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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1970
Page
8
Drag racing cars are seen as a rough mix of speed and prize money with earnings up to 150000 dollars yearly. Mickey Thompson’s 1969 Mustang Mach leads last year’s national title and most major races, while Pete Robinson plans to drive the Ford-powered car at the Winternationals in Pomona California this week.
Milwaukee beat Cincinnati 126-114 as Lew Alcindor and Jon McGlocklin each scored 33 points. The Bucks, aided by a 13-4 third-quarter run, moved within sight of New York in the Eastern Division race amid a night of multiple NBA results.
Controversial sprinter John Carlos seeks a four year pro football contract totaling 600000 to 1 million dollars after a 15th round Eagles pick as a wide receiver. Advisor Robert Gault says Carlos will draw crowds and plans final track appearance at Millrose Games before pursuing football on the East Coast.
Corry's Beaver swimmers welcome Titusville's Rockets to the Corry YMCA pool for a 7:30 meet. Beavers seek a repeat win after a 58-33 first meeting victory, aiming to snap a two-meet skid while Jim Stahl leads a large roster of swimmers.
Missouri's Dan Devine, who guided teams to a 92 record and an Orange Bowl bid vs Penn State, is named head coach of the West in the Coaches All American game to be played in Lubbock on June 27. Bill Murray announces the selection. UNH downsizes staff as offensive line coach Paul Schudel resigns to join Colorado State after two years with the Wildcats.
Arthur Ashe, the American Negro tennis star, was refused a visa to play in the South African Open. Backing came from the American Committee on Africa and Dr Hubert Eaton urging boycotts. Stan Smith and Bob Lutz voiced caution while South Africa’s minister announced the decision, provoking debate in the press. Ashe remained unperturbed saying he would not miss the tournament and that his gesture aimed to challenge apartheid.
The Sparta girls remain undefeated at 9-0 after beating Oil City 38-22. Wilma Long led with 17 points, Lori Cook added 10, while Wilkinson scored seven for Oil City and Sheffstall six. The Spartans pulled away in the final period after a tight first half.
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