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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1974
Page
9
In depth column by Bob McCray argues that excuses and blame mark losing teams and athletes. He urges losers to admit faults and drop denial, stressing reality, confidence, and authenticity over mystique and excuses.
Ex Corry Area wrestlers Jim Bennett and Dave Crowell shine in college action. Crowell of Lock Haven posted an 18-8 superior decision over Pittsburgh as LHSC upset 19-18. Bennett beat Princeton 9-8 but fell to Penn 9-8, boosting his record to 12-2 with four wins by fall.
Corry’s Beavers host Cranberry in a pivotal Class B playoff berth showdown. Roy Lanner leads the league with 21.7 points per game while Corry’s Jeff Brown sits seventh at 16.2 ppg. The Beavers rank last in defense at 76.4 points against on average. Warren tops offense at 78.8. In baseball, Pirates pitchers Bob Moose and outfielder Dave Parker signed for 1974 season. Moose went 12-13 with a 3.54 ERA last year.
George Foreman testified in a Houston divorce hearing that debt could jeopardize his March 26 bout with Ken Norton in Caracas. Under Texas community property law Adrienne Foreman may claim half assets from their two year marriage. If the divorce drags, Foreman says he may skip training or lose his title for non defense.
Gannon College stunned sixth ranked Tennessee State 81 78 at the Audi as Stosh Dudzinski and Gerry Walker combined for 50 points to spark the Knights comeback from 11 down. Edinboro edged Clarion 95 86, Mercyhurst beat Behrend 72 49, Slippery Rock rolled Cambridge Springs 107 75, and Geneva defeated Grove City 96 75 with Terry Roseto posting 25 points and 14 rebounds. District 18 action resumes with Mercyhurst hosting Clarion at 1:30 Saturday and other matchups set across the schedule.
Cranberry invades Corry tomorrow night for a conference wrestling meet aimed at derailing Beaver hopes. Meadville Oil City and Corry lead the title race as Cranberry battles for a late surge with Ray Frantz leading the visitors. Beavers fear flu among starters and plan lineup decisions after late-season injuries and close results. Junior varsity opens at 6:30 p.m. with varsity to follow at 7 p.m.
In San Francisco AP reports three pitchers and a spare infielder faced Charles C Finley in the opening innings of the ration money game between the Athletics owner and nine players. Ken Holtzman Rollie Fingers Darold Knowles and Jack Heidemann have batted. Reggie Jackson Joe Rudi Sal Bando Gene Tenace and Ted Kubiak still awaited their turns after Wednesday's closed arbitration hearings.
Philadelphia AP report shows Duquesne and Villanova slumping while Temple improves to 14-8 after beating Rhode Island. Manning cites mononucleosis and a 6-9 star’s ankle injury, with Temple eyeing three final games for a NIT bid and possible MAC playoff chance. Baskerville tops Temple with 15 points. Bird and Lopes add 12 for Rhode Island.
Ross Bailey posted a 634 series with a 238 game to lead area bowling last night, tying Don McCray who also scored 238. Joe Smollek exceeded 600 with 611, while Barb Wickwire led the girls with 521 and Tracey Benson added a 218 single.
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