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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1961
Page
7
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West Reading swept to the eastern crown with a 72-18 victory over Mulley while Williamsbury defeated Commodore Perry 44-40 in the western final. Don Applemay led Williamsbury with 29 points, and Charlie Punk scored for the Cowboys as they aimed to dethrone West Reading in the state finals at Albright College. The PIAA pairings setup a Friday trek to the Pitt Field House for the state championship round.
Henry Cooper, 24, a British heavyweight hopeful, faces Welshman Brian Bratton tonight in London as he seeks a world title shot. Cooper stresses not letting the chance slip by while aiming to claim the British Empire title and enhance his standings ahead of Patterson’s expected title bout.
A Minnesota Twins tryout seeks 14 year old batboys willing to work with no prior experience. Open to boys from outside Minnesota, a batboy training camp is being organized in Orlando Florida. The announcement includes tryout details and notes a headquarters has been set for preparations.
The Untouchables and Marksmen earned semifinal wins last night at Wright School gym to reach the high school recreation league Bee final. The Untouchables finished first in the regular season and will meet the Marksmen in a decisive playoff clash for the championship.
Nick Carter, once a local golf and baseball figure now with Wie, achieved a rare double hole in one at Erie's Lake Shore course on Sunday. His partner Al Hanyon also aced on the 170 yard hole. Carter’s long drive dislodged a ball and completed the double ace in a single stroke. The piece notes Carter’s past with Curler as pro at the local club and Hib’s early Corr y Merchants stint, then shifts to a broad AP recap of spring exhibition games with multiple teams and notable hits across MLB-like results.
Wilmington AP report states Porky Oliver 45, a public relations officer for Denver-Chicago Trucking Co., has cancer and may live 4 to 6 months he remains hopeful and active. He believes miracles happen and continues aiding cancer research despite his prognosis and family of five.
Montreal faces Chicago Black Hawks as Toe Blake’s Canadiens begin the Stanley Cup chase aiming for a sixth consecutive championship. The club is described as in fighting trim for the campaign opener.
New York reports Dayton, finalist and defending winner, faces Temple in a National Invitation Tournament quarter final at Madison Square Garden. Temple aims to counter Dayton’s height with its quick guards, while Niagara and Providence contest the other semifinal race. Niagara’s Joe Maddrey may miss with a twisted knee and shoulder injury.
Harold Johnson the National Boxing Association light heavyweight champion defends against Agathet Var Clay in a 15 round bout at the Philadelphia Arena on April 24. Johnson and Clay are both from Philadelphia in a hometown affair as Paul Sullivan announces the bout. Bud Daley Johnny Bucks and Don Larsen pitched for the A’s in a 7th win in nine starts.
The St. Louis Hawks, rested after a ten day layoff, open the NBA Western Division finals at home against the Los Angeles Lakers. Los Angeles needed five games to dispatch the Detroit Pistons in the semifinals while Boston and Syracuse collide in the East with the Nationals also set to play.
Trappers will tag beaver pelts Thursday at the Red and Gin Club on West Washington from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. The 1961 season ran from February to March 19 with seven beaver taken per season, dealers plan to buy tagged pelts after tagging.
The night featured standout 200 plus games from Dick Giacomo and Emery Henson, with Walt Loveland posting three 200s and a 538 series as top scorer in the Bowl-Arie A League. Pete Gluyis, Chuck Willett, and Bunile joined the 600 plus frame club, while Ray Clark and Dob Damon Hanusud posted strong 208 and 230 games. The VIEW B circuit saw Gordy White tie Glavis 245 for top honors. Additional Dutchmen and other bowlers tallied solid scores across leagues.
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