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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1975
Page
11
In a condensed softball update, Endilie Ast delivers a strong pitch as the five-man lineup takes the mound. King records a 73 exiting score while Zurh and Star contribute key at bats and defensive plays amid tight framing and strategic substitutions.
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The Detroit Tigers extended their losing streak to 15 in a 4-0 defeat to Bert Blyleven and the Minnesota Twins. Houk lamented fatigue after no days off since the All-Star break as Detroit's bats produced only four singles. Jerry Terrell and Rod Carew drove in runs for Minnesota, with Phil Roof adding a two-run homer. The Twins shut out the Tigers, while other AL games featured Mayberry's three-run homer for Kansas City and Boston expanding the East lead behind Tiant’s 14-11 record.
Catholic Youth clinched a playoff berth in the Church Softball League by beating McCray 14 to 9. They rallied in the later innings thanks to aggressive base running bunting and McCray errors, securing their sixth win in 11 outings.
Former USC star Anthony Davis, after a promising pro debut rushing 102 yards for the Southern California Sun, was held to 45 yards on 13 carries as the San Antonio Wings surged to a 54 22 victory in their World Football League game. Also noted were Memphis Southmen’s comeback win and other WFL scores, with attendance tallies and league context.
Bob Moose earned his second win for the International League Charleston Charlies with a 5-1 decision over Memphis. He allowed 12 hits, barely challenged, and walked one while striking out three in the outing.
National Football League exhibition results include Atlanta defeating Washington 16 to 1, Philadelphia edging Pittsburgh 17 to 14, Green Bay beat Buffalo 24 to 1, Louis 0, Kansas City 3 Houston 13, New Orleans 7 Baltimore 23 Denver 20 in OT, Los Angeles 33 Dallas 7, New York Jets 20 Minnesota 15, Oakland 34 Detroit 0, San Francisco 7 Cleveland 13, New York Giants 28 New England, and Sunday games in Oakland, San Francisco, Cleveland, and others. World Football League results feature Birmingham 23 Philadelphia 17, Memphis 2h Charlie, San Antonio 54 Southern California 22, Shreveport 38 Chicago 18, await 25 Portland 24.
Corry Jamestown dominates the City Industrial Softball League post season, overcoming nine men to beat Ajax and reach the finals. Dowell defeats Raymonds as CJ stars Eshelman and Voreman among three safeties each. McInnes edges Plastics in pitching duel.
Nicklaus captures his fourth PGA and 16th major at Akron Firestone after a final round 71 edging Bruce Crampton by two strokes. He nets 45,000 dollars, lifts year prize money to 248,599 and lifetime earnings to 2,492,223, while plotting to chase a Grand Slam.
Franklin's Art's Place won the Warren Ree Softball Tournament with a 15-4 final over Clarion's The Bucket after The Bucket had upset Art's 10-8 in the semifinals. Bowladrome finished third, Draft House fourth, and Penn Beer tied with LeBoeuf Lanes for fifth. Harned TV was eliminated after two wins and a bye. Crotty fell to Ashland and Ray L. Way, both by one run. Local hitters slumped but aim to rebound in Franklin Labor Day event.
National Bank of Corry topped WWCB Radio to extend its season win total to 20, an all-time team record. Omar Chase earned his first South Erie County League win since 1972, allowing no earned runs in five innings plus. Hank Kolaja went 4-for-4 for the winners as News Sport slipped to 0-1 in a lopsided rout that featured nine errors behind Marty Mitchell of Columbus Inn.
Billy Hardwick of Louisville started with a spare, then hit 12 consecutive strikes to finish a 300 game in the Jackson Open final qualifying block. The 14 year-old pro bowler began his fourth game of the afternoon with a spare and discovered his throws had been on the wrong lane.
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