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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1974
Page
9
In Depth by Bob McCray notes growing injuries especially broken bones and torn cartilage as NFL veterans return to camp. Rookies fill many lineups while veterans push to prove value, risking further harm to chase a possible championship run.
First United Methodist tops Assembly of God 5-4 in the seventh to reach the winners bracket final against undefeated Lutherans. Assembly led 4-3 late before FUMC forged ahead on key hits by Wells Brumagin and Marsh driving in the decisive run despite a late rally by Assembly.
Southern California Sun toppled Houston 18-7 in the World Football League with a defense that intercepted Don Trull twice, including a 6-yard TD return by Durwood Keeton late in the fourth quarter. Keeton iced the game as Houston fell to 2-3-1.
In Wethersfield Connecticut leaders posted first round scores at the $200000 Sammy Davis Jr Greater Hartford Open at the 6598 yard par 35 96 71 Wethersfield Country Club course Thursday.
Penn State quarterback Tom Shuman, a top returning offensive target, discusses an expected pass heavy year as the Lions prepare for a season opener with Stanford. Shuman, a 6-1, 194-pound senior from Pottstown, joins 29 returning lettermen as Penn State rebuilds after Cappelletti’s departure.
Cleveland pitcher Gaylord Perry snapped a six game skid and improved to 16 7 after a 2-1 victory over Minnesota. Frank Duffy delivered a two run single in the sixth as Perry exited after walking the leadoff batter in the eighth with five hits allowed. Baltimore beat Chicago 2 1 as Earl Williams and Paul Blair homered for Mike Cuellar who pitched six hits. Chicago defeated Houston 5 2 aided by Larry Milbourne’s misplay and Billy Williams 2500th hit.
Corry and Gannon each finish 10-6 in the Erie County Soccer League with Corry earning fourth place on a tie despite beating Gannon twice. League then rules Gannon advances based on goals against percentage, prompting controversy as Edinboro and Behrend supported Corry.
NBC, playing with nine men, defeated Thompson Maple Products 134 at Aero Field to notch its tenth win in 11 games. Dave Wetmore earned his 10th win, hit a three-run homer in the first, and Nick Walter surpassed .400 with three singles as NBC improves to 18-6. Stan Komenda Don Swanson and Dave Armstrong added two hits each for Woodmen.
The tournament results from Wednesday were corrected with Judy Young of Union City finishing third in Plight C instead of second, and Corry’s Mary McLean taking second place.
Deadline for entry forms is next Tuesday August 20 for the Corry YMCA Doubles Tennis Tournament for ages 13 to 20. The event at Mead Park on Saturday August 24 offers boys, girls, and mixed divisions. Players must supply a racket and tennis shoes, entry fee is 1.50, and parental consent on entry blanks is mandatory.
Corry’s trapshooting team evened its record at 3-3 by defeating Sparta 118-116 in a close match. John Bulard Marion Tripp and Francis Hanlin hit perfect 25s to lead the locals, with Bud Watrous and Homer Frampton totaling 22 and 21. Greg Linden led the losers with 25, while Harold Linden Jr Bud Montgomery and Leo Maxson added 23s and 22.
A fragmented notice outlines regulations for voting hours across the season. It references authorities likely overseeing scheduling and access, with emphasis on compliant times and local guidelines. The readable text points to standard procedure changes and required adherence by voters and poll workers.
LATROBE Pa AP Pittsburgh Steeler Coach Chuck Noll says he will take seven players to Philadelphia to face the Eagles Saturday. Offensive tackle Mel Holmes was placed on waivers Thursday and defensive tackle Tom Keating is in Washington with the players association negotiating team. Holmes, drafted fifth in 1971, played tackle and guard in 1972 and logged his most playing time with the Steelers.
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