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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1972
Page
7
Corry Beavers suffered a 32 point defeat to the Warren Dragons Friday night after a failed fourth down attempt near the Dragons' 1 yard line. The Beavers had controlled play early but could not finish drives, despite a strong start following a season-opening win over Hickory.
Two cross country meets are on the schedule for Corry Area High School this week with Tom Mountain named cocaptain for both events after leading the team. Mountain, a two year runner and 15 28 best this season, is the likely standout for the Beavers as they face Union City and Warren on the Dragons course. The article notes Mountain as the club's runner of the week and highlights his improvement and prior season best of 16 00.
Tomcho led the Business Men's League with a 246 and Woodard topped the Marine Classic League with a 634 series. Woodard added games of 201 and 220 on the way to 613. Several league results and local team notes follow, including Spartansburg and Corry girls basketball updates and upcoming JV and varsity games at Rocky Grove.
A special booklet from the National Bureau of Standards explains nerve deafness, its causes, recognition, and practical ways to conquer it. It advertises a free copy by writing Mint-Bar, P O Box Q, Clearwater, Florida 33518.
The San Diego Chargers acquired tight end John Mackey after losing receivers Jerry LeVias and safety Chris Fletcher for the season. LeVias and Fletcher, both starters, had knee surgeries following Sundays 34-3 loss to San Francisco. Mackey, a 10-year veteran and former NFLPA president, was signed as a free agent Monday after being waived by the Baltimore Colts.
Corry Area High School junior varsity suffers a 24 to 0 defeat to Warren Little Dragons on Warren turf. After a scoreless first half, Rod Ketterer returned a kickoff 65 yards for a first touchdown, followed by Tom Pellegrino’s five yard run. A late safety and a 22 yard TD by Kevin Fischer closed the scoring as Rick Huntley’s punting helped keep the Beaver defense in the game early.
Washington Redskins win 24-21 over Minnesota Vikings in the season opener. Bill Malinchak, on the taxi squad, blocked a punt and scored a rushing TD while recovering a fumble that led to the winning TD. Ted Vardor blocked a field goal and deflected another. Larry Brown rushed for 105 yards, Harraway added a nine yard TD, Tarkenton threw two TD passes for the Vikings.
Orioles third baseman Brooks Robinson shines in a 5-2 win over the Red Sox, delivering three hits including a double and an RBI as Baltimore moves within one game of Detroit in the AL East standings. Robinson’s late runs and key hits fuel the rally, while Cincinnati and Pittsburgh win elsewhere to tighten NL races.
Sparta Posts first win of the 1972 season, edging North Clarion 6 to 5. Dale Cook earned the victory with two innings of relief, while Tim Stockton started and struck out six in five innings. Mike Young led the offense with two hits and drove in the decisive run on a seventh inning triple.
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