EAST FAREWELL
NEWS
Thursday, October
20, 1960 Vol. C799
LOCAL
NEWS
LAST RADIO REMOTE SETS UP
OCTOBERFEST
East
Farewell – WPAZ from Corning and the East Farewell Business Association set up
what may be the last of the very popular but not as often as desired radio
remote broadcast from Lake Front Plaza. WPAZ has held radio remotes in 1955 and
1958 and both were wildly successful. The technical challenges were great and
the logistics turned out to be bigger than expected. The first remote attracted
about hundred people but the second attracted several hundred and the Plaza was
not designed to hold that many people. Many people spilled over onto the beach
and onto the Fun Pier. This third remote actually gave out tickets to the Plaza
so there would not be an overflow. Ticket holders were drawn in a lottery two
weeks ago and the winners were sent tickets through the mail. The Plaza was not
fenced off but there were several “ushers” around the perimeter checking
tickets and politely escorting non ticket holders down to the beach. By
controlling the crowd the local restaurants were able to set up tables for
light dining and some liquid refreshment. The remote started at 8:30PM and ran
for an hour and a half, a half hour longer than the previous remotes.
WPAZ DJ Frankie Lerner MC’d the
event as he had in 1958. This was a live concert and a radio show combined. The
live show had local musicians perform and the radio show had Lerner “spinning
discs” from an impromptu radio booth set up in the middle of the Plaza. There
was a stage next to the booth and Lerner was able to walk out and work the
crowd, so to speak. This year the live entertainers were a familiar group
having appeared at the Music, Arts and Farm Show last month and many other
functions throughout the year. Leading off was country star Charlie Green
and his Country Band, smooth crooner Michael
Tiller, local rock and roll outfit, the Rebels and a
surprise visit by local hero Gus Templeton and his Swing Band. The bands were
introduced by Lerner and as a special tribute Charley Green gave a big thank
you to his close friend chief engineer Sam King, “without whom this
all this would not have been possible.”
The
show went off smoothly and at the end all the performers joined on the stage to
sing, along with the crowd, Good Night Irene in true Music, Arts & Farm
Show fashion. After the show it was leaked that that might have been the last
of the popular remotes. WPAZ has been sold to an out of town conglomerate and
it is unknown how they feel about the remote broadcasts. They are not the huge
money makers that the major radio owners are looking for. It seems the major
corporations are more interested in the bottom line than the socially
responsible and entertaining aspects of the business. It remains to be seen
what will come of the radio remote.
WPAZ Radio remote on Lakefront Plaza
SPORTS
COUGARS LOOKING FOR A LITTLE EXPERIENCE
Riverview – The Riverview Wildcats have the
distinction of being the only football team in the state that has a girl as an
active player. Rachel Zorn has been the Wildcats kicker for two years and as a
senior has become a leader on the team. The Wildcats are another senior heavy
team this year and like the Slate Mountain Miners they have accumulated a great
deal of experience. The Cougars, on the other hand, are still trying to get
some experience and while they give great effort they are still young and prone
to youthful mistakes. Coaching can only do so much, trying to settle down
overexcited linemen who jump offsides or calm a defensive backfield so they
don’t continually interfere with the opposing receivers may only come from
playing and getting used to real game situations. The Wildcats were able to
take advantage of those weaknesses and prevail 10-7 on Friday with a game
winning field goal kicked by Zorn.
The
game started out with the Wildcats taking the kickoff and driving down to the
Cougars twenty five before the Cougars defensive end Sammy Grover broke through
and caused Wildcats quarterback Nelson Dixon to fumble and the Cougars were
able to recover. The Cougars were not able to move the ball and had to punt.
Sammy Regalia has taken over the punting duties this year and has done a very
good job. He was able to boom a thirty yard punt putting the Wildcats back at
their own 45. This went back and forth for the entire first quarter and into
the second. It seemed this would turn out to be a very frustrating day for the
Wildcats and a huge learning and maturing process for the Cougars.
The
Wildcats finally got into a rhythm at the end of the second quarter with the
help of three Cougar miscues in a row. The Wildcats were able to score after a
long drive that consumed over four minutes. The Cougars help extend the drive
with two offsides and a pass interference that set the Wildcats up on the
Cougars five. A quick toss over the line by Dixon ended the Wildcat drought and
Zorn finished the drive with an extra point.
The
second half started with an amazing kickoff runback by Cougars sophomore
running back and kick returner, David Conner who took the ball all the way down
the Wildcats seven. He was finally pushed out of bounds by two Wildcats.
Cougars quarterback, Martin O’Mara showed a steady hand by completing a pass to
the corner of the end zone to Albert Dillon. After Regalia’s extra point the
score was tied and the Wildcats were visibly concerned. The game went back and
forth with each side giving and taking but neither able to score. Finally with
two minutes left the Cougars had driven into Wildcats territory and were faced
with a fourth and five on the Wildcats 35. The Cougars ran out Sammy Regalia to
attempt a field goal. His longest success was a thirty-eight yarder last season.
The ball was snapped cleanly and Regalia gave it his best shot. The ball had to
distance but unfortunately drifted to the left. The Wildcats took over on their
own 35 and drove down to the Cougars 33 and with 26 seconds left they sent Zorn
in on a third and five to attempt a last second field goal. The ball was
snapped and Zorn kicked the ball straight and true and right through the
uprights as time ran out. It was Zorn’s third game-winning score in her career.
“That
was a real good learning experience for the boys,” said coach Burcowitz after
the game, “I think they made some great plays and the defense really stood up
against a very good team. We are getting better with each game and these kids
are going to turn some heads just you wait and see.”
We
will only have to wait until Friday afternoon to see as the Cougars open their
home season against the Corning Devils. The game will be played at Regional
High Field starting at 4:05PM.
NATIONAL NEWS
NIXON SAYS HE WILL VIST EASTERN EUROPE ONCE
ELECTED – KENNEDY VISTS SCRANTON – US ACCUSES SOVIETS OF SUPPLING CUBA – LAOS
ACCEPTS COMMIE AID – TV SCANDAL WINNERS PLED GUILTY
Vice President Nixon says that if elected, he will try to visit every Communist satellite nation of Eastern Europe “to reaffirm our trust in their ultimate deliverance.” In Chicago, Nixon takes a jab at Kennedy in Halloween parlance - “Jack doesn’t stand a ghost of a chance” borrowing the phrase from a sheet-cloaked youngster in a crowd.
Sen. Kennedy completes a visit through the destitute hard coal area of northern Pennsylvania (Scranton). “I assure you help will be on its way next year if you put a Democratic administration in office. The Wall Street Journal which should be Mr. Nixon’s Bible - calls it a recession”
The United States formally accuses the Soviets of secretly sending thousands of tons of new arms to Cuba, together with technicians to show the Cubans how to use them.
In Laos - Neutralist Premier Prince Souvanna Phouma announces his is accepting Soviet economic assistance in line with his previous pledge of closer collaboration with the Russians.
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winners from the bygone era of television quiz shows surrender to charges of
perjury, including Charles Van Doren, winner of $129,000 on “21.” Van
Doren was the central figure two years ago in the big scandal over rigged quiz
shows.
Many, many
thanks to www.mrpopculture.com for
contributing to this section of the East Farewell News.
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