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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1961
Page
7
Meadville’s 10 12 age circuit shows four teams represented on the All-Star squad. The lineup features nine 12 year olds and five inns, with front row noting Jett to the right Gary Blynt and Chuck, showcasing local youth talent.
Fourteen young Corty All-Stars returned from Meadville after an 8-4 defeat in Weir City. Meadville scored six in two innings, Cory answered late but could not overcome the early burst. Rieck and Wright produced Cory’s early runs, while Eshelman and Cheney combined on the mound for Meadville in a tight late game.
Hi-Fi 21 3 as Hopson again blanks an Chivy Jamestown in City Softball League action. Jamestown routs Hi-Fi 31 8 at Gory High Field.
Russ Clark and the team faced heavy defense as Jamestown led 18-2 early and stretched the lead through three innings. Ren Stuteman struggled with six inings pitched, while Corry Jamestown fueled the offense with early hot bats. Barry Whitmans sparked the parade with four hits and three runs, as the next CSL action awaits Monday with Molose’s news.
Manager Danny Murtaugh weighs benching Dick Groat the NL batting king and MVP as rain postponed Wednesday night game with Chicago. Dick Schofield listed as starting shortstop in Groat’s place. Groat hitting .263 with 31 RBIs in 319 trips. Pirates inch closer in NL race behind Reds and Giants, with Cubs, Dodgers chasing.
The Jr Legion hosts its final home game at Loveland Field tonight. Corryites and Motises potential starters Tinker and Greer are noted, with Dan McEldowney catching for Frisina and Notte as part of the lineup for the night contest.
The U S track squad beat West Germany 14 6 in events and 120 91 in points with two new additions, Kim Grelle and John Fromm, while Wilma Rudolph set a world mark of 11.2 seconds in a 110 meter race before pulling a hamstring. Grelle and Fromm faced illness and injuries, and Paul Drayton sat out with a muscle pull as pole vaulter John Urlses recovered from a leg infection. The team planned to face Britain Friday and Saturday as coach Jim Elliott led the group through the demanding schedule.
Braves beat Pirates 6-2 in a Teener Baseball League game at Loveland Park. Bot Lawson twinned a two hit stint with 10 strikeouts as Braves build an 11th win and stay in title chase. Jim Shayers and others scored in early and Lawson capped it with a homer in the final frame. The loss stalls Pirates after two runs in first and third inning. Action resumes Tuesday with Yankees vs Pirates.
Alabama coach Paul Bryant argues spring football could draw crowds equal to autumn games. He imagines matchups like Auburn in Birmingham Ole Miss in Tuscaloosa and Kentucky in Lexington, each team earning about 300000. He says NCAA limits spring days and autumn games hinder revenue for education.
Dodgers win at Cincinnati in a two game series sweep as Jim Gentile and Johnny Romano drive in key runs for Cleveland while the Yankees slip further from first. Bench marks and standings shift with the Dodgers edging the Reds and splits across the league.
Ty Cobb was buried in a white marble family mausoleum beside his parents and sister Florence as about 200 Little League players lined the road to the cemetery. The procession from Cornelia arrived for services, with Mickey Cochrane, Ray Schalk, Nap Rucker among mourners. Cobb spent his final years in Cornelia and died after a two year cancer battle. Cobb’s 14 year old relative Cobb died in Atlanta hospital.
Area big league gridder Jim McGusker predicts a strong running attack for the Philadelphia Eagles this season. He says the team has the personnel to block and backs to carry the ball, noting last year’s run game wasn’t developed due to lack of practice.
High school seniors gathered for the second day of workouts for the July 4 Big 33 All Star game. Coaches Carl Snavely and others praised the large 25 man squads, with players averaging 205 pounds and height around six feet. The group features top western and eastern standouts as preparations continue for the showcase.
Baltimore coach Weeb Ewbank announced possible staff changes as the Colts sent tackles and a linebacker to Pittsburgh for Gene Lipscomb and Madidon Nutter. Steelers coach Buddy Parker called Lipscomb the key in the exchange aimed at boosting defense and pass-rush strength after a disappointing previous season.
The College All-Stars prepared for the August 4 game against the Philadelphia Eagles by a brisk 60 minute scrimmage. Quarterback Norm Snead connected on a 22 yard touchdown to Joe Belling, Bill Kilmer hit Mike Ditka for a 28 yard score, and Pervin Atkins of New Mexico State scored on a sweep to cap the scoring. The action showcased top college talent and flashed potential for the upcoming matchup.
Union City Stars beat North East Little Leaguers 84 in a District One playoff. Bruce Brown led with seven for the winners while Marty Rose collected three hits. Corky Whitmgen hit a three time triple for the Stars. Sonny Eulun homered for North East. The teams schedule a rematch tomorrow at Union.
Scores and player stats from a regional basketball card list show Tamestown facing Geneva with a 0 to 12 result, Batavit 5 8, Brie 4 4, and Wellsville 13 to Elmina 7 in a compact high school basketball roundup.
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