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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1976
Page
7
Detroit rookie Mark Fidrych known as The Bird dazzles fans with his quirky style while tossing his 10th win and 11th complete game in 12 starts, blanking the Oakland A's 1-0. Claudel Washington concedes Fidrych is a heck of a pitcher despite frustration.
The Opening Day of the XX Olympiad features 7000 athletes from 112 nations as the Games begin amid political tensions. Taiwan and Nigeria boycott disputes cloud the ceremony, while Somalia Mauritius and Tanzania join in potential follow ups. The United States, Russia, and East and West Germany are tipped to dominate the competition televised to over 60 nations and about a billion viewers.
The St. Louis Cardinals exploited Randy Jones on a night he lacked his best stuff to topple the Padres 4-2. Richie Zisk and Willie Stargell belted two run homers for Pittsburgh in a 7-2 win over Atlanta, and Dodgers beat Cubs 4-1 aided by Steve Renko error and Bill Russell homer. Giants beat Phillies with a ninth inning Murcer homer as Halicki and Kaat each tossed six hitters. Reds edged Expos 4-3 in ten after Jose Morales’ infield hit and Concepcion’s winning RBI. Houston rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Mets with Bob Watson’s 10th homer providing the key burst.
ABC will determine daily coverage for Olympic events with times shown in NYT format. Entries include multiple time stamps such as 1330-116 and 1304p, with references to events, venues, and participants like Baum and Sly, spanning weekdays and weekends.
VERO BEACH Fla AP Joe Gilliam the talented but troubled quarterback who said he only wanted to play football may not get the chance now. Gilliam was cut by the New Orleans Saints Friday after a brief tryout marred by two long absences from practice. He said his pro future is in doubt after being waived by the Steelers and passed over by 14 NFL teams last month. Gilliam lamented the lack of a second chance while noting he missed a mandatory breakfast Friday morning in camp.
Dodgers surpassed the Cubs 8 4 in a season finale win as Mike Jensen had two hits and Russ Volk and Mark Curtis homered. Brian Griswold starred on the mound with eight hits allowed and 15 strikeouts. Cubs beat Indians 8-4 as Ned Bailey earned the win with two safeties.
Tim Black leads Wesleyville and Beaver Club in a one game at a time approach as they face local rivals Monday at 6 o clock at Olin Bracken Field. Doug Craker anchors pitching with defensive focus and speed on offense as 14 players vie for positions including Hunt Lindsay Bova and Joncas. If they win, the team meets Warren or Lawrence Park on Wednesday away.
In Warren County American Legion Baseball League, the Sports Boosters hold a one game edge over the Loaners as both clubs won last night. S&L beat National Forge 5-2 at Loveland Field while Joe Wozniak tossed a one hitter for the LBs in a 12-0 win over Betts Foundation. Coach Jim Hammond’s squad rode stellar defense and a Cragg Johnson pitching combo to a 15-5 season record, setting up a trip to Pittsburgh for a twinbill with the Little Pirates. Corry had five singles but rallied with a three run second inning highlighted by four walks and an error. The Loaners face Eisenhower in a must win at Russell as the regular season nears end.
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