Aaron's 714th homer ties Ruth as opener roars in 1974
Hank Aaron homered for No. 714 to match Babe Ruth, drawing Senate and House praise as the Braves beat the Reds 7-6 in 11. Oakland routed Texas 7-2 with Reggie Jackson starring in the opener of a season that also saw Alvin Dark begin a second stint as Athletics manager.
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Corry Journal to Rename Sportsperson of the Year Award
Corry Journal changes the first annual trophy name to Corry Sportsperson of the Year to avoid discrimination claims. Voters must provide reasons for their choice and ballots must be received by the sports editor at 28 West South Street.
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Baseball National League Today’s Games
Pittsburgh at St Louis 25000 at 830 pm San Diego at Los Angeles 35000 1020 pm Houston at San Francisco 25000 915 pm Tomorrow’s Games Chicago at Montreal 28000 215 pm New York at Philadelphia 45000 1359 pm Pittsburgh at St Louis 115 pm Atlanta at Cincinnati 215 pm San Diego at Los Angeles 415 pm Houston at San Francisco 4 pm American League Minnesota at Kansas City 820 pm California at Chicago 900 pm Boston at Milwaukee 230 pm Detroit at Baltimore 200 pm Oakland at Texas 900 pm Cleveland at New York 35000 2 pm
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Talk About Close Ask Lyle's Girls In Bowling League Race
In a tight finish the Thursday Night Ladies league crowned Lyle's Girls champions by half a game over Rossbacher Insurance. Pauline Chelton posted a 537 series while Doris Piteavage led single games with 182. Jean Vankeuren and others contributed solid scores as action concluded.
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Pro Sports Scoreboard NBA Playoffs and ABA Highlights
NBA play offs recap Milwaukee 112 to 0 over Los Angeles with Milwaukee leading series 3 0. Tonight New York at Capital Detroit at Chicago. Saturday April 6 Eastern Conference Boston at Buffalo 2 90 p m TV 35 Sunday Capital at New York 1 p m Los Angeles at Milwaukee p m Chicago at Detroit time zone announced ABA playoffs division semifinals results include Virginia 116 New York 115 Indiana 4 San Antonio 9 San Diego 100 Utah 8 Tonight Kentucky versus Carolina at Greensboro Saturday Antonio at Indiana San Diego at Utah Sundays schedule New York versus Virginia Norfolk Carolina versus Kentucky.
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Pistol Team Extends Streak With 38th Win Over Lawrence Park
Corry pistol team earned its 38th straight victory as it beat Lawrence Park. Bob Green fired 287 in 22 caliber and 282 in center-fire, Jack Kostkas added 270 in center-fire with 274 in 22 caliber, Jim Briskie posted 278, Gary Haughin 271, and Wayne Lugaila 266 for third in center-fire.
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Bucks Blitz Lakers 112 90 to Take 3 1 Lead
When the Bucks put it together they overwhelmed the Lakers 112-90 in a nationally televised playoff game. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar led with 31 points and 16 rebounds as Milwaukee forced LA into turnovers and outside shots while Gail Goodrich was held to one field goal.
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DiGregorio Named NBA Rookie of the Year
Ernie DiGregorio won the 1974 NBA Rookie of the Year award after leading the league in assists with 8.2 per game and posting a .902 free throw percentage. He credited teammates for the honor as the Braves look to build a young, championship-minded team. Commissioner Kennedy to present the trophy.
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Church Softball League Plans Meeting Tuesday
Baseball started yesterday in Cincinnati and Texas. Corry’s active church league softball is set to launch. an organizational meeting is scheduled Tuesday at 8 PM at the YMCA. Churches must send a representative to join the 1974 Summer League. questions to Al Schell at 664-7757.
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