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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1961

Page

7

NFL Winds Up Exhibitions Start Sunday

The NFL wrapped up pre season games with Detroit Philadelphia Green Bay San Francisco Los Angeles Baltimore and Chicago completing tuneups. Highlights included Green Bay crushing Washington 51-24 and Philadelphia routing St. Louis 27-0 while Johnny Unitas threw five TD passes for Baltimore in a 49-20 win over the Giants. Detroit shut out Cleveland 35-17 as Sonny Jurgensen led the Eagles with two TD passes to Tommy McDonald and San Francisco routed Dallas 24-7 with Chicago beating Pittsburgh 24-2 in a 3-2 preseason.

Associated Press Detroit Philadelphia Green Bay San Francisco Los Angeles Baltimore Chicago Philadelphia Eagles Washington Redskins Eagles St. Louis Cardinals Redskins Minnesota Vikings Minnesota Los Angeles Rams Johnny Unitas Colts New York Giants New Haven Conn Giants Charlie Connerly Cleveland Browns Detroit Lions Browns Lions Sonny Jurgensen Tommy McDonald Cardinal Charlies Johnson Sam Etcheverry Bill Kilmer Ron San Francisco 49Ers Dallas Cowboys Cowboys Chicago Bears Pittsburgh Steelers Pittsburgh

U S Tennis Fortunes Dip at National Championship

Roy Emerson won the national title 7 5 4 2 over Rod Laver as U S tennis faces a downturn. Darlene Hard captured the women’s crown in straight sets. Emerson hopes the win prompts singles consideration. Laver is set for pro talks with Jack Kramer. Dennis Ralston faces sanctions. McKinley out early. Pittsburgh signs 7-foot center Skonba Daolis Dew.

Forest Hills Roy Emerson United States Emerson Rod Lavers-Suurday Darlene Hard America Ann Haydon Britain Unites States Lneup Taly Chick McKinley Hope Dennis Ralston Laver Proctor Jack Kramer Kramer

Bil Swarm Leads Tough Tackles In Friday Triumph

The Corry High tackle trio, part of the Orange and Black line, dominated the win over Warren at Sheen Athletic Field. Jet and the guards backed by 185-pound Jerry Metntyre created pressure, stifling Warren’s offense while contributing on offense, earning praise for their performance in the opening victory.

Corry High Warren Sheen Athletic Jerry Metntyre Aris Bill Swarm Priday

Corry Juniors Dominate Warren Reserves 32–6

Corry Junior Varsity trampled Warren Reserves 32 to 6 in morning game at Wien. Larry Johnson scored two touchdowns to lead Corry with strong defense allowing none in first three quarters. Dink Scholtes and Phil Walsh added scores as Corry led 26–0 at halftime, with Warren finally finding the end zone in the fourth. Next game is Monday at Titusville. Warren's reserves finish their season October.

Corry High Sinior Middves Wien Larry Johnson Ortie Blick Alin Johnson Erie Countians Lorry Aruvel Dragon Soville Payol Derry Ward Whaners Johnson Dink Scholtes Phil Walsh Beaver Scholen Quard Ferback Bachorner Knowlton Waren Ib Corry Sheen Athione Field Titusville Warr Warren Cany Swwick Scholten Bidwell DeMuets Biker Borie C—Lundihl Memihar RG Quackenbush Henry RT Rice D. Mitehall Resculders Miehate Qb- Crimp Culbertson Morris Shiek Tatyrt Walsh Warren

Big League Stars PITCHING and Batting Highlights

Baseball recap notes Bob Purkey of the Reds held the Cardinals to two singles in a 5-2 victory and walked none while striking out four. Dick Towser of the Athletics led with triples, double, and three runs scored as Kansas City topped Minnesota 1-1 in the other game of the doubleheader. Weekend boxing notes from Portland list Obdullo Nunez and Ponelana with oddities in the crowd.

Bob Purkey Reds Cardinals Dick Towser Athletics Tren Smeles Banas City Minnesola Brat

Columbus Grounds Curry Rod And Gun Club Field Day Draws 2000

Robert Wank served as general chairman for the field day at the Curry Rod and Gun Club in Columbus. He thanked all contributors for making the annual event a success while spectators watched activities and a television program.

Curry Rod and Gun Club Mickey Myatle Rowpy Muris Imn Ghia Chaimpis Corry Utter Stella Bynaet Columb Leroy Dickinson Essex Street Pete Skalus Pleasantville Huruld Tate Wright Street Wiggins Mildred Hurlbert Spartansburg Trimelster Blof Dali East Pleasant Street Robert Wank Wank

Houston Sets Scoring Mark In AFL Opener

Houston thrashed Oakland 55 to 0 in the AFL opener to set a spring scoring record. The Chargers, defending champions, remained atop the Western Division while Dallas fell 28 to 10 to the Broncos in the conference race.

Houston Byasmemien Reese Oakland Diveu Chargers Rcord Vibieti Samtes Dallas Pont Lowe Kemp Denver Buthily SA San Dineo Hivlictinl George Blanca Aina Thao Dolodoneie Kwehing Iwi Ister New York Titans AL Toray Hipgistiy Dotter Boston Buffalo

Wins Abbreviated Stock Car Race Feature

An abbreviated race report notes Mackincol Huth Wind of Williamsport led early and faced a mid race incident between the fifth and sixth laps. Despite a brief halt, the event proceeded with crowd attention on the front runners and a strong finish from Denon of Williamsport.

