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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1968

Page

8

Beavers overpower Lions 27 7 as Taylor shines on Navy gridiron night

Corry Beavers defeated Erie Academy 43 7 in a rain affected game to move to 4 0 while Dan Taylor rushed for 193 yards on 25 attempts and scored twice. A series of penalties and a late Beaver kickoff miscue marked a rough game, but Corry sealed the win with a late 85 yard TD run and set up next week’s Parents Night clash with Meadville Bulldogs in a tie for third in the section.

Corry Beavers Pegs Lions Sheen Field Beavers Erie ‘School Meadville Bulldogs Dan Taylor Orange and Black Taylor Academy Tim Nunes Wayne Jones Paul Bowsney Nunes Lions Beaver Denny Harrison Dew Blue and Gold Lions Hod Burrows Dave Michaels Harrison Tate Irich Allister Barnes Corry Sight Lion Mike Jansen Harerison Blue and Gold Jones Sam Dubrosky Paul Downey Burrows Bob Boutwell Bill Blynt Jansen Erie Lou Hanna Jvs

US cagers win gold with 65 50 defeat of Yugoslavia

In Mexico City the United States basketball team defeated Yugoslavia 65 50 to claim its 40th Olympic gold. Jo Jo White and Spencer Haywood led with strong second half scoring as the squad, built by Henry Iba, extended its unbeaten Olympic run to 75 games. Russia dominated with medals but the US held the day on the final full competition day.

Mexico City America Henry Iba United States Yugoslavia Russia Pert Vera Caslavska Czechoslovakia Claudia Kolb Santa Clara Salif Lillian “Pokey’ Watson UCLA Ecord Jo Jo White Spencer Haywood Haywood White Bra- 2i

Pistons Edge 132 192 as Second Win Follows Slow Start

Detroit coach Dennis Butcher rejoiced after a third child was born Friday and the Pistons won their second straight, 132 192 over Philadelphia. The win followed early season turmoil, with Dave Bing scoring 87 and Happy Hairston 31, while Wilt Chamberlain and Jerry West led a Lakers win.

Dennis Butcher National Basketball Association Detroit Pistons Philadelphia Los Angeles Baltimore Seattle Atlanta American Basketball Association Kentucky New York Nets Dave Bing Happy Hairston Dave NeBusschere 76Ers Bing Eddie Miles Hairston Hal Greer Jerry West Wilt Chamberlain

Cards Win One Lose One As Tour Begins

Tokyo AP report: the St Louis Cardinals split a two game set with Yomiuri Giants during their 18 game Japan tour. The Cardinals lost 22 to today in the second game after winning the opener 8 to against the Giants yesterday at Tokyo Korakuen Stadium.

Tokyo St. Louis Cardinals Tokyo Yomiuri Giants Japan Cardinals Tokyo Korakuen

Meadville Oil City Bow To Foes On Week’s Big Game

Meadville and Oil City were defeated as the Section Two crown game was postponed to tonight at Miller Sibley Field in Franklin due to rain. Oil City fell 14 6 to Hickory and Meadville lost 14 0 to Farrell while Franklin battles Titusville in the rescheduled showdown. Warren faces Kane as the lone game aside from the postponement. Kentucky opens the University Invitational with Michigan and Bradley facing Army in the tourney’s first round.

Titusville Franklin Miller-Sibley Field Oil City Hickory Meadville Farrell Oilers Grove City Bulldogs Bulldog Franklin-Titusville Warren Kane

Band Follows Broadway Show Theme at Corry High Halftime

Corry Area High School marching band delivered a rainy halftime show themed Broadway Shows. Drum Majorette Allene Morris led the Beaver band through two drills to Give My Regards to Broadway and Hello Dolly, then MAME and CAHS Alma Mater. Co captains Marlene Kane and Millie Roberts highlighted drill team moments under Ronald Rairie and James Brunswick.

Ine Corry Area Allene Morris Beaver Band Broadway Dolly Marlene Kane Millie Roberts Ronald Rairie James Brunswick Mias Eileen Dunbar

Beaver Harriers in District 10 Meet at Edinboro

Six Beaver cross country runners were entered in the District 10 meet at Edinboro State College. Orange and Black entrants were Jim Burrows Dick Root John Scheiner Jim Purpura Joe Nichols and Mark Chase. Corry harriers scheduled to run at 11 a.m. for class A and class B at 11:30.

Beaver

High School Football Scores and Schedule Summary

Scot Carry 27 Academy 7. McDowell 30 Prep 13. Hickory 13 Oil City 6. Farrell 4 Meadville 0. Ridgway 19 Sheffield 12. Butler 7 Ambridge 0. Dunkirk 26 Girard 6. Harborcreek 26 General McLane 21. North East 20 Ft. LeBoeuf 6. Townville 6 Cambridge Springs 6. Venango 25 Saegertown 20. Randolph 32 Union City 7. Erie Tech vs Strong Vincent. Wattsburg vs Iroquois at Harborcreek. Sherman at Clymer. Bradford at Jamestown. Warren at Kane. Conneaut Valley at Youngsville. Titusville at Franklin postponed.

Carry Academy McDowell Prep Hickory Oil City Farrell Meadville Ridgway Sheffield Butler Ambridge Dunkirk Girard Harborcreek General McLane North East Ft. LeBoeuf Townville Cambridge Springs Venango Saegertown Randolph Union City Erie Tech Strong

Game Statistics Touchdowns and PATs Summary

Touchdowns credited to Corry-Taylor two, Harrison two, Academy-Jones. PATs by Corry-P Downey Jansen Taylor and Academy-Nunes. Officials named John Massa Pete Smith Blair Jones Al Putton.

Corry - Taylor Harrison Academy - Jones Corry - P. Downey Jansen Taylor Academy - Nunes John Massa Pete Smith Blair Jones al Putton

Frank's Auto Service Opens for Glass and Repair

Frank's Auto Service offers auto glass and general repair under new ownership formerly Thomas Motor. Located for customers seeking windshield replacements and routine auto care, the shop advertises phone 665-0125 for service inquiries.

Frank's Thomas Motor

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