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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1961
Page
7
South Scranton Catholic High School captured the PCIAA Class B title by defeating Pittsburgh St. Clair in the western final as Billy Grochawski poured in 23 points and Don Snopek 22. Fort Cherry rallied to beat Cochran ton 71 44 for the western title while St. Clair needed overtime to top Luzerne in the eastern final.
Ex Beaver cage star drafted by Pittsburgh entry in the American Basketball League. The pick places him among 21 draftees, many natives of Western Pennsylvania. Other Pittsburgh selections include Tod Twyman Duquesne, John Exiles and Jek Fulpuski of Pitt, Lee Patrone of West Virginia, Mark DuMars of Pont State, and Hon Gilbreath of Westminster. The draft occurred over the weekend in Chicago to start the league.
Tony Curry quit as Philadelphia GM John Quinn faced an unannounced sabbatical amid a day of off the field maneuvering. Bob Shaw signed with the White Sox after a 2 day holdout, while Ed Doherty fumed over Yankees B squad plans. In onfield results, Pirates beat Phillies 7-5, Orioles beat White Sox, Dodgers over Milwaukee in 11, and other spring training games featured big hits and returns.
Bowling women led the night with four of five leagues featuring strong scores. Wickwire posted an 819 set with 194 and 179 games while Sprovert reached 511 aided by a 188. Kane added a 503 including a 208 high game as three 500 series occurred in Avalon B. Edith Fox converted a 4 7 10 split.
Ajax leads the City Volleyball League by three points over Moose's and needs one point tonight at Corty Areaigh School to clinch the regular season title. Clair Johnson is out for the playoffs with a shoulder dislocation, leaving Ajax vulnerable in the 7:15 PM BPM match as Moose's eyes a possible upset. Playoffs run from next Wednesday to April 12.
Henry Cooper, 27, defeated Joe Erskine in five rounds at Wembley Indoor Stadium to retain the British and Empire titles. The Cockney fighter jabbed relentlessly, leaving Erskine with a mashed left eye and a bleeding right eye as the Welsh challenger retired hurt after the fifth round. Cooper now eyes Floyd Patterson for a potential world title challenge.
New England and Midwest teams figure prominently in the National Invitation Tournament semifinals. Providence College faces Holy Cross at Madison Square Garden while Saint Louis, Dayton, and St. Louis mix in, with DePaul, Memphis State, and Temple also in the mix as upsets and strong play shape the bracket.
In a Tuesday night slate, St Clair fell to Luzerne 69 82 in overtime while Port Cherry defeated Coohranton 71 44. South Scranton Catholic beat Pittsburgh St Canice 63 52. Wednesday’s card had Av Eastern Finals Reading 13 at Nanticoke 27 and Mount Lebanon 7 facing Hickory 10 at Pit Field House. McKee Rocks incident reports John Morris stop of Al Hauser after a workout in Patterson dressing room.
Seven returning letter winners anchor Corry Area High School track as coach Dave Yuld and Max Demink prepare a tough MACRUS schedule. Seniors Bul Luci Joe Huressi Steve Olson Ray Mitchell Phil Keek Mickey McMidon Roger Munn anchor a strong team with McMahon and Leek competing in pole vault and high jump. The season opens Friday April 1 against Brie Bast with regular events at 3 45 p m amid a busy slate of duals against Meadville Warren Ol City and Tyroneville.
Corry Area High School hosts a March track clinic in the school gym with area coaches presenting on sprints hurdles shot put discus and high jump. Speakers include Warren High School coach and North East High School’s Robert Wall along with Slippery Rock State College’s Snowberger. Corry coaches Dav Yard and Max Bennink assist.
Gary Player from Langhorne PA, 26, leads the PGA money list with $21,600 in tour winnings this year, according to figures released by the Professional Golfers Association. Arnold Palmer trails with $18,700, followed by Doug Sanders of Ojai CA at $14,100, Bob Gobey of Crystal River FL at $12,200, and Bill Maxwell of Oceanside CA at $12,100.
Legislation to legalize field trials for raccoon hounds cleared the Harrisburg House yesterday and advances to the Senate for action. The measure, introduced this session, aims to regulate hunting practices and establish trial procedures.
The New York Yankees will relocate Sprig Willing activities from Port Lauderdale to St. Petersburg next year. St. Petersburg, home to Yonkers' Willing session since 1945, will host the prospective New York National League team instead.
Los Angeles Lakers beat St Louis 112 118 in the opener as Elgin Baylor scores 44 for the Lakers. Syracuse crushes Boston 110 86 to even their series at 1 1. The Hawks and Celtics were split after game one with Boston dropping game two in Syracuse. The third game moves to Boston on Thursday.
Tom McNeeley from Auliglon Massachusetts defeats Mauone Lave of Tonga by points in San Jose. Phil Moy from Portland Oregon defeats Wylie Morton of San Jose.
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