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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1969
Page
8
Virgil Endsley reports miscellaneous items from the Journal Eports desk. Brief notes summarize local happenings, brief notices, and quick updates across the community.
The 199 members of Corry Area High School’s graduating class receive diplomas tonight ending 12 years of schooling. A segment leaves high school for college scholarships, military service, or varied jobs as the district notes future paths. Some grads are listed with colleges, branches, or undecided status. others gain honors such as varsity letters and all state recognition.
Boston and manager Rick Williams meet to decide Joe Azcue fate after the catcher left the team without permission and flew home to Kansas City seeking a trade. Williams declined comment as Azcue’s status remains unsettled amid a tense team mood.
President Nixon attended the Senators game against Oakland as Reggie Jackson sparked a late A’s rally. Jackson hit his second homer of the night in the 119th inning, helping Oakland to a 7 5 victory after Washington erased a 4 0 deficit.
Moose beat Elks 4 3 after Dunnewald scored on a sixth inning passed ball with two out. Larry Frisina earned his second win, Hick Staples took the loss as Moose offense rallied in an 11th hour game. Other MLB notes include Lahoud three homers for Red Sox affiliate and a Pirates rally capped by Clemente’s grand slam in a six run sixth.
Wills returns to the Dodgers after a 48 hour retirement following the trade with Montreal Expos. Dodgers acquire Ron Fairly, Paul Popovich, and Manny Mota. Phillies blank Dodgers 3-0. Giants snap Mets 11-game win streak 7-2. Braves beat Cubs 5-1. Cards top Reds 10-5. Pirates slug Houston 13-8. Padres edge Expos 6-5 in 10 innings.
Citrus open marked the start of Ladies Day with Marge Wolcott and Ann Chillock winning first prize. Runners up were Nancy Cragg and Mabel Bloom. Ann Chillock earned low gross in flight A, Alice Bailey low net and game win. Flight B saw Nancy Cragg as low gross, Gen Sonoski low net with a tie between Gen.
Pictured left to right in the 1968 image are Kim Bailey Tiny Schwab Jim Royek and Lanny Fitch in the front row. In the second row in the same order are Dave Gates assistant coach Brad Rupp Mark Chase Dave Boythe Jim Hammond Jerry Linden Rick Wascak Paul Goodwill and Dennis Harrison.
The Local Legion fell to the Fairview Girard Legion at Loveland Field in a close game marked by base runners but few timely hits. Mark Chase allowed three runs on ten hits with six strikeouts over seven innings while Dave Boythe caught and Tiny Schwab went 3 for 3. The Legion practices tomorrow at 6 p.m. and travels to Loveland Field Saturday for a 5 p.m. game versus Wesleyville.
Jesus Alou of the Houston Astros sustained a left jaw fracture and a concussion after colliding with Pirates shortstop Hector Torres while chasing a pop fly. Both players were knocked unconscious and carried off on stretchers. Alou is on the disabled list for four to six weeks, Torres may miss about a week. Astros recalled Leon McFadden and Sandy Valdespino from Oklahoma City to cover injuries.
Crotty-Ferrando defeated Mill Village 5-2 at the high school field to improve to 43-?. Don Sperry earned the win with eight hits allowed, a triple and a homer driving in three runs. The CF nine next faces Cherry Hill in Union City on Tuesday.
Dante Cane outpointed Piero Tom Asoni to win the Italian heavyweight championship in a 12 round bout in San Remo. In Yonkers New York, a tall jockey drove four winners at Yonkers Raceway including the two ends of a $246.20 daily double.
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