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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1960
Page
7
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The Babe Ruth League, a fast growing national program, becomes available in Corry per state director Joseph Mitchell. About 6,000 boys age 14 to 15 are expected to participate locally this summer, with plans for World Series play and statewide participation. details at 335 Riverview Avenue, Drexel Hill, PA.
At 18, Dave Nicholson won $102,000 and a shot with the Baltimore Orioles in 1951 after a path through Knoxville and minor leagues. Now aged 20, he trains in Miami with the Orioles and was active in an exhibition against the Reds, going 1 for 4 with a run and RBI as Florida games feature multiple MLB clubs.
Fragmented spring training report discusses pitching duty, tactics, and evaluators. Mentions Hawkins and Hagder as figures shaping the Tribe’s effort and potential replacements. Notes limited data on Wins and strikeouts as rosters form for the season.
The Azalea Open Golf Tournament opens with a $15000 prize fund. Pros like Bulmer and Bulmer chase strong scores as top players skip the event for Augusta practice. Ant Wall, last year’s winner, sits out with an injury, while several Masters contenders previously connected to Augusta show in the field.
Eddie Perkins stopped Chico Rollins in the seventh round at Chicago Stadium to claim a technical knockout victory. Rollins suffered a gash above the eyebrow and could not answer the bell, boosting Perkins record to 7 and 1.
BPM and Kinley-Dolan Insur vance face off in a best-of-five to determine the league finals after two close wins. BPM dominated rival Insur vance 18 19 and 15 81 while Kinley-Dolan edged defending champions Curry Law in two straight tiebreakers. Final will be Tuesday April 5 at 8 30 PM with Kinley-Dolan vs BPM 1. Regular season playoff date pending between Kinley-Dolan and Ajax.
Bowlers dominated the VFW lanes with Bob Woius leading a 164 in a 233 and 238 pair for 164 series as top in the Men's A League. Joe Jungfleisch followed with 223 229 646 while Sonny Staples shed a 257 high for 621. Wayne Skinner 271 614 Paul Clark 223 602 top Bowl-Aire C. Gene Buesink 256 led Yels Club. Ray Blynt 201 Bob Morton 235 Ed Barr 212 Bob Lindstrom 203 Jim St George 235 Thad Burlingame 216 Jack Castor 201 Joe Baressi 206 Merle Ollaway 211 Bob Hand 218 S Coan 2 B Ottaway 216 Chick Cummings 213 John Wellenhoffer 210. Stanley Sarnick 224 Bernie Ross 203 St Harkless 201 Roxie Bradford tops Women of the Moose 177 203. Raymond League doubles champs Tom Varrassa Clyde McCray 1274. Ed Kovach Roger Haight 1187. Ed Er rolled 227. Clarence Madison Carl Cochis 221. Hurlburt 215 Virassa 206 Later runs Douglas Marlyn Jukes 205.
The opening round of the 146i Olympic Trials kicks off tonight in Akron, Ohio with teams such as Armed Forces All Stars facing Ohio State NASA All Stars and NCAA University All-Stars in a bid to claim 12 U S spots and a Rome trip. Sellout crowds of 120 fans are expected over three nights as fierce competition unfolds.
CHICAGO AP The National Football League will continue its current TV policy with each club arranging its own broadcast despite a potential package deal considered by the rival American Football League. After a two day meeting the league voted to not negotiate a league wide package due to legal uncertainties. Commissioner Rozelle said consideration was given to a package because of potential financial benefits but ruled it risky amid federal law questions. AFL officials noted they had offered a sales package but no talks with networks or sponsors occurred.
Louisville welterweight Stitch defeated New York contender Randy Sandy by unanimous decision after 10 rounds in Louisville. Stitch hurt his hands early and planned X rays, while Sandy faced warnings from referee Dan Leslie over fouls and low blows as trainers debated calls.
WYNN HIT BY GOAT TAMPA Fla An attack of the gout probably will keep pitcher Bayly Wynn off the Chicago White Sox traveling squad leaving here today for San Juan. The Sox joined Philadelphia for the trip to San Juan for a three game weekend series opening Friday night.
Baltimore evaluates a rookie laden pitching staff and young infielders to lift a weak defense. Manager Paul Richards hopes Breeding or Adair at second and Hansen at shortstep up, with Brandt in center field and Woodling in left, while Barber and Harrada head a youthful rotation as Cubs loom next.
Clearwater AP report says Jim Owens reversed his plan to quit the Philadelphia Phillies after a $600 after curfew fine. Manager Eddie Sawyer hopes the right hander, once a top NL prospect, will help lift the club from last place following a one hour talk with GM John Quinn. Owens, angered by harsher punishment than teammates, credits Quinn for staying.
West Point reports Army football coaches plan to expand and exploit the lonely end offense in spring practice. Head Coach Dale Hall emphasizes a return to a running attack, using new ideas to capitalize on the formation, while recalling past injuries that gave chances to younger players who now vie for nine positions on the first two teams.
The National YMCA basketball tournament opens at Franklin High School gym tonight with Norwich Colin facing Atlanta and Butler Pa meeting Franklin. Quarterfinals are tomorrow, with semifinals and finals on Saturday. Other entrants include Orange New Jersey Lexington Kentucky Pittsburgh Michigan City Indiana Springfield Missouri and Buffalo New York.
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