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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1964
Page
7
A messy OCR passage mentions spring sales and a ready to wear graph. It notes a neckline, a model and stores, with references to William and a river. The fragment is unclear but indicates a fashion piece event and commentary.
In a busy sports wrap, the article notes no scholastic wrestling events this Saturday, shifts to Pennsylvania basketball crown games in Harrisburg, lists past Class A state champions, and mentions upcoming NCAA NIT NBA finals. It highlights Corry’s midget basketball entry, local bowling odds, and various prep sports notes across Pennsylvania.
In Harrisburg, Plymouth-Whitemarsh faces unbeaten Uniontown for the 1966 PIAA Class A basketball crown at the State Farm Show Arena. Uniontown, 1962 state champ, relies on its panic press and depth after losing much of last year’s lineup, while Plymouth-Whitemarsh brings balance, polish, and height with 6-6 Ed Szexesny and John Pergine helping pace the attack and boards.
UCLA fought back from a 75-70 deficit to rally for a 90-84 semifinal win over Kansas State at Municipal Auditorium. Keith Erickson and four cheerleaders sparked the surge as UCLA stretched its unbeaten streak to 29 games. Duke beat Michigan 91-80 to reach the final against the top ranked Bruins.
The St. Louis Hawks and Los Angeles Lakers open the NBA postseason with West Division rivals Baylor and West healthy after injuries. The best of five series pits Hawks against Lakers, with San Francisco awaiting the winner as the Eastern playoffs begin Sunday with Cincinnati versus Philadelphia for a semifinal spot.
Bradley and New Mexico meet in the NIT final with a chance to claim a record third title. Bradley aims to join St John’s as the only three time champions, while New Mexico rides a strong zone defense led by Ira Harge against Joe Strawder of Bradley. St. John’s and Army-NYU play for third in the doubleheader opener.
John Hay posted the high score of 199 as action unfolded in the Mixed Couples League. The night featured strong team play and notable scores across both leagues.
Cassius X, known as Cassius Clay before adopting Muhammad Ali, recounts failing his Army induction exams and plans for a future comeback. He refuses to be introduced under his new name at Madison Square Garden while officials confirm his disqualification. The event follows controversy over his status and a public reaction from the arena crowd.
In a Class C final at Greenville St Michael defeated Williamsport St Joseph 50 to 49 while Allentown Central Catholic edged Pittsburgh Central Catholic 58 to 58 in a tied game.
Corry divers led by Ken Marsh Tom Sawyer and Ken Lacey swept the YMCA Western Regionals at Tech Memorial High with multiple top finishes. Marsh took second in junior diving while Sawyer placed similarly. Lacey and others earned top ten spots as Cochran’s pool squad fielded a strong showing across cadets seniors and juniors with divers like Hahnfeldt brothers leading the senior division.
Slugger Rocky Colavito said Kansas City Athletics owner Charles O. Finley misrepresented his contract dispute. Colavito says he proposed a Detroit style trade clause and would sign if mirrored, but Finley claimed a clause Colavito did not ask for. He asserts Finley never included such language in his contract.
B Gunners defeated Amboy 241 to 1962 in a tight match at Amboy. Ireland Corry led with top scoring for his team as five teammates followed, while Amboy’s two scorers trailed. This report notes Ireland’s squad showed consistency but fell short of Corryites overall.
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