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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1962
Page
7
The All Star game trimmed the NL deficit to 1-15-1, as the Senior Circuit keeps winning lately. NL fans like Corry’s Ed Kovach note NL strength in interleague skirmishes, while AL stalwarts explain mixed results amid Tuesday’s reversal. The AL remains more popular in Coury area, despite NL momentum.
The piece weighs fan appeal of National and American Leagues, noting Mantle and Maris drawing big crowds for New York. Bill Veeck argues the Junior Circuit could turn the tables in a July 30 exhibition. Attendance trends show the NL rising 42 percent while the AL lags. Houston new franchise tops rival league.
The article contrasts AL fans expecting Yankees dominance with NL teams like Pirates and Cardinals aiming for the pennant. It notes Cincinnati and last year’s champs Chicago as contenders while San Francisco and Los Angeles rise, with Musial and players like Negren highlighted amid a season of shifting balance and competition.
DETROIT AP motor city open action ahead with top pros teeing off for the big prize in a purse of thirty five thousand dollars. Notable players include Mike Suuchak holder of the defending score, with teams from Los Angeles and San Francisco mentioned amid a chaotic listing of athletes and events.
Ten months after a line drive to the face, Art Mahaffey shows resilience as he wins his first game of the season for Philadelphia, beating a Houston team 5-0. Roy Sievers homered for the Phillies, while Hal Woodeshick took the loss. The article also notes pennant chase details with New York, Cleveland, Los Angeles, and other AL and NL matchups shaping the early season.
New York AP reports eleven likely candidates for 20 victories this season led by Don DiMaggio of the Dodgers and including Koufax Pascual and Marichal. Nine are over halfway there with season totals expected to set a postwar record. Other figures include Gibson Spahn and home-town reports from Cleveland and Philadelphia.
Righthander Corky Groveety to mound for Legion in Loveland Field clash with Erie Post 1186. Co managers Patsey Notte and Bob Caster call for all players to report. game time listed as tonight at Loveland Field amid a tense local league matchup.
Las Vegas AP reports on welterweight champion Griffith preparing for a Friday title defense against Thapcold New Yorker and Ralph Dupas. This will be Griffiths first fight since his controversial win over Benny Paret and the tragic aftermath.
Exhibiting sharp pitching solid defense and timely hitting Cony Jamestown moved into sole possession of first place in Little League baseball last evening. They beat WEW 51 at Bracken Field as the Steel and Agers of Joe Baresi already owned the first half.
George Pain pitched a neat uneeshitter with Campy Piceirilla homering off him. Picettilla hit his third of the season as Jamestown faltered in a 45th league game with errors, while Monse and Elks vie for first place with pending schedule. The All Stars are set to meet North Hast in Brackenfield on Wednesday July 16.
Art Mahaffey of the Philadelphia Phillies pitched toward a top five hits game as Philadelphia defeated the Brooklyn/Colts 6-1 for their eighth straight win. Roy Sievers and Phil Les homered for the Phillies while Jonnie and others contributed offense in a tightly contested game.
Results show Evie 3, Geneva Batavia 4, Jamestown 3, Olean 6, Auburn 2 with additional games pending. The text notes repeated expressions of sorrow and references a pet, indicating personal sentiment alongside the standings.
Palmer, defending Latrobe PA champion, matched Old Troon course record with a 68 to grab an early edge. He opened six behind leaders after six holes, then surged with a 32 on the back nine including an eagle at the 11th and a seven-foot birdie to finish the round two behind Keith MacDonald and one behind Pete Thomson as the field began its chase.
AL Thorne earned his seventh win as Jordan's Jars defeated defending champions Corry Jamestown 9 5 at the high school field. Thorne allowed few hits while Turner led the offense with a homer and 2 hits, driving in a key run as Jordan's offense built a five run first inning and matched well against Jamestown’s lineup.
Bugbee brothers lead a 14 hit attack as EUB routs Presbyterians 48 to 7 in church softball. Chuck Bugbee hit two home runs in a 4-for-5 performance driving in four runs, Barry Bugbee went 4-for-5 with two homers and five runs, Jim Nelson added three hits, and Jan VanDresar took the loss.
Jim Black hurled a no hitter as the Braves routed the Indians 19 to 1 in Loveland Field action. The 13 to 15 age circuit leader, aided by a 13 hit Braves attack, saw Larry Marrett and Bill Binski collect three safe blows. Indians’ three game win streak ended. unearned run scored on an error in the fifth. No game tonight due to McInnes Legion contest.
Washington Redskins defensive back Jim Kerr suffered cartilage damage in his left knee and will need immediate surgery. The former Penn State star is likely to miss all preseason games and may miss several NFL regular season contests after an accident at his suburban home.
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