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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1968
Page
8
AJ Graeber of Springfield Pennsylvania, after 17 years of sprint car and midget racing, now drives a 1970s style funny car named Tickle Me Pink. The 1200 horsepower fuel injected car reaches about 180 mph on a quarter mile dragstrip and the driver travels up to 60,000 miles yearly between bookings.
Earl Wilson spun a three hit shutout as Detroit defeated Oakland 3 to 0 to clinch the series. The Tigers, after a shaky stretch, regained ground atop the AL as Cleveland slipped and Baltimore fell back.
The Yanks defeated the Braves 54 in extra innings as pitcher Gary Zajac earned the win and scored the deciding run. Zajac walked stole second and third before scoring on an overthrow to break a 4 4 tie in the eighth. Rod Skiff took the loss.
A tag out play occurred yesterday afternoon in the minor league at the high school field as the third baseman attempted the tag while the umpire watched from center.
Corry Little League All Stars host Wesleyville at Bracken Field in the area tournament second game. Corry Savings and Loan Legion faces Millcreek Legion at Loveland Field for a second place Erie County bid, with Brent Allen pitching for Corry. Keystone Keystones meet Falconer Tigers in a Sunday doubleheader at Loveland Field with a possible league title sweep. Barry Graham and Tom Morton to pitch, batting practice at 12 30.
The Braves committed four errors and produced four hits while the Yankees had five hits and three errors in the game.
Barb Seel daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Seel formerly of Corry now in Titusville earned top diver honors in the 131 age group at the Allegheny Mountain Association meet in Pittsburgh. She finished fourth with 238.20 at the Junior Olympic event and advances to the National Junior Olympic Diving Championships August 6 to 10 at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. Seel competes for the Corry YMCA in one meter events despite her move to Titusville.
Richie Petitbon a former defensive back and John McCormick a former AFL quarterback retire suddenly. McCormick says he misses football but will pursue the insurance business after leaving the Broncos where he joined in 1963. Petitbon cites increased business pressure and will devote full time to his insurance and real estate work in New Orleans.
Garland driver Jim Scott returns to Stateline after Daytona efforts as 1969 Javelin contender. He sits eighth in points with eight top four finishes and prepares for 14 event program at Courtwright road track led by 1935 63 Sportsmen battles and Blackmer Plyler clash. Green flag at 8:30 p m.
Three Minnesota Vikings veterans announced retirement including Linebacker Don Hansen defensive end Arnold Simkus and Linebacker Paul Faust. They cited other job opportunities and did not elaborate on their decisions.
Giants manager Herman Franks says four years is enough and will resign if they fail to win the National League pennant, with Juan Marichal blanking the Cardinals to keep St Louis nine games ahead. Mets, Braves, and Phillies win or lose around the league as titles chase continue.
Pittsburgh rookies led by Rich Badar and Ron Skosnik scrimmaged the Cleveland Browns rookies in Latrobe. Coach Bill Austin aimed to evaluate newcomers ahead of the intra squad game in two weeks and the preseason opener at St Louis. Ernie Ruple from Arkansas was expected at offensive tackle after returning to camp. he called walking out a stupid move.
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