Pirates to retire Clemente number before opener against Cardinals
The Pittsburgh Pirates will retire Roberto Clemente’s jersey number 21 before Friday’s opener with the St. Louis Cardinals. Clemente died in a plane crash last December, and his widow Vera and sons Roberto Jr Luis and Enrique will take part in the pregame ceremony, with Vera receiving the Golden Glove Award. The Pirates, wearing patches bearing 21, aim to improve after a 1 2 15 spring, while the Cardinals add rookies Ray Busse and Ken Reitz to their lineup.
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Rifle Team Retains Lead in Northwestern Rifle League
Corry rifle team extended its slim lead in both handicap and actual matches by defeating Lawrence Park No 1. The handicap score was 1980.6 to 1967.9 and the actual 1980 to 1961. Corry remains ahead of Walnut Creek by half a match in both standings as Walnut Creek stands 10-2 in each class while Corry is 10-1. Other results: Albion split with Amboy, Walnut Creek defeated Lawrence Park No 2, Meadville had a bye.
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Durocher Pays $250 NL Fine
Houston Astros manager Leo Durocher says he mailed a 250 dollar check to National League president Charles Feeney after a March 11 meeting disruption at Pompano Beach. He sought a hearing and hinted he would resign rather than pay if forced.
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Knick Small Forward Paces Celtics Defeat Bullets in Playoff Win
Havlicek led Boston with 29 points as the Celtics beat the Hawks 126 113 in Atlanta to take a 2 0 series lead. Jo Jo White added 24, Cowens 20 and Silas 17 rebounds. Boston's defense slowed Atlanta as Maravich scored 30 for the Hawks.
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Crenshaw Emerges as Augusta Masters Sensation in Hype
At Augusta, 20-year-old Ben Crenshaw from Austin draws crowds as the sport's next big star while Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus loom as favorites. Crenshaw pairs with Palmer in early action as galleries chase autographs and a flash of future greatness.
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Florence Amoroso Tops Night with 222 Game and 545 Series
In the Wednesday Night Ladies League Florence Amoroso rolled a 222 high game and 545 series. Barb Wickwire added a 545 in the same session. In the Men's C League Handicap Tournament Dave Tiffany posted a 626 series as the top effort among the men. Also listed were multiple high scores from both groups and a televised final rounds with a sellout gate and roughly $25,000 prize for the champion.
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Baseball Opens Season With Reds Marichal Duel In Forecast
Opening day features Cincinnati lefty Don Gullett facing Juan Marichal of San Francisco in the lone game of the day amid unsettled weather. The American League starts Friday with five games, NL follow-ups set for Friday, and the final AL game Saturday as raining skies threaten early action. Other exhibition results include Dodgers over A’s, Cubs over Padres, Angels over Brewers, Yankees over Mets, and Twins over Astros, with rain washing out several matchups. Montreal sold Hector Torres to Houston while Boston sent Ken Tatum and Don Newhauser to relief duties.
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Corryites Win .22 Caliber Title in Pistol League
Corry pistol team closed the Penn York League season with a .22 caliber win over Jamestown 1386 1359 earning an undefeated season and first place in that category while dropping the centerfire match 1319 1303 Jamestown topped Corry in centerfire. Jack Kostkas led both events with 283 in .22 and 282 in centerfire. Other Corry competitors included Haugh Briskie McElroy Lagaila Lindberg Guskea Guskea Linberg Hasbrouck Pirozzola Confer.
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Paul's Mens Wear Faces Methodists In City League Semis
Pauls Mens Wear rode a 15-11 15-6 victory over Try-M to clinch a semifinal berth in the City Recreation Volleyball League playoffs at Corry Area High School. The Methodists defeated the Glory Stompers 14-16 15-12 15-13, State Farm beat Raymonds 15-10 15-4, and CJ II stopped the Gophers 16-14 15-8. Semifinals next week at CAHS will be best of three to 45 points, with finals the following week in a best of five to 15.
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