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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1964
Page
7
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Corry faces Meadville and Erie strong Vincent in recent District 10 action as Beaver basketball winds down the winter schedule. Meadville beat Corry 80-37 while Vincent defeated Orange and Quark 68-53 and 84-71 in non conference play. Donkey basketball at CAHS gym pits CAHS Faculty and Port LeBoeuf FIA against CAUS students for charity as baseball, track, and golf loom with spring promises.
District 10s Class B finals spotlight Meadville and Strong Vincent as contenders with Vincent aiming for a sixth title, led by coach Ralph Calabrese with a 15-1 mark while Meadville sits at 16-7 after a 77-60 semifinal win over Grove City. Other district champions crowned include Athens in 4, Northern Cambria in 5, Reynoldsville Sykes in 9, and Fifth Ave in 8.
Tommy Davis of the Los Angeles Dodgers has a shot to become the first player since Ty Cobb to lead both majors in batting for three consecutive years. Cobb did it in 1917 18 19 and Stan Musial was the last to achieve three straight National League titles in 1950 51 52. Davis led the leagues with .346 in 1962 and .326 last season, saying team play and winning are his main aims. He compares his style to Joe DiMaggio and notes he does it without flash.
Corry Highs basketball team faculty optimism after a 1964 65 season with 70 percent of scoring returning. John Bliley led with 269 points, Hotchkiss 187, Tinko 153, and multiple juniors contributing strongly. Coach Fox notes high foul totals but strong potential for next year. Pirates news also mentions flu shot related practice absences at Fort Myers camp.
Northern Dancer and Hill Rise were named among 138 thoroughbreds nominated for the 90th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2. The $125,000-added classic drew two fillies, Blue Norther and Highland Brume, with Calumet Farm nominating four entries Kentucky Jug Full Well Ky Pioneer and Real Change.
In a tight Corry A rifle victory over Amboy, the score stood 1451 to 1450. Top Corry scorer J Weeks posted 294, with C Bennett and D Dean at 292, followed by B Davis 299, L Giffore 289, V Robson 289, and J Wassink 207. Amboy’s Whitney 290 and B McLaughlin W Gullek each hit 208. Also noted is the obituary of Ex-umpire Augie Moran at 96, former NL umpire in 1908 1904 1910 and 11, a New York native who played before umpiring.
Elijah Muhammad, leader of the Black Muslims, named Cassius Clay “Mohammad Ali” during a Friday night radio broadcast. Clay, unaware of the title’s significance, reacted with a shrug and a simple “I am honored.” Previously he hinted at using Cassius X under his new faith.
In Madison Square Garden Terrell 206 1/2 pounds defeated German Gerhard Zech in a one sided world heavyweight bout. Terrell claimed he would beat Cassius Clay any day, despite Zech’s awkward movements and repeated takedowns. Judges and AP credited Terrell with a decisive points win 6 2 2.
Chicago crowd of 18 307 at the Chicago Daily News Relays watches Loyola of Chicago senior Tim O'Hara shatter the indoor mile with a 3 56.4 effort. He eclipsed earlier marks including a 3 56.5 in New York and a 3 42.6 indoor 1500 at the Knights of Columbus meet. Grelle of Los Angeles Track Club chased but could not overtake him as O'Hara opened up a commanding lead by the final laps.
Corry B team defeated Amboy 1386 to 1366 in a high scoring meet. A Ireland led Corry with 287, followed by Kara koski 277 Grenz 276 Shaver 275 Wade 271. Amboy top scorer Helberg 265, Pataky 275, Kivans 274, Spaller 270, Barker 282.
Four strokes separate the leaders as third round play opens in the Puerto Rico Open in San Juan. Jim Ferree of Corona California shoots a four under par 66 to take a halfway lead at 140. Art Wall Jr. of Pocono Manor Pennsylvania and George Knudson of Toronto are one stroke back, matching their second round totals.
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