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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1968
Page
8
An overwhelmed recap mixes erratic play and standout performances as MLB action unfolds. McLain and Lomborg highlight misadventures while players like Oliva, Carew, Mantle, and Dean figure in notable at bats, hits, and pitching duels across Baltimore, Minnesota, and New York games. The piece blends era-typical stats and colorful phrases to sketch a chaotic day of baseball outcomes.
The Erie City Coaches Association demands reinstatement of Dick Detzel as head football coach at Strong Vincent High School after his surprise dismissal at the board meeting. Coaches threaten mass resignations if Detzel is not rehired, while Vincent assistants have resigned and players urge explanations. The board plans a special meeting, and Beaver coaches begin practice as Vincent faces a potential open date if the issue remains unsettled.
Hiram Ohio AP Browns mix veteran stars and fresh talent as they aim to reclaim top NFL status. Key figures include quarterback era Frank Ryan, receivers Paul Warfield and Gary Collins, running back Leroy Kelly, and rookies Charley Leigh and Reece Morrison. Training camp notes highlight injuries, leadership by Jim Houston and Ernie Green, and the team’s stance after racial controversy.
Baltimore rookie Terry Southall led a late drive from his own 19 yard line, connecting on three passes for 66 yards before Lou Michaels kicked the game winner with 25 seconds left, giving the Colts a 15 14 victory over Washington. Unitas praised Southall as a promising backup as the Colts extended their preseason win streak over the Redskins to 17 games dating to 1959. Beban debuted briefly for the Redskins, failing to complete a pass and recording a tackle for a loss.
Milt Pappas finally beat the St. Louis Cardinals to earn his ninth NL victory, aided by Claude Raymond who closed out the ninth after two on with two out. San Francisco outslugged Philadelphia 7-5 as Ron Hunt plated two on a double. Los Angeles beat Pittsburgh 6-4 with Drysdale earning his fourth win, while Cincinnati thumped Chicago Cubs 11-7 on two run homers by Maloney Jones Whitfield and Cardenas. Houston topped New York Mets 3-1 in 12 innings, with Bob Aspromonte delivering a two run double for the decisive 12th frame after a rain delay.
Little League Inc property tied to a tax dispute likely won’t go to sheriff sale until after next week’s Little World Series in Williamsport. The Tax Claim Bureau says ads must run 10 days before sale, probably August 30, six days after the 11 and 12 year old series ends. The borough, school district and Armstrong Township threatened sale over 1966 taxes of 3,558 dollars on land beside the league’s new 300 thousand dollar stadium. The org claims the land is exempt.
On August 26 at Field A Catholics face Nazarenes in Game A while Field B hosts Valley View against Alliance in Game B Field A sees Game A and B winners advance to Game C and Field B pairs Beaverdam meets Lutherans in Game D August 26 August 27 Field A pits Methodists against the Game D winner in Game E Field B matches the Game D loser against the Game F loser for a second bracket While Game C winner and Game E winner clash for the championship observers note a consolation game between the Game E loser and Game F winner
San Diego hosts Pittsburgh as the Steelers chase their first pre season win. Pittsburgh, 0-1, faces injuries to key ends and a reshuffled backfield led by Ken Nix at quarterback with Earl Gros and Don Shy. John Hadl for the Chargers aims to spark a San Diego attack with Post, Allison, and Lance Alworth supporting the passing game.
Wattsburg report shows Tom Dill capturing the late model feature race with Ken Lee of Erie and Ron Blackmer of Youngsville winning heats. Blackmer and Ed Faulkner took late model semis. John Whitehead won the early model feature. Eades and Kightlinger won the semis. Jan Putt won the Powder Puff Derby.
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