Wilts Locker Room Nickname Revealed By Laker Teammates
In a playful aside surrounding Wilt Chamberlain known as Wilt the Stilt or The Big Dipper teammates called him Mr. Murky due to his dislike of showers and hurry to leave the locker room. The piece also notes Dick Fox near retirement at Mercyhurst College Laker basketball and broader local college hoops chatter.
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Wilt
Wilt Chamberlain
Wilt the
Big Dipper
Los Angeles Laker
Murky
ABA
Dick Fox
Mercyhurst College Laker
Fox
Hurst
Foxmen and Financiers Win Corry Rec Basketball Games
The George Fox Insurancemen rallied from six down to topple Auto Auction 68 59 and move into a tie for third place with the Auctioneers. Financiers improved to eight straight with a 68 43 win over Springers as Rod Heasley led with 20 points.
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George Fox Insurancemen
Corry Rec
Try-M Express
Raymonds
Springers
Insurancemen
Rod Heasley
NBA and ABA scores and playoff chase amid tournament-like night
Tonight's NBA games feature New York at Kentucky and San Antonio versus Carolina with playoff spots tightening as Denver faces Memphis. Jack Nicklaus leads the Los Angeles Open after an opening 66 with Arnold Palmer in pursuit amid a crowded leaderboard including Dave Stockton and Tom Watson.
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Kentucky
San Antonio
Indiana
Memphis
Virginia
Cincinnati
Greensboro
Denver
Jack Nicklaus
Arnald Palmer
Dave Stockton
Tom Watson
Jack Mlextaus
Arnold Palmer
Dave Stockion
John Schlee
Chuck Courtney
Bud Allin
Iysimans
Corry Cagers Visit Cranberry in Crunch Class B Showdown
Corry High travels to Cranberry for a pivotal Class B battle that could decide the playoff berth from Section 2 as the Beavers hold a slim edge over the Berries. Coach Ed Partch cites rebounding and defense as the decisive factors in a matchup where both teams seek momentum and a late-season boost.
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Corry Beaver
Ed Partch
Black
Corry High
Cranberry
Berries
Rocky Grove
Beavers
Corry
Youngsville Eagles
Warren
Partch
Dick Lewis Sets Season High With 280 In Bowls
Dick Lewis rolled a 280 to set the season high, beating his own prior best 279 by Dick Cataffir. Dick Lobdell led the night with a 616 series and a 234 game, while Cataffir had the previous best 279. The page lists other bowlers and team notes from local leagues and a separate sports recap of a high school game and a tennis league note about World Team Tennis avoiding Wimbledon conflicts.
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Dick Lewis
Kegler
Dick Cataffir
Dick Lobdell
Lewis
Lobdell
Notre Dame tops Fordham as Dantley leads 79 69
Notre Dame guard Adrian Dantley scored 27 points as the Fighting Irish defeated Fordham 79-69. Pitt crushed Cleveland State 106-55. Long Beach State beat Fresno State 62-45. Oklahoma City upset Oral Roberts 100-94. George Balanis led William and Mary to a 64-62 win. New Mexico defeated Arizona State 89-72 to stay in the WAC race.
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Fordham
Notre Dame
Adrian Dantley
Rams
Pitt
Cleveland State
Long Beach State
Fresno State
Billy Knight
Lew Hill
Oklahoma
Mike Arizin
George Balanis
Ed Ashnault
William and Mary
New Mexico
Arizona State
Corry Swimmers Fall to Iroquois 85 77 in Tight Meet
Corry Area High School swimming won six of nine events but faltered in relays, losing 85 77 to Iroquois. Captain Jon Bennett led with wins in the 100 yard freestyle and 200 yard individual medley, joined by Jeff Scheiner, Chuck Campbell, Drew Furst, and Steve Hileman. The meet featured a 77 77 deadlock before the final relay, with CAHS securing no lead in the closing moments. With two non conference meets left, Bradford comes to town Monday.
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Iroquois
CAHS
Orange and Black
Jon Bennett
Jeff Scheiner
Chuck Campbell
Drew Furst
Steve Hileman
Hileman
Corry
Bradford
Carry
Eades
Bushin
Hanks
Sanford
Tire
Scholze Burick
Rich Parks
D.morosky
Randy Parks
Bennett
Weaver
Opinsky
Scheinar
Zarger
Isi
Benne
O. Morosky
Scholae
Campbel
Burick
Sargent
Wesver
Furst
Henderson Card
Scholze
Morasky
Gorski hero as Clymer wins again at last second
In a tight Division II game, Clymer Pirates rally past Sherman Wildcats 55 53 for eighth straight win. Gene Gorski, sub turned starter, hits a 20 foot jumper with six seconds left, finishing with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Doug Smith leads defense with 16 rebounds and 10 points as Clymer improves to 12 5 while Brockton and Chautauqua contend for first.
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Warren
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Rusty Buesink
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Humes
Augie
Smin
Tehagen
Newton
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Gash
Courtney
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Mecray
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