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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1963
Page
7
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The report covers Corry and Wesleyville Little League playoff action with Pain's pitching and Hasbrouck's hits, plus umpire duties and a noting on Zimmerman. It also shifts to a Country Club tennis semifinal update featuring Bracken Kaiser Xander and others, and a note on the Corry Country Club pro shop construction and local pros. A separate item mentions Philadelphia doctors struck by lightning and Sparta High basketball players Tubbs and Straite with injuries.
Wesleyville edges Corry 9 to 7 to win Erie County Little League playoff and advance to District I. Pain starts for Corry, wild in first inning but redeems at short and with a homer. Johnson finishes strong for Corry. Zimmerman shuts down Corry late as Wesleville builds lead, Corry bats spark late but fall short.
The 60th Western Open in Chicago opens with 135 players in a 77 hole test at Beverly Country Club. Notables like Palmer and Nicklaus dominate talk, but Don Fairfield shot 65 in the Pro-Am to pace the field. amateurs such as Chick Evans, aged 73, remain notable. The tournament cuts after 30 holes to the low 75 and after 51 to the low 60, with proceeds benefiting the Evans Scholars program for caddie education.
Heavyweight champion Sonny Liston returned to a Denver crowd of about 500 at Stapleton Field. Mayor Tom Corrigan praised him and presented a Denver minted silver dollar. Liston and his wife thanked locals for the warm reception as details of a recent game with Corry and Wesleyville appear in the same report.
Ron Hansen of the White Sox drove in all Chicago runs with a homer and sacrifice fly in a 3-1 win over Detroit. It marked the 12th time this season he delivered the winning run as a .217 hitter. Dick Stigman and Jim Kaat of Minnesota pitched back to back shutouts, sweeping a twilight doubleheader from Cleveland 9-0.
Cubs defeat Cincinnati 2-1 behind Dick Ellsworth as they close within a game of second place St. Louis, while Dodgers extend lead with Don Drysdale’s fourth July win. Milwaukee, San Francisco, and Philadelphia win as pennant chase tightens. Ellsworth earns his first victory of the season.
The article reviews Bombers’ catcher Elston Howard's steady defense and timely hits as New York gains ground. It notes a six-hit performance by opposing pitchers and highlights key performances from players like Spud Chandler and Jo Bischoff, with praise for consistent play from leaders on both teams.
Bobby Gray of Stockton, weighing 130 pounds, knocked out Tony Vasquez of San Jose in the ten round fight. The result headlines a lively Stockton card with local interest in the boxing scene.
Sports brief lists results from Wednesday with wins for Baltimore Chicago Detroit and others, plus scheduled Thursday and Friday games across American and National Leagues featuring Chicago Detroit Minnesota Cleveland Los Angeles New York Kansas City Boston Washington Baltimore and more, with standings notes for several teams.
Smethport Pa hosts the state Babe Ruth Baseball League semifinals as East Levittown and West Hazelton Valley All-Stars advance. West Hazelton beat Drexit Hill 3 0 and East Levittown defeated Oreland 111. Semis set for tomorrow with McKran County All Stars Crawford County All Stars and Iviflin Lebanon awaiting winners. finals Saturday.
In a City Softball League clash, Mike Houser’s squad rolls past Lorraine Hotel Inst with a seven run finish. Key players include Terry Howser, Norton, Brooks, Sperry, Sanders, and Dayi as Groeten and Mikes Two push the offense while Lorine Hat and others contribute defensively.
Mac Hiner powered the EUB win driving in four runs on a homer and two singles as Clabby Bay and Curl Clabbay shared pitching duties. Don Minehimer, Rich Rollins, Johnny Goryl and Jim Hull supplied key hits, with Hull homering in the ninth to break a scoreless duel. Minnesota’s Stigmin received solid run support as the offense produced two homers overall in the rally-filled contest. Umpire Harvey worked the plate and the game featured defensive plays and late-inning drama.
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