Corry Gazette notes on boxing football and local scenes
Corry readers react to the Patterson Liston bout shown in Erie with fond prices and quick KO notes. Johnsonburg and Kane football rivalries are highlighted, plus local sports chatter on Corry High coaching, Namath at Alabama and regional college players.
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Connie French
Bill Mitchell
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Timothy
Jin Cunningham
Pitt
Washington
Cleveland
Jim
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NFL
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Ralph Pelton
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Liston stops Patterson in 126 seconds at Comiskey Park
Sonny Liston knocked out Floyd Patterson in 2:26 of the first round in Chicago, forcing Patterson to promise a rematch. The bout drew 18,894 paid fans with large closed circuit audiences and set Liston on a path toward heavyweight supremacy. Patterson hinted at a rematch within three months, potentially sharing receipts.
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Sonny) Liston
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Archie Moore
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Ingo
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Liston Beats Patterson For Heavyweight Title
Sonny Liston knocked out Floyd Patterson in two minutes to win the heavyweight title earning about 400000 dollars. Liston spoke of a possible rematch within months and said he could be a good champ if the public gives him a chance. Patterson said he would decide on a return bout in about a week.
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Chicago
Sonny Liston
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Floyd Patterson
Sked
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Cus D'Amato
Dodgers Gamble Backfires Leaves Lead Sliced to Two
Dodgers manager Walt Alston gambled by starting Don Drysdale on short rest against Houston. Drysdale pitched well but Al Spangler hit a 10th inning homer off Ed Roebuck to give the Coltents a 4-3 win. The loss trims LA's lead to two games as San Francisco closes in behind Willie Mays and Jack Sanford.
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Associated Press
Walt Alston
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Dodgers
San Francisco
Alston
Don Drysdale
Houston
Drysdale
al Spangler
Ed Roebuck
Colts
New York Mets
Chicago
Philadelphia
Sun Hay
Maury Wills
Norm Larker
Force Owl
Larry Burright
Wills
J. C. Hartman
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Tommy Davis
Frank Howard
John Roseboro
Pennant Chase Narrows in National League Race
NL standings show Los Angeles 100 37 637 and San Francisco 98 59 624 with two games left. Roebuck suffered his first loss since Aug 1960 after Spangler hit a ninth inning homer. Farrell pitched complete game for the win. Giants rally to lead before Cardinals and Giants trades at San Francisco.
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Carl Warwick
Spangler
Dick Farrell
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Sanford
Ken Boyer
Gary Kolb
Giants
Ernie Broglio
Chuck Hiller
Matty Alou
Yanks Clinch Flag in a Dramatic Pennant Finish
The New York Yankees clinched the 1942 American League pennant by defeating the Washington Senators as Whitey Ford earned the win and Mickey Mantle plated three hits. Minnesota and Cleveland scuffled with Detroit and Boston also scoring, leaving New York 6 of 4 games up with four to play and marking the Yankees 77th league title.
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Willie Mays
Jack Sanford
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Jess
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Washington
Minnesota
Cleveland Indians
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Bob Purkey
Milwaukee
Warren Spahn
Eddie Plank
Yankees
Senators
Whitey Ford
Mickey Mantle
Ford
Mantle
New York
Minnesota Twins
Yanks
Abner Doubleday
Luis Arroyo
Twins
Los Angeles Angels
Detroit
al Kaline
Boston
Chicago
Bill Monbouquette
Kansas City
Baltimore
Pedro Ramos
Camilo Pascual
Harmon Killebrew
Indians
Woodie Jpeta
Phillies dissolve Buffalo working agreement
Philadelphia Phillies officials announced the end of their four year working agreement with the Buffalo International League club. No immediate statement was given on finding another triple A affiliate. The report also notes mentions of Mays and Orlando Cepeda in the context of the era.
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Phillies
Buffalo
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Phillies
Beavers Aim for 3rd Section Two Victory at Franklin
Senior linebacker Linski and McMahon star as Rams install Vincent at defensive end. Beavers seek their third straight Section Two win, facing the defending champion Knights Friday night at Franklin.
