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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1961
Page
7
Greeley pitched all nine innings for CJ as Bracken Field Stars limited VEW to two hits. Corry Jamestown showcased season form with a 6-0 win and ten total hits, while Tate and Vets twirlers combined for two hots apiece in a low scoring matchup.
In the American League Detroit leads with a 69 3 record as New York and Cleveland chase, while Baltimore Boston and Chicago show mixed results. National League standings place Cincinnati and Los Angeles high, with Philadelphia and Pittsburgh trailing. Tuesday and Wednesday matchups include Chicago at New York and Cleveland at Kansas City among others.
Detroit's Norm Cash sparked a double sweep over Kansas City to move the Tigers into first place as Rocky Colavito provided another hero's night with a three run homer in the sixth. The win, aided by Dick Ellsworth's two run homer, pushed Detroit one game ahead of idle New York while Frank Robinson continued his NL dominance as he chased the triple crown. The day also featured Hall of Fame tests at Cooperstown and a Dodgers win over Baltimore in exhibition play.
The Washington Senators and Cincinnati Reds lead attendance gains among four major league clubs, while Detroit, Kansas City, and the Yankees also post increases. Total AL attendance rises about 7 percent, with the Minnesota expansion club drawing 708,062 and the Angels lowest. NL attendance expands per target, with overall league totals improving over last season.
Pirates manager Joe Brown laments falling to fifth place as Milwaukee surged ahead after a six game sweep. The article notes the Pirates’ slide and describes recent BPM performances including Homer hitting and a noted slump, with Spahn facing his former team.
Gary Player remained ahead of Arnold Palmer in earnings as the Milwaukee Open concluded. Prize totals included Player at 5560 dollars and 850,588 tied to overall standings, with Dave Sander finishing third and Bill Carper Jr and Bob Gonl among top earners.
Jamestown defeats Kyre 3 2 while Wellsville drops 4 1. AubUrN and Elly earn wins in a busy league night. Clean records another victory as teams contest final scores and standings.
Corry junior golf team coached by Mare Brown opened their season with a 1-1 result against Lawrence Park in a mixed head to head. Chink Karlen earned medalist honors with 77 while Jose 43 10-7 led the visitors in one of the early matches. Corry’s next meet is a return at Corry Country Club Tuesday.
Frank Mango of Sharpsville Pennsylvania signed a bonus contract with the Los Angeles Angels yesterday. The outfield prospect, a Youngstown University graduate, will join the Angels organization in the Dallas Fort Worth farm system next year.
Moose's Restaurant And Bar rolled to an 8-1 City Softball League win over East End at Corry High field. Mel Blynt blasted four hits guiding Moose's offense while Merle Ottaway started strong in his first appearance of the year. East End, managed by Roger Ottaway, dropped its ninth straight game as Corry Jamestown and others vie for standings.
About 50 of the nation's top women golfers enter the fourth annual American Women Open Golf Tournament. Defending champion Pay Betz faces 30 pros and 20 teams incl Mickey Wright, Marlene Bauer Hagge, Louise Sitges, Betsy Rawls and others. The $7.50 medal play begins with a pro-am day. competition runs Thursday through Sunday over 72 holes.
Readnie at Binghamton edged Lemenster in a mixed exhibition, while Shringfeld won against Readnie in another matchup. Williamsport defeated Philadelphua NL 2 to close the event.
Teener All-Stars defeated Clymer 100 in Dutch Town as Morton pitched seven strong innings with one hit allowed. Priskel belted a second inning homer, and Meade and Fred Mebatshivenmt contributed. Other leagues featured Robinsvitt Reds and Tigers players, highlighting hitting streaks and mound work.
AP reports Hall of Famer Max Carey supports reviving the spitball as MLB debates the pitch. Carey, a former Pirates and Phillies standout, argues the rule change would invigorate the game and honor vintage mechanisms. He cites career records like 70 stolen bases and a modern NL mark, urging commissioners and peers to reconsider the outlawed pitch.
MeInnes Legion begins regional playoff action at Millcreek against Millcreek in a best of series opener. The second game moves to Lavelaid Field the next day with multiple players listed as probable starters and relief options.
Attendance figures show a drop for Penn teams this season with lower gate counts in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. The report notes declines across multiple programs, reflecting broader regional attendance challenges and shifting fan engagement.
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