Lakers Acquire Jabbar Secures Kareem for Lakers
Los Angeles owner Jack Kent Cooke bets at least 2.5 million to lift the Lakers by acquiring Kareem Abdul-Jabbar from Milwaukee in a five year deal. Abdul Jabbar, formerly Lew Alcindor, joins Walt Wesley for Elmore Smith, Brian Winters and two first round picks.
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VFW Rout Steelers as Elks Hammer Corry Jamestown in 26 10 Win
In a three hour Little League doubleheader at Olin Bracken Field the VFW beat the Steelers 26 10 while the Elks crushed Corry Jamestown. Steve McEldowney homered doubled and singled as he leads the league with six homers tied with Dave Kotz for the pace. Joe Vargo went 3-for-3 with four runs for the winners. An injury delay marred the game when CJ left fielder Jim Capisano injured his knee requiring ambulance transport.
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al Amoroso
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Joe Vargo
Paul Young
Dave Gates
McCray
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Olin Bracken Field
Jim Capisano
Vets Club
Steelers
Dave Kotz
Bill Stright
Tom Burkhart
Moose
Bank and Peak win while MIG, Columbus fall in SECL play
National Bank defeated MIG 6 1 while Peak’s strong hitting backed by Dairylea’s weaknesses. Columbus Inn dropped its fourth straight to Bernard’s 11 8 as Clymer pulled within one game of the leaders with a 9 4 victory. Tab Weeks won his 5th game in 1975 SECL action. Dave Wetmore went 4 for 4 with two doubles and a homer as Bob Marsh earned his 3rd win in Union City. Five players drove in three runs in a 21 hit Columbus Inn contest.
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Dave Wetmore
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Denny Jackson
Mike Clark
Kim
Nazarene and CM&A Win In Church Softball League Action
In last night’s Church Softball League at the high school Corry CM&A won its first victory of the season 21 to 7 over UMC club as Paul Baker earned the win. Nazarenes surged to a second win in four games with a 15 hit attack led by Duane Fralick and teammates.
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Berry Troyer
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Corvemea
Jona Wright
29 Spots Filled In Tourney At Corry Ray Root Memorial Softball
Beaver Club officials report 29 entries for the Ray Root Memorial Softball Tournament in Corry. The 32 team field will be filled on a first come basis, with Ray L. Way defending champs having already paid their $80 entry. Corry entrants include National Bank Spartansburg Lutherans and Harned TV. The event runs June 28-29 with finals July 4 across four high school fields.
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Tomcho Captains A's Victory Over Dodgers 5 1
Tim Tomcho sparked the Conelway A's attack with three hits and two runs while earning the pitching win as Kurt Nichols pitched two relief innings. Scott Bigelow belted a two run double and Jeff Froyer added three singles in the 5 1 win over the Dodgers.
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Gori Club Monday Night League Results and Cardinals Roster Move
Corry Country Club notes show Team No 1 led by Carol Jordan with 3 point cards and Tray Jensen high scores. In St Louis, the Cardinals reach 25-man roster limit by calling up catcher Rich Billings from Tulsa after waiver, reacquiring him.
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Fingers Must Hate Minnesota Again in Rainy Night Ball
Oakland A s reliever Rollie Fingers labored against the Minnesota Twins in Bloomington as Steve Braun fouled off a pitch, then his decisive homer helped the Twins rally to a 7-6 victory. Reggie Jackson and Gene Tenace hit back-to-back homers for Oakland earlier, but Larry Hisle delivered the tie breaking single for Minnesota. Orioles 8 Indians 3 Palmer earns 11th win as Robinson and May homer. Red Sox 6 Tigers 2 Burleson sacrifice fly sparks 12th inning rally. Yankees 10 Brewers 7 Nettles homers and Blomberg drive five runs to erase early deficit.
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Pirates Bash Cardinals In 10-2 NL Victory
Bruce Kison watched from the dugout as Willlie Stargell Rennie Stennett and Al Oliver homered and sparked a 15-hit attack that powered the Pirates to a 10-2 rout of the St Louis Cardinals. Pittsburgh moved to five straight wins and 16 of 21 to lead the Blast Division by two games over the idle Mets. Stennett drove in four with a homer and two singles.
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Nichols Softballers Triumph In Opener
Nichols Softballers deliver a strong debut in the Tri-State Women’s Softball League’s opener, with multiple players shining as they roll past Elgin Blue Birds and Lord’s Angels. Erika Freeman goes 6-for-6. Pam Mitchell 7-for-7 in one game. cross-town rival results noted with key plays including a triple play.
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