Biletnikoff Seeks All-Star Fame After Gator Bowl Showcase
Florida State star Fred Biletnikoff, compared to Don Hutson for his build and hands, leads the All-Star receiving corps ahead of Friday night Soldier Field game against the NFL All-Stars. His 12 catches for 192 yards and four touchdowns in the Gator Bowl boosted pro scouts' interest as Cleveland Browns prepare for the matchup.
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Pirates Rout Mets Behind Law Three-Hitter
Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the New York Mets 7-0 at Shea Stadium behind Vernon Law who pitched a three-hitter and earned his 12th win vs the Mets this season. Roberto Clemente collected a single and a triple with two RBIs as Pittsburgh added 13 hits.
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Meadville Legion to Host Sharon in Intersect Series Opener
Meadville Post II faces Sharon Kiwanis in an intersection three game series to decide advancement in the state playoffs. The second game is at Athletic Park, with the third back at Sharon if needed. Meadville just defeated Corry to win District 29.
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Dave Curtis Dominates Indians With 18 Strikeouts
Dave Curtis pitched a dandy one hit performance in the Junior League at Loveland Field last night. He fanned 18 batters, while his foe Pete McLaughlin allowed seven hits and struck out 10. The Braves and Pirates clash in a night playoff push.
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Tuesday’s Fights Highlight Roundups Across Cities
In Phoenix Luis Rodriguez from Miami defeats Charley Austin in a 10 round bout. In Fresno Gabe Terhanes from Fresno stops Hilario Morales from Mexico City at six rounds via knockout.
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Orioles Gain as Tribe Trounced and Twins Split Doubleheader
In a three-part day, Baltimore beat the Angels 5-2 to trim Minnesota’s AL lead while the Tribe were routed. Washington's Don Zimmer fueled a Senators win over the Twins with clutch hits and fielding resilience amid a tense doubleheader. The Twins won the opener 4-3 without Sam Hughes Killebrew, but Zimmer’s timely double in the nightcap broke a tie as Detroit and Boston posted decisive wins elsewhere.
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Eddie Fisher
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Ron Bailey No Hits Elks in LL Gem
Ron Bailey pitched a no hit game with eight strikeouts as VFW defeated Elks 3-0 at Bracken Field. Only two Elks reached base on errors while Bailey improved to 7-1. Lanny Fitch and Steve Dubro drove runs, and Bailey received the game ball from manager Sam Baressi.
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Cubs Use Hypnosis Pitcher In Shutout Of Phillies
The Associated Press reports Cubs pitcher Bill Paul, a former Tigers farmhand, claimed hypnosis helps him blank the Phillies 2 0 4. He described counting to ten and “blanks out everything” before games. The piece notes Paul’s prior 26 inning run giving up just one run and mentions other NL results including San Francisco beating Cincinnati 6 4 in 11 innings and Houston splitting with St. Louis.
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Roberto Clemente
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Late NFL Scores and Thursday Games Listed
Chicago 7 Philadelphia 0 Pittsburgh 7 New York 0 Houston 10 0 St Louis 7 7. Los Angeles Milwaukee postponed by rain. Thursday games Pittsburgh New York Chicago Philadelphia San Francisco Cincinnati Washington Minnesota New York Chicago Detroit Cleveland Boston Kansas City Houston St Louis Los Angeles Milwaukee night doubleheader.
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Eleven marksmen tie with perfect skeet scores in Savannah
Eleven shooters each fired perfect 100s to tie for the 28 gauge Skeet Championships title in Savannah Georgia. Capt Strother Shumate won the 410 gauge after a three way shootout with Ken Wilson and Clint Swingle. Other notable performances included Belje Annan's 100 in the world meet and George Young's Champion of Champions shootoff victory.
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Tuesday Stars Batting Triumphs for Sox and Cubs
Ron Hansen of the White Sox hit a bases loaded two out triple in the fourth to beat the Yankees 3 2. Bill Faul of the Cubs held the Phillies to two hits and struck out nine in a 2 0 Chicago victory.
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Ladies Day Golf Results Show Tight Tees at Corry Country Club
Yesterday the Corry Country Club hosted a Ladies Day golf event with two flights. Ann Chillock led 18-Hole Flight A in low gross, while Mary Helene Williams held low net. Jo an Morgan dominated Flight B with low gross, low net and putts. Anne Fuller and Cecile Cote tied for IZZIES in the Nine-Hole Group.
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Erie youth tops world horseshoe qualifiers in junior move
A Erie Pennsylvania youth, a year old, led the world horseshoe tournament qualifiers with 513 points from 200 losses as he moves from the junior to the men division. Dan Kucheinski posted 1591 ringers in the event. The top 36 advance to a round robin test starting tomorrow for the world championship.
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Erie
Dan Kucheinski
Milwaukee Sues Baseball Over Braves Move
Milwaukee County filed an antitrust suit in U.S. District Court to block the Braves 1986 move to Atlanta or demand a new franchise. The action risks overturning franchise awards and TV rights while prompting swift responses from Commissioner Frick and NL President Giles.
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Verga Out At Academy Lions Football Coach Departure
Times-News reports Erie Academy med School will search for a new head football coach after Tony Verga resigns. Verga led the Lions for five seasons with a 16-31 record, including a 1-7 mark last year. Don Zonno is named as a possible successor. an official announcement is expected at the Erie School Board meeting on Thursday the 19th.
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NYP League Tuesday Results Highlight Local Scores
Batavia 5 Auburn 3 and Geneva 7 Wellsville 6 were reported with Jamestown 31 at Binghamton showing a high scoring end to the NYP League night.
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