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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1974
Page
8
The Corry Evening Journal announces a new prize to honor the Corry sports figure who contributed most to athletics in the past year May 1 to April 30. Readers are urged to vote with reasons, selecting from a list of candidates across local colleges and area sports.
Charlie Pittman, former Penn State star and NFL running back, will guest speak at the Annual Beaver Club Sports Banquet on April 20 at Corry High School cafeteria. Tickets cost 4 dollars for adults and 3 for students. co chairs are John Cragg and John Crotty under Beaver Club President Dave Upperman.
Los Angeles Lakers coach Bill Sharman praised the squad after a 180-124 win over the Buffalo Braves clinching the Pacific Division. Elmore Smith scored 37, Gail Goodrich 35, and Bob McAdoo led Buffalo with 40. Celtics beat Rockets in overtime, Bullets routed Hawks, Cavaliers toppled Knicks, Suns over Warriors, Bucks over Trail Blazers, Bulls over Sonics.
Caracas battle over referees and judges stalls foreman Norton title bout as salvos fly about who governs rules. Sadler threatens fines and possible removal. WBA backs Venezuelan commission while WBC balks. Foreman and Norton await ring time amid dispute with officials and venues.
NC State coach Norman Sloan and Marquette boss Al McGuire lead teams in a championship night duel in Greensboro. State, 29 1 with a 27 game win streak, averages 92 points per game while Marquette prides itself on defense. NBC will televise the late game following a Kan sas UCLA third place tilt.
Penn State will leave the Eastern College Athletic Conference on June 30, with officials saying the move will allow stronger national leadership in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic Director Edward M. Czekaj cites continuing studies before final decisions. Meanwhile NBA talks explore adding a 19th team for 1974-75 after New Orleans franchise approval.
Allegheny College freshman Marty Pfinsgraff earned All-American honors at the NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships in Long Beach California. He placed seventh in the 100 yard individual medley with a 4 24 2 and anchored the Gators 400 yard freestyle relay that finished 12th. Teammates Greg Bissel and Doug Stewart shaved their heads to psych up for the relay.
The Pittsburgh Steelers reveal a six game 1974 preseason slate featuring rivals Chicago Bears and New York Giants. Chuck Noll’s teams own a 17-9-1 preseason mark over his first five seasons. The schedule includes games against New Orleans Philadelphia New York Giants Washington Dallas.
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