Clemente's Spirit Lifts Pirates and Dodgers in May at Three Rivers
At Three Rivers Stadium the Clemente legend looms as players recall his impact. Dus ty Baker described a near catch while thinking of a Clemente photo from childhood. Dave Parker, inheriting Clemente’s right field role, praised the legacy and said his goal is to honor Clemente without copying him. Vera Clemente and three sons received a standing ovation from a 23,000 crowd.
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Vera
Playoff Format Set For SECL
UNION CITY The South Erie County Softball League set its playoff format. The top two teams in each of three divisions qualify, with at least four wild cards. At least 10 teams in the post-season, more if ties occur. A protest over a Marine Bank ruling against Western Auto was denied 13-1. A Watteburg player received a six game suspension for striking an umpire. Automatic fines and suspensions apply for hitting umpires. Lineups must be fired into the home plate umpire during ground rule discussions. A deliberate intent to injure complaint was filed against a Columbus Inn player from a rainout with Pennsylvania Bank. Postseason banquet plans remain undecided.
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Norton Young Fight Set for November Five in Las Vegas
New York AP report covers Jimmy Young and Ken Norton announcing their November 5 heavyweight bout in Las Vegas for a shot at Muhammad Ali. Both fighters earn about a million dollars each. site at Caesars Palace confirmed. Ali awaits the winner. conference features taunts and strong purse expectations.
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Jimmy Young
Young
Ken Norton
Norton
Muhammad Ali
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World Boxing Council
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Ali
Doc King
Caesars Palace
Maltbie Grabs Open Lead In Windless Turnberry Round
Maltbie from San Jose leads the British Open at Turnberry after a four under par 66 in calm conditions. Green shoots a hole in one on the 167 yard fourth. Hayes posts a 63 tying for fifth with Butler. Eighty-seven players go 190 or better to make Friday’s third round as wind remains light.
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Tle
Hubert Green
Lee
Mark Hayes
Peter Butler
Britain
Watson
Henry Catton
Sandwich
Ight
Angel Gallardo
Spain
Hayes
Ea Okla
Bisie
Cragg shines at Legion all star game in Indiana Pa
Corry’s Mike Cragg impressed in the American Legion western Pennsylvania all star game at Indiana Pa earning an invite to the July 16 Freeport game. He doubled and played second base and showed standout speed in pregame drills with a 7.0 second 60 yard dash. Cragg and his 80 Savings & Loan teammates are set to play Eisenhower tomorrow.
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Savings & Loan
Eisenhower
Schmidt Rings Mets With Three-Run Shot In Philly Win
Mike Schmidt powered the Phillies to a 6-4 victory over the Mets with a three-run homer after a hot string at the plate. Chicago Cubs beat the Cardinals 2-0 behind Rick Reuschel, Giants top Padres 5-2, Dodgers down Astros 7-4 as Dusty Baker homered in L A.
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San Diego Padres
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Houston Astros
Greg Luzinski
Errow
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Garry Maddox
Phillies
Larry Bowa
Nino Espinosa
Cubs
Cardinals
Rick Reuschel
Larry Biitiner
Chicago
St. Louis
Reuschel
This Family Sure Has Golf Aces
Fort Collins Colorado AP The Shaner family has produced five golf holes in one in two years starting 1975 with Tim then Bill Vickie and Paul adding aces at various holes Mike 16 achieved a 125 yard hole in one this week at the Fort Collins Club Becky is the oldest child and has not taken up the game The family streak highlights local golf prowess and family tradition
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Tim
Bill Shaner
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Paul
Becky
Tanana Struggles as Angels Fall to Twins 8 6
Frank Tanana, after his worst outing of the season, was booed by Minnesota fans when he was knocked out in the fourth inning of an 8-6 Angels loss. He apologized later, saying his actions were uncalled for. Catfish Hunter pitched a four-hitter for the Yankees in a 24 rout of Cleveland. Lou Piniella and Graig Nettles drove in runs for New York. Carlton Fisk and Jim Rice led Boston past Toronto 5-2. Toby Harrah sparked Texas with a three-run homer in a 8-3 win over Oakland.
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Randy Moffitt
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Knepper
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Bill Almon
Mike Champion
Moffitt
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Little Boy Blue
Tanana
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Angels
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Twins
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New York
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Hunter
Lou Piniella
Yanks
Paul Blair
Graig Nettles
Red Sox
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Jim Rice
Boston
Toronto
Fisk
Jesse Jefferson
Rice
Bill Campbell
Bob Stanley
Rangers
A's
Toby Harrah
Texas
Oakland
Roger Moret
Spartans Routed by North East in Trap League Final
North East defeated Spartansburg 115 to 102 in Crawford Erie County Trap League action. Sparta falls to 1-9 overall and 641 in the second half. Marion Tripp, Dave Hallberg and Willis Cook led with 21 targets apiece for the losers, while Mont Perry added 20, and Dick Drake, Roland Putnam and Bill Warren each hit 19.
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Spartansburg
Crawford-Erie
Trappers Fall in Warren County Trap League Duel
Corry fell 244-242 to Brokenstraw in the Warren County Trap League. Denny Jerome and Greg Linden led with 49s, Fran Hanlin Ken Berkhaus Mike Albers Bill Dallas and George Heiser shot 48s. Jessica Nichols topped the ladies with 45, Kevin Mosher led the juniors with 45. Red & Gun Club invites all area shooters to a Saturday 1:30 match with refreshments at 3.
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Warren County
Brokenstraw
Youngsville
Denny Jerome
Greg Linden
Fran Hanlin
Ken Berkhaus
Mike Albers
Bill Dallas
George Heiser
Jessica Nichols
Kevin Mosher
Red & Gun Club
Frewsburg Carrol Club
Jr. Bowling Ass'n Meeting Saturday
The Corry Junior Bowling Association will hold its annual meeting Saturday at 5 PM at the VFW on Mead Avenue. Election of officers will head the agenda. Current secretary treasurer Tom Sugar can be reached at 60377 for more information. The Steelers' Ray Mansfield, 35, oldest veteran, retires after 14 NFL seasons mainly with Pittsburgh.
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VFW
Mead Avenue
Tom Sugar
Mansfield
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Steelers
Ray Mansfield
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Steelers
Philadelphia Eagles
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