Detroit's New Taylor Shines With Stitches in Debut
Tony Taylor, traded to Detroit after 11 years with Philadelphia, homered twice in two games and drove in the winning run in a 4 3 victory over the Chicago White Sox in 10 innings. He also doubled for the decisive run as Al Kaline scored, while teammates Aurelio Rodriguez and Cesar Gutierrez aided his settling in. The Tigers backed by strong pitching from Jim Perry beat Minnesota 6 1 as Kansas City surged past New York 4 1 and Boston edged California in 15 innings, with Oakland leading the division after those results.
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Doug Griffin
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Boston
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Joint School Committee Accepts $16,061 Budget For CAHS Sports
The Corry Area Joint School Committee accepted a $16,061 athletic budget for 1971 72 at Corry Area High School. Jim Bennett presented the plan, prepared by athletic director Lou Hanna, with higher admission prices expected to balance the budget. The budget covers ten varsity sports. baseball costs of about $2,800 are paid separately by the committee.
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Western Auto Sluggers Rip Blakeslee 11-7
In South Erie County Softball League action at Elgin Corry Western Auto defeated Blakeslee Lumber 11 to 7. Ed Swanson had four singles while Jim Foreman hit three triples and a double. Winning pitcher was Walt Jewell. John Barnes took the loss.
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EUMC Tops Cobb's Corners in Church Softball Tilt
After rain soaked CAHS the Cobb's Corners game was postponed while EUMC won 10 3. Ramon Cookles went five for five and Ken Spear added four hits for the Methodists as Bob Carlson earned the win and George Moats took the loss. The Corry Alliance Valley View game will be rescheduled. Pelletier wins Duckpin Bowling with 3740 pins.
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Valley View
Volk Brothers Enter Warren Soap Box Derby Race
Tim and Barry Volk, sons of Ronald and (Mrs.) Volk, have prepared soap box derby cars for the Warren race on June 27. Tim’s car is sponsored by Martys Pontiac-Buick and Barry’s by Crotty-Ferrando Chevrolet, marking the first Corry entrants in the event, per Warren officials.
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McEldowney
Summer Rec Program Offers Basketball At CAHS Gyms
The city summer recreation program runs Monday to Thursday at Corry Area High School. From 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. the main gym hosts an eighth and ninth grade league with a full schedule. Open gym for younger students and older teens runs in the small and main gyms, weather permitting, with evening sessions from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Rain cancels junior sessions. girls tennis fills the small gym if rain occurs.
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Corry Skeet Team Falls to Franklin in League Meet
In the French Creek Valley Skeet League Franklin defeated Corry Rod and Gun Club 243 to 238 Sunday. Ed Bielawski led Corry with a perfect 50 while Tony Lamendola and John Liebegott posted 48s. Herm Steaves had 47 and Hank Walker 46. For Franklin Criado and Smith shot perfect 50s, dominating the top scores.
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Criado
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Glenn Cook Tops Bowling High Game in Sparta Mixed Couples
Glenn Cook rolled the only high game last night in the Sparta Mixed Couples League with 208 pins. The event also lists Blakestee scouter Bimber Huffman and a team score of 708.
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Faltering Giants Skid Deepens NL West Struggles
On Flag Day the San Francisco Giants extended their slide, losing for the 10th time in 13 games this month as Philadelphia edged them. Los Angeles beat the Mets, trimming the NL West lead to five games. Other scores included Houston over Pittsburgh 5-4, Cincinnati over St Louis 7-2, Chicago Cubs over Atlanta 3-2, and San Diego beating Montreal 2-1.
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Giants plan knee recheck for McCovey as season darkens
Giants announce Willie McCovey will have a knee re-exam after the club returns home on Thursday and may require surgery. A troubling day for San Francisco began when Frank Johnson was knocked unconscious during infield practice. X-rays were negative but he suffers from ataxia to the right. The Phillies piled on with six runs in the second inning, Roger Freed drove in the go-ahead run, Rick Wise homered, and Tim McCarver added two more as Oscar Gamble hit in the fifth. Dodgers beat Mets on Willie Davis homer and Bobby Valentine two-run double, extending their win streak.
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Denis Menke
Lee May
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St. Louis
Hal McRae
Joe Pepitone
Phil Niekro
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