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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1969
Page
8
Beavers suffer sixth straight defeat as Schwab scores 36 points to become CAHL career scoring leader with 330. Franklin Knights top Corry 69 66 behind Bob Witherup 21 and Bill Gabrys 20 while Schwab goes 8 of 9 at the line.
Section two reports numerous boys games with Franklin over Corry 69 64 Titusville over Meadville 79 70 Oil City over Rocky Grove 76 62 Warren over Cranberry 78 67 Cambridge Springs 61 over Saegertown 32 Conneaut Valley over Conneaut Lake 62 55 Iroquois 75 over Wattsburg 49 Girard 94 over Ft LeBoeuf 65 General McLane 73 over Fairview 56 Harborcreek 66 over Northwestern 2 Brockway 70 over Ridgway 44 Sparta 69 over Commodore Perry Johnsonburg 62 DuBois Central to Sheffield 95 over Bradford Central 62 East Brady 64 over Union Joint Clarion 78 over North Clarion 66 Sharpsville 69 over Lakeview 43 Reynolds 78 over Mercer 70 Hickory 85 over Slippery Rock 52 Brookville 69 over Clearfield 21.
Beaver swim team prepares to host Oil City at the pool in a 7:30 p m contest. Oil City hopes to upset Beaver and features strong recent wins over Warren Meadville and Academy. Key events include the 60 yard individual medley with Jim Stahl and a teammate, plus multiple sprints and relays led by Dave Cochran and Doug Rozelle.
The 1960 Pitt Panthers went 1-9 but drew AFL and NFL interest. San Diego Chargers drafted Pitt split end Skip Orzulak in round five, Western Pennsylvanian Eugene Mercury Morris went to the Miami Dolphins in round three, and Joe Righetti from Waynesburg College was taken by the Cleveland Browns in round six.
Corry junior varsity led early but Franklin JVs surged to a 51-31 victory on theCorry hardwood in the preliminary contest. Mike Donoghue scored 12 for Corry and Jim Harvey added 10 while Barthan led Franklin with 18. Beaver IVs rest Friday then play Warren Tuesday as Section Two action begins.
Sparta Merged School basketball team rolled to a 69 55 victory over Commodore Perry as every starter scored in double figures. Brent Allen sparked the comeback with a strong second period, while Jerry Linden, Dave Boythe, Rod Skiff and Mark Koaja also hit double digits. The Spartans travel to Pleasant Ville next.
Fifty boys turned out yesterday morning for physicals and pre season training with an eye on the upcoming track season at Corry Area High School. The pre season is voluntary and targets those not in other winter sports. Seniors Ken Bennink Joe Gerzina Denny Harrison Denny Rieck Tim Theisen and Frank Zalik are among lettermen returning. Junior lettermen include Jim Burrows Wayne Mick Jim Purpura and Craig McQuiston. Others from wrestling basketball and swimming join after current seasons end.
Harrisburg AP reports the State Harness Racing Commission sets filing deadline next Tuesday for a fifth license. Commodore Downs, Inc. of Erie is the sole applicant. licenses may be granted only in counties where voters approved a racing plant, with Erie among nine qualifying counties.
In a chaotic scene last night Bill Blynt and a Knight exchange views with officials as players jostle for position near the ball. Scoop Sample appears between the legs of a Knight, while Rolland Lawrence watches from behind Blynt in a Journal Photo by Endsley.
Titusville remains undefeated at home and leads Section Two after a 79 70 victory over Meadville. The Rockets surged with a 21 point first period and a 30 point fourth period, shooting 51.1 percent while Meadville hit 25.7 percent from the floor.
Rumors of Dan Taylor returning to Corry Area High School became real as he rejoined Beavers after leaving for Harborcreek in December. He returns within the 90 day eligibility window and could play football next season.
Princeton reports no proof of racist bias against outgoing football coach Dick Colman after an university committee review. Canada battles Russia in hockey, marking another exhibition win for the Soviets over Canada in Winnipeg.
Jim Dolan scored 13 baskets and 2 free throws to power the Baby Beavers to a 48 to 42 win over Franklin as Ed Partch’s squad trailed at 14-7 after one period. Dolan sparked a 23-23 halftime draw with six baskets, Steve Moore added a bucket, and Bob Schwab and Mike Morton hit fouls to tie at the break. The Beavers pulled ahead 35 34 after three and outscored Franklin 13-8 in the final stanza. Trioch led Franklin with 18 points.
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