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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1960
Page
7
The Farmers remain undefeated in the City Basketball League Junior division with a 32 to 31 win over the Aero Jets. Trailing by one at halftime, Parmers of América rallied to edge the Jets in the main event of the evening.
In Wright School gym the FFA Aero Jets trounced the Stompers 50-32 and the Jokers routed the Student Council 44a5. Don Carroll led Farmers with 11 points, while John Durma had 9 for Aero Jets. Bob Hunt led Rockets with 17, Mike McLaughlin 13, Login Has brouck 10. Larry Gallagher and Dick Herberg combined 32 for Jokers, Bob Wilson 10 for Student Council.
Meadville brings a trio of big players led by 6-7 John Grannis and 6-3 Larry Graham to Corry Area High School as they chase the Section I title after a 60 41 win over Franklin. Beavers counter with a six-foot junior heavy lineup and a 12-0 junior varsity, while Vic Cragg clocks in with senior stars Davison Morse Stewart McVicker and Rieck. The 6:30 pm tipoff precedes a 8 pm varsity showdown as Titusville Warren and Old City Franklin also square off in Section II action.
Meadville defeats Corry High 59 to 27 as John Kelsey dominates diving with a 2.1-point win and Pete Parker takes the 100 yard breaststroke. Four Orange and Black swimmers place second, including Grice, McMullin, Norton, and Andersen, as Meadville eyes a revenge match at Jamestown.
Monday results reported by AP with no games listed for Tuesday. Proecedings show Montreal facing New York and Ghidaga at Toronto with schedule notes for Wednesday.
Los Angeles outfielder Duke Snider accepts a $3,000 salary cut and Gil Hodges becomes the Dodgers highest paid player for 1958 with Hodges earning $38,000 versus Snider's $40,000. The club hints Hodges will receive a raise for a 1959 comeback.
Wilt Chamberlain extended his lead over Cincinnati’s Jack Twyman in NBA scoring, with 1,681 points in 49 games and a 34.2 average while Twyman had 1,805 points over seven more games. Chamberlain added 58 points in a 127-117 Warriors win over Detroit, as stats cover games through last Sunday and include Olympic site weather notes at Squaw Valley.
Corry Orange and Black fought off a rally from Millcreek to win 27-22 at Millcreek. Key pins by Patterson Griswold and Stutzman and a late surge in lower weights helped Corry recover after an upset by Fralick. Final score was 30-29 Waterford protest overturned to Corry.
In Los Angeles, Frank Spagnuolo a blind bookmaker pleaded guilty. The case notes his unusual occupation and the legal outcome tied to the allegations reported from the basketball score context.
The schedule lists boys and girls basketball games across Crawford and Erie counties with matchups including Harborcreek at Erie Academy and Northwestern at Union City, plus several others like Edinboro at North East and Girard at Wesleyville. A line notes a person in Youngeville and mentions a tax wagering law violation with Braille records kept.
Waxahachie Texas AP veteran observer outlines Orioles plan for near pennant bid. He praises pitching depth led by Milt Pappas Jerry Walker and Jack Fisher while noting Estrada and Wilhelm add experience. Offense centers on Jackie Brandt in center shifting Tasby Woodling and depth in outfield. Infield competition includes Adair Hansen Breeding Gardner Klaus Robinson with Gentile Dropo Powers. Catching remains in Triandos Ginsberg McGardell with Green able to play both catcher and outfield.
Davison scored 43 points across three league games helping him reach fourth in the Section IT scoring race. A late Titusville timekeeping decision kept him from a potential third, while Meadville's Larry Graham leads with 2614 average. Ted Smith Franklin and Bob Bunter Meadville follow in the tight standings with 41 and 40 points respectively.
Corry High junior varsity grapplers win three of five weight classes to edge the Orange and Black 11 6. Eaton opens with a 4 2 decision, Donaldson 5 3, Patterson and Taylor drop close decisions before McCray pins in the second period to seal the win. Jensen retires from baseball after 1958 MVP tenure with Red Sox.
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