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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1961
Page
7
The readable parts describe a construction project and workers at a plant, with references to a city official and a sewer line, but the text is heavily garbled and cannot confirm precise details or entities.
CJ rode Dave Wetmore’s 4-for-4 day and three scoreless innings by Wetmore to turnaround a 4-0 and 4-3 deficit, scoring five in the sixth at Bracken Field for an 8-4 victory over Elks. Chuck Wright had the lone extra-base hit, a double, as CJ moved within eight games after the first-half title. Tonight features VFW vs Moose at Bracken Field with four games left in the season.
Corry’s McInnes Jr. Legion fell 9-1 to Erie Sport Store at Loveland Field in a game defined by unearned runs early. Corry battled back to outscore 5-1 in the last four frames, but the early deficit doomed them. Lefty Bob Caster started, then Bill Sample stabilized, yet McInnes ended its season with a loss and a looming Erie trip tonight. Three Corry players join the All-Star game at BayView this afternoon.
Wicky Dyckes and Elaine Chitlock won Corry Country Club junior Best Ball after a dominant 898 over 36 holes Tuesday. The runners up were Harrison Keppel and John Davidson with 116, one stroke back in third were David Swink and Lynn Dolan, among 49 participants in the two day Junior Golf program.
Jumbo Jim Elliott lamented the U S track team’s injury list as it faced Great Britain at White City Stadium. Four substitutions were needed for sidelined runners and field athletes, including Fromm with a side pull Sharpe out with a bad leg Velses out with a bad leg Drayton pulled and Siebert limited by cold and knee but cleared for the half mile.
Joe Gibbon pitched a four hitter, blanking the Chicago Cubs 4-0 as Pittsburgh avoided a slump. The Mississippian struck out five, walked three, and earned the win with a strong end to the game. Key hits came from Bill Mazeroski and Don Hoak, while Stan Musial-like depth helped fuel the Pirates’ offense.
Harold Johnson, son of Philadelphia, will defend his heavyweight title on August 29 at Stuttgart's Sick Stadium. Manager Pat Olson confirmed the match after a delay caused by Johnson's contract with Eddie Musselto of Portland. No further details were available from Sid Flaherty’s camp.
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced signings of two players from Slippery Rock, Dean Dertey and Georg Tarai, to National Football League contracts. Coach Buddy Parker confirmed the deals as the team opened training camp at Slippery Rock College in Pennsylvania.
National League results show Los Angeles and Chicago winning while Pittsburgh and St. Louis suffered defeats. American League highlights include Cleveland and Minnesota posting strong marks with Boston and New York split outcomes as schedules hint at key matchups across cities tomorrow.
The White Sox dominate the Playground League with a 9 of 10 start and a 29 6 win over the Angels. Orioles stand second at 8 2, while the Senators sit 7 3 in the eight to ten year old competition run by Ken Harvey. This week results include Giants 9 Red Sox 0 and White Sox 29 Angels 6 with other scores noted.
The Associated Press reports the Reds slide continues as pitching falters in a five game stretch, dropping them from contention. Dodgers chase top spot after win, while Giants and Cardinals stake late leads with strong hitting. Pirates and Braves win as NL leaders shift.
Detroit moved ahead in the American League race as Whitey Ford of the Yankees, seeking an 18th victory and 12th straight, returned from three days rest for a four game series at Kansas City. The Tigers beat Baltimore 15-1. Rocky Colavito drove in five with two homers, while Cleveland beat Boston 12-4.
Elma Castor won low net honor at Corry Country Club Ladies Day with a 70 net score. The event featured the usual contest for low gross and net on three blind holes, with Aunt Chillock among notable challengers and Dotto Dolak as a top finish.
Indians slugged past Boston last night as Piersall opened with a three run blast and others followed. Clavie Jand Todians paced the charge driving runners across with long homers amid a high scoring battle.
Philadelphia Warriors owner Bodie Gottlieb says Bob Vanatta of Memphis State University withdrew as a candidate for coach of the Warriors. Discussion occurred after the vacancy left by Nei Johnston at season's end.
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