ABA May Dissolve League
The ABA faces a two day meeting to consider reducing teams and possibly dissolving the league. Memphis Pittsburgh and Florida are seen as likely cuts to improve finances. Dissolution could let the NBA pick up strong ABA clubs and bypass merger injunctions amid Ervin hearings.
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Car Dealers Edge Waterford in South Erie Softball Showdown
Crotty-Ferrando struck out 7 and held Waterford scoreless as Craftymen built a lead with two runs in the first inning on Foreman’s single and a walk. Brooks drove in a run in the third, a Waterford error opened a two-run fourth, and three more singles added an insurance tally in the sixth. Sperry allowed no walks and two reach second as he earned the win. Simon took the loss. Crotty-Ferrando heads to Mill Village Monday for the next game.
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Frank Simon
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Astros
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Houston
Joe Hoerner
Bob Watson
Felix Millan
Darrell Evans
Three Jockeys Lose Mounts In Thistledown Race
In Cleveland at Thistledown on Thursday three jockeys lost mounts in separate mishaps during the second race. Lovely Orient stumbled at the start throwing jockey Eddie Rinaldi Jr. to the turf. The odds may have been long but the incident stood out as a rare racing bad start.
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Key To The Mint Favored In 104th Belmont Stakes
Key To The Mint, trained by Elliott Bureh and ridden by Braulio Baeza for owner Paul Mellon, is a Belmont favorite. The Derby winner Riva Ridge and Jersey Derby winner Smiling Jack are expected rivals, with Bee Bee Bee skipping the race. Post positions will be drawn after entries close. Belmont is at 5:35 p.m. EDT with CBS coverage.
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Joncas Twirls Shutout For Elk Victory
The Elks defeated the Moose 4 to 0 in a Little League game. Jeff Joncas earned the win, striking out five as the Elks collected nine hits led by Pat Jones Keith Swart and Craig Chase with two hits each. Rob Fish excelled in left field while Dave Moats took the loss.
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Dave Moats
Corry Trap Team Tops Cambridge Springs in County League
Corry trap team defeated Cambridge Springs by 112 to 83 at Corry last night to improve to 3-0. Individual scores for Corry were Bud Watrous 23, Francis Hanlin 23, Tom Font 23, Dave Harger 23, and Marion Tripp 20.
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Francis Hanlin
Tom Font
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Dodgers Pirates Strike To Prove Experts Right
The Pirates crushed the Padres 11-2 piling up 15 hits including three homers while the Dodgers edged the Cubs 2-1 as Billy Grabarkewitz scored on a wild pitch. Cincinnati beat the Mets 4-3 and Phillies topped the Astros 7-2.
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Home Run Squeaks Braves Past Giants in Junior League
Dale Cook delivered a two run homer in the third inning and earned the win for the Braves. Rick Fenno struck out 14 for the Giants in a sharp mound effort, while Rusty Brant went 2 for 3 with a double for New York.
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YMCA to Offer Ladies Golf Instruction at Corry
Jim Kelsey announces Corry YMCA will start ladies golf instruction led by Dr. John Mohr with North Hills course. Begins next Monday at 6 30 p.m. Open to members and nonmembers. Cost 5 dollars for members 10 dollars for nonmembers. Bring own clubs if possible. Details and course length to be set Monday evening. Meet at the clubhouse by 6 30 p.m.
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NHL Grants Two Expansion Clubs to Kansas City and Washington
NHL clubs approved two expansion franchises for Kansas City and Washington, D.C. on the fourth ballot, each paying a $6 million fee. Islanders picked Billy Harris No 1 in the amateur draft, followed by Jacques Richard by Atlanta. Montreal took four top picks including Steve Schutt. Abe Pollin awarded Washington, with plans for Eisenhower Center or a 16,000 seat arena in Largo if needed.
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Presbyterians Top FUMC in Church League Showdown
In Church League softball the Presbyterians defeated the First United Methodists 12 to 6. Bill Mitchell led the winners with four hits including a double and a triple, while Doug Knapp went 3 for 4 for the losers. Merle Ottaway earned the mound win as George Barr took the loss. A forfeit by the Christian Missionary Alliance and Beaverdam Mennonites unable to field a team rounded out the action.
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Gladys Thompson Cracks 600 Mark in Mixed Doubles League
Gladys Thompson rolled games of 209 211 and 203 to a 623 series in the Mixed Doubles League. Lanny Fitch led with a 226 single and 621 series, while Ron Gates reached 616. Other notable scores included Nancy White 179 Kay Gates 178 and Thursday Nite M ET Friends with various 100s and 200s.
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