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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1974
Page
9
The 1961-62 Corry Area High School wrestling team, coached by Bob Mulvin, finished 7-0-1 in league play to win the Section 2 title over Oil City, with an overall 10-1-1 record. The report also covers Mercyhurst basketball, Hank Aaron's delay, and UCLA basketball futures.
Jack and Bob Cummings combined for 50 points and Terry Upperman added 21 as the Auto Auction beat the YMCA 91 40 to tighten a playoff hold. Crotty Ferrnando led Crotty Ree to an 89 58 win over George Fox Insurancemen, as Crotty seeks sixth win in nine games and a potential finish. Dan Taylor scored 29 for Crotty, Don Swanson 19. In MLB chatter, Seaver and Kuhn stirred talk on Aaron’s lineup and spring plans as contract talks and signings rolled in.
Twenty one bowlers exceeded 200 as Dick Lobdell led with a 635 series. Individual high games included Ron Harrington 237 and several 200s from Ed Giacomo, Paul Crawell, Bob Jongiston, and others across the Corry Jamestown area leagues.
Corry Area High School swims to a 126-43 defeat against Jamestown. CAHS captain Jon Bennett hit two second places in 50-yard free and 100-yard back, while Jamestown’s Steve Swanson led with a dual win and a winning relay. Final winless league record for Corry stands at 2-15, with third-place finishes by Scheiner Moore and Campbell marking the close of a disappointing season.
Buffalo Braves shot to a 36 16 first quarter lead then a 67 38 halftime margin and rolled to a 119 87 victory over the New York Knicks at Maple Leaf Gardens Toronto. Bob McAdoo led with 29 points, Ernie DiGregorio added 22 as Knicks top scorer Walt Frazier had 17.
Carol Harvey, a CSC freshman, won the 50-yard freestyle to lead Clarion State Eagle girls past Allegheny 78 26. She also took first in the same event in a 80 51 win over Bucknell, aiding Corry's team performance.
Niagara University will induct Fred Schwab along with Alexander Boo Ellis and Harry Sweitzer at halftime of the Niagara St Bonaventure game in the new Niagara Falls Convention Center. Schwab starred 1942-43 and postwar, led scoring in 42 49, earned All Little Three honors, and survived WWII as a POW. He now teaches political science history at Corry Area High School. His son Fred Jr. recently surpassed 1,000 points at Grove City College where he serves as team captain.
Slippery Rock Pa AP Clarion State is the heavy favorite to win its third Pennsylvania Conference Wrestling tournament at Slippery Rock State College. Despite a 23 2 record the event is expected to be the toughest in 31 years as top conference wrestlers compete led by Clarion champions Wade Schalles Bill Simpson and Don Rohn under coach Bob Buff.
Bids up to 1095 acres for Corry Area Industrial Development Corp with property atop South Center Street Hill. Electric gas and water available, sewer by spring. Viewing by calling 664 2822. Bids in writing with 5 percent certified check. Send to Chamber of Commerce Mr Dennis M Frushone no later than March 4 1974 at p.m. C.A.L.D.C. reserves right to refuse bids.
Corry Area High School seeks a playoff edge as the Beavers clash with Hickory after a 74 72 win over Franklin. Key players include Jet Brown Kurt Kolaja John Rote and Rusty Brant as coach Ed Partch weighs starting five with three seniors likely in the lineup. The Hornets sit 11 3 in league play led by Mark Malcolmson Mickey Janusko Bill Bell Lynden and Doug Joho needing a win to maintain second place. JV game at 6 30 p m.
A compact update presents Cage results and standings with data highlights. Key participants and team placements are listed, offering a snapshot of recent outcomes and current rankings.
Gene Littler shot a five under par 67 to lead the Jackie Gleason Inverrary Golf Classic in Fort Lauderdale. Tom Jenkins matched 68 to trail by one, while Bruce Crampton Lee Elder Kermit Zarley and Jim Wiechers shot 69s. Defending champion Lee Trevino opened with 70 and Masters champ Tommy Aaron 71. Sam Snead parred 72.
Directions outline a drive to the District 20 Class B Wrestling Qualifying Tournament at Iroquois High School. Evening semifinals start at 6 o clock, finals and consolation matches follow with a $30 fee and championship bouts at 7 30 Saturday night.
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