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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1974
Page
9
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Cleveland hosts 11-game homestand against Western Division clubs Chicago Minnesota Texas and Kansas City to close the season. Gaylord Perry opens the string against the White Sox as promotions and community nights accompany the push for 900000 fans, with the 900000th visitor winning two free tickets for remaining home games.
Cleveland prepares to host the season opener against San Francisco in Monday night action. Last year the 49ers won 27 to 16, as Cleveland trains 16 veterans including running back Ken Brown while San Francisco lists seven vets with key players Hardman Washington Hoskins and Harper. Rookie Will Cureton connects with Steve Holden in a 2421 loss to the Rams highlighted by a improved passing game.
In Jacksonville Eddie McAshan rallied the Sharks with two fourth quarter TDs to defeat the Hawaiians 21 14. Coach Bud Asher praised McAshan as a future great and owner Fran Monoco compared him to Johnny Unitas.
Pennsylvania high school all-stars aim for a third straight win over Ohio in the 17th Big 33 clash at Hershey Stadium. Pennsylvania won 27 22 in 1972 and edged Ohio 21 19 last year. prior to the series the Pennsylvania stars split into east west squads and faced Texas and national all stars.
LATROBE Pa. Pittsburgh Steelers coach Chuck Noll said he has not decided on his starting quarterback for the upcoming Monday home game against the Chicago Bears. Bradshaw Gilliam and Leo Gasienkca took turns calling signals as veterans and rookies practiced in a 90 minute workout after a 26 7 preseason win over the Saints.
In the South Erie County Softball League, pitchers Dave Wetmore and Bob Marsh led the National Bank of Corry to notable victories. Marsh, 50, defeated Don Sperry 4 3 for his seventh win in nine outings with six as a starter without a loss. Wetmore, nine game winner, helped upset Auto Dealers 3 2 on May 22.
St Thomas beat Congregationalists 5-2 to keep playoff hopes alive in their rookie season. First United Methodist routed McCray 39-7, led by Dale Hammerlee, Larry Wells and Ed Curry, tightening race for final playoff spot as UMC prepares to face St Thomas.
In Clemmons North Carolina AP reports Sam Snead and Jack Nicklaus are tied for the lead at 69, one stroke behind the pace in the second round of the 56th PGA Championship. Nicklaus, still prolific, has amassed 14 majors.
Bob Schnars, a veteran Busti pilot driving a 1974 Camaro, seeks to extend his dominance in the 50-lap Dean Layfield Memorial Late Model race at Stateline Speedway. The one-third mile Kortwright road oval has seen Schnars win two of three identical-distance events this season, with 84 career tour wins and 40 years in racing shaping his bid.
All junior and senior high football candidates for the 1974 Corry Beaver teams will have physical examinations Monday at 6 30 in the boys locker room. All fall sports will take exams at that time for boys and girls and report to their training areas. Equipment handout for varsity players Tuesday at 6 30. junior high equipment on the first day of school. Varsity practice begins Monday August 19.
The Phillies beat the Cubs 2-1 to pull within a half game of St. Louis as manager Danny Ozark urged the club to keep winning. Pittsburgh edged the Mets 4-3 to pull within 3 games of the lead, while Montreal topped St. Louis 3-2 on Hal Breeden’s bases loaded single in the 13th. Atlanta blanked Houston 1-0 behind Ron Reed’s three-hitter.
Joe Rudi powered Oakland with five RBIs on two singles a double and a homer as the A's beat Texas 10-2. Jesus Alou added a first-pitch homer and two singles while Jim Catfish Hunter won his 16th. David Clyde took the loss for the Rangers.
Bernard's shocked Rolling Acres 11-7 at Aero Field in a seventh inning rally after trailing 7-6. Joe Jandy led Bernard's with three hits as four batters collected two safeties, keeping Bernard's in the hunt for a playoff berth as the SECL season winds down. Waterford Legion beat Pennsylvania Bank 16-11 to tighten the Union City Division race. Bankers drop to 1-1 in September with one week left.
Detroit beat Texas as LaGrow moved to 2-12 while Brown earned 8. Boston edged Oakland with Lee at 12-10. New York defeated California with Medich 13-9 and Lange 37. Tanana took the loss.
Behrend College edged Corry Soccer Club 4-3 in overtime in the Erie County Soccer League. Behrend converted three penalty kicks while Corry managed two. Corry’s record fell to 8-6 and their three game win streak ended. Behrend opened the scoring in light drizzle.
The Corry YMCA Summer Basketball League opener Tuesday features second place Corry Auto Auction against Clymer while Spartansburg faces Leapers. Thursday the Celtic Ikette go meet the Tuesday winners, with a July 20 title game set at 7 pm behind the YMCA.
Corry Trap men lost to Albion 119 115 but Marion Tripp and Roger Kester led with 24s each while John Bulard added 23. Francis Hanlin Barry Greeley and Gary Yeagle contributed 225 in the setback as Corry dropped to 2 3 on the season.
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