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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1962
Page
7
Elk Mountain near Philadelphia credits snowmaking for reliable skiing on lower slopes despite scarce natural snowfall. President Martin Wilburger expanded snowmaking capacity, using a 24 hour system with pond-fed water and compressed air to produce two inches of snow per hour when conditions permit.
Esquire weighs in on short skis versus conventional tong skis amid snowy controversy. Middlebury College Ski Team features in action shots as article discusses speed, control, and learning mechanics on soft pack slopes. Short skis offer beginner confidence but risk hindering classic technique development.
The Outboard Boating Club of America challenges revised Pennsylvania boating rules aimed at water ski use and operators under 16. The proposed rules require a 16 year old or older operator to have a safety certificate and be accompanied by a person 18 or older, with other provisions for waterborne craft and licenses under supervision.
For the first time since 1958 a new state Class C champion will be crowned as Seal Land upset West Reading 57-52 in a Dist. 3 semifinal at Camp Hill. Defending champ Nanticoke remains in contention in Class A while Fort Cherry fell last week. District B honors were claimed by Darby and Williamsburg, with Uniontown routing Stowe in Class A play. Twenty eight teams, including five defending champs, take the court tonight across multiple districts with Radnor Johns Town Mount Lebanon and Kutztown among the notable matchups. West Hazleton, winner of 22 straight, faces Scranton Central in Class A Dist. 2 prelims.
Corry High wrestler John Savko topped Beaver scorers with 47 points from 12 matches, posting a 12-0 season record and becoming the first Corry grappler to win all bouts. Teammate Art Dingfelder was second with 43 points as 95-pounder, Larry Puckley had 39, and Dale Fralick 38 in a 15-man scoring field. The Beavers totaled 397 points over 12 opponents, finishing 10-1-1.
The Associated Press poll shows Ohio State still top but not unanimous for No 1 as Mississippi State and Cincinnati split second and third place votes. Wisconsin’s Badgers upset Ohio State 87 86 at Madison ending the Buckeyes 27 game Big Ten win streak and a 23 game overall run with one game left against Indiana.
Colorado nears NCAA berth with a clutch win aided by Oklahoma State as Kansas State drops to second after a 19-game skid ended by Oklahoma State. Bradley survives a scare, while Kentucky and Loyola ascend as Illinois and Missouri teams stumble.
National League champion Cincinnati Reds face a field crisis as third baseman Gene Freese breaks an ankle. Cliff Cook, a former MVP in the American Association, is in line to take over after two failed tests with Cincinnati. Freese, 21, hit 26 homers and 67 RBIs last season after joining from the White Sox. Also noted are contract signings by Jack Sanford, Pete Ramos, and Bob Belinsky as teams open spring camps in Phoenix.
Pompano Beach Florida AP Jimmy Piersall says he is stunned and hurt by charges from Teammate Gene Woodling that he received preferential treatment. Woodling senator player rep accused Piersall of getting own room and special eating money and bed boards. Piersall denies asking for favors saying he wants to be just another guy and has a bad back needing bed boards. He notes past Cleveland psychiatry and his goal to avoid tantrums while remaining one of the Senators most colorful players after a .322 season last year.
The report covers Bowling '31 season results with high scores and standings. Hammond leads with 226 212 193. Paulson 293 904 and Patterson 213 184. Merkle and others post notable 200s across leagues. Top individuals include Dingtel 248 Barr 228 and Bevis 206. Wilbur VanEarden 249 heads the Clymer League. Ed Paver posts 238 in Steel League. A Leagues feature numerous 200s and standings show Bowl-Aire and VFW Post Led teams atop.
Campbell, a former Purdue basketball player turned golfer, cracked the PGA money list with a win in the Baton Rouge Open that added to his season total. He now has $7,951 for 1962, placing him sixth, while Gene Littler leads with $15,361 and Phil Rodgers is second with $15,033.
Duquesne Dukes, once a top 10 team, defeated Bradley 73 72 to cap a 20 5 regular season. Sophomore Willie Somerset scored 27 as Duquesne earlier beat Bowling Green and Duke, matching Bradley All America Chet Walker with 27. Tony Fortunato outpointed Gil Diaz in a separate New York bout.
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