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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1964
Page
7
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Corry sends about 15 boys to the Eastern Regional Swimming Championships at Erie's Tech Memorial High School. The Corryite squad faces Erie’s strong lineup led by Jim Popoff and John King, with Pittsburgh area rivals also expected. George Wurm, a standout ninth grader, headlines local basketball and bowling notes, while Meadvill e and other districts report post season gains and All State chatter.
Erie area star Larry Miller of Catasauqua earned a third straight All-State Scholastic Basketball spot as the Associated Press released the 1964 team. The 6-4 senior led the area in scoring over four years, with 911 points this season and 2,722 career points, while teammate Dan Wetzel of Coudersport joined on the dream squad.
Plymouth-Whitemarsh coach Hank Stofko previews an all-Philadelphia area showdown with Uniontown, the 27-0 western powers seeking a repeat state title. Stofko notes Uniontown’s balance and panic press, aims to keep Miller and Grayinski in check, and lists starting five including Szczesny and Pergine.
Japanese lightweight Hiroyuki Ebihara won a points decision over Mexican fighter Fabian Esquivel in Los Angeles. Ebihara improved to 113 career victories while Esquivel suffered a setback.
The Associated Press reports pitcher Ray Washburn showed potential for a strong Cardinals spring, rebounding from a rough start to earn a 3-2 win as St Louis moved to 5-1 in exhibition play. Dodgers and Giants lead preseason NL pennant contenders with strong starts as other teams post wins and notable performances across the league.
Verna Baress, Piccirillo, Marchitelli and others tallied high games in Bowl-Aire and Corry Jamestown leagues. top scores included 607 by Slagled, 601 by Piccirillo, 1004 by A&B Distributor, 231 totals for Moose team, and 872 by John Woodard as Moose rise to third.
Archery results show GRICE'S team led by John Payer 425 Finnie Sawyer 425 Diane Sawyer 426. LEHMAN'S with Pete Reag te 423 Carl Wasvaik 483 Ron Triscuit 425 Ken Neufer 432. BENNER 422 King 290 Dick Shaw 320. RITZ with Rick McCray 314 Dan Beckwith 321 Don Eshelman 420 Kirk Sawyer. Diane Sawyer tops high scratch 426 and Carl Waseak posts high handicap 463 with 440.
Swishers 37 Rebels 35 in a close high school league clash. Scorers included Bill Linski 22 for Rebels and Jan Bosal 21 for Bombers, with DJ's Joe Falworth and Jim Bennink each contributing. Standings show Swishers 9-0 and Rebels 7-4 amid a crowded table.
Slammin Sam Snead, aged 51, shot a four under par 68 to lead the Doral Open in Miami as the field contends for the $7,500 first prize. Closest challengers include Mike Souchak Dave Hill and Bob Shave Jr, one stroke back.
Cleveland loads nine batters in the first inning and races to a 17-10 victory over the Boston Red Sox while Willie Kirkland guides Minnesota to a 6-2 defeat.
Corry tops Mayville 47 44 to win the midget basketball title at the Boys Club. Warm shines with 22 points for Corry and Pain dominates the boards as Pain totals 41 points in three games. Wurm fouls limit impacts, Mayville earns Outstanding Sportsman trophy with Olson scoring 16 in the finale.
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