Election race ends in close margin held by Democrats
A local electoral contest concluded with a tight 261 vote margin. The Democrat candidate edged the opponent as results were finalized amid mounting precinct reports and voter turnout.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1962
Page
7
A local electoral contest concluded with a tight 261 vote margin. The Democrat candidate edged the opponent as results were finalized amid mounting precinct reports and voter turnout.
Corry High standout Sonny Daye, later Fort Monmouth athletics director, is recalled alongside inroads of Pittsburgh area players into major college programs. The piece weaves Daye’s 1933 Corry graduation, Army service, and college voyage with notes on Notre Dame, Pitt, and Ohio State connections, plus local stars like Stan Musial’s son at Notre Dame and regional quarterbacks from western Pennsylvania.
The Canada Cup and International Tournament begin in San Isidro Argentina. Sam Snead and Arnold Palmer team for the United States aiming for a third consecutive Cup while Snead seeks a repeat individual title with a 272 scoring target. Argentina hosts with Roberto de Vincenzo and Fedel Deluca, plus Gary Player, Kel Nagle, and Peter Thomson also in form.
Clark led the Men's A League with 631 while posting 212 202 217. Roxanna Bradford posted 234 for Women of the Moose, the season high, as Millie Orn’s 183 was the next best. Vets A Leaguers hit four 200s but couldn’t reach 600. Frank Dorrance 228 206 and Al Thorne 202 220 highlighted the A League. Top 243 by Wil Ford Stewart in A League. Other 200s and 230s noted across leagues at Bowl Aire and Elks lanes with several 200-plus games and team totals near 1000.
Neil Johnston will coach the Pittsburgh Rens of the American Basketball League for the upcoming season after signing a one year contract following a brief meeting with owner Bill Rosensohn. Johnston, a former star and coach of the Philadelphia Warriors, will lead the team when they open the second ABL season November 16 at home against Chicago.
New York AP reports the Soviet men and women start an eight game U S tour with a doubleheader at Madison Square Garden. The men face an AAU all star team. the women meet Nashville Business College. The swing includes stops in Washington Nashville Sioux Falls Mount Pleasant Lubbock and Denver with further dates in November. The series marks the fourth U S Soviet basketball exchange with the U S leading 18 of 20 in men’s play and the Soviets favored by 28 in women’s play.
The Mississippi Rebels, 6-0, top many defensive NCAA categories. They lead in total defense allowing 117.5 yards per game and rank third in rushing defense 60.2, third in pass defense 57.9, and third in points allowed 35 per game. Minnesota leads rushing defense and Boston U. best against passing. Dartmouth allows the fewest points.
Bob Cousy aged 34, in his final Celtics season, scored a field goal and a free throw in the last 11 seconds to seal Boston's 106-105 victory over Cincinnati. He finished with 17 points, second to Sam Jones's 23 as Boston College coach next season looms.
The NBA Board of Governors meets in Detroit to consider adding a 10th team by next year if new franchises join. The league hopes for a rapid expansion pending interested buyers.
Corry Rod and Gun Club pistol team split a two match meet at Jamestown. Corry lost the opener by seven points before a 36 point rally. Mac Elroy totaled 585 for the two matches with 277 and 278, while Jamestown's Jim Thomas led scoring with a 566.
Early Wynn, near a baseball victory, is in talks with Washington Senator officials for a coaching or front office post. He indicated he may accept depending on the employer and noted prior negotiations with the Chicago White Sox yielded his terms. Wynn also said he has spoken with Senator officials several times and may meet again, but nothing has been finalized.
The report notes Spain saw near 0 million foreign visitors this year who watched bullfights, reviving interest as soccer remains popular. Bullfights drew about 6.5 million admissions this year, while soccer attendance hovered around 9 to 12 million over recent seasons. Bullfight impresarios cite higher ticket prices and tourist patronage, yet many bullfighters earned far less than top football stars.
Otto Graham recounts coaching Coast Guard Academy to a 17 5 win over Wesleyan on October 10, 1959. Larry Dallaire threw a late fourth quarter drive, Wesleyan's Jim Thomas returned a third quarter pick for a Cardinals lead, then Dallaire rallied Cadets to a 17 5 victory.
Eldon Fortie of Brigham Young was named back of the week in the AP poll after a 27-0 upset of New Mexico. The 21 year old Salt Lake City native passed for two touchdowns and ran for one as BYU won its first Western Athletic Conference game, amassing 292 yards of total offense.
The Detroit Tigers blasted four homers among 19 hits and beat the Tokyo Stars 13 to 8 in an exhibition. Norm Cash hit a two run homer and Al Kaline belted a bases empty shot as darkness halted play in the top of the ninth. The Tigers improved to six wins, two losses, and one tie on their Japan tour.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission reports a strong wild turkey population despite food abundance changing patterns. The two week season ends November 10 in many counties, with longer seasons in northern and big wood regions continuing to November 4 to protect populations.
The Pirates announce their 1963 home schedule starts April 9 against Milwaukee. The B-game schedule includes 48 night games with three Saturdays, five doubleheaders, and three weekday afternoon games in addition to the opener. In prior seasons they reduced most weekday afternoon games.
Veteran center Willie Marshall extended his AHL scoring record with his 800th point as Hershey routed the Springfield Indians 83. He scored three goals in the game to drive the Bears to victory.
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