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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1959
Page
7
Corry High’s 1959 football season opened with a loss to Warren but the Beavers vow a dramatic comeback. The long rivalry with Warren in Section II has favored Warren at times, yet Corry holds a 5-4 edge in overall Section II play.
The Corry Beavers faced Warren and Meadville in key Section II showdowns from 1951 to 1956. They posted a 7-1-1 season, beat Warren 25-13 in 1952, and claimed multiple thrilling finishes including a 13-12 win in 1954 and a 7-6 victory at Warren in 1956 before an 8-0 finish.
The piece recalls past Beavers wins over Warren in 1955 and 1988, notes Corry and Warren near misses in 1987, and forecasts Franklin’s Knights vs Dragons this Friday with a big game mood for October. It hints Corry's chances if Titusville also defeats Warren.
Cleveland clings to a narrow lead in the AL pennant race as the Indians beat the Yankees 8-5 and Boston toppled the White Sox 9-8. Chicago needs six wins in nine remaining against first division teams to clinch. Cleveland has ten games left with limited first division foes. Washington blanked Detroit 5-0 and Baltimore beat Kansas City 9-4 as other AL action.
Cal McLish reflects on a long drought as he recalls a 1981 victory over the Braves and a five run New York rally. The Cleveland Indians ace says shutouts matter little unless he wins 1 0 and vows to push for better efforts.
Don McMahon pitched superbly to seal a 4-1 Milwaukee win over Los Angeles as the Braves moved into sole possession of second place, one game behind the Giants while the Dodgers slip to third. The Reds stunned the Giants 4-1 in another NL game.
Harey Paulson led with 256 in the VFW Men's B League as Dick Saxton posted 212. Archie Wetmore topped the McInnes Steel circuit with 204. VEW Men's B League beat Rossbacher and others as Moose, Lenton Mfg, A&B Distributing and Paul’s Men's Wear posted totals. Bow-Aire A League saw Al Battessi 225 and a list of 200-plus scores from multiple bowlers. Blondie last night’s fights note Canadian bout and results.
National League standings show San Francisco 80 5a Milwaukee 79 Los Angeles 78 Pittsburgh 7% Cincinnati 7 Chicago 6 St. Louis 5 Philadelphia 60. Tuesday games: Pittsburgh at Chicago Cincinnati at San Francisco Milwaukee at Los Angeles Philadelphia at St. Louis. Monday results: Cincinnati 4 San Francisco 1. Milwaukee 4 Los Angeles 1. Only games scheduled Wednesday: Milwaukee at San Francisco. Cincinnati at Los Angeles.
Colts replace Unitas with Ray Brown as No. 2 quarterback during a 35-13 loss to Philadelphia. Brown went 16 of 33 for 199 yards and a TD, while Andy Nelson and Norm Van Brocklin provide competition. Bears start Rudy Bukich at QB as Chicago eyes fresh faces for regular season.
Corry Country Club postpones the country club meet to October 2 due to member unavailability. The 23rd annual membership dinner remains scheduled for Sunday evening October 11 at 6 30 in the dining room with three directors elected for three year terms beginning December 1 1959.
Corry junior varsity football crushed Warren Jayvees 39 to 16 to extend its win streak to six. Ken Harvey and Roger Hoover sparked early scoring, Don Wher ton, Conrad Shields and Paul Mitchell added TDs, and Corry pulled away with a 33 0 third quarter before final 39 16 score.
San Francisco manager Bil Rigney laments scarce run support after a 4 1 loss to Cincinnati. injuries shake the infield as Jim Davenport may miss time, Jackie Brandt and Danny O’Connell see duty at third with miscues. Willie Mays provides the lone homer in a sluggish offensive showing.
Boston manager Al Lopez said the White Sox play remained the same despite a 6 9 defeat as Chicago allowed four Boston pitchers to dominate. He blamed relief pitching and errors for the loss while noting Mahoney nailed a homer and Mahoney batted .056. Cleveland widened its lead with a win over New York.
Cuban outfielder Minnie Minoso complains a secret award was presented in the clubhouse before a doubleheader instead of on the field. Yankees officials note many honors occur away from dugout, while Minoso calls the episode not the proper sport.
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