Beavers Face Tough Erie Area Tests in 1958 59 Season
Vic Cragg’s Millcreek Beavers begin six game slate next Friday in a strengthened league. Returning players Jim Palmer or Tom Morse contend for the fifth starter spot alongside Terry Williams Ed Latos Jim Davison and Doug Stewart. Erie Cathedral Prep and Jamestown provide scrimmage opposition as Millcreek eye a fast, competitive circuit led by Oil City Franklin Warren Titusville Meadville and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ute Weer
Corry
Beavers
Vic Cragg
Millcreek
Erie
Warren
Orange and
Brick
Erie Cathedral Prep
CAHS
Jamestown
Ramblers
Craggmen
Cragg
Jim Palmer
Tom Morse
Terry Williams
Ed Latos
Jim Davison
Doug Stewart
Cragemen
Orange and Black
Titusville High Coaches Build Strong Winter Sports Programs
Corry and Meadville teams show coaching strength in football and basketball with mentors Low Hanna and John Joy. Vincent’s swimming under Art Weibel gains state renown, while Titusville wrestler Bill Blood drives a steady program since 1952 with seven year marks of 54 victories and 19 losses. Notable wrestlers include Phil Myer and Jim DeMille, both strong in district and regional competition.
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Corry
Low Hanna
Meadville
John Joy
Eric Strong
Vincent
Art Weibel
Titusville High School
Bill Blood
Rockets
Titusville
Blond
Phil Myer
Jim DeMille
Myer
DeMille
Vernon Knapp
Blood
Frisana Named Referee In Sharon Parrell Rivalry
Corry official Joe Frisina and Naz Servidio chosen to referee the Sharon Parrell series, recent WPIAL high school basketball rivalries showcase top local officiating. Joe Frisina’s brother Frank will join AABO next month while All-State football nominations near completion with a dream squad expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Joe Frisina
Eric
Naz Servidio
Pennsylvania
Joe
Frank Frisina
Internatonal Association of Approved Basketball Officials
College Grid Finales To Fill 4 Major Bowls
College grid finales loom as Army Navy game crowds expect major bowls. Pitt loss shakes Cadets, Notre Dame and Tulane beat Navy. Sugar Cotton Gator bowls seek matchups. Air Force or Clemson loom for Cotton or Sugar. Alabama, Tulsa, Pitt remain in fringe races as others wrap regular seasons.
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College
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Army
Tulane
Notre Dame
Navy
Southern California
Irish
Town
California
Oklahoma
Syracuse
Texas Christian
S State
TCU
Southern Methodist
LSU
Auburn
Wisconsin
Ohio State
Air Force
Falcons
Colorado
Clemson
Clem*son
SMU
Mississippi
Mississippi State
Tech
Georgia
Florida
Miami
Vanderbilt
Tennessee
Rice
Baylor
South Carolina
Pennsylvanians Star In Erie's Gem City Bowl
In the Gem City Bowl West squad defeated the East 31 to 15 on Thanksgiving Day. Ron Anderson of Waynesburg kicked a yard field goal for the East, Jack Barnes of Westminster scored a 7 yard TD, and Tim Grazione of Villanova threw an 8 yard TD pass. Ara Parseghian coached the West, Frank Reagan led the East, about 7,000 attended, and proceeds benefited Erie charities.
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Brim Iars
Amie Pennsylvania
Ron Anderson
Waynesburg
Jack Barnes
Westminster
Tim Grazione
Villanova
Ara Parseghian
Northwestern
Frank Reagan
Erie Charities
Scattered Cage Openers Slated Warren In Action
Scattered cage openers kick off the season with Warren hosting Erie Academy after Bradford trip. Pymatuning and Linesville each have one game, meeting at Taller site tonight. Keystone visits Cranberry while Pleasantville plays Tiusville St. Josephs and Saezertown travels to Cochran ton.
