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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1977
Page
7
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Sparta, 17-1 in regular season, swept Lyle's 104 to win the South Erie County League softball championship at UC Elementary. Nancy Jensen struggled on the mound but Sparta capitalized early, Debbie Thomas drove in four with three hits, while Debbie Chamberlin held Lyle's to seven runs. Nichols finished third after twice losing to Sparta by one run.
The USTA will admit 43 year old Dr. Renee Richards to the U.S. Open at Forest Hills starting Aug 31. President W E Hester said he is happy the matter is resolved after a court injunction had barred exclusion based on sex chromsome testing.
Montreal Expos explode for 13 runs against Philadelphia Phillies as Sam Mesias and Gary Carter drive key hits. Dick Williams’ club stifles Steve Carlton, snapping Phils 13-game win streak in a one sided game with multiple late inning scoring bursts.
A jumble of upcoming games lists football and baseball fixtures by city and time across multiple leagues, including St. Louis at Cleveland and Minnesota at Baltimore. It notes season ticket sales for Corry Area High School and Beaver games in Erie County, plus recaps of Cubs over Pirates and Padres over Reds with key player feats and saves.
Baseball notes detail Mariners hip Jose El Guezebal and Jose Alfaro deals with Houston. Blue Jays recall Rick Cerone from Charleston. Dodgers and Vic Cavatilla move from Mexican League via Albuquerque. Basketball lists Washington Bullets sign Bob Dan ridge. Colts sign George Kunt, Browns acquire Dan Audich. Lions sign Ian Sumter. Giants sign Willie Spencer and Ken Helms. Pete Rome placed on injured reserve. Grubb to undergo hand surgery in Los Angeles after breaking bone June 14. placed on DL July 8.
National Bank crushed Columbus Inn 13-2 behind four homers to clinch the South Erie County League regular season crown in Corry. The victory solidifies playoff seedings as NBC leads the field with strong batting, while key games and a league meeting at Pappy's Place in Wattsburg shape the post season starting in Union City.
NBC Bankers roll over Ziebart 17-1 in opener and 13-2 in the second game to move near a playoff spot. Dairylea sits 16-12 with one game left against Cherry Hill, likely a forfeit. Williams Clark and Wetmore homer, with Clark driving in three as NBC’s trio hits 8 of 10. Williams earns All Star bid, while Indian Head’s Harned shines in a separate win.
Erie Blades add Jean Tetreault, last season’s NAHL leader in goals and assists, and Barry Skully from the dispersal draft. Henry Taylor heads Mohawk Valley, Jim Pritchard and Brian Marchinko go to Maine, Craig Reichmuth to Syracuse. NAHL plans a 74 game schedule for 1977-78 and the Blades open October 21 at home versus Syracuse with a return in Syracuse. Goalie Lynn Zimmerman may join WHA Houston training camp.
New York streaks ahead as Arroyo yields after nine pitches. Rivers hits a first pitch homer, White triples, Munson doubles on pitch three, then Reggie Jackson and Chambliss drive in runs before Arroyo exits. Yankees win 7 5 over the Tigers. Brewers top Red Sox 5 3 on Money and Quirk homers. Rangers beat Blue Jays 6 5 in 10 as Sundberg drives in Harrah. Mariners 3 Twins 1 as Meyer's two run single supports Mitchell. Royals 5 Indians 3 as Mayberry homers twice and LaCock ends 4-4 tie in eighth.
Erie Blades player Rick Jodzio, ex Calgary Cowboys, pleaded guilty to causing bodily harm in a World Hockey Association game in 1976. He was fined $3,000 in sessions court after originally facing assault with intent to injure.
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