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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1962
Page
6
Bernard McCormick surveys historic summer sports and leisure options from baseball to polo noting shifts in popularity and affordability. He lampoons golf and tennis while describing common sense rules and the appeal of slower paced amusements.
The Morticians continue to lead after a 17 3 rout as Ginn, Eddie Robinson and Jones spark a six hitter. Mike’s runs rally late in the bottom of the ninth secures a key win. Mayo returns to face James, with White Hip and Bad Ramp in centerfield support.
Jim Vankoski pitched a no hitter for Delco Tobacco against Eddystone BC, 1-0, and scored the lone first inning run. Dennis Matseed of Baldwins allowed one hit in a 6-3 win. Chesley Optimists beat Steelworkers 4-2. Lloyd AC beat St Hedwig's 7-2. Sun Village defeated Hanley 9-2.
Gray and Catania beat Middletown 83 in a low drama game as Catania piled 13 hits. Wiggins Daliessio Peisachenski Yurko homered or doubled while Catania and Maton shined in the field. Local 10, Lampkin, Alley, Frog Pond, and Jaycees also posted results with multiple hitters contributing.
Sunoco ends an eight game skid in the Delca League by toppling Collingdale 8-4 on the Oilers lot. Phil Pollock pitched five hits, two strikeouts, and three walks for the victory, with Eddie Logan driving in two runs and two doubles. Rick Radziak led Collingdale with two singles and two stolen bases as the full Delco card loomed with Leiperville and Ridley Park matchups on tap.
The American Hockey League awarded a franchise to Baltimore for the 1962-63 season, expanding the league to nine teams though a 72 game schedule remains incomplete. In other sports action, Dave Dodds dazzled for Wallingford Presbyterian with seven wins this season, adding a double and two singles in a 7-3 win over Bishop.
In a packed doubleheader at Marcus Hook Recreation, Feigner’s famed pitching clash with local stars is highlighted by a substitute Delco lineup led by Soscia and Tiburzi to topple Feigner. The event aims to counter Invincibility myths as McKenna title contender hitters shine.
Glen Mills nearly blew a 10-4 lead as Trainer rallied to tie 12-12 in the seventh. Mills pushed across two runs with Glen Mills in the bottom of the frame to force the standoff. Rich Frieze and Bubbles Spisak each had two hits for Trainer while Phil Crudden, Jim Grace and others contributed in other league games.
Jim Sutton pitched a no hitter for Norwood Past 307 as they beat Media 21 in the American Legion League. Sutton added a double in the sixth inning rally, while Bob Morribrook and Don Forney doubled. Sutton fanned eight and walked four in Media’s first loss.
NEWTOWN SQUARE The Comets won at the St Alban s Mis league banquet at the Falcon House. Team members include captain Marge Baxter Mildred Branica Ben Schneider and George Keneda. Individual awards went to Inald McMinn Lynne Yeager John Wolfe Harry Russell Nancy Tucker Robert Agnew and Aldine Branca. Most improved honors were given to Carolyn Carter and Ren Schneider.
Jim McCarter, Liston sparring partner and former Chester High player, praises Sonny Liston and predicts he will dethrone Patterson. He details training days at South Fallsburg, his own sparring role, and his plan to return to Liston’s camp after a two week home stay. He recalls Liston’s intensity and shares anecdotes from camp life.
The article notes George D. Wideer leading money rankings for the first time since starting in 1913 and mentions the Jockey Club chairman shaping the four months' racing scene with first-quarter crossovers.
Penn State assistant coach Joseph V. Paterno will head a football clinic at the State 4-H Camp in Jackson's Mill West Virginia. The event targets youth players and football program development through instructional sessions and demonstrations.
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