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Warren
Dragons
Erie Academy
Bradford
Lions
Pymatuning
Linesville
Toniutt
Keystone
Cranberry
Pleasantville
Tiusville
St. Joseph's
Saezertown
Cochranton
Hunter Safety Course Names Four Instructors
Four certified instructors Walter J. Watts Donald R. Knapp Lawrence Eckman and three Corrylles will lead a four hour NRA sponsored hunter safety course. The program covers gun operation safe handling field shooting techniques and safety responsibilities for all hunters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corrylles
Walter J. Watts
Donald R. Knapp
Lawrence Eckman
Hunter
National Rifle Association
DeJohn Faces German Rival in Madison Square Garden Showdown
New York AP reports Syracuse heavyweight Mike DeJohn, a 7-5 favorite, duels Germany's Willi Besnjanoff in a 10 round TV bout at Madison Square Garden. DeJohn, 26, with a 35-51-? record, has fluctuated this year, while Besnjanoff, 98-12-7 with 15 wins by knockout, is seeking a revival after a string of recent results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mike DeJohn
Syracuse
Willi Besmanoff
Germany
Madison Square Garden
Upstate
Munich
Dedobh
DeJotin
Kayes
Browns Concerned Over Defense Before Thanksgiving Practice
Cleveland Browns coach Paul E. Brown voiced worries about his team's defense despite leading the Eastern Division with three games left. After a 26-14 win over Philadelphia, he cited breakdowns in team defense and urged improvements during a 90 minute Thanksgiving Day session. Norman Van Brooklin connected on frequent short passes for the Eagles, highlighting the need for tighter play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Paul E. Brown
Cleveland Browns
Brown
Philadelphia
Browns
Eagles
Norm Vat Brooklin
Warriors Fall 107 94 as Second Star Injured
The Philadelphia Warriors lost 107 94 to the Boston Celtics. Star guard Tom Gola sustained a severe left ankle sprain early in the game. Neil Johnston, a leading scorer, had knee surgery three weeks ago and is not expected back until mid December. The St Louis Hawks, led by Bob Pettit and Clyde Lovellette, defeated the Syracuse Nationals 107 98, with Pettit scoring 42 points. A prior note recalls Capt James Cook's 1776 Alaska coast explorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Warriors
Tom Gola
la Salle
Philadelphia
Gola
Boston
Celtics
Bt. Louis Hawks
Bob Petit
Clyde Lovellette
Syracuse Nationals
Petiit
Lovellette
Hawks
Ed Macquley
Pettit
St. Louis
American League to Open Season With Record Night Games
CHICAGO AP The 1969 American League season will begin April 9 with a weekend start and more night games than ever. Baltimore opens at Washington, with Cleveland at Kansas City, Chicago at Detroit, and Boston at New York. Three-game sets end with Sunday contests April 12. weather trimmed several games, but 241 of 249 scheduled night engagements were played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Will Harridge
Baltimore
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Clark Griffith
Harridge
Cleveland
Kansas City
Detroit
Boston
New York
Australians Cup Tennis Title Goes to Fraser and Orton
Australia’s Neale Fraser and Roy Emerson won the men’s doubles at the New South Wales Championships, defeating Ashley Cooper and Rod Laver 5 7, 9 7, 6 4, 6 4 in a dull match. Cooper to defend singles against Earl Buchholz, a 16 year old American junior. Ken Fletcher and Frank Gorman won the junior boys doubles 6 4, 6 8 over Bob Hewitt and Martin Mulligan. Thelma Long and Mary Hawton captured the women’s doubles from Sandra Reynolds and another pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oruney
Agai Ang
Neale Fraser
New South Wales
Ashley Cooper
Rod Laver
Cooper
United States
Earl Buchholz
Louis Youngster
Ken Fletcher
Frank Gorman
Bob Hewitt
Martin Mulligan
Thelma Long
Mary Hawton
Sandra Reynolds
Local Bowling Scores and Obituary Report
Ntunty led VFW Men's A League with a 287 while Bill Hammond and Bob Morton added 222 each. Other top A League scores included Euland Harvey 912 Joe Tungfilesch 206 Fred Kauer 207 Harold Conn 205 Mii Laymiile 213 Wayne Skinner 214 Jack Custer 210 and D Hand. Renee Schulirman of South Africa defeated Dao Lehane for the junior girls singles title 9-7 1-6 7-5. Tommy Murphy former lightweight fighter died in New York Harlem at 76 after a long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Bill Hammond
Bob Morton
Euland Harvey
Joe Tungfilesch
Fred Kauer
Harold Conn
Mii Laymiile
Wayne Skinner
Jack Custer
D. Hand
One Letterman Oilers Face Rough Section T Outlook
Despite a strong tradition, Oil City’s basketball program enters 1958-59 with only one returning letterman and a heavy graduation loss. Coach Tom Skinner must rebuild around junior and sophomore reserves as five-footers fill the lineup, with safety inexperience ahead. The team opens December 9 against Lakeview and plays a demanding schedule through February, aiming to climb from the Section 11 cellar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ol City
Ollers
Tom Skinner
Wil
Quertela
Wellsmen
Brankiin
Wong
Lie
Denis Strawbridge
Sam Brown
Jerry Osborne
Arenold Mohnikeon
Dave Kevill
Bob Ward
Oilers
Gil City
Phil Wallace
Osborne
Jack Karekosky
Warren
Dragons
Lakeview
OS City
Dee
Erie Academy
Grove City
Hickory
Dan
Cranberry
Franklin
Rocky Grove
Warrem
Frie Academy
Meadville Jam
Corey
Titnaville
Milckory
Mesalvilles
Corry
Titusville
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Erie’s
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Redskins
James Cook
Alaska
Gun Club
Ike’s Sport Shop
Shamburg's News and Sport Store
Cochran’s Barber Shop
Ped Gaale
Renee Schulirman
South Africa
Dao Lehane
Lesley Tuner
Harlem
Tommy Murphy
Whick Hess
Jack Dempsey
Don Sperry
Bill Halfast
Ous Eder
Duke
Bill
Hammond
Zolzteck
Buesink
WOTR
Avenue Auto Sales
Zaleneck’s
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l-Atre
TBI
Hammond's
Bill's
American Legion
Thompson
Dunsen
Esso Hall
Morton
Jansens
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Dept. WS
Michaels Stern
MIRON
Paul
Cilye
Morrow
Russ Mallory
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