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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1960
Page
7
The St Edward's School basketball squad that faltered last year in parochial league play claimed the southern division crown of the Erie Diocese parochial grade school league. Their victories over Oil City and Franklin clinched the championship as plans unfold for the next steps.
COL MIO Bob Wotus led a 223 281 pair to a 643 series at the Knights of Columbus ague last night. Ed Berry shot four 202s. Top individuals included Joe Gerzina 216 Albert Gluyna 205 Don Gluyna 200 June Skales 181 Marilyn Gibas 176.
In Hershey Pa the Philadelphia Warriors edged the New York Knicks 136 to 134 to seize a late season triumph. Tony Hook hit a crucial basket in overtime as the Warriors rallied behind strong play by Yi and Hub to clinch a narrow victory.
Preparations are complete for the 15th annual Curry Men's Bowling Association Tournament to be held over the last weekend of March and first weekend of April at Bowl-Aire alleys. City association secretary E. F. Anderson announced the handicap event open to local ABC sanctioned keglers. Entries with remittance should reach Anderson by March 18. The 1960 tourney returns 100 percent of prize funds with divisions awarding major shares. prize splits include 30 percent for 1st in five-man teams and all-events, and 25 to 10 percent across other placings. Handicap is 70 percent of the difference between scratch and top average, not to exceed 50 pins.}
In New York, Zalazar defeated veteran Ydina Bahama by split decision in a 10 round main event at Madison Square Garden. Bahama, a Bimini fishing guide inactive for six months, faced a relentless Zalazar who pressed the action throughout and earned the win with a strong showing.
Associated Press reports Philadelphia edged New York 136 to 134 on Friday. Saturday features New York at Syracuse and St. Louis at Minneapolis in afternoon games. Sunday TV schedule includes Syracuse at Boston Detroit at New York Cincinnati at Minneapolis and Philadelphia at St. Louis with all games in the afternoon.
The text lists consecutive weekend dates starting Saturday March 26 and Sunday March 27, then continuing through Saturday April 2 and the next day. The garbled OCR limits clarity but indicates a recurring two day sequence across consecutive weekends.
Lawrence Park held off Youngsville 53 51 in Corry High neutral gym for a berth in the District 19 Class B final. Moose Cipalla led Park with 16 points while Earl Hall 13 and Sandy Dalglish 12 sparked the win. Youngsville’s George Loomis paced 12 points. Park will meet the Cochranton Conneaut Valley winner at Meadville next Friday for the District 19 B title.
Corry Area High School gym hosts a charity basketball event featuring the Harlem Chicks led by Ruth Ward and the Corry All-Stars with Bull Mitchell and teammates. The show includes a solo dribbling act by Marky Mojina and a lighthearted prelude between local teams.
Mickey Mantle clashed with New York Yankees officials over a proposed $15,000 cut in his $75,000 annual pay. Mantle, in Dallas, insisted he would not bluff and would stay firm, while GM George Weiss and the club pressed for talks as Kubek and Carey remained away from the camp.
Baltimore faces an ailing start as star pitcher Milt Pappas battles dental problems that could force him from the Miami camp. The Orioles, 6th last season, rely on Pappas and Hoyt Wilhelm. Gene Woodling joins the lineup with a .300 average and 14 homers. Ryne Duren signs with the Yankees amid Mantle and Kubek injuries. Pedro Ramos contemplates future after Orlando arrival.
Victor Zalazar of Buenos Aires outpointed Yama Bahame of Bimin in a New York bout at Madison Square Garden. Zalazar won after ten rounds in a decision.
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