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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1972
Page
7
Debbie Meyer announced her retirement from competitive swimming at age 19 after a weak 1971 season. The former teenage star, who set national and world records by age 16 and won three golds at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, said her arms no longer jibe and she had aimed for Munich 1972.
Debbie, a long time competitive swimmer from Arden Hills under Coach Sherman Chavoor, retires from the sport while a sophomore at American River College. She plans to study at UCLA or Stanford and enjoys newfound leisure, citing earlier doubts around Christmas and struggles with coordination.
Pittsbugh AP report says Terry Bradshaw will marry Melissa Babish, Miss Teenage America 1969, in April. Bradshaw, 23, star quarterback from Louisiana Tech, was drafted first by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1970 and shared the rookie year starting role with Terry Hanratty. Babish, 19, attends the University of Pittsburgh on a $10,000 scholarship and majors in elementary education. The couple plans to live in Shreveport, then return to Pittsburgh for the season.
Pittburgh Pirates announce veteran infielder Bill Mazeroski will return for a 17th NL season. The 35 year old, who anchored the 1960 world champions, hit .254 in 70 games last year backing Dave Cash at second and occasionally at third.
Troyer's pot ato chip crew clinched the first-half crown by beating Crotty-Ferrando 69 to 66 at Wright Street School gym. The three-way tie with Buesink Ford Sales resolved when Faculty defeated Buesink 72 to 58, giving Troyer's the top spot as they overcame a 38-27 halftime deficit.
IOC president Avery Brundage told reporters the Olympic movement fights commercialism and politics but would not name skiers possibly barred from the Games. He said the eligibility panel meets Wednesday in Tokyo and warned athletes bringing ads to the opening in Sapporo would be ineligible.
The schedule lists tonight's basketball games across districts with Corry at Rocky Grove Gil Chy at Cranberry and others including Meadville versus Warren Franklin, plus Unionity at Ganaral and Cambridges Springs venues. Wrestling also features Matenes with Rocky Grove against Franklin and Greenville versus Thusville, plus matches across local schools like DuBois and McDowell.
Sparta varsity girls improved to 9-1 with a 34-30 victory over Venango Christian at Sparta. Lori Cook led with 11 points, Darlene Howell added 10. Sparta IVs lost 32-7 in the preliminary. Saturday they host Franklin at the Sparta gym.
Aging veteran Barber outlasted George Archer in pro golf's longest playoff in 25 years to take the Dean Martin Tucson Open title. Barber birdied the 93rd hole for the 18-foot birdie and the $30,000 first prize, while Archer earned $17,100 for second after a demanding week of extended rounds and sudden death.
Golden State star Jeff Mullins scores 43 but the Warriors suffer a 110-105 defeat to Chicago. Bulls shoot 99 with Chet Walker leading at 29 as Chicago builds an early 11-point lead and holds off a late Warrior rally led by Mullins.
Seb Piemme supervisor of the City Recreation Volleyball League announced no games tomorrow night at CAHS due to a band concert. Action resumes Wednesday February 2 with matches including Paul’s meeting Methodist Church and Penelec facing Alibi II at 7 15 p.m. and other games at 8 15 p.m. 9 15 p.m.
Ron Pieper rocked city bowling action blasting the Maples for a 688 series and claiming the evening high game with a 268. His 223 and a 197 finish rounded a superb night as other high scores followed in the field.
Steve Rushin led Room 200 to a 47 to 27 win over St Thomas, scoring 22 points. Larry Frisina led St Thomas with nine points as Room 200 improves to 5 6 while St Thomas stands at 8 4.
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