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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1973

Page

7

Wadkins Wins Byron Nelson Classic In Dramatic Playoff

Lanny Wadkins edges Dan Sikes in a sudden death playoff to claim the Byron Nelson Classic title earning 150000 dollars. Wadkins birdied five of the last seven holes and parred the final playoff hole after Sikes three putted from two feet. Dickson finished third and Crampton fourth as final round scores shaped the three under par 277 total.

Dallas Lanny Lanny Wadkins Rachel Wadkins Dan Sikes Sikes Bob Dickson Bert Yancey Tom Weiskopf Bruce Crampton Dickson Crampton

Nobody Likes Fenway Park Not Even Bosox

Weekend wins aside, Fenway remains unwelcome to the White Sox and Red Sox. Dick Allen and Bill Melton homer for Chicago in a 5-0 win, while Boston slides in the AL East standings. Other games note Oakland over Baltimore, Yankees sweep Minnesota, Detroit over Kansas City, Texas over Milwaukee, and Cleveland over California.

Chicago White Sox Fenway Park Boston Red Sox Dick Allen Chicago Red Sox Bill Melton Allen White Sox Boston Eddie Kasko Oakland Baltimore New York Yankees Minnesota Detroit Kansas City Texas Milwaukee Cleveland California Melton Catfish Hunter Rollie Fingers Bobby Grich Brooks Robinson Yankees Twins Royals Dave Nelson Toby Harrah Brewers Charlie Spikes George Hendrick Clyde Wright

Local Shooter Wins Second State Title

Dru Guskea, 15, of Corry, won the 1973 Class B State Junior Rifle Championship, repeating a 1971 Class A title. He shot 383 of 400 in a seven-location state event and holds high junior averages in both the Chautauqua Rifle League and Northwestern Pennsylvania Rifle League.

Dru Journal McEldowney Dru Guskea Andrew Guskea Marion Street Pennsylvania Rifle and Pistol Association Corry Area High School Cahs Ri Fle Bradford CAHL Chautauqua Rifle League Venture Inn

Ladika Leads Corry Thinclads At Kane

Corry Area High School track team competed at the Kane Invitational on Saturday. Mark Ladika, Corry’s mile record holder, won the mile and 880 and was named meet most outstanding runner with times of 4:23.5 and 2:01. The mile relay team of Jon Bennett, Terry Brumagin, Dale Lewis and Dan O’Day won in 3:39. Dan Richards placed third in high hurdles, O’Day third in intermediate hurdles, and Lewis fifth in discus. Corry finished fifth with 24 points. Bruce Fenstermacher, undefeated discus thrower, could not compete due to college in Colorado.

Corry Kane Beavers Mark Ladika Edinboro State College Mark Max Bennink Jon Dan Richards O'Day Lewis Bruce Fenstermacher Colorado

Corry Skeet Team Falls to Franklin in Nearby Match

The Corry Hod and Gun Club skeet team lost to Franklin 241 to 231 on Franklin’s field. Ed Bielawski shot a 50 to lead Corry with teammates Lamendola 48 Warnshuis 46 Richards 44 and Conklin Liebegott 48. Next match is Sunday May 20 against Oil City on the Oil City range.

Corry Hod and Gun Club Franklin Corry Ed Bielawski Corryites Bielawski Tony Lamendola Paul Warnshuis Skip Richards Bill Conklin John Liebegott Oil City

Ex-Bookkeeper Wins Honda Title in Akron

Barbara Renner of Cleveland won the $55,000 Honda Classic in her first outing as a professional bowler. The 31 year old former bookkeeper defeated Judy Cook of Grandview Missouri 235 to 207 in the final to take the $5,000 first prize, the largest on the Professional Women Bowlers Association tour.

Akron Ohio Barbara Hener Cleveland Miss Renner Judy Cook Grandview

Knicks Confident About NBA Finals

In Boston the Knicks beat the Celtics 94 78 to clinch the Eastern finals and advance to the NBA Finals. Walt Frazier led with 25 points after a slow start as New York’s defense shut down Dave Cowens and Jo Jo White in the decisive seventh game. The team now targets the Lakers on the West Coast.

Boston New York Knicks Los Angeles Lakers Walt Frazier West Coast Tus Frazier New York Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Knicks Celtics Dave Cowens Jo Jo White

Pirates Lose Doubleheader as Dodgers Rally In 13 Inning Win

The Pittsburgh Pirates drop a 9-8 13 inning opener and 2-1 loss in game two to the Los Angeles Dodgers, tumbling to 8-6 and third in NL East behind the Mets. Manager Bill Virdon vows the team will rebound despite a rough Sunday slate.

Los Angeles Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh Bill Virdon Pirates Virdon New York Mets Pirate Chicago Cubs San Diego Padres St. Louis Cardinals San Francisco Giants Atlanta Braves Cincinnati Reds Philadelphia Phillies Houston Astros Montreal Expos Ramon Hernandez Tom Paciorek Dodger Bob Robertson Dodgers Willie Davis Paul Popovich Chicago San Diego Ferguson Jenkins Lou Brock San Francisco Ed Goodson St. Louis Giants Cardinals Jerry_Koosman New York Atlanta Mets Jerry Grote Jack Billingham Bobby Tolan Cincinnati Philadelphia Billingham Mike Schmidt Cesar Cedeno Montreal Tom Walker Houston Expos

Corry Jr High Indoor Track Meet Opens 1973 Season

Corry junior high hosted its first indoor track meet after weather moved the event from outdoors. Beaty Junior High School won most events with Corry second and Mt. Lebanon third. Corry winners included Ottaway, Miles, Cochrane, Xander. 880 relay won by Amy, Hamilton, Xander, Cochrane. Next trip is to Warren for a rematch with Beaty.

Corry Warren Beaty Mt. Lebanon Roger Ottaway Dave Miles Bill Cochrane Steve Xander Joe Amy Ron Hamilton Xander Cochrane Baby Beavers Beaty Dragons

Harry Norton Tops Bowlers With 233

Harry Norton sparked the Mixed Doubles League action with a 233 single, the high game of the weekend. Linda Brooks and Barb Wickwire led the women with 215, as Rolling Rocks triumphed 88 to 52 over Odd Ones. Other notable scores include Kip Caruso 180 and Diane Helton 188 in a busy meet featuring multiple doubles and singles events.

Harry Norton Linda Brooks Barb Wickwire Rolling Rocks Pat Craker Kip Caruso Dave Brooks Bowles Gary Trio Chip Shamnuro Sharon Gales Vicky Spitman Biy Chip Shamburg Diane Helton Noose Dunewald Stacy Christensen Gary Tripp Don Swanson Sam Smith Rosie Caruso Dave Armstrong Gary Goodwill Dennis Neese Dan Katulich Mike Owens Jett Mack Dan Gates Bruce Davids Scott Gross Cindy Spitman Sharon Gates

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