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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1967
Page
8
The Corry Area High School varsity beat the Faculty of Beaver 63 to 51 in a tense game played without their coach who defected to the opposition. The varsity surged after a slow start, dominating the second half to hold a 49-42 lead entering the final period and pulling away despite late Faculty rallies.
Chicago Bulls rally to beat the San Francisco Warriors 120-117 to clinch a tie for the No 4 seed in the NBA Western Division. Erwin Mueller starred with key baskets as San Francisco led early, Thurmond helped late, and Detroit sits a game back in the race for the final playoff berth.
Fort Myers AP reports the Pirates plan a powerful batting order led by Matty Alou with Maury Wills Clemente Stargell and Clendenon. Alley and Mazeroski anchor a strong infield while pitching depth from Pizarro Ribant and seven starters, plus bullpen options, aim to hold off Phillies and Braves in a tight NL pennant chase.
Evansville Ind with Earl Monroe scoring 40 points led the unranked Winston Salem Rams to a 77 74 upset win over Southwest Missouri State for the NCAA College Division championship. Kentucky Wesleyan took third with a 112 73 semifinal defeat of Illinois State.
Lock Haven State College maintains its narrow lead entering the finals of the National Invitational Athletic Association wrestling tournament with 4 points. Five champions return seeking titles as Adams State, Moorehead, and Central Washington trail in team standings.
Three Corry High swimmers Tom Sawyer Jim Mong and Ken Marsh finished among the top eight at New Kensington regional diving. They earned state finals bids in York March List while New Kensington dominated the event. Corry was the only team to place three divers in the top eight as Butler Armstrong and others filled remaining spots. Regional swimming events continue today at Lower Burrell High School pool in New Kensington.
St Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10 to 5 in an exhibition game in St Petersburg. Al McBean allowed four runs in the fourth inning after John Romano doubled for two RBIs on a triple. Billy Short pitched in the fifth, surrendering two more runs.
James Hazewinkel, a three time champion, seeks his fourth crown at Central Washington as Haven and Larmain Merkley from Lock Haven watch. Dennis Killion of Lock Haven, after three straight wins in his first varsity events, falls to Mike Garside of Wisconsin Superior 7 3 in the 197 pound class, ending his bid.
Corry Area High School hosts the Beaver Club All-Sports Banquet tonight at 6 30 featuring 12 awards for outstanding athletes from the past year. Guest speaker is head basketball coach John Denny Bayer and emcee is Howard Bud Elwell, director of athletics at Gannon.
Mercer and Darby Township captured the PIAA Class B and Class C crowns as Ambridge and Chester prepared for a top Class A showdown. Mercer beat Montrose 61-52 to claim its second straight Class B title, with Art Adair and Bob Rhoads starring for the Mustangs. Montrose trailed after a 22-22 second quarter, while Dave Canfield led Montrose with 16 points in a loss that ended their bid.
Paul Hoffmann scored 31 points including 17 in the fourth quarter to lift Hazleton St Gabriel past North East St Gregory 68 to 60 in Erie. Trailing 48 44 entering the final period, Hoffmann sparked a 7 0 run with key jumpers as St Gabriel pulled ahead 51 50 and widened the margin. Tom Ferko led St Gregory with 18 while Tom Barlet chipped in 17 for St Gabriel who finished 20 2. St Gregory ended 11 9.
Darby Township defeats Union Joint after a tight first quarter and pulls away in the third period to finish 26-1. Oliver Smith scores 20, Leroy Eldridge 16 for Darby. Dan Lewis Tim Sedgwick and Jim Clouse each tally 12 for Union Joint. Mercer ends 26-2, Montrose 23-2.
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