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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1968
Page
8
Washington Senators win 3-2 in eighth on Bernie Allen run as Houston errors amplify loss. Ken McMullen homered and drove in another. Braves, White Sox, Twins post wins. several minor injuries and standout performances noted across exhibition schedule.
Philadelphia Flyers wrap up the NHL West Division crown after a season on the road and neutral sites. Doug Favell notes the team held more points than L A, with four shutouts in 36 games. Stanley Cup playoff action begins Thursday in Philadelphia against St. Louis.
ATLANTA AP Cale Yarborough dominates the sport with two major victors and $70,000 earned this year. The 29 year old veteran from Timmonsville recalls doubts and near quitting before the Atlanta 500 win, saying he’d sleep on it and restart his pursuit of top status.
Steel ers ink split end Ken Herbert of Houston, the nation’s leading college scorer with 110 points in 1968. Nancy Greene nears retirement after wrapping her second World Cup with a giant slalom win at Red Mountain International, securing at least a tie for the title.
Johnny Green, a 4 year NBA journeyman new to playoff buzz, led a third quarter surge as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New York Knicks 123-105 in Philadelphia. Hal Greer poured 38 points, while Green added 16 points and 11 rebounds despite injury, boosting the defending champions to a 32-0 series lead with games to play in New York.
Tony Jacklin defeated Arnold Palmer and Doug Sanders to win the Jacksonville Open at 16 under par and $20,000 first prize. The English rookie became the first Briton to win a PGA Tour major, with Palmer fading to finish 276 and Nicklaus at 280.
Report lists Bowl-Aire Beaver Boys and Bantams results with players and series totals, plus early mixed doubles and junior teams. It also notes a third quarter blitz by Elgin Baylor for the Bulls and Willie Murrell closing strongly as New Orleans tied the game late.
The Cleveland Indians lost to the California Angels 6-5 in 11 innings in Palm Springs, then beat the Chicago Cubs 9-2 in Tucson. Manager Alvin Dark attended the Palm Springs game with the Losers. Pitcher Steve Hargan worked six innings, followed by Hal Kurtz, a 24 year old rookie notable for his sinker and potential as a reliever. Dark compared Kurtz to Frank Linzy and said he might join the regular-season staff after spring performances. Hargan indicated he would be ready after one more exhibition outing.
The 1968 National League schedule uses bold numerals to mark Sunday night games. The schedule emphasizes prime time matchups and showcases key series across major clubs with highlighted Sunday broadcasts.
Sawyer finished second and Counasse third at the state meet in the 10-yard freestyle for Juniors, the highest state award for locals. Counasse also placed seventh in another 10-yard freestyle race. Doug Knapp had seventh in the Junior 200-yard IM, with Corry earning its top ten finishes. Mike Dehn, a one year old Oil City diver, won the state diving title for the Preps on his final dive after trailing most of the competition. Counasse's win stands as Corry’s best ever swim result.
Roberto Clemente snapped his 25 at bat drought with a first inning double for the Pirates in a 3-1 exhibition win over the Orioles. Gene Alley and Manny Jimenez added doubles as Pittsburgh built a two run second, with Brooks Robinson leaving after being hit by a pitch.
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