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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1976
Page
3
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Lews F. Hanna, longtime Corry Area School District athletic director and former Northwestern Pennsylvania football coach, resigned at an informal school board meeting. The board informally accepted with regret 28 years of service. official action and contract details follow next Monday. Hanna also resigns as attendance director and is recommended for related duties.
In ERIE, Gannon defeated Allegheny 88-70 as Stan Sligh returned to post 22 points after a 12:26 second-half entry. Marty Orzechowski scored a game-high 25 as Ed Sparling’s deep squad stretched the margin late, while Edinboro beat Alliance 92-5 and Clarion topped Geneva 97-83. Sligh required six stitches for a facial gash from a fall, while Gannon took advantage of 26 makes on 38 free throws amid 58 fouls.
Ken Stabler threw four touchdown passes and ran Raiders to a 35-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, boosting Oakland to 12-1 and securing home playoff games. Stabler connected with Dave Casper for two scores in the first period and added 42 and seven yarders to Gary and Fred Biletnikoff after halftime as Oakland dominated. The win tightens the AFC Central race with Pittsburgh looming and Cincinnati and Cleveland tied for the division lead.
Corry CAHS girls varsity debut lights up Harborcreek as Anne Callahan Jackie Graham and Pam Cochran lead a 100 70 win. Callahan Parks and Zarger each win multiple events including the opening medley relay. Coaches praise depth with strong second places while preparing for Cathedral Prep visit.
Sports scoreboard lists multiple high school games across Pennsylvania. Matches include Corry ton vs Harcoreteek 70 41 and Mendville 1a against Fairview 38, plus East Sorey facing F1 and LeBoeut visiting Tinsylle Jamsalbyn Eameriage. Various city, county, and regional schools such as Cochranton Warran Seneca Elreniawar Rigoway Baanero and Joy Pennsylvania towns appear with results and pairings.
New York expected to acquire scoring star Bob McAdoo from Buffalo in a five year contract worth 2.5 million cash plus John Gianelli. The deal includes assuming 1 million in Buffalo deferred payments starting 1988. Knicks outbid Seattle for the 6 foot 10 forward.
Corry aims for a big season in Section TI basketball led by tri captains Frisina Christensen and Miller with Muckinhaupt and Cragg. CAHS uses a three guard look and adds 6-4 Steve Frisina for size as Dave Cate Todd Triscult and John Middleton bolster the Water Rodents backcourt. Saegertown hosts Corry led by Doug Hunter and Bob Beatty as Ft LeBoeuf hosts CAHS wrestling opener with Paul Burrows leading the Beavers in a 1976-77 clash. varsity to follow at 6:20 pm.
Milwaukee manager Alex Grammas oversaw six American deals as the Brewers retooled, acquiring Cecil Cooper from Boston for George Scott and Bernie Carbo and adding Jim Wohlford Jamie Quirk and a Royals player for Darrell Porter and Jim Coltorn. Larry Haney also joined Milwaukee on waivers from Oakland. Richie Hebner signed with the Philadelphia Phillies as the free agent market moves fast. Rico Carty returned to Cleveland in a deal sending John Towenstein and Rick Cerone to the Toronto Blue Jays.
Pitt will begin recruiting efforts immediately after Jackie Sherrill announced resignation from Washington State. Sherrill, former Alabama player and Majors ally, helped recruit Tony Dorsett at Pitt and will coach the Panthers starting next season amid Sugar Bowl prep by Majors for the Jan 1 Georgia game. He says a five year contract awaits at Pitt.
Bob Katulich led with 236 points followed by John Xander 210 and Al Dunnewold 216 in a local scoring tally. George Rams 208, Lafe Douglas 214, Bob Hunt 215, Carl Clabbatt 206, Jim Lictus 201, Dave Brooks 201, Dave Edwards 202, Dave Wetmore 202, John Faulkner 203 set the standings in a midweek event.
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