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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1961
Page
7
Corry hosts a crowded All-American night featuring the Raymonds and CJ in a preliminary at 8 as eleven players dress in uniform. The All-Stars promise height and skill, while Raymonds bring their own cheerleaders and a Junior Big Band supporting acts.
SARE IN THE AIR is up in the air at the Raymond division plant as Raymondites back the spring makers in a preliminary event for the Corry Stars All American Indian game at Corry Area High School. Front row figures Bud Reed Ed Brigham Russ Cassett Les Danner. standing: Betty Eaglen Janet Garrell Jane Muck Inhaupt.
War Eagle leads the Tholian basketball project with a tribe authentic look. Players chosen for shooting, ball handling, and crowd appeal undergo Indian reservations tryouts. Uniforms feature fringed leather, breechcloth trunks, and beaded moccasin designs. The show includes ceremonial dances and a spinning act by Chief War Bugle.
Top seed Conneaut Valley edged Lawrence Park 24 to 21 in the semifinals with North East defeating Union City 38 to 20. Northwestern and Girard joined the semis as Albion hosts. Wildcats beat Ft. LeBoeuf 51 to 33 and Cambridge Springs 33 to 29. Corry Junior High not entered due to school rule.
Bill Eaton of Evie Tech High School suffered a recurrence of his rib injury in yesterday’s practice while preparing for District 10 wrestling finals. The 193-pound Section Two champion was initially feared to withdraw, but remains set to compete as late rounds begin with finals at 7 30 this evening. Corry’s other champions include 112-pound John Sayko and 154-pound Roy Mitchell.
Uniontown, a state Class A title contender, rolled to a 92-56 playoff win over Norwin. Wampum defeated Edleewood 51-50. Springfield Monteo edged Levittown 76-71. Shumo-Kin, with a 22-0 record, crushed Williamsport 67-45.
Edinboro State earned a narrow win as Nils Schroder’s fielder struck with a minute and a half remaining, sealing the outcome in a tense finish. The rally secured the Edinboro victory in a closely contested matchup.
Wesleyville defeated Northern Area 61 to 37 to advance to the District 10 Class C finals at Allegheny College Meadville. Lynn Nelson led with 26 points, Jim Cummings added 17, while Al Ludwick scored for Northern Area, which was held to a season-low.
Doug Sanders posted a 65 to finish the 36-hole total at 183 and hold a 3 stroke lead in the Greater New Orleans Invitational. The 27 year old from Ojai California shared the first round lead with two others as rain delayed play. Arnold Epcoff trailed eight shots back at Mt. Clark.
The Red Raiders defeated Lock Haven by a margin of 67 to 5 to close the season. Rider squad momentum carries into next year as they wrap up play with a lopsided victory and a 16 6 record.
Ohio State led the nation at 22 0 with a chance to clinch the Big Ten title by defeating Michigan State. The day also shapes NCAA bids for William and Mary George Washington Bradley Vanderbilt Kentucky and more as teams chase conference titles and playoff berths.
Detroit built a second half surge to beat Cincinnati as George Lee added four points and Gene Shue delivered 29. The Pistons improved to 31-42 and led Cincinnati by one game for the final Eastern playoff berth with six games left. Philadelphia topped Syracuse 123-116 in the nightcap.
Panama handed Sherman Heights its 18th straight defeat last night in a winless finale, edging the locals 61 to 50. The setback capped a difficult season for the Sherman squad.
Marty McLaughlin born on Standing Rock Sioux Reservation rose to fame at Pacific Lutheran College Tacoma where he set West Coast and conference scoring records. He later organized the All-American Indians and offered a $1000 prize for duplicating his eight-ball spinning feat and other balancing acts.
In the Knights of Columbus Games at Madison Square Garden Valery Brumel cleared 7 feet 4 inches to defeat John Thomas for the third time, breaking the indoor track record by half an inch, while Thomas admitted he felt he was jumping below his best.
Corry A and B rifle teams fell to tight scores in Northwestern Rifle League action. Corry A lost 1211 to 1202 at Waltonton Club Meadville. Amboy beat Corry B 434 to 426. Top scorers included Patterson 243 for Corry A and Crosscut 236 for Corry B, with Amboy leader Soller 235 and Davis 239 for Corry A.
In local action two leagues produced standout games with Lon Gataitis posting a 1203 202 line for the Catalin slapping D Dino in the Gorry Jamestown Owls circuit. Standings show Heberlein Motors and Corry Wallpaper among top teams with Corry Beverage and St George PH also in the mix.
Clymer High School tied for third in the Class C Chautauqua County League with a 48 to 47 win over Dunkirk. Jim Henderson led Clymer with 14 points while Dunkirk rallied in the final eight minutes to spur a tense finish. Clymer meets Chautauqua Tuesday night at Sherman in a playoff for third place.
WARREN The two teams Meadville and Hickory meet in PTAA Class A playoff action to decide the district crown. Meadville holds a 20 4 record and the Section Two title while Hickory brings a 20 win season with only one loss to date. The rivals have previously each defeated the other in a tense series.
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