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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1969
Page
8
Mercury outlined winch line care and general boat prep for spring. Detach and dry winch rope, avoid drum tension, protect from sun, check rims, and cap with friction tape. Inspect hardware, life preservers, cushions, anchor lines, steering and electrical systems for wear, corrosion, and proper operation.
The St Louis Cardinals put Belinsky on waivers and planned a decision on assigning the 32 year old left hander to Tulsa. The Astros declined to bring him back while the White Sox beat St Louis 5 3 in an exhibition with rookie Bill Melton contributing a .406 spring average. Multiple games were canceled or delayed due to the national day of mourning for President Eisenhower. Mets edged Reds 3 0. San Diego beat Chicago 5 3 as San Francisco Cleveland tied 4 5, with McAndrew earning win for the Mets. Oakland narrowly led the Angels 7 1 when darkness halted play.
In Pendine Wales the 1.5 ton car Babs once the world’s fastest that crashed at over 170 mph in 1977 has been dug from a sand dune. Owen hopes to restore and display it. the project recalls Thomas and Maksim Campbell linked to historic world land speed attempts and a fatal crash on Pendine Sands.
Los Angeles AP reports Lew Alcindor rejected an ABA deal that included 5 percent stock in the New York News, a $6500 yearly annuity at age 41, and 10 percent of ABA TV contracts worth at least 3 million. NBA offer rumored around $1.4 million. Bucks officials en route to Los Angeles.
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The Pittsburgh Penguins fired coach Red Sullivan, saying the club needs a winner. The team finished fifth this season with a 24 5 11 record and lost about 400000, while attendance dropped sharply. Sullivan said rumors had swirled for a month.
rirmspunun AP reports halfback Dick Hoak who finished fourth in the league with 56 rushing yards last season has signed his 1969 contract with the Steelers. The club said Hoak signed the deal yesterday after completing terms for the forthcoming season.
Dick Catalfa wins singles with a 655 total over three games as Tom Shaw and Harold Bromley capture doubles by one point with 1233 at the 1969 Men’s City Bowling Tournament held over three weekends at the Avalon Bowling Center. Ball's Decorating tops team standings at 2936. Koestner and Brooks second with 1232. Lewis earns All-Events honors with 1901. Jim Black and Bob Smith place second and third in singles.
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