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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1976
Page
7
Fragmentary text references a person named Craig in a leadership role and mentions a child. Limited readable context prevents a clear event or relation. No additional names, organizations, places, dates, or concrete actions are discernible from the fragment.
A pastor conducts a worship service and prayer gathering at a local park venue, inviting attendees to join in devotion and communal prayer in IL.
In a packed Journal Sports column, R L McCray previews upcoming high school games. Meadville edges Titusville last weekend while Oil City, Warren, Greenville, and Franklin eye momentum. Predictions include Oil City 20 Meadville 14 and Titusville 34 Bradford 16 with other matchups noted.
Corry star Mary Beth Cragg 42 pulls down key board against Oil City foe Lynn Gates 54 as CAHS gym hosts a decisive win. Ollerettes extend unbeaten streak to nine while Beaverettes drop to 5-5.
Corry’s girls ride Carol Walsh’s 30 points but OC clinches 58 50 over the Beavers. Erickson leads Corry with late runs while Walsh, Conner, Gates shine on rebounds as Corry drops to 6-5 in league standings. Pat Walsh’s JVs improve to 9-1 behind Cragg’s assists and Chase’s inside play. Corry crosses to 12-0 in section I title pursuit as Harriers grab first Section I crown with 17 43 victory over Oil City.
Hank Aaron returns to the Atlanta Braves as director of player development after ending a historic run as the all time home run leader with 755. The move signals a front office shift for the franchise as it reshapes its talent pipeline.
Corry’s Little Beavers led by Lance Pledger crushed Oil City 42 to 20 in a junior high cross country meet. Chris Mulvin set a 1.7 mile school record at 11 08 behind Oil City’s Glenn Dickey, with teammates Wright Lillie Pargo Hiner and Geer in top seven. The whole 10 man squad posted top positions while Oil City’s No 3 through 4 finishers trailed. Next race is Union City with Corry aiming for a fifth win.
Jean Zarger and Denise Frushone each captured two wins as the CeeBees toppled the winless Sand Daggers 66-37. Zarger won the medley and breaststroke while Frushone led the 20 freestyle and 20 backstroke. Pam Cochran and Drew Yenchak each notched two victories to keep the Fonzies level with the CeeBees at the top standings as two weeks of action closed.
Joe Altobelli was named manager of the San Francisco Giants, who finished fourth in the NL West at 74-88 after a year in the cellar. The Detroit native spent 11 years in the minors as a successful farm system leader, including four first-place finishes with Rochester in the International League.
Grotty-Ferrando posted a third shutout in four games with an 8-0 victory over winless Buesink Ford in Recreation Football League action. Scott Hunt scored the lone TD on a third‑yard run in period two and added a two-point conversion. Standouts for the Oldsmobile Dealers included Brian Griswold Scott Frisina Bob Ginn and Don Anderson while Ned Bailey Pat Stockton Bruce Anderson and John Graham shone for Ford Men with six tackles.
A jumble of high school results appears, with Warren over Thusville 73 to 36 and Cranberry over Aleadvile 45 to 1. Other games include Corry 17, Ul City 43, and Union City 20. Plus a note on Rocky Grove 34 and Tango defeating Galley, plus a surgery note about Thomas Cleveland.
The fragmented clipping lists baseball playoff pairings and venues around mid October with multiple AL and NL matchups including Cincinnati, Philadelphia, New York, and Kansas City. It mentions champions and a roster of players with unclear roles, reflecting a busy, cluttered sports page.
Corry Beavers, led by coach Joe Sanford, vow not to quit as they face 5-0 Warren Dragons in the Homecoming game at Sheen Field. Sanford stresses eliminating mistakes, noting Corry’s 5.38 yards per play despite a string of setbacks and fumbles.
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