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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1974
Page
7
The Beavers were routed by the Dragons 94 to 44. The loss extends a slump with five defeats in the last six games, with only a two point win over Rocky Grove interrupting the skid.
Corry Jayvee juniors, coached by Jim Gruca, defeated Warren 50 to 45 despite 20 of 40 free throws. Harold Fox led with eight rebounds, Joe Scheiner 17 points, Kevin Stem 15, as five players pulled six boards each. They improve to 11-5 and host Youngsville JVs next.
In Hartford Connecticut the Connecticut Human Rights and Opportunities Commission ordered Leslie Ford to yield the head track coach position at Weaver High to Philip Kearney. The decision found the 1972 selection denied Kearney because he was white. Ford remains coach pending appeal.
St Thomas, heavily favored, were upset by St Josephs Erie 35 30. After a tied first half 13 13, St Josephs pulled away as Mike Cragg led locals with 14 points.
Fenno dominated but Sam Kellogg rallied CAHS matmen to a 53-6 win as seven Beavers earned pins. The team trailed 6-0 early but surged to secure their fifth consecutive Section 2 match. Next Friday features Cranberry in a key showdown.
Corry Area High School varsity wrestlers crushed Rocky Grove 53 to 6 to stay undefeated in Section 2 and move within sight of a conference title. Seven pins highlighted the night as Pat Comitz and Mike Rushin led a dominant display through 10 straight wins after an early 6-0 deficit. Coach Bob Lindsey’s squad, chasing Cranberry and Meadville on remaining mats, featured multiple pins and decisive performances from Scotty Crowell, Gordon Bailey, Brad Sickler, Shawn McElroy, Randy Kendrick, and Rick Fenno, with Tom Reed and Ernie Shorts also contributing.
Corry Junior High held a late surge to edge Beaty 47 to 44 after trailing by five in the third period. Jim Muckinhaupt and Larry Frisina led scoring in the final quarter as Mike Miller finished with 17 points. Junior varsity also won 42 to 33 over Wattsburg, with Tim Swackhammer scoring all nine in a third quarter burst. The eighth graders rolled in the third period to defeat Wattsburg. Next up is a trip to Youngsville.
Reported basketball scores list Titusville 62 Cranberry 40 and Warren 94 Corry 44 with Franklin 70 over Rocky Grove 52 and Oil City 30 plus further results including Iroquois 95 over For LeBoout 47 and Northwestern 9 Wattsburg 57 North East 77 Fairview 66 General McLane 74 Union City 62 Harborcreek 75 and Girard 56. Prep games feature Vincent 74 over Basi 60 and unlisted teams. College games today include California at Edinboro Akron at Gannon Alliance at Indiana Clarion at Grave City Wilmington at Point Park Slippery Rock at Lock Haven St Vincent at Geneva Behrend at Houghton Waynesburg at Frostburg.
George Haenel claimed single game honors by a narrow margin as his 223 pins topped Cecil Middleton's 222 in a Friday night bowling duel. Judy Mitchell edged Carol Hand 179 178 for the women’s title as the Friday Nite Owls at Corry JHS Beaty.
Cecil Middleton operates Raymonds Grinding C1 Paint Shop, located at 222. A concise notice notes the business name and address, identifying the shop and proprietor in a short directory style entry.
Clymer pummeled Mayville 70 to 36 as they forced 35 turnovers and dominated the boards 42 to 22. Bria McCray led with 17 points while Randy Buesink added 16, and Bob Newton dished seven assists in a strong all around game. The Pirates improve to 10-5 and host Frewsburg next, in a non league tilt.
Corry Area High School junior varsity wrestling defeated Rocky Grove 18-3 to improve to 9–2. Coach Steve Mennen’s squad won five of six weights, with Dan Burrows dominating at 105 pounds and pinning in the second period. Don Jones posted the 112 pound victory by decision, while Gates, Chase, VanTassel and Ottaway each won decisions or shutouts for the team.
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