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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1959
Page
7
Oil City triumphs 40-6 as Warren powers past Oil City with a strong final push. Franklin dominates neighborhood rivals while Waterford edges Unbeaten in a tense county showdown. Bradford defeats Puin Tawney, Jolsonbit shuts out Emporium, and Harbor Creek falls to Evie Prep in a series of league games.
Hollywood Lou Michaels, defensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams, faced Beverly Hills Municipal Court after being refused a drink in a Sunset Strip bar. He pleaded guilty to drunken behavior in a public place, receiving a $50 fine and a six day summary probation. Deputies reported Michaels was admonished by officers while berating Melody Room operators after 2 am. Co-owner Bobby Aune said Michaels became offensive when told he could not have a drink after closing.
Friday results show waning action. Weekend games feature Boston at Montreal and New York at Toronto on Saturday. Sunday matchups include Montreal at Detroit and Chicago at New York.
Fragmented sports notes describe bowling events and local games. Names such as Dowetag and Nevage appear with unclear scores and team references. Data is garbled, but mentions results like 23 to 2011 style citations and various figures from the Corry area.
In Pinehurst North Carolina two New Jersey players reached the North and South Seniors Golf Tournament final. Walter Pease of Plainfield and Paul Dunkel of Hackensack faced off on the 6,000 yard No 2 course at Pinehurst Country Club. Pease defeated tournament favorite Tom Robbins of Pinehurst in the semifinals while Dunkel beat W E Norvell Jr of syn Mountain Tennessee 3 and 2.
Cleveland defeats the Barons 4 to 2 as Harry Pidbir stars with two goals and Sprigafield Thaians adds a win for the Cleveland squad. Marcel Pallic rights the net turning back 86 shots while Ed Hogksh and Mile Gubwle contribute for the hosts.
Conneaut Valley at Corry JV postponed and Union City at Cambridge postponed. Franklin 10, Ol City 6. Warren 2, Ridgway 7. Meadville 13, Bradford 27. Punxsutawney at Johnsonburg 12. Emporium 0, Aliquippa 20. Sharon 12, Lawrence Park 7. Waterford 0, Girard 40. Northwestern 12, North East 13. Wesleyville 8. Erie Prep 46, Harborcreek 0. Millcreek 19, Erie Strong Vin Cent Surgertown 40, Townville 0. Buller Fire Tech 0. St Marys 19, Otto Tldred 0.
Boxing results from New York Madison Square Garden show Billy Hunter of Detroit stopping Tony Anthony in seven rounds. In Tokyo Ramon Gomez of Argentina defeated Takao Magemizo. In Sao Paulo Bruno Barreto of Brazil defeated Paulo Millis Thuly in welterweight bout.
Giants and Colts, both in pursuit of victories, will start rookies in vital offensive spots. Giants draft pick Biscaya starts at end for Kyle Rote who is out with a knee injury as Pittsburgh visits. Colts insert Dupre at fullback alongside Lenny Moore as Green Bay favored. Giants top the East with 3-1-0, while other standings show Chicago, Cleveland, Washington, and Pittsburgh chasing. Cardinal games set for Minneapolis with home status. Bears visit Los Angeles, Lions travel to San Francisco, with Rams favored by 12 and Packers by 1.
Pitt Panthers, undefeated at home this season, meet the 3-2 Texas Christian Horned Frogs in a key clash. TCU ranks tenth in rushing defense, allowing 95.6 yards per game. Pitt missing End Heywood Haser and FB Jim Cunningham. QB Larry Dawson and end Bubba Meyer expected to play despite minor injuries.
Sammy Borja, 135, of Guam, halted Tenejeros Boy, 134, of Guam, in an unspecified incident lasting eight.
Last night rain stopped Corry Area High School gridiron action as Beaver varsity’s game with Conneali Valley was canceled and Union City also fell to weather. The Penn State Notre Dame tilt and LSU clash were postponed to Monday at Loveland Field while Corry travels to Kane for a non league clash.
Waterfowl season opens today with hunting hours from sunrise to sunset. In late October and through the next week, start and stop times vary by date and are listed in eastern standard time, with 8 am start on some days and sunset as the end time.
Air Force defeated UCLA 20 to 7 while Auburn edged Miami Florida 21 to 6. Eastern Kentucky topped Austin Peay 21 to 7 and Salem West Virginia beat Glenville Ouachita 20 to 13. Stout and St Thomas Minnesota each posted losses while Culver Stockton defeated Minnesota Duluth 32 to 12. Mayville North Dakota downed Dickinson North Dakota 33 to 20.
Kerby Farrell, famed Buffalo Bisons pilot who lifted the team from the second division to the International League pennant in 1959, was chosen as manager of the year by the Triple-A writers association, recognizing his leadership and season achievement.
Air Force defeated UCLA 20 7 in a ground attack showing surprise strength while Auburn revived a new aerial approach in a 21 6 win over Miami. Tennessee upset Auburn 3 0 earlier, dropping Auburn from top contention as LSU Georgia Tech Notre Dame and other top teams clash in weekend momentum.
New York AP report says Billy Hunter stopped Tony Anthony in 2 04 of the seventh at Madison Square Garden. Anthony showed brief early spark but faded, absorbing punches as Hunter dominated from start to finish. Hunter, weighing 181 pounds, earned a likely rematch with Alex Mitev of Argentina set for Nov 27 at the Garden.
National basketball schedule notes no games yesterday and lists today’s matchups Philadelphia at New York Boston at Syracuse Minneapolis at St. Louis Detroit at Cincinnati with TV details and tomorrow’s Minneapolis at Cincinnati afternoon TV.
Charley Dressen, 61, ex Dodgers coach and two time NL champion, was signed to a two year contract as Milwaukee Braves manager after a Chicago meeting with owner Lou Perini executive VP Birdie Tebbetts and GM John McHale. The move followed Tebbetts' preference to stay in front office and Haney's resignation.
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