked a late rally as Schayes and Hal Greer each scored 21. Paul Arizin led the Warriors with 30 points, and Woody Laubdsberry added 21.
London promoter Archie Moore offered Henry Cooper a guaranteed 150000 dollars for a likely June London fight. Wicks said the offer would end purse negotiations with Patterson or Johansson and that Cooper would not need a purse if 50000 pounds were guaranteed. Moore reportedly sent the offer early this morning and the deal would hinge on the pound-sterling conversion.
Chicago Cubs announce veteran Al Dark joined the 1959 roster bringing total signed players to 39. Vice President John Holland said Dark was signed in a telephone call from Lake Charles Louisiana. Earlier Chicago confirmed deals with outfielders Bobby Thomson Jim Bolger Chick King and Jim Marshall.
Erie East defeated Corry Beavers at the Corry YMCA pool, snapping Corry’s three-meet losing streak. Perry Parker won the 100 yard breaststroke in 1:34, while the Omae and Black relay team of Hillstrom, Sheelvin, and Anderson won the 180 yard freestyle in 1:32.7.
Ed Berry led with a 248 in Corty Jamestown action. Dick Gustafson hit 217 and Bob Eddy 207. Ted Bauer topped 223 and 221, Ford Stewart 224, with many others over 200. VFW team players Fitens and Beal each shot 202.
Adelaides Memorial Drive saw 18-year-old Buchholz of St Louis, once hailed as world’s outstanding junior, exit the Australian National Championship after a second round loss to Neil Gibson. The American, troubled by mood and discipline, threatened to quit, then suggested a six month layoff to regain focus. He cracked two rackets, served 24 double faults, and lost 8-6 6-4 1-6 6-1 in a dispirited performance.
Utah tops New Mexico 76 50 in Skyline Conference action as guard Tick Ruffell scores 18 and 8 Niel more points. Denver defeats Monza 66 42 with 16 from De Roos and Grinstead. Virginia beats Duke 70 63 in the ACC. Morehead State over East Tennessee 77 83 and Eastern Kentucky 96 over Middle Tennessee. Villanova surfaces 101 75 over Brandeis. Florida edges Miami of Florida 83 70.
Thursday results show Philadelphia 95 versus New York Syracuse 111 and Minneapolis 105. Friday slate includes Boston at Philadelphia and Syracuse at Bt. Louis with Minneapolis and Cincinnati at Charlotte. Saturday features Cincinnati at New York and Philadelphia at Detroit. Sunday schedules Bt. Louis at Boston and New York at Syracuse with Detroit at Cincinnati and Philadelphia at Minneapolis.
Oil City wrestlers defeated Corry 31 to 16 in a match with pins and decisions. Standout bouts included Stabanuit winning in the first period, Lawaan and Irwin suffering injuries, and Benn earning a period pin.
The All Star bowling event featured Campi rolling 299 pins and claiming expert status after nineteen perfect games in a standout performance. 18-year-old Bob from Livonia, Michigan led all bowlers with 8,201 points across 16 games, topping a field that included top contenders and high streaks.
Venango County grapplers defeated Beavers 41-16 in a tight match as Beavers snapped a three lost string. Prank Malek earned a key win pinning three opponents, while Old City’s Lindwy remained undefeated with a 1:08 second period finish.
Maxwell and Boros paced a large field to a five under par 67 opening round at Bing Crosby’s $50,000 pro-am. Bolt and McMulin are one back, with nine players tied at 69. Maxw ell and Knutson head the pro-am winners with 62 in best-ball play, while Jim Ferree scored a hole in one at Pebble Beach.
Logan Utah Everette G Faunce stepped down from the Utah State coaching post after a four year tenure. He cited personal reasons and plans to pursue other opportunities, with the university thanking him for his service and confirming an interim replacement will be named.
Tampa draw centers on Kathy Cornelis of Lake Worth Florida and veteran Mary Lens Baulle of Thomasville as they enter the first round in the Tampa Women's Open. The event features a tense matchup amid a growing rivalry.
Optiquest ($3.20) secured victory at the Pale Grounds feature, marking a fifth win in a row for the horse and solidifying its leading form at the New Orleans track.
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