Tarkenton Leaves Giants Over Contract Standstill
Fran Tarkenton, 31, pulled up stakes with the New York Giants after failing to reach a contract agreement with owner Wellington Mara. He said he cannot play without a contract, ending his stay as he returned to Atlanta after the bid fell through. Tarkenton’s absence follows Joe Namath’s sidelined status with the Jets.
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Ottaway Hurls Victory For VFW Over Elks
Ten year old Brent Ottaway earned his first victory against Little League competition leading the VFW to its first win of the second half. Ottaway held the Elks to seven hits and struck out four as the VFW won 2 to 0. Bill Haner took the loss for the Elks. The VFW were outhit but benefited from a three run fifth inning rally aided by a newly used aluminum bat.
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Wolcott's Team Tops Monday Night Ladies League
Wolcott's team holds 47 points to lead the Corry Country Club league after week 10 with Ann Chillock's squad at 44, Kay Cassett 36 percent, and Mary Helene Williams at 34. Chillock captured both low net 34 and low gross 44 last night as two weeks remain.
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EUMC and Baptists Win In Church Softball Action
The Evangelical United Methodists beat the Congregationalists 74 while the Baptists stopped Corry CMA 14 11. Ken Spear earned the EUMC win over Ray Lillie with Sutton and Ohrn adding two hits each. A special grudge match between Catholic teams is set for St Thomas field at 7 pm amid regular league play tonight. Beaverdam vs Sparta Alliance also appears on the Corry Area High School field at 7 pm.
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Satchel Paige inducted as first pre 1947 Negro league star Hall of Famer
Cooperstown honors Leroy Satchel Paige with induction into Baseball's Hall of Fame. Frank Forbes notes Paige would have been a 30 game winner in majors in his prime and the smartest pitcher with unmatched hard throw. Paige recalls doubters and says he could throw harder than anyone until 1942 as seven other new members join immortals alongside Rube Marquard Jake Beckley Dave Bancroft Chick Hafey Harry Hooper Joe Kelley and George Weiss.
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CAHS Football Physicals Set For Thursday
Corry Area High School football coach Jerry Rushin announced junior and senior boys must pass a physical Thursday at 6:30 PM in the CAHS gym to be eligible for the upcoming season. If unable to attend, contact Rushin before Thursday. The senior squad starts practice August 18, with the opener September 10 against Hickory in Howard J. Sheen Field, as Corry joins the Northwest Football Conference replacing Section Two.
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Are Dodgers Getting Even In National League Race
The Dodgers now in Los Angeles chase the fading Giants of San Francisco. Twenty years after the Giants trailed the Dodgers by 144 games, Brooklyn swept a playoff while Bobby Thomson starred. Today the teams share a different geography and status as the Dodgers climb on the Giants.
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Dodgers edge Cardinals as Gibson loses again to LA
Dodgers beat St Louis 6-5 to cut the NL West lead to 4 games as Wes Parker and Willie Davis each homer twice or more and Jim Brewer closes out the win. Boston outslugged Detroit 12-11 in a wild AL contest highlighted by Bob Montgomery’s six RBIs, including a grand slam.
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Downey Crowell Named For Lions Club Save An Eye Game
Erie County All Stars will face Erie City All Stars in the 31st Lions Club Save An Eye football classic with two Corry fans joining the County roster John Downey quarterback and Dave Crowell running back and defensive back. The game moves from Labor Day to August 21 at 8 15 p m at Academy Stadium with players from ten county schools and four city high schools. Proceeds fund eye care for needful locals. last year’s Lions Club gift totaled 11726 dollars. Tickets cost 125 advance and 150 at the gate, available at Fryer’s Rexall Drug Store in Corry.
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