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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1959
Page
7
The readable text hints at a school based prayer event or service with terms like Pray and church connections. It mentions a 7:30 timing and references community groups, worship, and ceremony, but the fragmentary OCR obscures clear names or places.
A Miller curveball hit Vic Power on the head in a ninth inning beaning during San Francisco's 7-5 win over Cleveland. Tempers flared as managers and players exchanged words and a wrestling clash occurred between Andre Rodgers and Jim Bolger, benches emptied but no punches. Power, not in a helmet, was briefly unconscious but not seriously injured. Other results: Boston beat Chicago 4-3 in 11 in Scottsdale. Cincinnati edged Los Angeles in Florida. Philadelphia beat Washington 5-2 at Clearwater. St. Louis topped Milwaukee 6-3 at Bradenton. New York beat Pittsburgh 7-2 at St. Petersburg. Detroit defeated Chicago 5-2 in Tampa. Baltimore beat Kansas City 4-3 in 10 at Miami.
The Pittsburgh Steelers will play home games at Forbes Field again next season after a poor attendance year at Pitt Stadium. The team received permission to end a five year lease, aided by a poll of season ticket holders preferring Forbes Field where they played since 1935. The club reported a $40,000 loss and attendance drop of 20,000 last year in the larger, uncovered Pitt Stadium.
Yesterday's results include Philadelphia 5 Washington 3 Detroit 5 Chicago A 2 New York 7 Pittsburgh 2 St Louis 6 Milwaukee 3 Cincinnati 2 Los Angeles 1 San Francisco 7 Cleveland 5 Boston 4 Chicago N 3 Baltimore 4 Kansas City 3 in 10 innings. Today's schedule lists St Louis at Pittsburgh in Fort Myers Kansas City at New York in St Petersburg Philadelphia at Cincinnati in Tampa.
Meadville's Senior Cagers defeated their juniors 40-26 to capture the Wright School tourney title. Corry’s VanDresar led all scorers with 15 as Meadville Seniors beat Cambridge Springs and Youngsville en route to the final. Juniors rolled over Youngsville 65-8 and were paced by Mark Miller's 28. Tournament proceeds fund Corry Area High School organ fund.
Charlotte Staples led the VFW Ladies A League with a 216 high game, supported by Rosa Baker 177-196 June Dorrance 188 Ann Royek 178 and Marie Wotus 188. In Bowl-Aire B, Bill Sample posted 207 204 and Bob Ottaway 214, with Ted Bauer 204 Swart 203 and George Haenel 201 also hitting double figures.
Washington Senators boss Cookie Lavagetto aims for a big turnaround with added youth and speed. He cites improvements in depth and bench, naming newcomers Reno Berroia Samford and rookie Bob Allison to boost an offense that struggled last season. The pitching staff remains a concern with Ramos Pascual and Hyde leading the rotation and relief, as Cleveland awaits next.
Chicago White Sox pitcher Billy Pierce shows a potent spring with a string of strong outings, topping six-year bests and predicting a big regular season. He notes earlier spring struggles and a 20-win benchmark as his goal, aiming for steady success after a slow start.
In Minneapolis, the Lakers overcame a tight game to beat the St Louis Hawks 108 98. Elgin Baylor scored 82 and teamed with strong defense as Clif Hagan added 38 in a fourth quarter surge. The series stands 2-2. next game moves to St Louis.
CBS records show Bob and Glenn Gersch of Chicago posted a 1316 in doubles on Feb 21 amid a rush of attempts by bowlers across the circuit. Experts doubt anyone will topple their two man total as the field tries to chase a historic score set in earlier years, with Lubanski and Pfeiffer’s open team mark also looming.
The City Men's Bowling Tourney wraps up with doubles and singles action at Bowl Aive lanes. Final team events roll tomorrow afternoon at 1:40 as four squads contend for top placements, followed by late afternoon and Sunday sessions to finish the remaining rounds.
Irish runner Ron Delany aims for a fourth straight indoor mile win at the Chicago Relays in the International Amphitheater. He has posted 4:02.5 in New York and 4:01.4 in March, while facing Phil Coleman and Moran among rivals. A crowded card lists many entrants and events through 3:45 p.m. with Ervin, Rozy's absence noted.
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