Corry Wrestler Bennett Wins State 198 Pound Title
Corry Area High School senior Jim Bennett captured the PIAA 198-pound state wrestling championship at Harrisburg's Farm Show Arena. He defeated Joel McGuier of McGuffey 12-1 after a tense final, delivering Corry’s first state wrestling title in 15 years. Bennett advanced by beating Tony Cunningham in the semifinals as Phillipsburg’s Dan Santoro also won his class.
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Tony Cunningham
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Saucon Valley
Pennsylvania
Charles Bartlett
Saucon Valley High School
Hellertown
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Bennett Caps Season With Corry’s Jim Bennett Win
Dan McEldowney notes a CAHS teacher and Jim Bennett’s dramatic high school wrestling victory at Farm Show Arena PA. Crowds chant Go Jim and celebrate a 12-1 official score, while coaches, family, and fans share praise and pride for a state level champion’s farewell performance.
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Ex Cards Help Lead Phils Over Old Pals
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the St Louis Cardinals 7 1 in an exhibition game led by ex Cards Steve Carlton Willie Montanez and Tim McCarver. Carlton shut out his former mates for six innings Montanez drove in four runs with two doubles and a single McCarver scored the first run with a double and added two singles.
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St Thomas Crusaders Take Second in Franklin YMCA Tourney
St Thomas Crusaders reach finals of Franklin YMCA basketball tournament but finish as runners up after a 47 18 loss to Washington of Erie in the final. Gary Pass led the first game with 13 points while Cragg and Gerzina toed eight in the final and Pass added two.
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Astros aim for 1972 World Series glory after trades
Baseball preview from Cocoa Florida shows the Houston Astros boosted by off season moves led by General Manager Spee Richardson. Lee May and Tommy Helms join infield with Roger Metzger and Doug Rader. Dave Roberts strengthens pitching with Don Wilson and Larry Dierker among starters. Manager Harry Walker optimistic about a winning season and potential World Series run.
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Rozelle Places In Regional Meet
Corry YMCA girls swim teams competed in the Western Regional Championship at Alleghany College Meadville. Denise Rozelle placed sixth in the 100 yard individual medley with a 2 54.6 in the prep division as the meet closed the regular season for the Y girls teams.
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Astros rely on strong catching defense says Walker
In discussing the catching position the manager notes satisfaction with defense as a strength and cites John Edwards as a top defender though aiming for higher hitting. He also lists Houston options Larry Howard and Jack Hiatt as catchers in the mix.
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