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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1961
Page
7
A brief, unclear OCR fragment mentions Mrs West and a boy with a term that is garbled. The readable elements suggest a local note or notice involving a person named Mrs West and a boy, but the exact action or context is not discernible.
Bradford High School Owls edged from a 2-7 collapse to 6-2-1 under Eddie Phillips. The piece highlights his role in turning Bradford’s fortunes, with key wins over Punxsutawney and a 20-0 upset of Olean. Jamestown’s Walt Colburn retires after 12 seasons, with notes on past stars McCusker and Pickett and localAll-State and family connections across teams.
Cleveland second baseman John Temple, unique for starting All-Star selections in both the National and American Leagues, was traded to Baltimore for catcher Harry Chill and two players to be named by December 15. Temple’s departure marks a rare double trade, with former Reds GM Paul orchestrating the deal.
Philadelphia coach Nick Skorich says the Cleveland Browns are the team to beat in the East, as the Eagles chase first with the Giants. He notes a win over Cleveland would blunt their opportunity, recalling a 27-20 loss earlier and emphasizing fewer mistakes. The Browns have dropped three and won six. The piece also mentions local basketball struggles and a wrestling roster change with Ray Griswold leaving the varsity.
The Western Division race in the American Basketball League tightens as the Kansas City Sterna and Los Angeles Jets clash for No 1. Kansas City won the earlier meeting 114 109 and holds a 4 2 record while Los Angeles trails. In the East, Hawaii crushed by Connie Hawkins and Kim Palmer led a 106 93 victory as the star pair dominated with Hawkins grabbing 19 rebounds.
Six Corryites attended the 1961 District 10 meet at Meadville with Shaewe y Waenemene leading the high school basketball agenda. The district considered limiting the season to 22 games, passing 23-21. Others present included coaches and principals such as Ron Lehr, Dave Yard, and Bob Mul Guth.
Celtics roll past Cincinnati 127 121 with Bob Cousy coaching from bench during Red Auerbach suspension. Roy Twyman nets 29 points reaching NBA 10 000 career points as Celtics stretch three game win streak in midweek matchup.
Boston visits Oakland in an AFL showdown shaping the Eastern Division race. The Patriots, seeking a rebound after a three game skid, aim to topple the Oilers led by Houston’s recent surge while the Chargers and Chiefs vie for Western Division position.
In recent Bowling B Leagues Norm Lewis led the American circuit with a 221 as Ford Siew followed near behind. Dile Hamuyelle and Bob Clark posted 204 and 203 while Ed Burkhatt topped Na Oni with 207. Worth of wood led Corry Amestown League action at Aynlon Center with Frank Craker posting 224 and Walt Hon, Don Hon, and Be Berry all crossing 200 as VEW Ladies A League saw a 200 cm top score. Individual scorers Ann Royek 195 Pat Shyinsky 184 Mary Hnatysayt 140 Emma Weeks 176. National B standings list Texas Lunch, Corry Pharmacy, Ajax Office, Heberlein Motors, Johnson Brothers and others in a tight field.
A Georgia court ruled a golfer cannot be expected to control a ball’s flight in a damage suit. Judie Homer Amherhardt argued the plaintiff assumed risk by playing golf. The $25,000 suit was filed by Thorny against R. W Shaw of Albart. Thomas claimed an eye injury from a hooked golf ball.
The fifth annual World's Key Tourney begins today with 128 men and 4 women in the field. Stars like Strampe of Minneapolis and Diamond of Dallas lead the men's and women's divisions as two-shot events set to test top bowlers.
A garbled sports fragment mentions Holy Cross and Lions, with coach Engle linked to the scare. The text weaves in stray names and terms, lacking clear scores or dates, but centers on Holy Cross and an opposing Lions team, framed as a game narrative.
Golfers vie at a $15,000 classic with golfer known as “Golf Bum” sharing the lead at the event. The article mentions players such as Carter of St Laois and Marin Layhewie, with details on course conditions and notable scores as the field progresses.
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