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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1972
Page
7
In a reflective column Ron McKidewney reassesses the Corry Beavers Franklin game performance. He weighs the scoreline and statistics, shifting from a quick poor judgment toward average, and explains the factors behind the reconsideration without praise or blame.
The Corry junior varsity football team battled Meadville JVs to a scoreless tie at Howard J Sheen Field under ideal weather and a sparse crowd. Rick Tripp excelled for Corry as they moved the ball on four drives but bogged down inside Meadville 30. Defensive standouts were Dave Cragg and Gene Rogers, while Dave Burress intercepted late to create a scoring chance Corry could not capitalize on. Bob Joy and Rod Miles forced Meadville fumbles on separate occasions. Next up, Corry hosts Franklin at Miller Sibley Field Monday at 7 p.m.
George Gibson leads city bowling as his team faces a tough Franklin matchup. The Beavers gain 111 rushing yards on 32 carries, their best average in four games, but suffer more penalties and first downs than in prior outings. With Meadville and Titusville upcoming, optimism returns despite a disappointment in Franklin.
Sparta girls defeat Rocky Grove 61 to 40 on their court to lift season record to 6-1. Darlene Howell scores 21, Brenda Varney 18, Lori Cook 13, Barb Crosby 4, Lisa Albers 6, Angie Staskiewicz 2. JVs win 20-18 with Debbie Conner scoring 14. Spartaette host Meadville Thursday at home.
Australia nips the U S 48 47 while Russia dominates Germany 61 32 in girls intramural swimming at the Corry YMCA. Winners include C Harvey Germany K Kelsey and D Haight Russia M Gentile U S K Johnson Australia. full results list multiple events with times and placings across medley, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle races.
Luis Tiant prepares for a pivotal night as Boston seeks to reclaim the AL East lead against Detroit after a costly Aparicio miscue. Detroit’s Lolich dominates with 15 strikeouts as Kaline and Rodriguez drive the Tigers to a 6 4 win. Stoneman throws a no hitter for Montreal in a doubleheader split with New York Mets.
Meadville Bulldogs defeated Corry Beavers 8 6 2 at Meadville Country Club to seize sole possession of the Section Two golf crown. Meadville leads at 6 0, with Titusville 5 1 and Corry dropping to third at 4 2. Masone shot 68 to lead the Bulldogs, while Shamburg and McHale top Corry with 105 and 93 respectively amid a full field of competitors. Section tournament at Cross Creek in Titusville on Monday closes league play.
Dolphins win 6-0 at Loveland Field after a fast start. Craig McCaslin returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, the lone score. Ricky Fuchs, Browns, earned outstanding defensive player honors per league officials.
Corry Area High School girls basketball team earned its first win of the season as Anne Theigen scored 14 points and Char Clark added eight in a 40 6 scrimmage victory over Eisenhower. The Beaverettes travel to Franklin tonight to face the Knight Ettes with renewed confidence from the weekend win.
Giants quarterback Norm Snead, aided by running back Ron Johnson, led New York to a 27 12 win over the winless Philadelphia Eagles. Johnson rushed 36 times for 128 yards, caught all three of Snead's TD passes, and Snead threw for 164 yards and three scores. Owner Leonard Tose criticized his team after the defeat, denying regrets about a past guarantee.
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