Corry II All Stars win Western Pa crown in section final
Corry Little League All Stars edged Brighton Heights 2 1 to capture the Section One Western Pennsylvania Championship at North Braddock. Mike Cragg pitched a four hit game with eight strikeouts to send Corry to the state semifinals in Newtown Square.
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Kevin Ross
Curt Bailey
John Middleton
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Wood Struggles On New Mound As Indians Sweep Brewers
Knuckleballer Wilbur Wood, unsettled by the Minnesota mound, lost his 11th. Tom Hilgendorf impressed in relief as Cleveland swept Milwaukee 6-1 after a 3-2 opener. Hilgendorf and Jerry Moses led the nightcap offense, while Wood’s performance marked a tough day in a crowded AL slate.
Pirates Have Fun as Pirates Top Phillies 7-1
The Pittsburgh Pirates scored four runs in the eighth inning to beat Philadelphia 7-1 and extend their NL East lead to seven games over the Mets. Richie Hebner hit a tie breaking three run homer. Gene Clines and Al Oliver also contributed big hits. The Padres split a doubleheader with Houston after a 14 inning opener win, while other scores included Cincinnati, Chicago Cubs, and Atlanta securing wins as baseball's action rolled on.
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Dick Allen
Chicago White Sox
Jesus Alou
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Doug Rader
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Tommie Agee
Orioles End Detroits East Lead With Powell and Robinson
In a tight East Division showdown the Orioles relied on Boog Powell two run homer in the first and Brooks Robinson two RBI single to trim Detroit’s advantage to one game. Other games featured Reds and Giants splitting, Angels beating Royals style, and Braves and Dodgers trading wins as Hank Aaron moved to fourth on the all time runs list.
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Mike Lum
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Ty Cobb
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Willie Mays
Jim Bennett Second At National Junior Tournament
Erie area wrestlers shine at the National Junior Tournament in Iowa City. Jim Bennett finished second in the 143-pound freestyle after four wins, two pins, and a round robin where he placed runner-up to Joe Amore of Illinois. In Greco-Roman, he lost 4-0 to eventual champion Jack Bryan of Oregon.
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Erie East
Randy Stoltimore
Hickory
Jerry White
West Branch
Oregon College of Education baseball suspended three years
The NAIA barred the Oregon College of Education team from all NAIA competition beyond the conference level for three years effective July 26. The suspension cites unsportsmanlike conduct by players and fans during the Area I playoffs in Portland on May 26.
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Corry All Stars Head South For State Championship
Corry Little League All Stars, fresh off capturing the Section One western Pennsylvania title in North Braddock, travel to Newtown Square to face three other state sectional champions for the Pennsylvania crown. Local families plan trips as the Stars seek state glory.
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Meeting at Bracken Field to discuss state tournament
Managers league officials and others are invited to Bracken Field Mead Park at 7 p.m. to discuss transportation housing and expenses for the state tournament. Jilin Bracken the local league president urged attendance. Dan Bunel the state tournament director outlined the local All-Stars program and arrival plans at Newtown Square.
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