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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1960
Page
7
Partial OCR text hints at a 1961 rent issue debate with references to possible outcomes and political maneuvering. Readable fragments mention a tie and ongoing discussions about rent regulations and policy directions without clear final decisions.
Cleveland meets in Tucson as manager Joe Gordon builds toward the 1961 season. The 5 Box Indians finished second last year and eye a pennant with a strong infield of Power Temple Held Philips and a pitching staff needing to replace Cal McLish. Gordon says injuries permitting the club can contend, relying on young pitchers and a solid catching pairing Nixon and Romano to anchor a deep roster.
The report outlines 1959 Boston baseball prospects with Colavita leading AL ties in hits, Pranenia excelling as a power hitter, and a center field duel between Kim Piersall and CayYoll Harty. Managerial and pitching questions focus on Beale’s return to form and Cal Mebish’s departure, as Gary Bell anchors a youthful staff aiming for the pennant.
West Reading star Ron Krick, 17, set a Pennsylvania all time schoolboy scoring record with 40 points to reach 2,379, surpassing Don Hennon and Wilt Chamberlain. The junior helped West Reading win 74-54 over Greenwood for District 3 title as other area results and prospects roll into the state playoffs.
The Associated Press reports Syracuse and Philadelphia begin the NBA playoffs in a best-of-three series to decide who faces Boston in the Eastern crown. Minneapolis meets Detroit in Detroit to start the Western Division playoffs with the Lakers having beaten New York 138 to 108 in the season finale. The Nationals and Warriors open in Philadelphia, then move between cities if needed, while the Detroit-Minneapolis winner meets St. Louis for the NBA crown. An Eskimo dog weighs 50 to 60 pounds.
Pitcher Bob Friend, once a 10 game loser, shows spring vitality in Florida. He pitched four innings in an intrasquad game at Fort Myers, striking out four and reporting his arm loose. The 29-year-old right hander finished 8-19 last season as Pittsburgh dropped from second to fourth in the league amid Dodgers and Giants spring drills.
Meadville dominated the winter season earning three Section II basketball trophies at the Corry Area High School meeting. Oil City captured the Section II wrestling trophy after a flawless circuit and top finish in the tournament. Ed Treadwell was elected league president replacing Lou Hanna as secretary treasurer. Representatives from Corry Titusville Meadville Franklin Warren and Qu City attended the session.
A novice welterweight under two years pro meets Denny Moyer in a 147 pound bout rated as a surprise favorite. The Ring clash headlines a Madison Square Garden program aired on NBC at 1 p.m. local time with the younger fighter seeking a breakout win.
Californias defending champs meet Santa Clara in Seattle as Oregon faces Utah in the West region. Cincinnati and West Virginia eye regional wins in Manhattan and Charlotte while Evansville and Chapman clash in Evansville for small college title. NIT and NAIA results noted for Tennessee A&I Westminster Southwest Texas and more.
Orlando Cepeda, a holdout for the San Francisco Giants, arrived at the club's training camp in Phoenix and announced he would sign today. The report says Cepeda will receive about 27,500 dollars and flew from Puerto Rico.
Fred Marsh guest speaker at Corry High School swimming banquet hosted in the Cony YMCA all purpose room. Coach Bill Cochran, bus driver Bill McCray, and secretary Gerald Lane spoke as seniors were announced. Lane praised Marsh and Cochran urged better training. each swimmer received a loving cup from Grice Jewelers.
Al Shaffer of the Corry Jamestown League led the city bowling circuits with a 627 series after a 246 best in a string of 4 207s. G Price, Ed Berry, M Kingsley and Tom Clark surpassed 200 while Romeo Marchitelli’s 223 215 paced Bowl-Aire B League. Dale Paige had 205 201, and top B players included Walt Burrows 208 Dick Smith 212 and George Barko 206. The VFW Ladies A League saw Rosa Baker 591, Marie Wotus 203 11 182 for 566 and Dot Marton 523. Female leaders Mary Hnatyszyn Rose Gingne and Rose Weldon also posted strong scores.
The Minneapolis team defeated New York 133 to 108 to cap the regular season. Playoff action begins with Syracuse visiting Philadelphia in the first of a best of three series, followed by Minneapolis at Detroit in the afternoon, in a second best of three encounter.
Cuban League pitching helps Washington Senators pitcher Camilo Pascual, who led majors with 6 shutouts while posting a 17 10 season. He explains resting in winter and mastering his curve, noting 31 straight months of pitching by season end and learning to stay relaxed on the mound.
CHICAGO AP Jonn Thomas 19 year old Boston University sophomore who has won seven meets this year and set the world high jump mark of 7 feet 2 inches last month tops a strong field at the 24th Chicago Relays. Don Bragg former Villanova star seeks to become first to clear 16 feet in the pole vault competing against Bob Gutowski. Hayes Jones defends his 60 yard high hurdles title after tying the world record 10.7 seconds three times this season including at the Chicago Relays.
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