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Rams
Mike Vincent
Linski
McMahon
Franklin
Beavers
Knights
Cowboys Escape Wildcats 6-0 in Recreation Football
Cowboys edge Wildcats 6-0 at Loveland Field as a first quarter punt return sets up Ted Bauer 21 yard TD run. Clancy Walsh returns punt for 45 yards and the defensive stand ends Cats drive at the Cowboys eight in the third. Cowboys lineup includes Walsh Burr Pager Goodwill Bennett and Mone. Wildcats feature McLaughlin Grice Ra pauch Willis and Mc Caslin.
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Recreation
Loveland Field
Clancy Walsh
Ted Bauer
Cats
Pete McLaughlin
Dave Burr
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Trojans
Walsh
Burr
Hal Pager
Gordon Goodwill
Alan Bennett
Tim McMichael
Terry Upperman
Gary Eddy
Gary Wade
Jim Mone
Bob Haenel
Dale Black
Kevin Bailey
Mike Fuller
Marrs
McLaughlin
John Grice
Bob Rapauch
Roger Willis
Arnie McCaslin
John Wasca
Reds Grab Third Place As Pirates Slip In Tight 2 1 Win
The Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2 1 to take third place after the Pirates sealed fourth. Bill Mayeroski misplayed the ball and a wild pitch in the fourth inning produced two unearned runs for Cincinnati. Bob Purkey limited Pittsburgh to five hits for his 23rd win while Tom Studigant fell to 19 5. The teams meet again tonight for the season finale.
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Linusnnall
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cincinati Reds
Bill Mayeroski
Cincinnati
Pirates
Bob Purkey
Bucs
Tom Studigant
Prelim Fights Set Before Patterson versus Liston Show
Three bouts opened the program of preliminary fights in Toronto ahead of the television telecast of the Patterson Liston heavyweight title bout. One match featured welterweight Lar with action ending quickly.
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Toronto
Floyd Patserson
Spring Liston
Hitle
Lar
Downes Dashes Cold Water On Ray's Comeback
London fans watched Sugar Ray Robinson lose to Terry Downes at Wembley Stadium. Downes, 26, overwhelmed the veteran, despite Robinson drawing crowd acclaim for his effort. The 16 year age gap proved decisive as Downes pinned Robinson repeatedly.
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Ray
London
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Robinson
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Sugar Ray
Governor Predicts Open NFL Season For Penn State Looms
Lawrence, a Pennsylvania sports fan, predicts a wide-open NFL season saying any team can beat any other on a given day. He notes Penn State’s season opener victory over Navy 41 7 and adds they’ll do all right.
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Penn State
Lions
Navy
International League Final Opens With Atlanta Victory
Atlanta defeated Jacksonville 3 to 1 in the best of seven final at Atlanta. Bernick of Erie Pa. delivered a decisive pitch while Nick Babie of Toronto was tagged in the first round at 2 minutes 55 seconds.
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Jacksonville
Bernick
Erie
Nick Babie
Toronto
Bowl Aire League and Ladies Rec Bowls Report
Diane Jim Rhoades led Bowl Aire Industrial League with 614 in pins. Lamielle and Bradford contributed high scores as the Iris women posted notable games in Bowl Aire Ladies B and WEW Ladies B circuits. Terry Downes defeated Ray Robinson in London with a 150 knockout in a separate report.
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Tatty Kostyol
Pete Russell Jr
Dick Merkle
Lamielle
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Joan Gibas
Roxanne
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Florence Amoroso
Rose Amoroso
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Ann Gluyna
Avalon
Dorally Morton
Betty Damon
Avalon Ladies
Carroll's Gift Shop
Fogarty's Saloon
Corry Savings & Loan
Clark's Beauty Shoppe
Avalon i Vew
Al's
Dairy Bar
Rogers Stee
Bennett's
Perry's Acro
Pilz
Pine Woods
Cole's Florists
U Barviey's
Firestone
Bon-Aire Ladies
Meerholis da Stockton
Ajax Iron
Thompson
Mapie Carty Pharmacy
Prank & Verna’s
Citizens Nat'l Bank
Jordan
Bowhaire
Corry Film Prod
the Evie Times-News
Cony Bakery
Esso Hall
Thompson’s
Qple’s Florists
Aero AA
A Bulliton Inc
A&b Distribution
Red & White Grocery
Steve's
Texaco
Columbus
Beneficial Loan Co
Ficcardi's
Spitman's v8
Wiggers Garage Inc
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