Assembly and FUMC Win Postseason Softball Openers
In a double elimination church league tourney opener at the high school, FUMC beat Sparta CM&A 20 to 11 with Randy Messinger earning the win as three Methodist players had three hits. Assembly of God defeated Catholic Teachers 17 to 4 behind three-hit efforts from Gary Fairchild Dan Drayer and Dan Harkless. Tonight Presbyterians meet Valley View while Catholics face Lutherans as defending champ Presbyterians seek to retain the title.
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Assembly of God
Methodists
Sparta Cm&a
Randy Messinger
Tom Shaw
Ed Curry
Mac Hiner
Doug Knapp
Dave Marsh
Ron Stafford
Gary Fairchild
Dan Drayer
Dan Harkless
Dave Edwards
Valley View
Mill Village Defeats Invaders 7 6 in Softball Clash
Mill Village remains a rising force in the South Erie County Softball League as they fend off the Clymer Invaders 7 6 under the lights. Hap Peters earned the win with sixth inning relief from Bob Crocker, who steadied a six to one cushion after a late Clymer surge. Wattsburg beat Waterford Legion 7 6 in the other SECL game. Vada Pinson suffers a shoulder separation and is expected to miss five to seven days for the California Angels after crashing into a wall during a doubleheader opener in Kansas City.
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Erie County
Clymer Invaders
Mill Village
Hap Peters
Bob Crocker
Vada Pinson
Anaheim
California Angels
Real Hair Raiser at Plate in City League Playoffs
In the second inning of game two at Wright School during the Boys Recreation Baseball League Playoffs, Robbie Coleman of the Angels slid past catcher Tom Mack as Mack’s tag came too late. The Orioles won game one 14 9.
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Bibby No-Hits Athletics in Rangers Victory
Jim Bibby pitched a no hitter against Oakland, striking out 13 as the Texas Rangers won. He earned a $5,000 raise amid his fastball command, while Vida Blue of the A’s suffered the loss. Elsewhere, White Sox, Red Sox, and Tigers posted wins with notable early offense and late drama.
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Mickey Lolich
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Dick McAuliffe
Duke Sims
Jim Northrup
Ump Works Against Bucs Phillies Win With Carlton’s Stop
Steve Carlton pitched six innings of near perfect baseball, facing 28 batters, allowing six hits and striking out 10 to carry the Philadelphia Phillies past the Pittsburgh Pirates 10. Bob Boone and John McSherry aided in the win as umpire McSherry helped preserve the shutout in a seventh inning rally by the Pirates. Vic Davalillo pinch ran and advanced on a wild pitch before Rennie Stennett struck out to end the threat. In the NL, Cubs edged Cardinals 3-1, Dodgers topped Giants 5-2, Expos swept Mets 10-0 and 5-2 in two, Braves beat Astros 7-3. Carlton improves to 10-11 with a 3.98 ERA.
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John McSherry
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Mets
John Huccabella
Ken Singleton
Steve Rogers
Braves
Astros
Ron Schueler
Darrell Evans
Frank Tepedino
Larry Dierker
Simpson Confident Bills Ready For Optimistic Season
O J Simpson, back from a viral illness, voices early season optimism for the Buffalo Bills. He predicts higher rushing yardage than last season and credits the offensive line for opening rushing lanes. The piece also notes team movements with other NFL clubs and an injury update on Vikings defensive back Karl Kassulke, who is off a respirator and breathing well after a car motorcycle crash.
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Dave Foley
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Rich Glover
Nebraska
Giants
John Mendenhall
Karl Kassulke
Methodist Hospital
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Kassulke
Giants Beat Pirates in Teener League Playoffs
Rosey Caruso pitched a brilliant one hitter as the Giants eliminated the Pirates 5 to 1 at Loveland Field. Jim Powell doubled in the sixth to score Rusty Brant, breaking the shutout. The Giants collected four hits but drew eight walks to score five runs, advancing to a final against the Sparta Braves in a one game playoff tomorrow night.
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Rusty Brant
Sparta Braves
Tomorrow's Games Across The League Display Jumbled Matchups
A scrambled list shows upcoming games with teams such as St Louis Montreal Pittsburgh New York Chicago Philadelphia Los Angeles Houston San Francisco San Diego Cleveland Detroit New York Boston Kansas City Chicago Minnesota Oakland Towas California Baltimore Milwaukee and more. Several player names and records appear broken or misread, indicating OCR quality issues and mixed scheduling data.
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Cubs and Pirates Collect Wins in Local League Action
The Cubs routed the A s 34 to 13 on 20 hits and 34 runs led by Robin Woodworth pitching. Pirates rallied to defeat the Royals 14 to 5 as Rod Kusiak collected five hits and Craig Bidwell and Tom Eick each scored six runs. Jeff Rigby earned the win over Craig Weed.
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Royals
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Craig Bidwell
Tom Eick
Steve Cox
Jeff Rigby
Craig Weed
Corry YMCA Falls In Overtime Against Erie Foosball
Corry YMCA Soccer Club lost 3-2 to Erie Foosball in overtime after leading 1-0 at Behrend College. George Fox scored twice, adding a prior YM C marker from Joe Nichols. Fox now has seven goals as Corry posts four wins in eight games.
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Erie Foosball
Behrend College
Corry
Foosball
George Fox
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YMCA
Joe Nichols
George
Chillock Masler Lead CCC Ladies Golf Night
Ann Chillock shot a gross 45 and Lou Masler a net 43 to pace Corry Country Club women. Dana Webster's Team No. 2 leads the league after nine weeks with 45 points. Ann Fuller and Team No. 3 are second with 46% and four points ahead of Team No. 4 led by Cleo Brown. Team No. 1 under Mary Helene Williams has 30 points.
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Lou Masler
Corry Country Club
Dana Webster
Ann Fuller
Cleo Brown
Mary Helene Williams
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