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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1959
Page
7
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In a somber moment a fan of Roh es items faced loss as loved ones mourn the passing of a figure tied to last year’s events. Authorities note the bereaved group recalls achievements and honors during a difficult time.
The Corry Area High School Beavers face a promising 1959-60 athletics season as nine more varsity letters and returning monogram winners boost prospects across six sports. Historical records show improving 1957-58 to 1958-59 marks, with wrestling and swimming still in early stages and one sport Bell Will showing a deficit of returnees.
Corry High previews for 1959 60 with Lou Hanna returning six lettermen in football and a high pep Reivers ready for a packed forward wing. Vic Craze leads basketball with four veterans as Latos and Hamms lose scoring punch. Wrestling gains one more letterman from 1958 59, while Felix Matthews smiles at stability. Swimming welcomes eight lettermen under Bill Cochran, and golf sees two returnees plus two seasoned alternates. Tryin Downs’ group eyes another winning year as winter sports seek advancement across CAHS.
AP reports 30,000 fans expected at Forbes Field tonight for Harvey Haddix first appearance with the Pirates since his perfect game hype. He faces former teammates the St Louis Cardinals after a suspended game where St Louis leads 2 1 in the seventh. Bennie Daniels opposes Haddix in the regular game with Lindy McDaniel ready for relief if needed.
Italy based boxing brief notes Titly and Rocco Mazzola in a light heavyweights matchup. Crew details not fully clear. event appears to involve European competition with both fighters identified. Further specifics pending from readable text.
Kansas City swept Chicago as Bud Daley pitched seven solid innings to beat the White Sox while Joe DeMaestro’s bat fueled a two run rally and his third homer. Detroit defeated Cleveland despite a solid five hitter from Favytack, as Paul Roytack and Eddie Yost led the Tigers to a seventh win in eight games since a mid May managerial change. The A’s also won their third straight, narrowing the gap atop the standings and keeping pressure on the Indians and White Sox.
Corry bowlers netted state bids in Lancaster event as six locals competed over two days. Paul Ciik posted 634 singles, and with Ed Zewatsky added 1115 doubles, while Ciik's all events total reached 1208. Zewatsky and Chuk joined five teammates from VEW Men's A League in the strong showing. Eugene Swops of Myerstown dominated with 780 singles and 1915 all-events, leading the event alongside state titles in each division.
Athletics beat White Sox 3-1 as Joe DeMaestri drove in two with a Niger and a triple and scored on a wild pitch. Paul Poulark went the distance for a five hitter, Tigers defeated Indians 3-1, complete game shutout over seven innings. Oakland boxing card features Galil Paul Andrews in Buffalo.
American League standings show Cleveland leading with 25 wins and 48 losses, Boston at 4 games back, New York and Detroit near .500, Baltimore and Kansas City midpack. Tuesday games include Washington at Cleveland and Baltimore at Chicago with other matchups noted. Wednesday features Washington at Cleveland and Boston at Kansas City among others. In the National League Milwaukee leads at 28 wins, 17 losses, with San Francisco 27 19 and Pittsburgh 24 21. Schedule notes include several cross games and return matchups. one line mentions St Louis at Pittsburgh and Los Angeles at Cincinnati among others. A stray line lists mutpointed Kolo (Duke) Sabe dong, Honolulu, 10.
Sam Snead squeezed under the wire to qualify for the National Open at Congressional CC Washington DC with a final birdie on 36th hole to post 7270 142. The Open June 11-13 at Winged Foot looms as Snead, a 103-time winner and fan favorite, eyes a possible revenue boost and another major chapter in his storied career.
The Corry Liners head the CAHS softball league formed to run Monday through Thursday at 6 30 on the CAHS diamond supervised by Ken Harvey The six team circuit includes the Liners Aces Buttenders Fifty-niners Rebels and Stumblebums Standings show Corry Liners 2 0 Aces 2 0 Rebels 1 0 Buttenders 0 1 Fifty-niners 0 0 Pitchers tied for league lead with 1 0 records are Ron Stutzman Bob Grice Roger Lacey Mike McLaughlin and Harrison Cole.
Major League batting leaders include Killebrew Washington 347 runs 39 RBIs and Fox Chicago 58 hits with Kaine Detroit 58. Home runs lead by Killebrew 19 and Colavita 13. Pitching leaders feature Wilhelm 7 0 and Wynn 66 strikeouts. Last night Benny Paret outpointed Rudy Sawyer in New York.
Open Hue fell short by two strokes at Washington and missed his first Open since 1939. Masters champion and leading money winner Art Wall Jr secure a strong finish at Cincinnati with a score of 137.
The San Francisco Giants crushed the Milwaukee Braves 11 to 2 to sweep closer in the NL standings. Jim Davenport and Willie Mays led a early rally, while Bob Elliott and Hank Aaron were limited as San Francisco built momentum into a four game series at Milwaukee.
New York AP reports Hank Aaron, a sensational figure of the National League batting circuit, dominates talk among fans and peers. The piece covers his rise, public perception, and comparisons to legends like Musial, with emphasis on his strength as a hitter and the broad attention he commands.
HARIGSHURG AP. The racing referendum bill stalled again as Rep. H J Maxwell lacks four votes and postpones a vote. Gov Lawrence demanded changing the referendum date to a primary election, risking more opposition. Maxwell plans another run, but GOP defections and prior failures suggest defeat remains likely.
In a hypothetical Dodgers Cubs game Ernie Banks bats for the Cubs with Tony Taylor on first. With a 3 2 count Banks fouls a pitch that hits catcher Joe Pignatano’s chest protector but is caught. Taylor advances to second. no throw is made. Is Banks out on strikes and Taylor at second or must Taylor return to first. The scenario tests foul tip rules and catcher control.
Last night in Little Rock reports brief boxing card featuring Sonny Krugtaie TMU and Tare Haws with Pee Chi Gomes and Li New Ore Tone in several bouts. Officials listed unclear results and local fans saw sharp debuts and upsets.
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