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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1959
Page
7
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Corry high grid coach Lou Hanna warns of problems ahead of the opening 1959 season game. He cites weak passing and punt catching, underdeveloped defense, and blocking issues, while praising the team’s spirit and potential to improve in the coming week.
The Gerry Hugn squad faces a crowded lineup with ten lettermen contending for eleven first-team spots ahead of next Friday’s opener. Key positions include Doug Stewart at left end, Craig Parkhurst at left guard, Jim Reagle at center, Art Perkins or Ted Martowits at right guard, LeRoy Rieck at right end, and veterans Jim Maloney and Bob Lindsey at tackle, while Don VanKeuren and others vie for middle line spots.
Corry's backfield undergoes a major rebuild after the Williams Latos Downey departure. Jim Vanik and Gary Munsee start at halfback with two juniors Dale Mitchell and Bill Lord behind them. Steve Olson takes over at quarterback. John Roach moves to fullback and joins Maloney and Lindsey in Hanna's system as the team adapts to new roles. Next Friday will reveal how the changes work on the field.
The United States collection of Pan American medals grows with 12 more golds. champions include Saltza in swimming, Breen in 400 free, McKinney in backstroke, Pope on 3-meter springboard, Gibson in women’s tennis, and Ayala defeating Bedard for the men’s title. Strong U S performances overshadow other nations as swimming and boxing yield key wins.
Bird Dog Club will hold its annual field trials tomorrow and Sunday at Pive Corners on Carter Hall. Lloyd Dutch Meerdink announced the event. Spectators are invited to attend the two day affair which begins at 8 a.m.
Associated Press reports Cleveland must win two of three at Chicago to prevent Chicago from clinching the AL pennant. The White Sox hold a 1 game magic number, with Early Wynn slated to start against Cleveland rookie Perry. Baltimore beat Boston 5 4 and Washington topped New York 9 2 in other games as the season nears its end.
SMU coach Bill Meek hedges on picking a winner, but acknowledges his team should be among the contenders with 25 lettermen and a strong backfield led by Don Meredith. TCU, the defending champ under Abe Martin, fields deep experience, while Texas, Arkansas, Rice, Texas A&M, and Baylor also vie for the title.
Reeser reports Al Lopez could sign a two or three year contract as White Sox manager for 1950 with a raise. Veeck said preliminary talks occurred for next year but Lopez prefers delaying signing until after the 1959 season. Lopez is on a one year deal expiring this year with the Sox leading Cleveland by five and a half games.
A large number of dogs from the tri state area is expected to participate in the finals.
North Carolina prepares for a hopeful season under Hickey who inherited a wealth of football prospects. Key players include fullback Dor Klochak and quarterback Jack Cummings, with 77 hopefuls in camp. Klochak shines in scrimmage. Cummings aims to lift the Tar Heels as they face Clemson in September.
An Orange and Black football clinic under Corry Beaver Clubs aims to teach offensive and defensive tackles to Corry High fans and parents. CAHL coaches, led by Lou Hanna, run the session from 7 to 8 with an intrasquad scrimmage to follow. spectators invited.
Dodgers suffer a 5-3 setback to the St Louis Cardinals as Drysdale allows a five-game skid amid a rough stretch. San Francisco and New York also win, keeping the pennant chase tight. Jim Davenport, Ed Bressoud, Willie McCovey and Willard Mays deliver key blows for the Giants while Stan Musial and Joe Cunningham spark the Cards. Bob Miller earns the win for St Louis and Stu Miller secures the Giants victory as the pennant race tightens in August.
Friday actions show Baltimore visiting New York Boston traveling to Washington Kansas City meeting Detroit New York hosts Washington results noted with tallies 9 to 2 and 5 to 4 for select games Thursday. Saturday slate includes Baltimore at New York Boston at Washington Cleveland at Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati San Francisco Chicago at San Francisco St Louis at Los Angeles Pittsburgh Philadelphia Milwaukee Cincinnati and St Louis at San Francisco with multiple city matchups listed.
Rote, the two way quarterback, directed Detroit to a 24 to 14 exhibition win over Philadelphia in Toledo. He completed 15 of 25 passes for 272 yards and three touchdowns, added eight carries for 18 yards and another TD, while Footy scored four touchdowns in the second quarter as Detroit improved toward a new season.
Archers announce Labor Day invitational trophy shoot to be held Monday afternoon at the local club field near Lawrence Airport. Trophies awarded in all divisions. Registration from 1 a.m. to 8 p.m. Concession stand open. Corry Club members urged to attend Sunday meeting. a club shoot follows Sunday's session.
Bob Miller of the Cardinals, a right handed rookie, beat the Dodgers 5-3 with a seven hitter and seven strikeouts. Bob Nieman of the Orioles drove in three runs with two homers in a 5-4 win over the Red Sox.
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