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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1967
Page
8
Houston’s Al Jackson held St Louis to one hit as the Cardinals blanked the Astros 4 0. Aspromonte’s leadoff single in the eighth ended Jackson’s no hitter bid. Marichal and Seaver led NL wins, Mets beat Cubs in 10, Pirates top Phillies, Braves down Dodgers, and Taseff joins Akron Vulcans as defensive coach.
Members of the Bowl-Aire Industrial League gathered for the annal banquet at the VFW where Corry Foam Products swept top honors. Foam team earned first place plus high team game and high team series. notable winners include Frank Messina high three game series, Tom Shaw high single game, Romeo Marchitechi high average, and John Kornikoski most improved bowler.
Beaver High School fell 122 28 at Warren as Warren Dragons swept most events. Fred Corbett led Beavers with a 56 7 12 in the shot and 134 1 12 in the discus while John Wascak Carl Hillstrom joined for the only Beaver wins. Warren dominates every event as Oil City Meadville and Franklin also posted wins.
NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle met Orange Bowl officials and Miami city leaders to discuss Miami as a potential site for the 1968 Super Bowl. Los Angeles New Orleans Dallas and Houston also seek the game with a May 23 committee decision in New York.
Frank's Auto Service, phone 665-0125, offers auto glass repair and general auto repair services. Formerly Thames Motory.
Maurice Cullen defeated Vic Andretti on points over 15 rounds to hold the British lightweight boxing championship in Newcastle, England. The bout followed dense early rounds with Cullen pulling ahead in a clear, tactical win.
Steve Hargan pitched a two hitter and scored the lone run as Cleveland edged Minnesota 1-0. Hargan also fended off Harmon Killebrew in the ninth, sealing his second straight win and his only run coming on a sixth inning infield hit and sacrifice fly by Max Alvis. In the rest of the AL, Yankees topped White Sox 11-2 to seize first, Baltimore beat California 4-1, Detroit blanked Kansas City 5-0, and Boston defeated Washington 9-3.
The Bowl Aire B League held an awards event at the Hotel Corry. Recipients include Dorothy Rathbun for high average, Betty McCarthy for high series, and Mary Savko for high game, with Nancy participating in the back row sequence.
Willie Stargell snapped his bat slump to drive in four runs including a two run homer for his 500th major league hit. He also played first base without an error as the Pirates defeated the Phillies 7 3 in Pittsburgh. Stargell credited change in swing and patience as key factors.
The Pittsburgh Hornets seek a third Calder Cup as they host the Rochester Americans in a best of seven series at Civic Arena with five games in Pittsburgh. Rochester can only play games two and six if needed at War Memorial Auditorium. The Hornets last eliminated Hershey four games to one, ending a two week layoff.
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