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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1967
Page
8
An article urges local residents to join the Corry YMCA at 906 North Center Street to improve fitness. It highlights adult swims, a sauna, a weight room, reducing classes for women, a Wednesday noon swim, and family swim options three days a week, with summerlike encouragement from Y secretary Dick Dittman.
Jack Nicklaus birdied five of the final seven holes to win the Bing Crosby Tournament at Pebble Beach with a 284 four under par. Arnold Palmer collapsed and finished behind Bill Casper, finishing tied for third as Nicklaus claimed the $18,000 top prize.
Stan Musial was chosen as the St. Louis Cardinals general manager and vice president, succeeding Robert Howsam. He plans no major changes, will address unsigned players including Roger Maris, and takes the role weeks before spring training in St. Petersburg Florida. Musial ends a long playing career and previously joined the club in 1942.
Warren at Corry Meadville at Titusville Oil City at Franklin East at Rocky Grove Northwestern at Iroquois Wattsburg at General Mc Lane Ft LeBoeuf at North East Fairview at Harborerock Union City at Girard Randolph at Conneaut Valley Conneaut Lake at Saegertown Cambridge Springs at Linesville Cochranton at Townville Youngsville at Tidioute Spartansburg at Eisenhower West Forest at East Forest Reynolds at Hickory Panama at Clymer Bradford at Jamestown New York
Los Angeles Rams players Dick Bass and Maxie Baughan are recovering after injuries from the bowl game. Bass had knee trauma and facial cheekbone surgery at Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital with a successful operation. Baughan underwent tests showing a back abrasion rather than a ruptured kidney.
Three Beaver teams step onto local courts and pools tonight. Wrestling hosts Warren on their mats as Warren seeks to spoil Beaver hopes and claim a title, while the Beavers aim to extend a modern school record by winning a 13th game. JVs start at 6:30 with the varsity at 8, and swimming faces Erie East at 7 seeking a winning lineup.
Jose Pagan signed a contract to play for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1987. The 32-year-old infielder, who batted .264 with 54 RBIs in 109 games for the Pirates in 1966, was the regular third baseman from June to August.
This week’s card lists Corry at Warren Iroquois at Tech Pt LeBoeuf at McDowell Saegertown at Northwestern Wednesday Prap at Vincent East at Academy North East at Tech Thursday Wattsburg at Northwestern General McLane at Ft Le Boeuf Union City at Fairview North East at Girard Iroquois at Harborcreek. Washington Redskins announce Dick Redding from Northwestern State College drafted last year will switch from tight end to split end.
Middleweight champion Emile Griffith narrowly defeats Joey Archer in a 15 round decision at Madison Square Garden. Griffith’s trainer says a title fight with Italy’s Nino Benvenuti is likely on March 22 at the Garden if terms are met. Benvenuti watched, hopes for a Griffith bout after beating Rumors.
Bowling action highlights Al Rogers 201 224 215 for 650 in Spartansburg Men's League. J Barnes 229 289 649 for BowlAire A League close behind. McInnes Steel outscored Meerhoff's 2893 to 823 with 1010 108 868 vs 1022 1003 898.
Orioles star Frank Robinson, fresh off the Comeback of the Year award, worries about right knee recovery after November surgery. He cites travel and meals limiting exercise, notes a smaller right leg, and aims to be ready for the 1967 season hoping to surpass prior offensive marks. Palmer trailed in the Comeback voting.
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