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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1969
Page
8
The Great Outdoors columnist advises anglers to use multiple flies and rigs to tempt slow feeding fish. Techniques include hair jigs behind plugs for crappie, multiple fly leaders for trout, and streamer plus wet flies for river fishing. Deer and wildlife are harmed by roaming dogs, prompting a game commission appeal for dog control with penalties under Game and Dog Laws.
The Corry Beavers finished third in the Section Two golf meet at Cambridge Springs with a team score of 429. Individual leaders included Terry Allen Titusville Don Baker Meadville and Wes Forshee Oil City tied for first at 78. Allen won the playoff with Baker second Forshee third. Meadville led with 418 team score followed by Titusville 423 and Beavers 429. Other scores listed include Warren 435 Cranberry 433 Rocky Grove 460 Franklin 461 and Oil City 447. Individual scores spoiled by OCR include Bloom and Dingfelder 84 Cum mings Walker 86 and Schilling 89.
An article describes traditional worm fishing with fly rods and specific tackle details. It reports scores from a district match, mentions Beavers adding a sixth man for a district meet, and offers tips on positioning and stealth for success.
AP Wirephoto shows two small figures in boxing gear, with gloves and trunks barely filling the frame. Caption notes the outfits are too small to fill either item.
The Astros erased a 7-3 deficit with three runs in the eighth and three in the ninth to beat the Phillies 10 9. Rich Alten hit a grand slam and a single, Jesus Alou added a two run double, and John Edwards delivered a winning single in the ninth. Astros manager Harry Walker noted improved groove and warned of a tough trio of pitchers Larry Dierker Don Wilson and Tom Griffin as Houston seeks momentum.
The Cleveland Indians, with four wins in 23 games, face the Chicago White Sox in a three game set as GM Gabe Paul opposes rushing minor leaguers. He argues developing players at the proper level prevents discouragement and favors long term success. Dick Ellsworth starts for Cleveland against lefty Tommy John in the opener.
Bob Marsh president of the Church Softball League announced this morning a change in Monday meeting time to get the league going.
Corry Area High School track team members travel to Oil City tomorrow for the Section Two meet. Bus leaves at 7 30 a m. Coach Max Bennink expects strong performances from the Orange and Black as they show progress. Events include hurdles sprints relays long and high jumps and jumps in field events. Also: Jim Westcott named NC State track coach effective July 1 succeeding Paul Derr.
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