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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1961
Page
7
Scattered readable items show Corry Pennsylvania references with shop names and phone numbers. The garbled text mentions markets parties pies shavers and juice at a center with multiple numbers and partial minutes.
Corry Area High School hosts a track clinic for high school teams and coaches tonight in the gym on East Pleasant Street at 7 PM Three visiting coaches will present on sprint events javelin discus and pole vault with slides and demonstrations. Local coach staffing and schedule details follow with upcoming meets and workouts outlined.
Harrisburg AP report says Pennsylvania high school graduates may participate in statewide all star games during 1961 after approval by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association. The PIAA states it has no objection to those games.
A subdued mood at the St. Louis camp followed news that 29 year old Larry Jackson sustained a fractured jaw from a bat fragment during a 11-2 loss to the Dodgers. Jackson will miss an indefinite period, while Dodgers star Duke Snider drove in five runs and Los Angeles rolled to a win.
The Los Angeles Lakers, led by Elgin Baylor with 47 points, grabbed a 32-point edge on the St. Louis Hawks in the Western final. Baylor said they will close out the series in six after winning 121-112 at St. Louis and 120-113 last season. Clyde Lovellette is out for the season with a twisted lower spine, missing the decisive games.
Chico Vejar, 29, announces retirement from boxing after 117 professional fights spanning 11 years. The Stamford, Connecticut native, also a former dramatic arts student at NYU, leaves the sport to pursue public relations work citing a loss of fire but retains pride in his years as a fighter. He ended his career with a ten-round decision over Wilfie Greaves at St. Nicholas Arena.
Montreal faces Chicago in a best of seven with Chicago holding a 2 1 lead. Detroit leads Toronto two games to one as the series shifts proceed under league oversight.
Len Murzynski, a 184 average bowler, opened with 294 252 220 for a 706 total last night and set the 70th 700 series of the season. No Corry bowler has reached 700 this year in league action.
The 1950s era draft saw Walt Bellamy as the No 1 pick for Chicago with Tom Stith second. Knicks took Tom Stith while Bellamy drew attention from ABL teams. Other picks included Ray Scott Cleo Hill and Gary Phillips, with teams weighing sleeper prospects and pro potential amid league tensions. The same day Los Angeles Angels released Jack Harshman and shuttled six prospects to the Dallas Fort Worth farm club.
Fred Marsh a former major leaguer and Corry resident will be unable to play this summer, robbing the local Penn York League effort of its top drawing card. Local organizers announced plans to form a Corry Penn York franchise with 17 players ready to play and a veteran manager, as meetings set for April 20 and April 11 outline entry fees rosters and support from Chamber of Commerce groups.
John Woodard led Bowl- Aire action with 622 set and two 600s including 222 and 215. Paul Hurlbut added 219 for a 600. Ed Barr and Larry Barr excelled with a 242 by Ed and strong 200s. Wayne Skinner topped the weekend city meet with 224. Other top scores included 222 Barresi and 218 Katchel. VFWB League closed with Sixton 216 and Schall 205. Metnes Steel Shop: Harrison 223, Pager 210, Glavis 208. Clymer: White 210 and 200, Haitink 232. Standings show Machine Shop, Heal, and Maintenance near top.(Expected entities: John Woodard, Bowl- Aire, Paul Hurlbut, Ed Barr, Larry Barr, Wayne Skinner, Barresi, Katchel, Sixton, Schall, Harrison, Pager, Glavis, White, Haitink)
The Pittsburgh Pirates face the New York Yankees in an exhibition at Terry Park. Bob Friend is slated to start for the Pirates against Art Ditmar. Dick Gray leads Pirates hitters with 11 hits in 25 at bats for a .440 average and seven RBIs.
The Untouchables beat the Markement 60 to 40 to claim the rec league championship. Bob Hunt and John Duma scored 35 of the winners' points as Untouchables led from start to finish. Duma scored four straight field goals in the final period to seal the victory.
In Kansas City AP reports the 10th Shrine East West game showcases premier college seniors. West coach Sharm Scheverman starts Gary Phillips Tom Mescher y Walt Bellamy Bill Bridges Ced Price. East coach Eddie Donovan lists Tom Stith Bob Wiesenhahn Dog Moe Larry Siegfried and York Larese or Tony Jackson.
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