Joe Paterno Memoir Stresses Duty Beyond Football
Joe Paterno, famed Penn State coach and commencement speaker, urges graduates to improve society, endure adversity, and keep hustling on every play. He cautions against expediency after Watergate, Vietnam, and civil rights upheavals, stressing character, decency, and lifelong effort over fame or money.
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Aaron hits 690th homer as Ruth chase continues
Hank Aaron stood by his locker after hitting his 690th career home run, saying it was “just another number.” He noted a hanging curve or slider and downplayed the achievement while edging toward Babe Ruth’s record, 24 away.
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Neptune Beats Jupiter In Openers In Girls Softball
Neptune exploded for eight runs in the third and five in the fifth to defeat Jupiter 14-13 in the Girls Softball League opener. Anne Morton pitched and batted well for Neptune with four hits, including a double and a triple, plus three runs. Mary Orn and Debbie Jones led Jupiter with four hits each, Orn taking the loss.
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Gene Shue Named 76ers Head Coach
Gene Shue accepts the challenge of turning the Philadelphia 76ers from the NBA’s worst team after a 9-73 season. The former Capitol Bullets coach signed a two year contract and will start immediately as rookie camp opens June 24.
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Church League This Week Schedule
Church league action shown for June 19 and 21 across Fields A and 8. June 19 features A-Cong versus Sparta CMA and Cath. Teachers versus Faith with umpires Baptists on Field 8. Also June 19 Field A hosts Assembly of God versus CMA and Field 8 Catholics versus FUMC with Presbyterians as umpires. June 21 brings Beaverdam against Lutherans on Field A and McCray UM against Valley View with Episcopals as umpires.
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Player Leads By One Halfway Through Open
Gary Player holds a one stroke lead at the 73rd U S Open at Oakmont as he shoots 70 to reach 137 midway. Jack Nicklaus sits three back after a 69, with Bob Charles and Johnny Miller at 140. Weiskopf trails by one, while a pack at even par 142 includes Trevino Boros Palmer and Borek.
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Bert Yancey
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Lanny Shaw
Ralph Johnston
Rocky Thompson
Jerry Heard
Bud Allin
Gene Littler
Miller Barber
al Geiberger
Can Tigers Really Handle Bob Darwin
Detroit manager Billy Martin argues the Tigers can neutralize Minnesota slugger Bobby Darwin after Darwin powered the Twins to a 13 6 win. Darwin hit two home runs and two singles with seven runs batted in, including a two run homer off Woody Fryman and another off Timmerman.
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Orioles silence Rangers as Cuellar limits Texas to three hits
In Friday AL action Baltimore defeated Texas 1-0 behind Mike Cuellar three hitter gem. Tommy Davis delivered the Orioles’ lone run on a third base miscue and extended his hitting streak to 17 games. Darwin's batlift lifted his season totals to 10 homers and 40 RBI.
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Minor League Ball To Begin On Monday
Minor League Baseball opens Monday with six teams in two leagues. Wright School hosts the Pirates versus Angels at 1 00 PM and the Angels meet the Red Sox at 2 45 PM. High School League starts Tuesday with a White Sox doubleheader against the Orioles and Yankee roster listings include Melzer Kuhns Sebradagos and others.
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