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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1970
Page
8
Roberto Clemente struck with six strong hits including a single, triple, and homer against Cincinnati rookie Wayne Simpson. The blast powered the Pirates to a 4 3 victory over the Reds in Friday night action.
Persistent contract dispute between NFL players and owners threatens the July 31 Chicago All-Star game. If unresolved by Monday, the Chicago Tribune sponsored event may be abandoned. FMCS mediation is set for Washington and a Tuesday owners meeting in New York.
Erie County Legion League champions will face Corry Sayings and Loan Legion at Loveland field in a 6 p.m. playoff clash. Erie's Post 11, already league titleholders, will open state Legion playoff action with Mark Chase on the mound against Erieites who have two season wins over the Sooners. The Atlantic Coast Football League has voted to stop the clock on first downs in the last two minutes of each half to reduce confusion and pace end-game play.
A national record was set as over 200 archers registered for the Corry Archery Festival at Sheen Field behind Corry Area High School. The 1968 Corry event had a 186‑archer mark, and more registrants were arriving as the tournament continued today and tomorrow.
The Catholic Youth defeated the Catholics 8 to 7 at the high school field in a Church Recreation Softball League game. Pitcher Chuck Jackson and the Youths rallied in the sixth for five runs, then Jackson scored the winning run in a collision at home plate in the seventh. Jackson improved to 1 0 this season as the Youths moved to 6 1, tied for the league lead with First United Methodists. Walker and McCray led the Youths with two hits each while John Wilson led the elder Catholics with three singles. Craig Grucza, 10, debuted with a hit in three at bats. Bill Norton took the loss, fanning seven with 11 walks.
Detroit pitcher Denny McLain did not finish the game as the Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 4 to 3 in nine innings. McLain was knocked out in the eighth after being recalled from a suspension. Dick McAuliffe delivered the decisive RBI single in the ninth, aiding Detroit’s push in the American League East.
California bombarded Washington 10-0 and remained four games off the Twins West pace. New York Yankees beat Oakland 7-1 while Boston downed Milwaukee 8-2 and Cleveland topped Kansas City 6-0 in AL action. Perranoski earned his sixth win. Fregosi and Repoz homered for California. Knicks to start 1970-71 season October 13 at Madison Square Garden against the Celtics.
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