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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1973
Page
7
Preseason notes list Reynolds Raiders at two home games with 1972 records and returning veterans such as Holashu and Landrified. It adds concerns on offense, predicts sixth conference finish and a fourth Western Division stand, plus a 2 p.m. home kickoff.
Returning veterans Joe Dunn and Tim Brown anchor a Titusville team with a lean offense relying on ground play and rollout passes for quarterback Ron McKee. The Rockets face a tough schedule with injuries likely shaping outcomes as they aim for a probable ninth conference finish and a push for fourth in the Eastern Division.
Moscow appears the safe bet to host the 1980 Olympic Games after the World University Games closed. Western officials question communications and politics impact, noting Israeli athletes faced hostile reception at the Moscow opening ceremony and amid crowd disturbances.
Joe Morgan of Cincinnati tied a major league record with a two run homer on Sunday. He spoke after the swing that energized his team in a high pressure moment and kept the game within reach.
Penn prep for pre season camp at Franklin Field as John Downey, a Corry Area multi sport athlete and pre med major, seeks greater playing time at wing back after a 1972 big play and a 6 3 season that featured a new school total offense and rushing yardage record. Meanwhile MLB results show Dodgers beat Phillies 7 3 and Giants beat Mets 5 4 with Ron Bryant winning 20th game, Dave Kingman driving four runs, and Dave Johnson leading home runs.
Sharpsville High School, led by quarterback Sam Ross, impressed in a Saturday morning scrimmage against Corry Area High School, dominating on offense and showcasing experience. Corry, under first year coach Joe Lukac, prepared for a season opener against Greenville on September 7 as practice shifts to afternoons after school.
Texas Rangers pitcher Jim Merritt admitted using a spitter style fastball against Cleveland, saying he threw about 25 "Gaylord fastballs" to beat Gaylord Perry’s Indians 9-0 in the first game and 5-3 in the second. The Indians managed only three hits as Merritt befuddled their lineup.
Junior high football players must pick up equipment after school in the gym at Corry Area High School. The 1973 season opens Sept 15 at Beaty under coach John Wilson. In other baseball action, Orioles 10 Royals 1 and Angels 1 Red Sox 0 highlighted a day of close results and pitching duels.
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