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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1960
Page
7
A fragment mentions a union and prayer group with youth participants and leaders, noting a morning assembly and a junior followers’ gathering. Details are unclear but indicate a community club event focused on youth involvement and planning.
Corry hosts unbeaten Kane on Dad's Night as the Beavers aim for a fifth straight home win and a 1960 season sweep. The Beavers feature seniors and captains Harold Ware and Ray Mitchell, with Joe Bire ss and Bob Roden among key players. Kane counters with a fast Wolves lineup led by coach Bob Kine.
Reported remarks show Oscar Rah praising his NBA career after a strong pro debut. He scored 2 points in Cincinnati game and 21 in his first pro outing as the Royals posted a second straight victory. Darnall Smbolt also played for New York with a 2-point debut.
Kane High led by star Bill Hillman defeated the Beavers at Loveland Field in a 70 to 0 game. Hillman, despite an ankle injury, scored and set up a key 10 yard play, with Chuck Williams and Vic Crips making interceptions. The crowd of 592 saw a standout performance by Cory schools’ Crage.
The AP Top Ten faces midseason moves as Towa and Mississippi lead the rankings. Purdue, Minnesota, Ohio State, Wisconsin, Syracuse, West Virginia, Navy, Penn, Missouri, Baylor, Texas A M, Washington, Notre Dame, and Northwestern-Notre Dame loom in a packed schedule. Ole Miss opens as a 10 point favorite against Arkansas.
Baressi scores 48 points to lead scoring derby for Coty Art High School Beavers. Harold Wade and Ray Mirehl notch multiple symbols as Steve Olson Nok connects on three passes for 36 47 and 22 yards. Team totals include 24 quarters of play and strong kicking from Mre Mitchell.
The Associated Press poll names Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox as the American League Comeback Player of the Year for 1980. Williams, who left baseball after a mixed career, earned 61 of 182 ballots, with Roy Sievers of the Chicago White Sox finishing second. Williams retired officially on September 28 after a long career beginning in 1939.
The list showcases top performers in high individual games and series. Names include Walt Nollinger Bill Hammond Casper Worowicz and Roxie Bradford Sophie Douglas Barb Wickwire Rosa Baker. Also noted are Joe Baréssi Ba Zewatnky Al Hansen and Rosie Bina in supporting roles.
Harrisburg The Start Game Commission reports releasing 101200 upland game birds for the season opening October 29. Revised counts include 7200 sineNeck pheasants, 2009 wild turkeys, and 5000 par s of bobwhite quail, with 78422 upland game birds and 6000 wirefowl released earlier this year.
Detroit press reports a shakeup in the Tigers front office with the departure of President Petzner and Joe Gordon quitting as manager. The search for a new pilot focuses on Buck Ferrell as emissary to pick a successor, amid calls to end frequent leadership changes.
The city youth bowling program kicks off tomorrow at Avalon Center with five sponsoring groups led by the Elks. Maddie Kowlers Lenni, ages nine through sixteen, will compete as part of the season opening event and trophies will be awarded. The program invites interested youngsters from the city seeking a first chance at organized bowling under state guidelines.
Former Army major Ralph Houk, 41, joins the New York Yankees as manager with full authority for decisions. He emphasizes independence from front office, aiming to run the team his way after a string of coaching and playing roles, including prior stints with the Yankees.
Fragmentary report notes a game between Tenn State and Illinois Champaign with mentions of a victory over Penn State and a 14-12 score. References to Las Vegas Nevada and Los Angeles, with unclear names and dates, suggest a scattered calendar of results and records.
Scant OCR text notes bowling club events for June 19 with names Bewley Maple Waris Buland Buland Buland and others. Mentions players Jack Maes and Hearn among attendees and a 454 ART reference. Details are garbled and many names unclear.
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