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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1973
Page
9
In Depth by Bob McCray argues life and athletics blend destiny and choice. Luck shapes outcomes, yet individuals control some final acts. Citing Franco Harris and a Beavers game, the piece muses on breaks, chance, and limits to human agency in sports and life.
Pittsburgh quarterback Terry Bradshaw says the Steelers will avoid long passes against the Raiders, favoring a safer, more efficient aerial game. He notes he has rarely thrown deep this season, focusing on completions and touchdowns to win. Bradshaw recalled last year’s playoff win over Oakland and mission to seize control in the upcoming clash.
The Corry pistol team defeated Jamestown twice paced by strong all around effort. In 22 caliber Corry won 1397 to 1354 while center fire finished 1364 to 1272. Bob Green led 22 caliber with 288 and placed third in center fire with 276. Jim Briskie 280 269, Gary Haugh 279 277, Jack Kostkas 278 in center fire and 278 in 22 caliber, Dave Rea 272, Paul Pirozzola 264. Other shooters included Kirt Lindberg Jean Lindberg Sonny Turben Gene Hasbrouck Jean and Andy Guskea.
American League president Joe Cronin wrapped a two day hearing into New York affairs with league officials and local figures present. The session examined governance questions and potential disciplinary actions affecting team operations and scheduling.
Corry High School Beaver basketball hosts Rocky Grove in a pivotal Class B Section 2 game to lock a playoff berth as both teams push for the best record. Coach Partch plans lineup tweaks with Scott McIntyre and Jeff Brown leading, while Rocky Grove features Ray Olon and Don Haun. Game time is 8 p.m. with JV at 6:30.
Corry Area High School hosts Dec 27 28 at the Beavers gym with Union City defending champions facing Sheffield Beavers and Youngsville. The event crowns three team trophies and an all tournament seven player team selected by the four teams. Floyd Metzger leads Union City with scoring and rebounding as Dave Steffan for Sheffield averages 25 ppg.
Johnny Majors of Pittsburgh was named coach of the year by the Football Writers Association of America in Oklahoma City. He led the Panthers from 1-10 to Fiesta Bowl contention, edging Barry Switzer. The Fiesta Bowl matchup against Arizona State looms Friday night.
League commissioner Jim Hammond reports four teams have entered the 1974 Corry Rec Basketball League, short of the six planned. Play starts January 3 at Wright School gym with matches on Monday and Thursday nights. Teams entered so far are Crotty Ferrando the defending champions Try M Finance Auto Auction and Raymonds.
Crotty rolled 202 and Prugar 233 as top singles in last nights city bowling action. In the Senior Citizens League Bob Proctor carded 218 for Joop honors while Sally Crotty 202 and Joe Prugar 233 anchor the results.
Bob Lanier scored 30 as the Detroit Pistons beat the Chicago Bulls 89-87. Dave Bing added 18 while Bob Love led Chicago with 27. The Pistons remain strong defensively as several opponents fail to crack the 100-point mark in recent games. Other NBA scores include Hawks over Knicks 107-105 Kings over Cavaliers 106-92 Sonics over Rockets 124-118 in OT and 76ers over Trail Blazers 101-98. A San Diego court refused to block Padres move to Washington.
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