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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1959
Page
7
Corry's Beavers visit Curler Field in Titusville for a Section I rivalry clash with arch foes Corry aiming to stay alive in the title race. Beavers, 4-1 in Section I, face Corry, 1-4, as coaches emphasize a decisive season-ending game with key personnel changes on both sides.
Congressional criticism sharpens over a possible Washington Senators move to Minneapolis. Leo Dorsey, former Senators director, told Minnesota leaders he will advise President Griffith whether to stay in Washington or move. He criticized Rep. Celler for alleging the move would trigger antitrust action. Representatives Judd and Waller responded that no authority exists to block any relocation.
Detroit Lions president-general manager Edwin J. Anderson said the NFL plans adding four clubs to its 12 teams in 1960 and 1961. Boston Dallas Houston Buffalo Miami Louisville were among potential sites with two Texas cities likely, but no decisions have been made. A league vote is expected January 26 at the league meeting. The AFL has announced plans to operate in 1960 with Dallas, Houston as potential franchises.
Court side notes list exhibition games between Indianapolis and St Louis with scattered scores and city pairings Syracuse and Rochester appearances noted in passing amid inconsistent OCR text.
The Corry-Titusville football rivalry nears another clash at Carter Field as Corry trails Titusville 18-12 in series history since 1921. The Beavers, 1-4, visit Titusville, 4-1, seeking a boost. past meetings include 1949 beatdowns and 1957 shutouts. Also notes hockey results and last night’s boxing card.
Local grid lists CORRY at TITUSVILLE MEADVILLE at OW CITY and FRANKLIN at Grove City along with KANE at BRADFORD and Marys at JOHNSONBURG. Erie Tech faces Millcreeks Erie East hosts Harborcrerk Edinboro vs Union City and North East plays Waterford Fairview at Girard, Largertown visits Cambridge Springs Duquesne travels to ALIQUIPPA. Tomorrow Conneaut Valley meets Randolph Wutisburg with a 44 ripley score noted.
Two area sportswriters from Erie Times News and Franklin News Herald pick Cortys Beavers to derail Titusville Rockets while Titusville Herald predicts a Rockets win by a gnat eyelash. The upcoming clash is billed as one of the season’s hottest contests with bragging rights for fans and rival scribes.
Miami hosts Navy in the Orange Bowl opener to kick off a weekend of top college games. The Hurricanes, led by a standout quarterback, seek a third straight win as they face a disciplined Middies squad in a contest that features several undefeated teams statewide and across the country.
Nova Swart led the Bowing Alve B League with a 242 while Archie Wetmore posted 229 to pace loa league play. Other top marks included Dick South 200 Harry Aldonsk 210 200 Bob DeMauri 206 Willer Burrows 208 and Joe Nieciomys 202. Marion Bulard led the VFW Ladies A circuit with 168 as Rose Gluvna 120 and Mary Hnatysayn 179 followed. Davis rolled a 203 for the Corry Jamestown Snap.
The Dodgers and White Sox shared record World Series receipts totaling $3,801.40 per contest, with Dodgers receiving full shares of $11,231.15 and White Sox shares at $7,279 each. The previous high full share was $6,934.04 by the Giants in 1950. Payouts favored the two teams, with allocations for other placing teams and distribution details across the league.
Lopez was named American League Manager of the Year with 489 votes in the AP poll. He led the Chicago White Sox to the pennant race, edging Casey Stengel and the Yankees, while Gordon finished second. The Sox benefited from strong pitching and late-season momentum, with Shaw, Lown, and Staley delivering solid work to keep morale high.
In Philadelphia Jimmy Hen thant, 15 percent, defeated Frankie Kid Aniston, 185, by decision. In Spokane Hank Casey and Francis fought to a points decision with Edie Cotton, 14, from Seattle also noted in the card.
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