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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1959
Page
7
The fragmentary text mentions Doxa and Bib and a request or question about a van or gle. Details are unclear but the note centers on a query involving these names and a vehicle. Further context is unavailable in the readable lines.
Slippery Rock defeats Per Team 22 to 6 at Loveland Field to halt Per Team’s title hopes. Morrison scored for Slippery Rock and Weicht added PATs and a safety as the Rockets built a second half lead in a taut defensive game.
Luis Rodriguez the Cuban welterweight, 24 fights undefeated, is the 21 favorite to beat Isaac Logart in a ten round bout tonight in Miami Beach. Rodriguez, from Camaguey now in Havana, has a high punch volume and recent form includes victories over Rudolf Satel and Virgil Akins. Logart, born in Camaguey and now based in New York, carries a 9543 7 record and aims for a breakthrough.
Milwaukee owner Lou Perini backs Tebbetts as top candidate to replace Fred Haney in 1960 Braves leadership. Tebbetts, 47, says no firm contact has been made though discussions exist with John McHale and Perini. Other names like Durocher and Dressen are noted as possible alternates.
In McKeesport Pennsylvania Frankie Daniels aged 100 from Bakersfield California outpointed Bob Baker of Pittsburgh 10 rounds in last night’s boxing card.
Milwaukee Bray Burdette tied a major league mark by giving up the most homers in a season. Cubs and Cepeda shelled Burdette for four homers as San Francisco clubs highlighted a tough year. Burdette pitched 290 innings in 21 games with a 20 loss record.
Corry Area High School football crushed Titusville 3 1 as fullback John Roach surged to the top of the scoring list with seven touchdowns and two conversions totaling 44 points. Kim Vanik trails with 18 points. Doug Stewart, Gary Munsee, Bob Roden, and Bill Lord also contribute for a lean season.
Tom Robbins of Pinehurst led the North and South Seniors Golf Tournament after the first round, defeating James McAlvin 1 up. Robbins, 65, a former champion and 1958 USGA senior champ, closed with a birdie on 17 and par on 18. Allen Rankin and Paul Dunkel were also among the day’s notable results.
Corry High Beavers sharpened offensive attack after four straight losses as they prepare for a 1960 season showdown at Kane. The squad, led by seniors and with key players including Rosch Lindsey Maloney Reagle and LeRoy Rieck, aims to rebound after a 26 0 defeat by Bradford. Kane carries a 3 3 record and shared losses with St Marys and Johnsonburg.
Cleveland star Jim Brown leads the NFL in rushing with 437 yards on 100 carries for a 4.37 average, while J D Smith of San Francisco trails with 100 yards in 78 carries. Ollie Matson sits third with 409 yards on 18 carries for a 4.56 average. Passer stats feature Ravd Gilielmi of Washington with 21 completions for 429 yards and a 9.76 average, Chuck Conerly moving to second with 66 yards on 47 completions of 74 attempts for an 8.40. Woodley Lewis leads receptions with 21 catches for 39 yards and two TDs. Tommie Davis of San Francisco and Bobby Layne of Pittsburgh lead scoring with 74 and 31 points respectively, while McDonald has 20.
Tuesday hockey results listed with Wednesday schedule and upcoming games. Toronto faces New York while Thursday includes Chicago at Montreal, Boston at Detroit.
London AP reports world featherweight champion Davey Moore stopped Bobby Neill in 2 minutes 59 seconds at night’s bout. The Springfield Ohio fighter smiled after the brutal victory while Neill, 26, endured repeated knockdowns and praised for showing bravery in a fierce finish.
Financial items list Total Assets of 34,148,558.98 dollars with cash amounts 100,000 and 260,000 respectively. Officers include HW Powers as Cashier Correct-Attest, with 10 percent W. Guicon, A. Bruce Smith, and H. Keppel as directors.
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