Barber Leaps Up List Of PGA Leaders
Miller Barber wins the New Orleans Open in a playoff with Howie Johnson and Bob Charles at Lakewood Country Club to surge into the year’s top money leaders. Barber edges par birdie on the 560 yard second hole to claim $29,000 and push 1970 earnings past $69,000. Johnson and Charles share second and third money with just over $11,000 each.
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Outstanding Tomcat John Wascak Honored at Thiel College
John Wascak, son of Mr and Mrs John E Wascak of 75 Hatch Street, is a Thiel College track team member and former Tomcats football cocaptain. He earned All Pac grid honors and Lutheran College honorable mention, and holds the track school shot put record of 46 feet 7 inches. Applications open for Corry Archery Festival as Jim Scheiner leads tournament.
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Knicks Blast Bucks Prepare For Lakers
New York Knicks coach Larry Costello warned that a championship team cannot be built in two years after the Knicks overwhelmed the Milwaukee Bucks in a playoff victory. The Bucks were eliminated Monday night, fueling expectations for a tougher series against the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Legion Nine Prepares For Busy Season
The Corry Savings and Loan sponsored American Legion baseball team begins preseason practice this week with a Wednesday session against Clymer High School. A twinbill Sunday features Gil City Oilers at Corry. The squad, not full strength for another month, will include three college players returning in June, with a tough Erie County League schedule and Conneaut Ohio debut on June 6.
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Stargell Home Run Sparks Pirates Over Astros at Forbes Field
Willie Stargell blasted a long homer from the right field roof at Forbes Field lifting Pittsburgh to a 3 1 victory over Houston. Stargell raised his average to .069 with a first inning sacrifice fly and a late homer as Dock Ellis left after being hit. Cincinnati beat Atlanta 6 2 as Jim Merritt pitched six solid innings, with Rico Carty adding a two run shot in the ninth.
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Beaver Golfers Defeat Undefeated Meadville Team
In a spring meet at Corry Country Club the Beaver golf squad upset the previously unbeaten Meadville Bulldogs 436 to 442. Mark Bloom led Corry with 39 39 78, tying Dan Hall of Meadville. other Beaver scores included Walker 47 43 90, Schilling 42 48 86, Cummings 50 42 92, Bailey 45 45 100.
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Comeback Royals Topple A's After 20-Run Deficit
Kansas City erased a 20-0 Oakland lead on Bob Oliver's two-run ninth inning homer and won 4-2 in 11 innings. Moe Drabowsky held the A's to seal the Royals rally as Oakland saw its two-game edge vanish. The Angels also staged a late rally, beating Milwaukee 5-4 on Roger Repoz's bases loaded single. The Yankees crushed Washington 11-2 and Baltimore beat Boston 3-2 in rain-shortened action.
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Sandy Alomar
Repoz
Rick Reichardt
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Danny Walton
Repez
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Ron Woods
Cater
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Boog Powell
Monday Baseball Notable Scores From Tuesday Schedule Summary
Monday results show Cincinnati down Atlanta 6 2 and Pittsburghbeat Houston 3 1. Baltimore topped Boston 3 2 in six innings rain interrupted play. California defeated Milwaukee 5 4 after 19 innings. Kansas City edged Oakland 4 2 after 14 innings. New York and Washington played a 2 2 draw.
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Petty Extends Lead After North Wilkesboro Win
Richard Petty secures a North Wilkesboro victory to become first three time winner this season and widen his NASCAR Grand National points lead to 941 over Bobby Isaac 889. Bobby Allison sits third at 883 as Tiny Land leads Grand American in points and earnings with 9950 dollars. Wayne Andrews 382. Petty teammate Pete Hamilton tops Grand National earnings at 80590 dollars. Bobby Orr named NHL Player of the Year by The Hockey News. Red Kelly picked Coach of the Year.
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