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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1977
Page
7
A damaged OCR passage hints at a ten day event in December with references to stations, licenses, officials, and expert input. Readable lines point to a technical dispute or regulatory matter involving text and content clarification across multiple entities.
Gordie Howe, 49, reached 1000 career goals with a power play strike at 1:36 of the first period as the New England Whalers defeated the Birmingham Bulls 6 3. Howe, a Detroit legend, added context about his historic mark and his goal target for the season.
LeBoeuf Bisons, coached by Bob Lindsey, opened 3 0 with wins over Seneca Bobcats Franklin Tech and a 52 4 rout, reshuffling four wrestlers for balance. Corry visit could be postponed by weather but tonight is on with JV at 6 30 and varsity at 8 local time. In Cleveland, Browns vice president Bob Nussbaumer resigned after six years directing player personnel.
Mercyhurst College pulled ahead in the second half to beat Wheeling Edwin Jones 77-70 for their seventh consecutive victory. Bruce Hennings scored 25 points and Bill Link added nine rebounds, while Donald Jackson contributed 15 points, lifting the Lakers in a tight road win.
The Lakers travel for a Saturday game at Central State with 741 season wins including two road encores. Mercyhurst seeks to extend an eight game win streak between Jan 24 1976 and Feb 18 as they host Edinboro and Pitt Johnstown at the new Campus Center in a District 19 NAIA schedule.
Cincinnati coach Coyacon declares the Bengals are hungry and care after six straight losses to the Steelers. He says the new Bengals have players who want to win as if it were their last meal.
Caps rookie defenseman Robert Picard scored the go ahead goal for Washington, his first NHL tally, as they beat the Cleveland Barons 5-3. Coach Tom McVie tempered celebrations saying rings must wait while Toronto topped Minnesota 6-3 and NHL others included Islanders over Chicago and Rangers Flyers tied.
Corry's shooters were defeated by North East as Jeff Gifford led with 392 and teammates Shaver, Harwood, Meerhoff, and Stroup posted lower scores. The Bengals rally into a 7-5 mark amid NFL talk, Pittsburgh tilt hopes, and a revived team confidence.
HONOLULU AF baseball reports the Atlanta Braves sold pitcher Andy Messersmith to the New York Yankees for $100,000 pending his approval. The move follows Orioles trades and marks a rare major swap as Messersmith’s win over free agency reshaped contracts.
Earl Campbell, Texas star, is poised to win the Heisman Trophy and join a TV special lineup tonight. The DAC Awards foretell a suspenseful evening with six new categories and a banquet at the New York Hilton honoring top finishers across offensive end, lineman, running back, defensive lineman, linebacker, and defensive back. Campbell faces challengers Terry Miller of Oklahoma State and Ken Macatee of Notre Dame in the race for college football’s top prize.
Honolulu AP says Billy Martin advised Nolan Ryan to book Laguna Beach for the All-Star break. Ryan, upset at being initially passed over for the roster, later joined the team during the break, but Martin declared he would not pick Ryan if he had 40 wins by the All-Star break.
William and Mary shocks No 2 North Carolina 78 to 75 as coach Bruce Parkhill hails a great win. Dean Smith lauds the Tribe while Notre Dame, Louisville, Maryland and Holy Cross also post notable victories in a crowded college basketball night.
Pitt prepares for the Gator Bowl without leading rusher Elliott Walker who sprained his left ankle in a pickup game. Walker, who ran for 973 yards this season, is expected to miss practice until December 21 as the Panthers adjust to his absence before traveling to Jacksonville.
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