Dodgers face Reds in weekend series showdown
The Dodgers chase a four game sweep at Cincinnati to keep playoff hopes alive while the Reds brace for a pivotal series at Riverfront. In New York the Yankees and Red Sox clash in Shea, with the Bombers needing a split to stay in contention. Also, Indians and Tigers fight for basement bragging rights as Rosie's Corner riffs on salaries and trivia.
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Dodgers Face Do-Or-Die Weekend in NL West Race
The Dodgers, led by Walter Alston, must win six of 11 to stay alive as they chase the Reds in a pivotal weekend series in Cincinnati. Players push for head-to-head wins to spark a turnaround, while Cincinnati holds a solid lead in the NL West.
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League Leaders in Batting and Pitching Overview
American League leaders highlight batting with Carew and Lynn among top averages and runs. Notable names include Munson Bonds and Jackson in home runs and stolen bases. National League figures feature Morgan, Simmons, and Rose with pitching stats and strikeout leaders.
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Wet Grounds Postpone Multiple Area Games
Bad weather and soggy fields forced postponements across the region. In the South Erie County Softball League WWCB versus National Bank was delayed with a tentative Sunday makeup. National Bank versus Inn At Peak shifts to season end if needed for playoffs. Teener League Mars versus Giants was moved to Sunday at 6 p.m. due to rain.
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Monday Night League at Corry Country Club noted
Corry Country Club hosted a Monday Night League with Troy Jensen leading scoring and 243 names registered. Highlights include Ray Cassels 27 and Anne Chiltock claiming Low Gross tie, along with Ray Jensen and Abel Bloom sharing Low Net at 38. Anne Chiltock and Mable Loamy tied for Low Net 26 with Jon Campbell also mentioned.
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Bosox Blitz Twins As Yanks Drop Two
The Boston Red Sox built an eight game lead in the American League East amid a four game set with the New York Yankees led by Luis Tiant and Rick Wise. Carl Yastrzemski lauded Boston’s form after a 14th win in 16 games, while New York aimed for a split to stay within reach.
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Corry and Sparta Fall in Eric Crawford Trap League
Corry lost to Bay City 124 119 as top scorers Hanlin Knapp Mosher Watrous each with 24. Parker 23. Young City Outdoorsmen beat Sparta 119 115 with Maxson 24 and Lindon 22 etc.
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Valley View Nips McCray In Sixth
Valley View extended its winning streak to four in a row and seven of eight as they edged McCray 5-4 in Church League. Steve Helmuth earned the win for Valley View to move to 7-2, while Randy Braswell took the loss for McCray, dropping to 1-7.
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Nicklaus and Weiskopf Lead Canadian Open After Storm
Jack Nicklaus and Tom Weiskopf shared the first round lead at the Canadian Open after a violent thunderstorm halted play for over three hours. Nicklaus shot a five under 65 despite finishing the round after sheltering in a nearby residence. Several stars, including Arnold Palmer and Gary Player, battled the weather with varying scores as play resumed under dusk.
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Steelers Cut Rookie Tackle Marv Crenshaw
LATROBE Pa AP Rookie offensive tackle Marvin Crenshaw was released by the Pittsburgh Steelers after stalled contract talks The Nebraska draft choice was the only rookie not at St Vincent College for training camp and remains a free agent Joe Gilliam left camp to Nashville to tend to his ill wife and is expected back soon Eight other players sat out due to injuries as camp continued toward the college All Star game on Aug 1
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