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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1962
Page
7
In a clipped fragment, plans for renewal surface, hinting at outcomes and reorganization. Names and specifics are fragmented, but the focus appears on redevelopment efforts and potential changes in local priorities.
The Spartans of Joe Frisina closed their baseball season with a second-place finish in the Upper Allegheny Valley League, a rare outcome for the team as East Forest claimed the title with a 61 mark. Corry’s hot run and injuries mix with notes of umpiring calls and late-season shifts in the region’s high school scene.
The Bears defeated the Cowboys 90 to 0 at Loveland Field to capture the boys’ recreation football championship. Loren Stockton tackled Clancy Walsh for a second period safety, Carl Hillstrom scored on a fourth and goal dive, and Gary Brynt added the extra point. Bears finish 41-1 with 45 points. Beavers second, Wildcats third, Trojans fourth.
1962 AP final figures show Mickey Mantle of the Yankees winning the American League slugging title with a .605 average, 228 total bases, and 121 hits in 377 at bats. Frank Robinson of the Reds tops the National League with 200 total bases and a .624 average from 208 hits in 608 at bats. Hank Aaron and Al Kaline finished strong runners-up in their leagues with 366 and 236 total bases respectively.
St Louis lands left handed outfielder George Altman in exchange for Don Cardwell Moe Thacker while sending Cubs Larry Jackson Lindy McDaniel and Jim Schaffer. The deal follows a spurning of a similar offer last summer and marks Altman as a key addition to the Cardinals lineup.
Larry Johnson junior fullback for Beavers received a certificate of merit and a gift from the Erie Lions Club at a weekly meeting in Boston Store. He was one of four Erie County players honored for standout performances last week after scoring 22 points and rushing for 250 yards in Beavers 34-26 win over Titusville to claim Section Two championship.
Bobby Bragan accepted a one year contract to manage the Milwaukee Braves, promising visibility and action. The club, fifth in 1962, introduced Bragan with Milwaukee President and General Manager John McHale praising the new boss. Bragan called himself on cloud nine and vowed to energize players and fans.
The Game Commission reported yesterday four counties have sold their quotas of antlerless deer hunting licenses. Counties with licenses for the one day season December 17 include Allegheny, Beaver, Bucks, Chester, Crawford, Delaware, Exie, Greene, Lancaster, Lawrence, Mercer, Montgomery, Montour, Susquehanna, Washington and York. Westmoreland has not placed licenses on sale and will not accept applications. Licenses may be used only in the issuing county. In boxing news, Griffith outpointed Wright for a world junior middleweight title fight.
Tim Montgomery, Kane Wolves star halfback, arrives in Corry after leading Kane to a 6-0 season with 15 touchdowns. The 185 pound senior has sprinted for 59, 67, 24, 39, 63, 52 and 73 yard scores, drawing a strong crowd as Corry High prepares to bottle him up with teammates Dick Weaver and Dan Capello.
Gerald Staples and peers top the WEW Ben's A League with scores around 200 as Lafe Douglas Ford Stewart Al Thorne and others post strong games. Bob Ottaway falls just short of a six hundred in the Raymond League at BowlAire while George Bangs and Angelo Frisina post solid marks. Mary Pantle leads the Women of the Moose with 196 and Doris Lotz shoots 175 in Avalon Center league play.
New York Yankees plan to trade bench depth to bolster a thin pitching staff for 1963. GM Roy Hamey and manager Ralph Houk avoided quotes after the World Series win over the Giants, but listings name Johnny Blanchard Hector Lopez and Phil Ling as trade bait to acquire a top starter and a solid reliever. Houk cites a 62-game schedule and the need for more than three starters and six pitchers, while promising Farm System depth and not breaking up the core.
Frank Robinson of the Cincinnati Reds is named to the 1962 AP All-Star team for the second straight year, the lone holdover from 1961. Dodgers place four on the roster led by Maury Wills, Tommy Davis, Sandy Koufax, and Don Drysdale, with Giants adding Orlando Cepeda and Willie Mays.
Los Angeles Dodgers renew manager Walt Alston for a 10th season and affirm Leo Durocher will return. General Manager Buzzie Bavasi supports the decision, saying the late September collapse was a team effort and not solely the manager’s fault.
Harrisburg announces the 1982 Pennsylvania duck season opens at noon and runs 30 days to sunset. Local duck populations rise 5 to 25 percent in most districts despite statewide drought and drainage. Hunters over 16 must carry a valid Federal Migratory Bird Stamp and Pennsylvania hunting license. Bag limits stay 2 ducks per day and 4 in possession after day two, with allowances for two extra scaup in daily limits and four extra scaup in possession.
Corry Rod and Gun Club 22 pistol team split two Penn York League matches with Walnut Creek. Walnuts won the first heat by six points, Corry came back to win the club match by six points. Dick Lindberg led with 283, best score of the event, while R. Franke had a 552 total for the opponents. Also notes on waterfowl hunting limits and regulations.
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