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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1961
Page
7
The Associated Press reports a shaky NFL opening with favorites faltering. Eagles, Cards, Vikings disappoint, while Lions, 49ers, Cowboys win. Browns fall early, Giants, Packers early mishaps noted as rookies and veterans shine in week one.
Franklin defeated Warren D with 19 points while Dan e racked 7. St Marys scored 0 and Youngsville posted 10. Saetertown beat prep 19 as Pittsburgh North Catholic fell 12. Clarion won 48 to 13 over Brookville. Niles posted 4 while Erie Academy and Wesleyville were shutout. The Journal preview urges subscription.
Dodgers edge Reds 3 2 as Snider belts a ninth inning single to tie Milwaukee. Hodges adds bunt single in his 200th major league game. Phillies beat Reds 4 0, Musial hits 500th career homer, Alou drives in four for San Francisco as Cubs fall. Dodgers reduce Reds lead to 3 1/2 games while remaining two back in loss column.
Roger Moris homered for the Yankees with Tony Kubek aboard in the second inning as New York defeated Detroit 6 to 4. Art Mahaffey pitched for the Phillies in a shutout win over Cincinnati before an injury ended his outing.
Roger Maris stands two homers shy of Babe Ruth's all time record with 58 homers after a 6 4 victory over Detroit. The Yankees, leading the league by 10 games, can seal the pennant with any combination of wins or Detroit losses as weather and delays loom. Maris connected for a potential record homer in the seventh and again in the 10th while Moose Skowron and Terry Fox figured in key late innings as New York resumes its pursuit.
San Diego and Houston loom as league powers after Week One as the Amaticat circuit opened with San Diego routing Oakland 44 4 to seize Western division control while Houston topped Buffalo to assume Eastern lead. Boston hammered Denver to highlight the weekend slate and several games loom next weekend including Hopton at San Diego and Denver at New York.
A brief note contrasts spoken verses with printed texts, noting the enduring presence of words in air and page. It suggests sound carries meaning beyond written form and hints at the enduring impact of spoken expression.
American League standings and recent results show New York leading with 102 wins and 49 losses, Detroit 59 59, Baltimore 63 58, Cleveland 73 70, Boston 73 70, Minnesota 86 89, Los Angeles 66 84, Washington 56 94, Kansas City 55 84. Result summaries include Detroit 6 New York 4 in 12 innings, Boston 1 Baltimore 0, Chicago 4 Los Angeles 13 in 10 innings, Minnesota 5 Cleveland 0, and Kansas City 2 Washington 0 yesterday. National League updates list Cincinnati 88 57, Los Angeles 78 64, San Francisco 78 64, Milwaukee 67 87, St. Louis 78 87, Pittsburgh 68 73, Philadelphia 44 100. Notable results include Philadelphia 4 Cincinnati 0 and Los Angeles 4 Milwaukee 3 in 11 innings. Upcoming games feature St. Louis at Pittsburgh and Chicago at Los Angeles among others.
Jack Nicklaus, 21, defeated Dudley Wysong 8 and 7 to win his second U S Amateur title at Pebble Beach. He shot 5 under par through 186 holes in seven matches, finishing 20 under par while aiming to win the Open and the Masters in the future. Nicklaus represents Ohio State and is the collegiate king.
Corry golfers staged their final mixed pari mutuel tournament of the season at Corry Country Club Saturday. Seventeen teams, each with three men and one woman, used a threeball point system. First place went to George Ormitt, Ron Bailey, Ed Rodemeyer, and Betty Mann with 126 points. Second went to Bob Wal Tous, Roger Brows, Pat Brown, and Alice Bailey with 120. Third, 114 went to Jack Castor, Steven Tinks, Dirk Swink, and Ann Chilfork.
Major League leaders listed by batting and pitching. Players named include Maris Mantle Kaline Mays Cepeda Clemente Pinson Aaron Wills and Koufax etc. Standouts include 58 home runs by Maris and Mantle, 40 by Cepeda and 58 by Maris, 244 strikeouts by Koufax and 207 by Pascual with teams New York Detroit San Francisco Cincinnati and Pittsburgh.
In Washington Kansas City pitcher Lew Krausse from Chester, Pa, earning a reported 125000, triumphs 3-2 over the Senators. He limits them to five hits, walks one, and strikes out three in his second win after a five game skid. The game features many rookies on both rosters.
Eddie Machen, a 197 pounder from Portland Oregon, stopped Mike DeJohn, a 204 pound fighter from Syracuse, in a weekend bout in Syracuse New York.
In Hazleton Pennsylvania the Sunday Mixed Doubles event at Bowl-A-Venue saw Janet Harvey pace the ladies with a 176 effort while Walt Dundon rolled 204 and 208 as the only other 200s. Lenny Migheelo posted 21. Standings show teams with wins and losses led by Happy Losers, Gophers, Hit Miss, Splitters, Kalydids, Red Sox, and Ringers. The Louis Cardinals signed 18 year old John Mutchick from Jedd for a $20,000 bonus.
Massey led the team after their second win as Titusville faces Warren in a home game at Sheen Auilette. The JV squad posted a 926 victory with sophomores contributing, while starting lineup included Diet Seliiy and Terry Nichols and players DeMirte, Michel, Moorelunds, McMa toy, and others amid a busy schedule.
Roger Maris said he may ask manager Ralph Houk for a day off during the three game set with Baltimore as he chases Babe Ruth's 60 home run pace in a 14 game span. He noted he has asked before and will wait until the pennant is clinched, though Hank Bauer indicated no day off is planned for Maris.
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