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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1961
Page
7
Readable fragments hint at a historical sports or studio note with distorted names and figures. The garbled lines reference a person or group connected to hunting, a studio, and a monetary figure possibly 7250, but specifics are unclear. No coherent event emerges.
Corry Jamestown toppled VEW Nine 14-4 at Brackenfield in nine starts. Swanson led with three hits in four, Jim Roseberry Gary Blynt and Barry Greeley added multi hit days. Dick Gronosta and Pete McLaughlin had two base hits for the losers. Tonight features Moose versus Elks.
Larry Barr topped the Men s Summer League at Bowl-Aire with a 614 series including 214 and 204 games. John Woodard posted two 200 games 215 and 202 but missed the 600 series. Harry Olefensic rolled a 224 for the evening s high game while Wayne Skinner added 203 as standings show Old Timers leading with 27 wins and 12 losses amidst a crowded field.
Pittsburgh Pirates appoint Gene Baker as non playing manager of Batavia in the Class D Pennsylvan ia New York League. The 35 year old infielder, recently released unconditionally, becomes only the second Negro to manage a team in organized baseball.
John Thomas dismisses Brumel's world high jump mark controversy and focuses on his own form ahead of the AAU meet in New York and upcoming European events. Thomas holds the recognized world standard and will again meet Brumel after Brumel's 2.23 meter leap.
Hi Fi crushed EastEnders 16 to 2 at Corry High field in a City Softball League match. Bill Norton Fred Ah Dave Herr led the winners with timely hits as East End's Milt Wells produced two safeties. The Moose’s Restaurant and Bar eye crucial rematch versus Corry Jamestowners tonight with likely starters Dick Chuan and Al Thorne.
Philadelphia general manager John Quinn says MLB risks suicide by paying huge bonuses to high school players. He favors a pro football like free agent draft to level the field, with teams picking in reverse order after last place. Quinn notes Phillies avoided big bonuses this year yet remain wary of inflated salaries.
AP reports Lew Brausse the 18 year old who signed for a 705000 bonus will make his second professional start Friday night. He pitched a one hit shutout against Los Angeles in his debut and will start again at Boston on June 23.
Sanna Wier Bauer, new manager of the Kansas City Athletics, is highly popular for fire and determination. The firing of Gordon surprised players who deeply respected him, with Jerry Lumpe calling Joe Nuxhall a great man and noting disbelief at the move as the team faced upheaval.
Jy Wolf, USC right hander, signs a $100000 baseball contract with a new Houston club in the Nations League. The 19 year old fastball specialist helped the Trojans win the NCAA title and declined a $75000 offer from the Dodgers. Wolf will report to Houston to pitch in the American Association, with the club aiming to compete in the Butlerial League near season.
Kansas City rallied from behind to beat New York 7 4 behind Wes Covington and Meron Jobson key hits. A's Bauer, working after Joe Gordon’s firing, held the Yankees and Ralph Houk’s club dropped to 1 1/2 games back of Detroit. Cleveland was rained out, leaving NL leaders Cincinnati idle as the season edge tightened.
Baseball leaders across leagues highlight top performances with 150 at bats thresholds. Notable figures include Cash and Mantle leading in runs and homers for Detroit and New York, with high marks in hits, RBIs, doubles, and strikeouts across teams like Cleveland, San Francisco, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh.
Reedier notes from Kansas City report Athletics manager talks with BAER and Gordon, confirming no major moves this off season. The team intends Bauer as an outfielder, with veteran Hubs and Hoyser cited. comments emphasize patience, league standings, and plans for next season.
The Indians, led by Je Glgiano, surged to first place in the Teener League with a come from behind win over the Braves. Key hits by Ward and Beal fueled a midgame rally, while Ward and Milone drove in runs to secure the lead and the Indians seventh win of the season.
McCluskey resigns as head basketball coach at Gannon College announcing his departure for personal reasons. The college spokesman said no successor was named and no action taken yet. McCluskey previously coached Farrell High School and left at year end to take the Gannon job.
A garbled recap notes Bill Monink keeps a .291 average in the Eastern League. The fragment mentions Monink's week, a recent game, and improvement in hitting with several singles and RBIs, but many details are unclear or jumbled.
Richards believes a hard hitting outfielder could lift the Baltimore Orioles as the American League pennant race tightens. He notes the team must avoid trading away core pitching or infield strengths while weighing the right move amid a slow start and a crowded AL battle.
The A's defeated the Yankees behind pitching and timely hitting. Wes Covington homered driving in runs and Jim 30 scored while 29 others contributed in the tough game. Nine doubles and several triples highlighted a productive day as Winston-Balent and Lander players appeared in distant roles.
The Pittsburgh Pirates vs Philadelphia Phillies open a six game series with the first three games at Forbes Field and the next at Baker Bowl. Don Hoak and Roberto Clemente expected to play after abdominal pains but x rays clear. Hoak was struck by a batted ball Sunday. Tommy Sisk wins Washington exhibition. Jerry May assigned to a bonus contract with Joe Joliet.
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