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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1961
Page
7
A brief note details a shift in broadcasting led by Vocal TV, once unavailable, influencing NBC and the standard bar of radio and TV ad voices. The piece mentions a mother figure and a world War era soft-voiced singer, with a reference to Bishop.
A cryptic note describes bond figures and legal actions tied to a case involving Okie Run McKees with bonds listed at 0 to 80 per cent, slips as 1500 dollars, and a 71 year old man associated with the matter.
The weekend saw the inaugural play at Corry Country Club with Attorney Roger Brown and Mrs Cleo Brown winning the Guys and Dolls tournament. Friday evenings will feature weekly events continuing through the season. John Mohr and John Rudolph, former club champions, each shot 7% at the local course. Junior standout John Davidson defends Corry High’s junior title after eagle scores and a 78 medalist showing against Titusville. Betty MacKenzie and Rass Brown lead public relations for the club. In track news, Corry High’s Mickey McMahon dominates high jump with eight meets undefeated, and teammate Terry Danner backs him with two firsts. McMahon eyes a Distict 102 title at Allegheny College.
Two West Point cadets from the Corry area join the academy as distinct rivals in the Hudson region. Steve Olson earns an academic appointment and Don Kier, a third year cadet, will enter final year in September and has traveled with the Cadet football team. Jim Reagle plays lacrosse for Denison University in Granville Ohio, son of J H Reagle of Columbus.
Ray S Ray Cates, a Teague pitcher with longtime city ties, is due for eye surgery today at the Cleveland Academy of Medicine performed by Dr Charles J Thomas. He has cataracts and recent failing eyesight. A benefit chicken barbecue in Randolph on May 7 raised funds for his hospital expenses aiding the 73 year old Ono ville resident.
Randy Miller of Titusville tied and potentially broke the District 10 440 yard dash record with a 50.4 clocking as the Section Two meet at Sheen Athletic Field produced a new district mark. Erie Strong Vincent and Youngsville athletes figure prominently among Class A and B records with several district holders and approaching battering of marks at Allegheny College meet.
Area athletes earn headlines in the minors with Moniak of Youngsville hitting solidly for Johnstown in the Class A Eastern League and Bud Rowland of Lander pitching well for Winston-Salem in the Carolina League Class B. Moniak, a former Youngsville Eagle, starred in basketball and multi-sport duties for the Warren Countians, while DuBois righthander Jim Duffalo sits 3-0 for the league‑leading San Francisco Giants with a win over the World Champion Buccaneers. West Springfield’s Dave Wickersham remains with the Kansas City A’s delivering clutch relief in recent weeks.
Corry High golf hosts Erie Academy at Corry Country Club this afternoon as Coach Roger Ottaway seeks the team’s first victory after five losses. Erie beat Corry 13 2 earlier this season. Corry has also fallen to Warren and Titusville. Players considered include Davidson Paige Wicks Dyckes Lewis McMullin and Zalznecks.
Philadelphia lightweight Joe Giar dello stopped Willie Greaves in the 159% division after a first round rally. The card also listed Dim Wiley of Detroit and Nieder Alf of Los Angeles in separate results.
A garbled social column references Blondie and Chic Young in a clash over negotiations. The fragment hints at a stalled deal or dispute and urban intrigue surrounding entertainment figures. Further readable context is needed for precise details.
Lefty Jim Grant scattered three hits in a 13 to 2 Boston rout, with Ty Nixon Chuck Shilling and Tito Francona producing early runs. The Sox were overwhelmed as the opposing lineup featured strong hits and later boxing results in New Orleans and Chicago highlights.
A fractured, garbled recap shows Giants and Tigers slipping in a late night matchup. scattered mentions of players like Jovan, Vince, and Hite hint at close hitters and bullpen struggles. The confused wording references New York, Boston, and Los Angeles teams amid a chaotic jumble of scores and play-by-play glimpses.
A chaotic exchange erupts during an on air confrontation involving umpire Solly Hemus and players as baseball radio broadcast coverage intermingles with heated remarks on and off the playing field. The incident features remarks attributed to various figures and cryptic cries, reflecting a charged sports press environment.
The Associated Press report highlights Cepeda driving in five runs with a homer and double for the Orioles. Camilo Pascual struggled, allowing five runs on ten hits over five innings. White recorded the win for a balanced pitching effort as early season action produced mixed results.
The article notes the Pirates face the St Louis Cardinals with Harvey Haddix vs Bob Gibson, as Pittsburgh struggles in recent games. It mentions a 2040 record last year and references standings with the Giants and Cubs nearby in the race.
AP dispatch reports Harry Camp, a noted boxer, fighting for life after a brutal bout. Campbell suffered brain injury and was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery. Doctors say a Demarraie Tip left him unable to continue, with his condition described as critical but stable as he undergoes treatment.
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