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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1961

Page

7

Patterson Johansson Title Fight Set For Monday Night

Reports from Miami Beach indicate Floyd Patterson will defend his heavyweight crown against Ingemar Johansson in a highly anticipated title bout Monday night. Promoters project combined box office and TV revenue near three to four million dollars, with estimates of over one million to Patterson and Johansson earning well over three million collectively.

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Silver Dollar Fox Hunt Set For Tomorrow

Cambridge Springs club sponsors a fox hunt tomorrow with prize money of 10 silver dollars for the winner. Nearly 2,000 foxes are promised in the eastern Crawford County event near Mitchells Dale two miles north of Cambridge Springs. The first run begins around 8 a.m. with a noon payoff and final hounds expected by 5 p.m. Fox population reports note recent increases and inclines for local participation and safety.

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District 10 Champs Vie In Regionals

District 10 wrestlers compete in the West regional meet at Altoona as Strong Vincent Erie Academy and others push for state berth. Finalists include Corry’s John Savko who lost to Terry Hulse, with champions listed across 95 to 215 pounds and regional contenders advancing to Penn State next weekend.

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Chicago high school star shines in Banker's Mile

Chicago high school senior Sullivan, 18, wins Bankers Mile at St George High School in Chicago. He triumphs with a one yard score over Olympian Close in 2 10 and sets the pace in the 200 yard stretch, edging Hungarian Tordalvoros in a top crowd of 10 301. Monit of Kale Paahi the New York Athletic Club finishes third.

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Lehigh Wrestlers Advance in Turmoil at Mine Eatery

Fayortt Lehigh led a tense match at Myr Eatery in Betelehem as Lehigh College wrestlers posted a 28 point total. The Bylyanoure, Fula wilt LY antels, and Fenn stule Wil each contributed 15 points in a chaotic scoring night.

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Palmer Leads At Midpoint In Pensacola Event

Arnold Palmer tops the halfway Pensacola tournament led by seven birdies and one bogey for a 64 in round three as Gary Player and Dave Ragan trail. Pinney Lou Atricia and Langhorne, Pa figure among leaders at 140 with four others on that mark.

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Corry Riflemen Sweep Meadville in Dual Matches

Corry rifle squads defeated Meadville in two meets at home and away. At home the Retinters posted 1165 to 1183 while the visitors countered 1201 to 970. Crosscut led Class B with 235, followed by three teammates at 284. D. Bsinock led Meadville with 240, while Patterson and Weeks paced Corry with 244 and 243 respectively. Other Corry shooters included G. Davis Knapp Hall Bailey Meerhoff and Hipwall.

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Small Colleges Take Spotlight: NCAA Action Shifts Focus

Defending champions Evansville fall to Lincoln while Chapman surprises Le Boach State 70-66. Kentucky loses to Belmont Abbey as California upsets Southern California. Prairie View tops Superior. Oregon State drops to Creston. Washington tops Taito. UCLA defeats Stanford. Prairie View leads small college AP poll with 79-68 win. Midwest Regional final looms at Brookings.

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Uniontown Red Raiders Top Springdale in WPIAL Semi

An AP correction notes Uniontown High School Red Raiders defeated Springdale in the WPIAL semifinal at Pittsburgh. Springdale, coming off a 24 game win streak, suffered its first defeat of the season in the semi final.

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Pirates open 1961 exhibition with 10-9 win over Reds

Associated Press report recalls last October's World Series score 10 9 as the Pirates beat the Reds in an exhibition at P.E. Mybrslla. Dick Schofield delivered a ninth inning rally for the win while Don Mossi and Ray Narleski sparkled for Detroit in an earlier spring showcase. The Pirates hope a lefty righty relief combo and roster tweaks spark a strong season as 18 major teams schedule spring games.

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Basilio Faces Jordan In Televised 10 Rounder

Basilio of Chittenango battles Jordan of Los Angeles in a televised 10 rounder that could decide Basilio future and steer Jordan toward a rematch with Paret. Basilio must win impressively to keep April 22 date with Paul Pender in Boston for the New York Massachusetts middleweight title. Jordan seeks a bout with Benny Paret who held his welterweight crown.

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Bradford Bay Temperamental Jim Owens Storms Out Of Philly Camp

Clearwater Florida AP Pitcher Jim Owens left the Philadelphia Phillies for Midland Pennsylvania after a trade dispute. General manager Johny Quinn said Owens barged into his room demanding a trade and caused a disturbance at the hotel. Owens, who went 4 and 14 last season, criticized the club’s plans and refused to be a relief pitcher. He had previously been fined $600 for an incident outside a Clearwater bar. Owens is a Bradford High School sports star and Bradford native.

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Mighty Conneaut Valley Five Stumbles Before Cochranton

Cochranton Cardinals outduel Conneaut Valley Indians 76 to 70 in overtime to win the Class B District 10 title at Meadville. Jim Patterson led with 23 points and delivered the tying basket in regulation as Cochranton advances to face Slippery Rock in Grove City for regional honors. Valley suffers a 25th loss in 26 games, snapping a one-game streak.

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Bowling standings show Knights of Columbus shine in Friday night lanes

The Knights of Columbus rolled strong with Lionel rips posting 222, while Bob Wotus and Joe Gerzina scored 208 and 207 respectively. Corry Jamestown Owls and the Knights of Columbus led in Friday league play with team records and standings listed, including A-Orders and Heberlein Motors tracking wins and losses.

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Wilt Crashes 3,000 Point Mark In Loss

Wilt Chamberlain scored 3,016 points for the season as the Philadelphia Warriors fell to Detroit 120 to 103 in Fort Wayne. The 1962 league record holder joked about prior misquotes and said he has one more chance to add season records in a game at St. Louis.

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Butler High School clinches fifth straight gym meet title

Butler High School wins its fifth consecutive team championship at the Western Pennsylvania School Gymnastics tournament in Butler. The Eagles dominate the meet, edging rivals as top performers rack up points and secure the team victory.

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Farrell Seeks District 10 Title In Hickory Showdown

Farrell eyes the District 10 final as Section Three rivals Hickory and Ene Memorial Tech meet at Purrell High School. Both teams lost only once in 22 games, with Hickory edged by Meadville and Tech beating Conneaut Valley. WJET broadcasts the game at 8 p.m.

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PIAA Playoff Scores and District Championships Recap

Friday and Saturday playoff results across classes A B C and district finals. Notable scores include Shamokin and Berwick in District 4 final, Johnstown topping Lewistown, Darby defeating Media, Slippery Rock over Brockway, and Cochranton race to overtime with Conneaut Valley. Penn Hills led scoring with 112 points, Beaver Falls second with 18.

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