Maris Signs with Cardinals for 72000
Roger Maris signed a 1967 contract with the St Louis Cardinals reportedly worth 72000 dollars. Cardinal GM Stan Musial announced the deal at Busch Memorial Stadium. Maris, who came to the Cardinals in a winter trade for Charley Smith, said he had considered retirement and did not want to return to New York.
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Jim Hickman
New York Mets
Tommy Davis
Bob Lee
California Angels
Buzzie Bavasi
Pete Richert
Washington Senators
Washington
Walter Johnson
Chicago White Sox
Bob Spence
Santa Clara University
Four Man Bobsled Championship Cancelled At Alpe d Huez
Event called off by the FIBT technical commission after athletes from seven nations began traveling home from Alpe d Huez France. The 1967 world four man bobsled title was scheduled for this weekend with an official report detailing the cancellation and its implications.
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France
FIBT
Amoroso Leads Lady Bowlers in Local Meet
Florence Amoroso topped the VEW Ladies event with a 580 series as she posted 186 208 171 for Corry Bakery and led a strong showing from Florence Lamielle and Barbara Wickwire. The card also notes high team scores and other competitors across the bowling lineup. Tate Won't Move Miami Coach Charlie Tate will stay at the University of Miami after declining Georgia Tech offer citing personal reasons and national recognition.
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VFW
AY Teague
VEW
Connie's __ Corty Bakery
Florence Lamielle
Barbara Wickwire
Ann Gluvna
Blanche Zajac
Erma Chase
Corry Bakery
Vew Ladlea A. Joan Coleman
Clara Hill
Rose Welden
Dorothy Morton
Mildred’ Baress
Tate
Miami
Fla
Charlie Tate
University of Miami
Georgia Tech
Tech
Lessons In Volleyball Lessons In Volleyball
The Wednesday Night Men's Volleyball League at Corry Area High School gym showcases fast play and intense action. Photos depict players getting carried away, with a teammate’s kick failing to stop the ball and a tip by a player illustrating how to drive the ball at opponents.
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Endsley
Beavers Host Oil City In Mountain Beaver Clash
Coach Dick Russell and the Oil City Oilers visit town to face the Beavers after a 47 45 loss last meeting. Beavers seek win on home court breaking a three game slide while Bob Benson’s juniors clash with Saegertown in a separate trip. JV game starts 6 45, varsity at 8 15, with fans gathering 6 30 and 8 00.
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Dick Fox
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Saegertown Lads
Bob Benson
Little Beavers
Big Boys
Dodgers Sign Five Winter Trade Players
Los Angeles Dodgers announce five players acquired in four winter trades. The group met reporters at Dodger Stadium. infielders Bob Bailey and Gene Michael were among the newcomers.
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Los Angeles Dodgers
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Pitte
Franklin Knights rally stuns Corry in junior high clash
Corry Junior High dropped a 46 to 39 decision after Franklin staged a strong second half at Franklin. Corry led 11-8 after one, but Franklin outscored 15-8 in the third and 17-7 in the fourth to seal the win. Taylor and Boutwell led Corry with 13 points each, Grice had nine, while Bruce Guyton paced Franklin with 11 1/2. Corry, now 8-7, closes the season next Tuesday hosting Northern Arenburg.
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Arenburgh
New York Mets
Ron Hunt
Jim Hickman
Bob Lee
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Terrell Eye Operation Goes Well After Loss
Philadelphia AP reports boxer Ernie Terrell underwent a one and a half hour eye operation at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. Doctors say the operation went well and there is every hope for a complete recovery after his injury from Monday night’s bout with Cassius Clay in Houston.
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Oil City at Corry leads busy region basketball schedule
A packed schedule features Oil City visiting Corry and Warren at Titusville, Franklin visiting Meadville, plus games including Tech at Gannon and Academy against East at Gannon. Other matchups list teams across the region such as McDowell at Olean, Fort LeBoeuf at Girard, Harborcreek at Wattsburg, and more, highlighting a full slate of prep and college basketball through the weekend.
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Townville
Saegertown
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Corry
Y Swim Teams Take On Jamestown
The Corry YMCA swim teams travel to Jamestown for boys at 1 30 and girls home meet at 2 90. The boys will compete in Jamestown pool while the girls host the Jamestown squad in a local contest.
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District Playoffs Set for Section Level Showdowns
District basketball officials led by J. Paul Jones unveil a complex playoff slate. Opening night features a Class C double header at Allegheny College Mead Mead Fieldhouse. Section 1 earns a bye into the District 10 finals on March 4. Competition spans Class A B and C with games at Westminster Cambridge Springs Meadville Farrell and Meadville venues.
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Olympians Clash as Will Rogers Indoor Games Open
Four Olympians pursue personal bests at the Will Rogers Indoor Games in Fort Worth Texas led by milers Jim Grellé and Richard Romo. Romo seeks a home state upset after clocking 4 04 7 in Seattle while Grellé aims to break the four minute barrier after beating Romo earlier this year in San Francisco.
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