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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1962
Page
7
Administrators led by a committee discuss byzantine food relief measures as shortages persist. They weigh feasible allocations, audit needs, and the challenge of delivering sufficient aid while maintaining oversight and public trust.
Corry High football seniors capped their grid careers with a 58 to 26 victory over Meadville. Eight players may receive college scholarships, with Vince nt, Flowers and Hanna as top candidates. Vincent has Penn State, Bucknell, and Chester U. in mind, while Flowers and Vincent also excel in academics. Track and other sports will keep many active as they await degrees.
In Pennsylvania high school football, many 1961 champions face challenges as unions in the WPIAL race. Uniontown nears a potential first Double A crown with a win over Johnstown, while Albert Gallatin and Avella dropped early. Other belts contested include South Hills vs Westinghouse, Corry in Section 1, and a variety of divisions across Eastern and suburban leagues. Meyers, Harris, and Wilkes-Barre remain in tight title races as repeaters and new champions emerge across the state.
The Associated Press college football poll sees Northwestern hold the top spot amid a wide ranking shuffle. Southern California pressures for a Rose Bowl berth while Alabama, Mississippi, Texas and Arkansas also land in the top ranks. Northwestern edged Indiana 26 21 on a late rally, earning 24 first place votes to Alabama and Mississippi with USC grabbing several top ballots. Northwestern leads with 442 points to USC 409 in a tight race for the crown.
NEW YORK AP Army may play in a bowl game for the first time after years avoiding post season action Coach Paul Dietzel said two conditions could usher Army to a bowl The academy would need to win credit for the school and avoid inconveniencing players or the Academy A third condition would be player desire to play in a bowl Cadets hold six wins and one defeat and sponsors of the Orange and Gator bowls are eager for Army’s acceptance. West Point may loosen its stance toward bowl bids.
Cotton Bowl selection chairman Felix McKnight said narrowing to four or five top prospects is possible after this week. About a dozen schools have been contacted, with Alabama LSU Georgia Tech Penn State Mississippi Oregon Auburn Army Miami West Virginia Maryland and Duke considered for the visiting team.
In New York AP reports Penn State's Nittany Lions remain second in the Lambert Trophy poll behind Army, which earned five first place votes. Army beat Boston University 26-0 while Penn State defeated Maryland 23-7. The poll names Dartmouth, Pittsburgh tied for third with Navy fifth. Syracuse, Holy Cross, Villanova, Boston College, and Rutgers follow.
The Buffalo Bills and San Diego Chargers pursued Tobin Rote and Gerry McDougall of the Toronto Argonauts as free agents to finish the season in the United States. Rote hinted at retirement but left open a US affiliation. McDougall would consider staying free after the season if allowed.
In Hollywood Don Johnson of Los Angeles won a points decision over Gil Cadilll of Los Angels in a featherweight title bout. In Trenton Wally Livingston defeated Earl Owens in six rounds, stopping him in Atlantic City at the featherweight clash.
Arnold Palmer and Sam Snead prepare to lead the United States in the 16th Canada Cup in San Isidro Argentina. Palmer arrives after a Miami flight and Snead, who shot a 67 in practice, teams with Palmer to face 33 nations over four days. Top challengers include Gary Player Denis Hutchinson Kel Nagle Peter Thomson and Fidel de Luca.
Alabama quarterback Joe Namath dazzled in a high profile SEC tilt, finding end Barnes Battle for two scores as he passed for 150 yards and sprinted 69 yards on 12 carries. Florida’s Larry Dupree led the Gators with 69 rushing yards on 13 attempts and a 39 yard TD run in a 228 upset of undefeated Auburn.
Legters dominated the Clymer Handicap League at Bowl Aire with a 664 series across 30 frames, including 214, 256, and 194 games. Paul Bowen Sr. matched a 256 in the McTries Steel Shop League at Ava n Jon Center, tying for second in the Key Kings standings. Other league notes list multiple bowlers hitting 200s and 600s across A and Clymer leagues, with high games like 241 and 237 cited.
St Louis Cardinals general manager Bing Devine and consultant Branch Rickey deny major rifts as reports claim both threatened to quit if required to work together. Globe Democrat cited friction while Rickey said there are no real differences and can be ironed out. Dick Meyer acknowledged differing opinions but reaffirmed Devine as GM.
Promoter Tom Bolan says Floyd Patterson plans a return to boxing after six weeks out and wants to renew the heavyweight title clash with Sonny Liston in New York. Patterson aims to train in Highland Mills and petition the New York State Athletic Commission to grant him a license to fight Liston, with March indoors at Madison Square Garden as a possibility. The commission previously denied Liston a license due to his police record.
Dave Robinson of Penn State and Charlie Johnson of Villanova earned ECAC All-East honors after contributing key plays in wins over Maryland and Detroit respectively. Paul Martha of Pitt joined the backfield selections in the weekly honors list.
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