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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1963
Page
7
A fragmentary note records plans for a seven person visit to Lum Isit City. Details are sparse but the item signals a forthcoming visit and potential official engagement. The report preserves the limited readable elements without embellishment.
Erie hosts the opening rounds on six clay courts at the Erie Tennis and Country Club as the Pury Sesquicentennial Tennis Championships start today and run through next Sunday. The region features notable players and multiple sports notes across the area, including golf and baseball highlights from Corry to Warren.
Dodgers maintain the league’s largest two year lead after wins in Philadelphia, with Podres on a four game streak and Koufax Drysdale dominating. Mets fall as Houston and Cincinnati win while Cubs and Cards split, and Don Drysdale shines on telecast from Connie Mack Stadium fences advertise as parks drop ads.
The New York Yankees rely on Lopez, Blanchard, and Berra in the outfield with Manley and Maris injured, plus rookie Al Downing stepping into the rotation. They push to their largest AL lead with a doubleheader sweep of Kansas City, 11-6 and 5-0, behind Downing’s 10 strikeouts and a hot bats rally. Red Sox take a split with the Angels as White Sox and Orioles also split, Minnesota launches homers to sweep Cleveland, and Detroit-Washington game rained out.
Yogi Berra fuels New York Yankees with a hot stretch as Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris sit out. He hits 10 for 18 in five games, drives in eight runs, and belts two homers and two doubles. In a 11-6 win over Kansas City he adds a double and two singles, notes a future as player remains undecided. Manager Ralph Houk praises his timely hitting and leadership.
The Legion lost 80 to Erie Sport Store in five innings yesterday. Jerry Ward pitched well for the Legion, allowing four hits, but eight errors ruined the game. Corry’s Tom Pring and Joh Faulkner had singles for the Legion, Tuzynski hit a home run for the Frieltes, the only extra base hit. Next game is Saturday at 6 15 against Waterford.
Sun University will add a champion golfer this fall when William Tripp O'Donnell of Pottstown earns a Duke entry after capturing the Pennsylvania state junior title. He trailed early, then reeled off seven straight holes to defeat Tom Hackett of Lancaster at Hershey Country Club, finishing even par 73 on the 6700 yard course.
Bill Dyckes and Gene Blount won the Calcutta event at Cory Country Club with a field of 19 teams. Dyckes carried one of the lowest handicaps, while Bloom posted strong figures. Pat Bowen, Frank Henry, and Jack Woells led other notable finishes.
Wynn refuses to quit, eyeing 310 career victories. The article recalls his long quest to reach the milestone, notes his pitching endurance and past champs like Grover Alexander, and mentions observers doubting future 400 wins while praising Wynn’s durable long-range goals.
Patterson weighs 195 pounds while rival Tiston stands around 41nderdon, with crowd expectations high as both fighters display stronger form and look sharper in the lead up to the bout.
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