Franklin Knights Preseason Football Preview 1973
Franklin Knights coach Joe Stewart plans a run oriented offense with the wishbone and an experienced line. Returning starters include Bussy Scott Mike Turner Steve Wilkinson Kevin Barthen and others. The squad aims for an undefeated season following 18 straight wins, with a strong 43 defense and solid kicking. 1973 schedule lists nine games with home games at 8 p.m. and key road trips to Oil City Meadville Grove City and Titusville. The team expects a top conference finish and a first or second Eastern Division placement.
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Bussy Scott
Mike Turner
Steve Wilkinson
Kevin Barthen
Mike Wagner
Jeb Bowen
Bob Woods
Jim Garland
Bill Edwards
Jeff Beers
Audie Cherry
Terry Shaner
Stewart
Franklin
Knights
Hickory
Corry
Warren
Cathedral Prep
Oil City
Meadville
Greenvill
Titusville
Grove City
Meadville Bulldogs 1972 Season Preview
Meadville, colors red and black, hosts Bender Field for 1972 home games at 8:15 p.m. The team, led by head coach Barry Morrison, enters the season with a 1-? record and returning veterans at key positions. Offense is limited, passing weak, no strong running backs, and the defense is porous despite depth. Kicking gains with punter John Palmer. Expected to struggle in the Eastern Division, with a cautious outlook for the 1973 schedule and probable conference finish at the bottom.
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Bender Field
Barry Morrison
Jim Beige
Rick Lee Uineman
Joe Limano
Jim Morris
John Palmer
Kirk Smith
Dave Stone
Craig Vincent
Meadville
Bulldogs
Rich Lee
Carl Wombacker
Palmer
Reynolds
Titusville
Sharpsville
Greenville
Grove City
Franklin
Oil City
Corry
Warren
High School
Duane Patterson
Oil City Oilers 1973 Preview in Northwest Conference
Oil City aims for improved offense and stronger defense under Head Coach Duane Patterson. Returning veterans include Lehman and Downing, with Stephens and Tompsett leading the offense. The team faces top conference foes Franklin, Greenville, and Warren and projects a fourth place finish in the conference and third in the division for 1973.
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Bill Downing
Dan Hall
Dennis Lehman
Dave Ochalek
Carl] Puleo
Joe Siembida
Dan Simayda
Sam Stephens
Dean Tompsett
Joe Weibel
Bob Elder
Don Craig
Steve Thomeier
John Vandenberg
Randy Greene
Ralph K
Downing
Lehman
Oilers
Oil City
Patterson
Franklin
Greenville
Warren
Dark Horse
Titusville
Fairview
Corry
Hickory
Meadville
Sharpsville
Taiwan Little Leaguers Look Unbeatable At Williamsport
Taiwan City seeks a third straight Little League world title as the 12 year olds from Taiwan face fierce competition in Williamsport. Volunteers and critics debate eligibility rules and alleged state support while Taiwan’s teams boast multiple no hitters and strong showings.
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Taiwan
Williamsport
Tucson
Ariz
United States
Taipei
Midwest
Wayne
N.J
Orioles extend win streak with 6 0 rout of Royals
Baltimore Orioles deliver their 11th straight win by routing the Kansas City Royals 6-0 as Earl Weaver vows more. Oakland A's beat Yankees 5-1 to maintain AL West lead. Tigers top White Sox 6-5. Red Sox down Angels 3-2. Indians 11, Rangers 5. Twins 3, Brewers 0. Catfish Hunter earns win with five-hitter.
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Associated Press
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Majors Promises Cautious View at Pitt Football
Pittsburgh AP notes Johnny Majors offers measured optimism about the Pitt Panthers as training camp opens in Johnstown. He doubts three wins but admires early potential players, highlighting Rodney Clark, Keley Daviston, Tony Dorsett, and freshman Carson Long as standouts amid the unsure roster.
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University of Pittsburgh
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Majors
Pitt
Iowa State
Panthers
Johnstown
Pitt Stadium
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Jack Sherrill
Sherrill
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Miami
Wolfman
Keley Daviston
Daviston
Tony Dorsett
Penn State
Joe Paterna
Carson Long
Long
Tommy John Blanks Phils in 3-0 Dodgers Win
Dodgers ace Tommy John fired a three hitter and struck out seven to blank the Phillies 3-0. Willie Crawford and Von Joshua hit triples as Bill Russell drove in a run, while other NL scores included St Louis over Cincinnati 5-4 in 11, New York 1-0 over San Francisco in 10, San Diego 5-3 over Montreal, Atlanta 9-2 over Pittsburgh, and Houston 4-2 over Chicago.
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Tommy John
John
Los Angeles Dodgers
Philadelphia Phillies
Dodgers
Willie Crawford
von Joshua
Bill Russell
St. Louis
Cincinnati
New York
San Francisco
San Diego
Montreal
Atlanta
Pittsburgh
Houston
Chicago
U S Team Beats Russia for World University Games Gold
The United States, averaging 19 years, defeated the Soviet Union 75 to 67 in Moscow to capture the basketball gold at the World University Games. The win follows a Munich Olympic upset, with 4,500 athletes competing across 70 nations as the ceremony closes. The U S triumph plus swimming strength boosts national pride.
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Moscow
United States
Soviet Union
America
CAHS Girls Open Cage Practice in 1973
Corry Area High School winds a new look for girls varsity basketball in 1973 after merging with Spartansburg. Forty girls seek spots, 18 freshmen to 7 seniors, with two-hour daily practices emphasizing conditioning, ball handling, and fundamentals ahead of a September 10 season opener at Rocky Grove.
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Rocky Grove
Corry Area High School
Spartansburg High School
CAHS
Sparta
Joy Hanley
Corry
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