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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1974
Page
9
The Corry Area High School track squad built an early lead and never allowed Old City to close, securing an 89-61 victory in the finest team performance of the season.
CAHS girls track were defeated 77.2 to 33 as Oil City dominated events. Anne Zarger won the 880 and led a CAHS sweep in long jump with Gail White taking top honors. Nancy Weis and Janet Bailey were runnerups, while Debby Richards and Kathy Walsh also placed in sprints and field events. Oil City claimed strength across relays and hurdles to secure the win.
Pitt-bound Terry Knight will join his older brother Bill Knight at the University of Pittsburgh. Bill Knight, a 6-foot-6 forward, finished his college career this season as Pitt's all time leader in rebounds assists and shooting percentage and its second leading scorer.
Aaron lifts Braves to a 3-2 win over the Pirates with his 718th homer as part of a day with six MLB games. Dodgers edge Phillies. Giants and Mets win. Rangers topple Red Sox. Royals beat Yankees. Aaron trails Musial and Ruth in career stats, hinting at more records ahead.
Night after night Lanny Fitch leads local bowlers as he rolled a 638 series in the Summer Mixed Couples League. His 252 single outpaced the field while Dot Rathbun topped the ladies with 193. Other scores include Fite 214 252 638 and teammates Lewis 208 Shenard 206 Thompson 209 Rathbun 195.
Fathers of Corry boys in the Little League are invited to a work session at Olin Bracken Field starting at 9 am. They should bring rakes shovels and paint scrapers for infield maintenance bleachers and dugouts. Bill Mitchell announced Dave Crowell of Lock Haven College named 1974 league commissioner.
Indiana Pacers pull off a 91 89 victory over the Utah Stars to even the Western Division finals at 3-3. Coach Bobby Leonard called the comeback a remarkable trick while Utah coach Joe Mullaney lamented a 38 percent shooting night and warned it must not repeat in Salt Lake City Saturday.
Corry underclassmen rout Union City 23-0 at Loveland Field. Freshman Eric Johnson pitched a one hitter with seven strikeouts and six walks. Eight players scored in the fourth inning as CAHL stars Staples and Vinca led with three hits each, Triscuit and Hammerlee keying the offense. Bennink drove in three runs. Corry to host Warren Monday in a varsity game.
Pittsburgh AP report says WPIAL principals voted 66 to 4 against admitting Central Catholic North Catholic and Canevin after a prior 105 to 20 vote. The move followed a state bill to compel admission, with WPIAL arguing Catholic schools could recruit beyond municipal boundaries, creating unfair advantages.
The report lists multiple track meet scores with teams such as Corry Warren Meadville and Franklin, plus Oil City and Thusville with various point totals. It also notes Corry’s Mark Ladika placing second in the 880 and mentions Johnny Howerton being named head coach at Texas Wesleyan University in Qatar.
New overtime will be 15 minutes of sudden death to resolve ties. Goal posts move to the end line, forcing kickers to attempt field goals from 10 yards farther than before. Commissioner Pete Rozelle presents an ambitious package aimed at opening offenses and curbing excessive field goals.
Buddy Allin leads the $200,000 Tournament of Champions after a opening 66 in cloudy wind at Las Barr to pace 25 champions from the past year. Weiskopf Miller Trevino Palmer Player and Nicklaus struggle as field narrows. results show changing NFL rules on penalties and kickoffs sparking debate among players.
Dave Crowell was named cocaptain and selected as Most Improved Wrestler for the Lock Haven State College wrestling team for the 1974 75 season. Don Eichenlaub was named the other cocaptain. Crowell posted a strong 21 10 3 record overall under coach Ken Cox and the Bald Eagles.
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