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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1974
Page
7
Jim Gruca, named cage mentor at Corry Area High School in May, launches an open gym as part of the summer recreation program. The effort offers basketball conditioning and instruction without formal teams for boys and girls of all ages, alongside tennis, playgrounds, archery, and minor league baseball activities.
Harborcreek used its long ball power to beat Bernard's 54 by three homers as Marv Akerly earned the win over Warren Henry. Bernard's drops to 2-14 while Harborcreek improves to 7-9 and won its ninth straight setback for Bernard's before facing Grent on Monday.
New York AP reports slugger Heggie Jackson of the Oakland A s leads fan voting for the July 23 All Star game with 2 085 192 votes from 4 223 484 ballots. Bobby Murcer and Frank Robinson trail in outfield, with Al Kaline, Joe Rudi, and Jeff Burroughs also top contenders. other leaders include Dick Allen, Rod Carew, Brooks Robinson, and Bert Campaneris. Manager Dick Williams will choose pitchers and reserves.
The Cincinnati Reds completed a doubleheader sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates, winning 4-3 behind solid relief from Clay Carroll after Tom Carroll started. Earlier, Don Gullett led a 7-0 Reds win in game one. The Reds’ wins extend their dominance as they beat the Pirates twice.
John Mercer led the Royals with four singles and three RBIs as they beat the Pirates 9 1 to move into sole possession of first place in the Conelway Recreation Baseball League. Don Lee and Tim Shrock added two hits each, while Lee drove in three runs. The Cubs routed the winless A's 27 11 in the other game, with Tom Eck and Ed Paver collecting multiple hits and Paver scoring five times.
In his first game as manager, Dick Williams guides the California Angels to a 7-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox after an 11-game losing streak begun under Whitey Herzog. Ed Figueroa earned the win on 10 hits with early offense from Winston Llenas and Frank Robinson.
The final round at the British Open has Jack Nicklaus chasing Gary Player on the Royal Lytham greens. Player holds a four stroke edge over Nicklaus who closes daily gaps with an eagle and 25 foot putt while Peter Oosterhuis sits just behind. Green, Cole, Weiskopf, Edwards and Taiwan’s Liang Huan remain in the chase.
Washington AP report states NFL players and 26 team owners remain apart on a new collective bargaining agreement after a seven hour session led by federal mediator James Scearce. Scearce noted constructive attitudes but no clear progress, with next talks planned for early next week. Outside, picketing continued at many camps as negotiations linger. In Oakland, the Golden State Warriors signed UCLA star Keith Wilkes to a multi year NBA contract.
The Corry Area Jaycees announce a 1974 Adult Double Tennis Tournament at the new tennis courts open to players 21 and older. A $2 team entry covers balls, equipment, and concession profits. Two trophy flights exist, Flight A for experienced players and Flight B for beginners. Entry blanks available at Mike & Jerry's Pizza, Chamber of Commerce, Grice's Jewelers, Tom's Sports Store, and Montgomery Ward.
Sparta sent 17 shooters to the line while Union City used two dummy scores in the Erie Crawford County Trap League match. Sparta won 112 to 83 as W Warren posted 24 and Dick Montgomery Roland Putnam Jerry Linden and Harold Linden Sr 22s.
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