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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1972
Page
7
Dan McEldowney cites Corry Beavers struggle Friday at Sharpsville with eight punt woes, only 78 rushing yards on 31 carries, two completions for 19 yards, and a lingering defeatist mood. Terry Taylor’s runs and passes ignite Eagles as Corry faces Grove City at risk of finishing 4-5 or 8-6.
Australia claimed the YMCA Corry girls intramural swimming title with a 4 2 record despite a tight finish. The U S and Germany tied at 3 3 after Russia beat the Americans 52 43, setting up a four special intramural swim meet on Thursday November 9 at the Y at 6 45 p m with Australia and Germany also in an exhibition.
AP says Major League expansion is not on the horizon. Commissioner Bowie Kuhn visited for a GM meeting and noted he would like a team in the Louisiana Superdome when completed. He doubted expansion soon and believed Charles Finley remains content in Oakland, while he cautioned against franchise transfers.
Bob Hand topped the scores with a 635 series across games of 221 183 and 231. Pat Bierfeldt had the high individual game with 235 while Rey Burton posted a 520 series from games 178 and 196. Other notable scores included Northup and Scoutena in the Spartanburg league mix.
Fr Aloysius Plaisance recalls a camping trip in the eastern Tennessee mountains where a large black bear climbed into an open shelter and reached the priest's backpack hanging from the ceiling, disturbing him on the top bunk during the night.
Corry junior varsity ends season with a 24 to 14 defeat to Youngsville. Dave Cragg sprinted 63 yards for a late TD after a pass from Mike Rushin. Mark Clark scored on a tipped Rushin pass. Youngsville tallied on two Brasington runs and a Carlett rush, with Paden returning an interception. Rod Miles and Bob Joy praised for defense. Rushin Cragg and Clark praised for offense.
Dallas quarterback Craig Morton threw three touchdowns and assisted on another as the Cowboys battled the Lions to a 24 24 tie. Morton faced boos yet delivered against Detroit, while Roger Staubach prepares for a comeback and Dallas stays within a game of Washington in the NFC East.
Utah Stars coach LaDell Anderson credited bench depth and rebounding for a 117 106 win over the Kentucky Colonels. Zelma Beaty grabbed 21 rebounds and scored 27, while Ron Boone’s fourth quarter spark helped seal the victory. Dan Issel led all scorers with 33 points as Kentucky stayed close through three quarters.
Four Pennsylvania golfers along with players from Maryland and New Jersey qualified for the PGA Qualifying School at Silverado Country Club. Victory Regalado led by six strokes over a field including Larry Ringer of Laurel and Jim Simons of Butler who posted 76s in the opening 18 holes of the 108-hole event.
In Titusville area east of town a bear appeared at a residence on R.D. 2. Mr and Mrs Walter White reported the spectacle as the animal nosed the porch, browsed the garden, and stood at the back door. A torn storm window was the only damage as the bear wandered off, described by Mrs White as “pretty” though large.
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