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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1961
Page
7
Fragmentary text notes indicate discussions among armies and informants in Berlin with exchanges referenced, but many words are garbled. The item hints at wartime intelligence activity and potential coordination or reporting from Berlin. Further readable details are unavailable.
Jerry Barber and Don January battled 18 extra holes at Olympia Fields for the PGA title with Barber clinching a dramatic birdie at the final cup. January, who led late, missed a 15-inch putt that would have avoided a playoff as Barber overcame a late rally to force a Sunday tiebreaker.
The 62nd Pennsylvania Lawn Tennis Tournament reaches its men’s singles final with unseeded 19 year old Trinity Tex and 24 year old Corporal John Douglas meeting on the Eastern grass. Frohling defeated Donald Dell to reach the final while Douglas beat Hugh Frost to move forward. Doubles final features Douglas and Viewall Xas for the Davis Cup squad.
Baltimore pitching shut down New York as the Orioles sweep the doubleheader and move back into contention behind 22-year-olds Dick Hall and Milt Pappas. Yankee sluggers Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle were held silent as Ralph Houk’s club faltered at home.
Dennis Ralston of Bakersfield won the women s singles title as Billie Jean Moffitt beat Tystuss Bricke 6 3 in the final. Moffitt led with a powerful serve to clinch the championship on Sunday in Long Beach California.
Fenway Park hosts the All-Star game as AL managers select right handed starters and test new lineup ideas amid injuries to Maris and Kubek. Richards pivots to nine righties in a bid to end NL dominance, with a 2 PM start and NBC coverage.
National League optimism mixed with American League standings from a nine game slate at Fenway Park Boston. Attendance projected around 33,587 with results from the 1901 schedule and team lineups including managers Richards and Mitlaugh, plus eight players chosen by vote for all star status.
East End leagues conclude regular play this week as teams vie for remaining top-four spots. Corry Foam and Bish End face elimination while Bracken Find Moose and VW seek key victories in the concluding schedule. NYP LEAGUE results include Jamestown 6 Estoria 16 and Olean 2 4 Evie 8 Wellsville 7.
Dodgers lose in a rough All Star style set of games as San Francisco, St. Louis, and Cincinnati push for division leads. Dodgers, Pirates, Reds, Cubs, and Giants all factor in with late rallies and key homers. Willie Mays hits his 20th as the NL battles for standings while Spahn earns win No. 298 in old-timer form.
The Pittsburgh Pirates lost 7 to 3 to the Los Angeles Dodgers, their fourth straight defeat and ninth in 11 games. Roberto Clemente and Smoky Burgess led the offense, with Clemente collecting a double and two singles to raise his batting average to .296. The Pirates also bolstered their pitching staff by purchasing Tom Sturdivant and sending George Witt to Asheville after the all star break, as they prepare for a two game series in St. Louis.
R. Williams Grove, Pa. Elmer Morra of Pittsburgh won the 10-lap feature race for Ioreyvere riders at Williams Grove Speedway yesterday. His time was 6.29.
The United States remains the top world track power after a 137 to 97 victory over Poland in Warsaw on a three week four nation European tour. Coach Jumbo Elliott praised his injury hit squad as they defeated Poland in all four meetings after beating Russia, West Germany, and Britain earlier. Truex won the 10,000 meters for the Americans and Budd and Jones contributed in sprints and hurdles. Silvester, Plaines, Gustafson, and Young helped in the distance events.
West defeats East 34 to 14 in a high school football showcase at Hershey Pennsylvania. Coach Letty Hames notes early turnover as turning point while East coach Carl Suavely cites a quick decisive start. Billy Vio of Braddock is West’s standout, scoring multiple times and earning top honors.
Sunday results feature Chicago 44 Boston 2 in a 10 inning game. Baltimore 4, New York 1. Minnesota 4, Detroit. Washington 4, Kansas City. Cleveland 5, Los Angeles 3. Chicago at Boston postponed due to rain. Saturday results include Minnesota 5, Detroit 4 and New York 5, Baltimore 4. Kansas City 2, Washington 1. The All Star events note no Monday games with a second All Star Game at Boston. Tuesday games list nine scheduled.
A chaotic account describing Tommy Bolt’s volley of abusive language at the PGA theater. The piece mentions suspensions, officials, and a controversial sequence affecting Bolt’s standing, with scattered references to judges, authorities, and public reactions.
The teen playoff program opens with multiple games and teams listed, including Yankees and Beavers in a regional schedule. Officials set dates and venues while fans anticipate strong showings from Beavers, Birt, and local squads in competitive matchups tonight.
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