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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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