Nicklaus Favorites Chief as Firestone Classic Starts
Masters champ Charles Coody says Jack Nicklaus is unbeatable if he is on form in the $150000 American Golf Classic at Firestone South. Defending champ Frank Beard, Arnold Palmer and Nicklaus headline a 103-player field for 30000 first prize, with Trevino and Gary Player absent. Host Bobby Nichols notes his own form while Firestone’s bunkers favor accuracy over distance as the event opens.
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Arnold Palmer
Lee Trevino
Gary Player
Bobby Nichols
Ray Floyd
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Nichols
Firestone
Tom Weiskopf
Palmer
Trevino
Auto Dealers Close Season With 23 1 Card
The Crotty Ferrando softball team wrapped up its best season with an 84 win over Pennsylvania Bank and Trust on the Corry Area High School Field. They finished 23 1 for the year and 12 0 in the second half, marking their 20th straight league win. Don Sperry earned the win with relief from Bill Norton and Dave Brooks homered twice while Randy Pieper led Bankers with three hits.
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Pennsylvania Bank and Trust
Corry
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Bill Norton
Dave Brooks
Randy Pieper
Bankers
Bob Patten
Erie County
CAHL
Corry Savings and Loan Nets 20th Win at Warren
The Corry Savings and Loan baseball nine defeated Warren All-Stars 10 to 7 at War Memorial Field in Warren. Stan Komenda pitched seven hits allowed while striking out three, earning his 5-2 record. He contributed two hits, three runs, and strong centerfield plays as Jim Hammond planned the pitching for Corry. Rick Kestle and Komenda teamed up to anchor the Loaner defense and offense.
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Corry Savings and Loan Baseball
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Rick Kestle
Jim Hammond
John Crotty
Orioles win minor league title in twinbill sweep
The Orioles clinched the city championship in the high school minor league by defeating the Angels, 3-2 and 8-2. The lineup featured Scott Merkle, Jeff Fargo, Cliff Geer, Jeff Hiner, Warren Fargo, Mike Barbalad, Tim Gustafson, Brent Ottaway, Gary Merkle, Mike Paver, and manager Chuck Fargo.
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Gary Merkle
Mike Paver
Chuck Fargo
McEldowney
Thomas Flunks Pats' Physical Trade Off
Duane Thomas the Dallas Cowboys standout running back was traded to the New England Patriots last weekend after clashing with Dallas management and asking for a swap. The deal sent Carl Garrett and the Patriots No 1 draft pick to Dallas and brought Halvor Hagen and Honor Jackson to the Cowboys. Dallas President Tex Schramm announced part of the deal was cancelled after concerns from the Patriots team physician.
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Associated Press
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Dallas Cowboys
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New England
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Patriots
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Honor Jackson
Tex Schramm
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Hagen
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City’s Minor League All Star Game Set at Bracken Field
Corry’s two minor leagues High School and Wright School prepare for their all star game at Bracken Field tomorrow at 6 p.m. Four Little League managers will observe top prospects for next season as parents and fans gather for the event.
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No-hitter bids spark Fitzmorris as Royals beat Twins
Al Fitzmorris pitched a two hitter and flirted with a no hitter in Kansas City's win over the Minnesota Twins, his best game of the season after writing songs in the off season. Harman Killebrew singled to break the bid in the seventh as the Royals opened a twi night doubleheader. other AL scores included the Yankees over Cleveland, Tigers over Senators, Orioles over Red Sox in 10 innings, White Sox over Angels, and A's over Brewers.
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Red Sox
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Sal Bando
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Dodgers Recall Ken Forsch With Five-Game Streak Lost
Houston rookie Ken Forsch fired a four hitter for a 2 0 victory over the Dodgers ending Los Angeles five game win streak. Forsch notched nine strikeouts and his first major league shutout as the Astros rallied in the sixth. Cincinnati, Atlanta, Montreal, St. Louis and Chicago also won in NL action.
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