Webster and Cobbett win Calcutta tournament title
Dale Webster and Melvin Cobbett clinched the overall Calcutta trophy at Corry Country Club with 123 points, the high total in the two day event. Webster won the most individual points with 43 while the field of 16 two man teams competed across two days under Jim Jordan.
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San Diego Conquistadors to Lead ABA Franchise
San Diego will host an ABA expansion team named the San Diego Conquistadors with red white and gold colors. Owner Leonard Bloom announced the choice citing San Diego’s Spanish heritage, to applause and groans from local sports writers. The emblem features a Cabrillo profile.
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Berra Hall of Fame Induction Opens with Stars
Yogi Berra led the Hall of Fame induction in Cooperstown with a lead off at bat and tears as he honored his late parents. Eight inductees including Sandy Koufax, Josh Gibson, Lefty Gomez, Buck Leonard, Early Wynn and others were feted amid baseball drama and cameras.
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One of Series Colts' Management Changed Not Team
The Baltimore Colts keep their status as contenders after a management switch. New GM Joe Thomas moved quickly, signing nine players and reshaping the roster while aging stars like Bubba Smith resisted renegotiations. Unitas remains the starter with Morrall traded, and the club eyes a fifth championship amid a strong defense and deep depth chart.
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Western Auto Ends Season With Victory
Corry Western Auto clobbered Harborcreek 13 to 3 in a South Erie County Softball League game at Aero field. Tom Shaw pitched the win for WA, while Chuck Jewell had four hits in four plate appearances. Shaw and Dan McEldowney added three hits and four RBIs. Harborcreek’s Marv Akerly, Snarski, and Jodon contributed for the visitors.
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Corry Little League resumes regular season play
Corry Little League returns to regular games after a successful All Star campaign. The schedule runs from tomorrow through Wednesday, August 16, with games at 6 p.m. each day: Moose vs VFW on August 14, CJ vs Elks on August 15, Moose vs Elks on August 16. Umpires should contact Steve Grice after 6:30 p.m. tonight for assignments.
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Belanger Quietly Strives To Be Baltimore’s Steady
Mike Cuellar faced little trouble while Earl Weaver watched, and Mark Belanger impressed with a calm, steady showing Monday night suggesting he may not remain in Baltimore long. The shortstop’s poise and defense stood out as a key asset for the Orioles.
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Orioles rally past Brewers on Belanger two run double
Belanger delivered a tie breaking two run double in the sixth as the Orioles upset Milwaukee. Cuellar struggled but Alexander finished strong to preserve a 6 5 win with Lonborg walking two before Belanger’s go ahead hit. Twins blank Rangers as Jim Perry drives in a run and a bizarre unassisted double play unfolds.
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Mathews Debuts Nervous as Braves Fall to Reds on Opening Night
Eddie Mathews, newly installed Braves manager, admits nerves in his first MLB managerial game as Cincinnati Reds throttle Atlanta 9to1 on national TV. Denis Menke and Joe Morgan drive eight Reds runs while Morgan adds a three run homer. Cardin als top Mets 3 to 2 in 13 innings. McGlothlin shuts out Braves for eighth consecutive inning.
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