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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1959
Page
7
With the opening of the National League season near, the Milwaukee Braves sit at 5-13 in Grapefruit League play. GM Tebbetts frets over complacency and lack of a young push, while Warren Spahn is blasted for four homers in a loss to Cincinnati. Second base options Cottier Mantilla and Morgan fail to solidify the spot.
Wall and Souchak, Pennsylvanians from Duke University, top the Azalea Open with Wall holding a five stroke edge at 209 seven under par after three rounds. Souchak sits second after rounds of 72 72 70, while Don Whitt trails six behind in third at 215. The weather dampened play but the two leaders posted par or better all days, a rare feat. Wall, 35, nears a strong season with earnings around 17000 this year and a potential 2000 winner’s share. Whitt is 24 and tied for third with Goalby and Weaver, nine shots off the pace. Saturday night boxing notes mention Ramos stopping Livingstone.
Elgin Baylor rises to Mikan’s pedestal as he powers the Lakers past Minneapolis rivalries. He scores 36 points in an overtime 98-97 win and 33 in a clutch 106-104, securing the Western Division crown as the Lakers advance in the NBA playoffs.
Cincinnati’s Oscar Robertson and Mike Mendenhall led the East to a 102-71 win over the West in the Ararat Shrine Temple all star game. Robertson scored 22 points, Mendenhall 21, with East shooting 48.6 percent and 36 of 74 field goals. Jerry West added 8 points and 9 rebounds for the East. Bob Boozer scored 18 for the West.
In a theoretical case Washington pitcher Pedro Ramos faces Detroit's Charley Maxwell with bases loaded and two outs in the seventh, Washington leads 5 4. Manager Cookie Lavagetto relieves with Dick Hyde who walks Maxwell to force in the tying run.
The Bowl-Aire Mixed Doubles League shows El Lamielle leading with 208 while Barbara Temple posts 178. In the Avalon Junior League Mary Houser leads with 157 and 121, with girls Kathy Berry Theresa Roach Chris Chir touster Marilyn Jungifleisch among top scores. boys’ scores feature Karl Brooks Bill Zalaneck David Beal George Davis Bob Lawson Dick Houghtling and Bill Roehrig. Final mix results list WoL McInnes Steel Pirates Hit Miss Air Doves and other teams with series scores and leading per-game marks, showing close team totals and high game performances across the evening.
Former middleweight champion Carl Bobo Olson, 30, fights Rory Calhoun in a 10 round light heavyweight bout at the Cow Palace. The bout could gross about 40000 with Olson earning 10000 or 35 percent of net and Calhoun 8750 or 25 percent. Olson faces tax issues illustrated by a 53200 bill from the IRS.
Johnny Allen former major league pitcher dies at home in St. Petersburg at 58 after heart illness. A colorful right hander who played 1932 to 1944 for Yankees Indians Browns Dodgers Giants, he was known for a fiery temper that led to fines and suspensions and an 142 75 career record.
Results include Cincinnati defeating Milwaukee 7 to 3. Baltimore beat Pittsburgh and Cleveland 6 to 4. Boston won 9 to 7 against San Francisco. Chicago N edged Chicago A 3 to 2 after eight innings amid rain. Kansas City defeated Washington 3 to 2 after seven innings. St Louis and Philadelphia game canceled due to wet grounds. Los Angeles and Detroit also canceled due to weather. Chicago A and New York 3 played to a 3-3 tie.
Final rounds of the Chr Mehsaul City Men's Jowhi Tournament determined champions in singles and doubles. Neckers Co. five from Clymer claimed the team victory with a 4039 venue score, top individual scorers included Bill Stockton and Don Ciban, while Whitr-Vantarden and Xander Rent led doubles. Winners earn a share of the $465.50 prize pool, with results posted at East Washington Street alleys.
NBA aides hold closed door talks in Cincinnati to mull over mutual problems ahead of the college player draft. Topics include rules changes such as offensive fouls, players' pension requests, next season schedule and potential double headers. Governors will set up the annual association meeting likely in New York late next month.
A community swim tournament promoting youth participation in Cory was inaugurated on the fifteenth with strong local support. The YMCA and city officials will organize four age groups for boys and girls, with entries closing Friday.
In Phoenix the Sut Praneleco Giants acquire righty Sad Sam Jones to sharpen a pitching staff that already features four capable starters. Manager Rigney praised Jones as a key addition, with plans to pair him with Johnny Antonelli, Jack Sanford and others as the club pushes toward the World Series.
At a meeting in May the basketball community focuses on Tuesday morning's draft for NBA rights. Club owners seek to acquire star college seniors seen as likely pros, showcasing the wit and strategy behind the selection.
Boston and AP report Ted Williams arrived from Scottsdale to undergo exams with Dr. Charles Faber for a recurring facial and shoulder pain. The Hall of Fame slugger, 34, has battled injuries since his Marine service and World War II era. Williams seeks a recommended hospitalization and pain relief amid attempts to return to peak form.
Bowling Family stars from Toledo lead entry with 200 plus averages in the open division of the America Cowline Gamer code tournament. Notable performers include Bod Shellie and Dick Jobit son, while Stauth Moskul tops ABC with a 97a total. Oberman of St Louis converts a split as regional teams compete, with standings revealing dramatic shifts across divisions.
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