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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1962
Page
7
In a hard fought Friday night clash, Corry High dropped a 12-7 decision to Kane amid controversial officiating. A second quarter down was negated by a decisive blown call, while Corry’s late drive ended at the Kane four as time expired. Fans lament a would‑be comeback hampered by the officials and a costly fumble by Beaver for Kane.
Washington Redskins crushed Philadelphia 27 21 to stay atop the Eastern Conference with four victories and two ties. Green Bay edged San Francisco 41 48 as Cleveland, Chicago, Minnesota, and New York also won to shape the early-season standings.
Celtics, aging yet strong, beat Knicks as Sam Jones scores 25 on 12 of 13 shooting. Russell and Helasphon add 20 each. Celtics stay in title hunt. Lakers lose to Syracuse despite Baylor’s 42. Detroit tops Chicago. no games Sunday.
Al Geiberger, tall and slim, won the Ontario Golf Open at Ontario Calif posting rounds of 67 70 70 71 for a 72 hole total of 278 to take the $3,500 prize. He led from start to finish despite week long chill and a final 278 score.
Gene Mauch of the Philadelphia Phillies was chosen NL Manager of the Year in the AP poll. He received 38 votes, narrowly ahead of Alvin Dare of the pennant winner San Francisco Giants who had 3 ballots, with Walter Alston of the Dodgers in third with 27 votes.
The Denver Broncos remain atop the AFL Western Division after rallying to beat Houston 20-10 as Dallas Texans fell 17-20 to the New York Titans. Len Dawson and Abner Haynes fueled Denver with a late surge, while Houston’s Tommy Broker kicked a late field goal to stay within reach.
The Green Bay Packers, coached by Vince Lombardi, won their sixth straight game 41-13 over the San Francisco 49ers in Milwaukee. Analysts say only the Chicago Bears might derail an undefeated run in the rugged 14 game slate and postseason.
Northwestern sits atop the Big Ten with a 4-0 conference mark and 40-0 overall, led by sophomore quarterback Tommy Myers. A 18-14 win over Ohio State boosted their national profile as Top 10 teams held their positions. Arkansas, Alabama, USC, Washington, LSU and Mississippi also remained unbeaten or near the top in clashes across the country. Dartmouth remains undefeated in ivy play, while Colgate upset Princeton in non league play.
Portland AP reports Denny Moyer wins the World Boxing Association junior middleweight title with a unanimous 15 round decision over Joey Giambra of Los Angeles. Moyer weighed 153¾ pounds to Giambra's 154. gate $9,500. The title is disputed as Emile Griffith had claimed the crown after a recent win and cites prior meetings with Moyer.
The report notes Yoshii Nakamura outpointing Change Magallanes in Tokyo Japan by 12 percent with a 1124 Mexico schedule. It references a decade-long NFL schedule since 1921 and recalls the Bears losing championship games to the New York Giants in 2013 and to the Washington Redskins II in 142.
Jim Rhoades led the high school Beaver League at BowlAire with a 637 series and games of 235 164 and 238. Teammate Tom Morton posted 212 159 154 525 while Alan Moravek 210 174 and Bob Zalaneck 176 added to team totals. Other bowlers included Norberta Kane in the Mixed Doubles 500 series with a 192, and Frank Messina 215.
Corry high school Beavers quarterback Mike Hanna connected on 13 of 17 passes for 76 percent in a 27 7 loss to Kane at Sheen Field. The senior also contributed on defense with several key interceptions and scored twice on the year as Corry’s aerials kept hope alive late.
In Belfast Ireland Fred Gilroy defeats John Caldwell of England in a bantamweight fight, securing a clear stoppage before the final bell. The bout highlighted Gilroy's speed and precision as Caldwell pressed forward throughout.
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