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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1977
Page
9
Fragmentary OCR notes show partial vote counts and locations including Milwaukee and other places with unclear candidates and dates. The readable elements suggest an election tally or polling data but lack full context and names. Further restoration needed for a clear summary.
Fragmentary sports brief cites SMU and State in a bowl context. No clear date or score available. reads as promotional tease about a bowl game and regional teams. Limited readable facts, but indicates anticipation of a postseason matchup in the Southwest region.
Mill Village defeated Nationsal Bank 11-5 to win the South Erie County League postseason crown. Villagers jumped ahead early, with four runs in the first inning, and ousted MV as standout hitters Lacny and Yovich led a defensive show. Bank’s Sperry pitched strongly in the prior game but couldn't repeat, while Village ace Crocker and Peters backed the win with solid mound work and clutch hits.
The Red Sox dropped an eighth straight to fall into a tie for second place in the AL East after a rain-delayed twinbill at Fenway Park. Texas won 3-0 and 6-3, with Gaylord Perry and Adrian Devine silencing Boston's bats, and Jim Mason homering for the Rangers in the nightcap. Various scores followed across baseball with Yankees, Royals, and Orioles winning, and NBA-style notes on other games.
Chicago Bears quarterback Mike Phipps returns to Cleveland for a preseason game against his old team the Browns. Phipps, seeking Chicago’s No. 1 job, will play the first three quarters as Cleveland starts Brian Sipe against him. Browns star Ed Payton faces his brother Walter Payton with Greg Pruitt sidelined.
St. Louis reliever Al Hrabosky, nicknamed the Mad Hungarian, praised his beard enhancing his mood and effectiveness. He pitched the final four outs in a 3-2 Cardinals win over the San Francisco Giants as he returns to form after shaving.
Rennie Stennett of the Pittsburgh Pirates may win the National League batting title while in a hospital bed with a broken leg. He expressed regret that injury interrupted a peak season, noting his .336 average, thoughts on finishing around .350, and hope the Pirates still produce enough hits to contend if he cannot finish atop the standings. He would miss only a personal milestone if he cannot return to the field.
A highly garbled set of baseball leader lists from a historical page. It includes batting leaders like Carew and Bonds with runs and hits, and pitching leaders with wins and ERA. Numerous player names and team affiliations are present but OCR errors distort affiliations and figures.
Lou Bizzarro will resume his professional boxing career on Wednesday September 28 at Gannon Audi in Erie. He faces Hector Medina of the Dominican Republic, ranked sixth in lightweight, in a main event atop a five bout card. Bizzarro carries a 2-1 mark, with his lone loss to Roberto Duran in a title bout at the Erie County Fieldhouse.
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