Wasuams Graove Muackinsen York Wilhiams Dave Te Mackincol Huth Denon Williamsport Spureaus

Pa Man Takes Second Place In 500 Mile Race

In a 500 mile sports car race at LeMans Lake, Walt Hansgen and Aust Pabst Hanseen led in a Maserati 2500. They finished ahead of a field of cars with Name Hansgen and Pabst Hanseen from Westfield New Jersey and Milwaukee. Roger Tenske of Gladwyne Pennsylvania and Jim Bell of Midlothian Texas battled early before brake trouble sidelined their Copper Monaco causing them to drop behind.

Lemart Lake Wis APJ Ainceipa Roger Tenske Gladwyne Jim Bell Midand Tex Monaco Pittsburgh Goore Reed Midlothian Teste Rossa Walt Hansgen Aust Pabst Hanseen Westfield N. J Pabst Milwaukee

Archery Championships Held in Pennsylvania Names Highlighted

Berwick’s Holburah and Selinsgrove’s Colin Walter win state archery titles at the Pennsylvania championships. Edburah Shob posts 1455 in elf shooting while Mrs. Walter scores 1188 in field and 1848 in target events. About 340 archers participated.

Pluomeburg Tars Holburah Berwick Colin Walter Selinsarove Pennsylvania Elf Walter

Pennsylvania golf champion from Hershey wins open title

Don Stough, an 18 year old Army private from Bork, captured the 196 Central Penn sylvantia open golf championship at Hershey Country Club. Stationed at Fort Menile, Mel, Stough shot five under par 68 to beat 117 contenders in the Hershey, Pennsylvania event.

Hershey Don Stough Bork Stolixt Fort Menile Mel Hershey Country

Mantle and Ruth era chase in Yankees lossless pace

The text recounts Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle chasing Babe Ruth’s home run record with details on at bats, walk frequency, and upcoming games. It notes Mantle’s 56 homers, Ruth’s 60 homer standard, and the Yankees sweeping Cleveland in a doubleheader to extend their home stand. It also mentions other AL games and NL results from that day.

Reds Lead By Four Games in NL Race

The Cincinnati Reds strengthened their grip on the National League pennant by sweeping the St Louis Cardinals and adding clutch pitching to their resume. Bob Purkey limited the Redbirds to two runs as Cincinnati stayed ahead, with Wally Post delivering a three run homer and key hits from Leary and others. Milwaukee stayed in the hunt by beating Pittsburgh 4-2, while Philadelphia erupted with a big inning against the Dodgers and San Francisco’s Giants beat Chicago. Spahn earned another win for the Phillies as he hurls and drives in a run in a strong team performance.

Fin Viemo Roger Maris Babe Ruth Cleveland Indians Yankee Tribe Mickey Martle Tim Mantle Cleveland Jimmy Piersail Detroit Boston Yankees Los Angeles Angels Chicago White Sox Kansas City Minnesota Bowng Cincinnati San Francisco St Louis Giants Los Angeles Dodgers Milwaukee Pittsburgh Philadelphia Phillies Chicago Cubs Yankee Stadium New York Boston Howard Johnny Blanch New York Giants Carlo Yastrzemski Rocky Colavito Tigers Don Messi Gene Conley Baltimore Chuck Estrada Billy Klaus Hoyt Wilhelm Billy Howser Twins Harmon Killebrew Pedro Ramos Associated Press NHL Cincinnati Reds Armshitia Alnuss Tromler Milwaukey Pittsburgh Pirates Warren Spahin Philadeiptia Phillies Themis Cubs Orlando Copy Willie Mays Loos Su Miller Dudders Cepeda Kynaie Mays Lees Miller Dodgers Spahn Pirates Dukit Jop Adenek Larouk Phillies Fel Day Damneter Siemper Willont Roocie

Dave Hill Wins $3500 First Prize In Denver Tourney

Denver AP reports Dave Hill 24, of Denver, won $3500 top prize in the Denver Open with a 21 under par total 269 on the 6800 yard course. Hill shot 69 in the final round for a 269 total five strokes better than runners up Ad Waller and Bob Goalby each at 274.

Dave Hill Denver Maxia Seattle

Baseball Scores and Standings From Today's Games

American League results feature New York, Cleveland, Kansas City, and Minnesota with notable wins and losses. National League shows Cincinnati leading, Milwaukee and Los Angeles posting mixed results as teams prepare for Tuesday contests.

New York Detroit Baltimore Chicago Cleveland Boston Los Angeles Minnesota Kansas City Washington

Fragmented OCR Narrative Lacks Clear News Event

The readable fragments mention a figure named Jimmy addressing spectators and scattered references to teams, places, and dates. A few proper nouns appear like Cleveland and a broadcast context, but no coherent event, date, location, or outcome is established. The text remains garbled and unconfirmable as a stand-alone news item.

Amateur Golfers Start Tourney in Open Round

Amateur golfers begin the tournament with notable players such as champion Denne Bevin of Arlington and others from Mort Datu Howdy Phi, Entis of Chicnun, and Meow Jin McCarthy of University of Plinods, competing in early opening time across the course.

Rool Beach Wanh Chick Evans United Denne Bevin Arlington Havey Alors Mort Datu Howdy Phi Entis Chicnun Meow Jin McCarthy Dollal Toemer University of Plinods

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