Billy Martin Escapes Axe
DETROIT AF Billy Martin escapes the axe as Yankees manager. Gabe Paul denies firing reports and confirms Martin remains in charge after a clubhouse meeting. Rumors spread after Jackson pulled from lineup in Boston and a dugout confrontation ensued. Paul declares no vote of confidence and praises Martin as the best manager in baseball.
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Corry Division goes 4 for 5 as SECL action heats up
Corry Division teams in the South Erie County Softball League won four of five last night, with Marine Bank the lone loser. National Bank News & Sport Columbus Inn and Harned TV each claimed victories, keeping the standings tight with one loss separating the top clubs. NBC extended its winning streak to 19 by beating Bernard's 143 behind Don Sperry. News & Sport surged with six runs in the fifth as Ralph Fucci walked five in that inning, sending the Magazine Sellers to their fifth straight win over Phil's Pizza 106-40.
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Sparta Strikes In Softball as Esh Debuts with 3 K's
In Corry Division action in the Women's South Erie County Softball League Sparta loses to Penn Bank 17 9 as Sherri Esh shines in mound debut fanning three. Crotty Ferrando zips with Bowen's to a 20 14 win while Sparta rallies with six runs in the third and Weidner homer spree. Weidner leads a 23 hit Sparta attack and Linda Emory paces Crotty with four hits.
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Double No-Hitter In City Church Softball Fight
In a memorable City Church Softball League night, Corry CMA’s Charlie Jewell and Luheran right-hander Dick Harrington each threw no-hitters. A second-inning run by Harold Fox scored on an infield error, but Jewell shut down Lutherans thereafter. Other games saw Catholics beat Sparta Baptist 21-19 and The faults edge Sanford 11-9 with Barry Troyer earning the win.
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Dick Allen Suspended by Finley After Shower Incident
Oakland A's defeated the Chicago White Sox 7 1 but suspended slugger Dick Allen for a week without pay. Owner Charlie Finley cited Allen leaving the game in the sixth inning to take a shower as the reason. Finley mocked Allen and said he did not want him back. Allen, once the AL MVP with the White Sox in 1972, was unavailable for comment.
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Connors Skips Wimbledon Parade and Upset at Centenary
A pompous start as Jim Connors the top seed misses the Parade of Champions drawing criticism in London while Roscoe Tanner falls to John Lloyd 6 4 6 4 6 4 on opening day. Spoils also include Willy Roy named head coach of the Chicago Sting in NASL moves.
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Phillies End Nine-Game Reds Jinx With Bip Kaat Complete Game
The Philadelphia Phillies finally beat the Cincinnati Reds 10 4 as Jim Kaat pitched his first complete game since August 3 1976. Mike Schmidt and Larry Bowa homered, Bowa notching a season high three. Other games noted include Cubs 10 Giants 9 in 12 innings and Astros 6 Expos 3 with Don Richard’s eight hitter.
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Red Sox Pitching Shuts Out Orioles in Baltimore
Rick Wise tossed a two hit, 10 strikeout shutout as Boston beat Baltimore 4 to 0 in Memorial Stadium. Carl Yastrzemski and Butch Hobson supplied key hitting while Jim Rice added a triple and two RBIs in an 11 hit attack. The win extends Boston's lead in the AL East to 3 1/2 games over the Orioles and Yankees.
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Paver Powers No. 11 In Little League Thriller
Ed Paver drives three hits in three games as Elka last Men eil rockets his 11th homer of the season. Corry Jamestown pursues undefeated mark while Pat Stockton limits opponents to one hit in three innings and Kevin Moats follows with three scoreless frames as Elks beat Moose & Sat Bracken Field to claim second place at 3-2. Bracken’s Brackens sit 2-3 behind standings. Paver sits one homer from Mick and three from Doug Brown on the single season list. Coach Grucza’s squad and Beaver Club clash next.
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Gymnastics Coach Hired at Carry School Amid Coach Turnover
Joyce Annn Chennash lacwight was officially hired at Carry School to lead girls gymnastics replacing Cindy Berea and also take head girls track duties. The football staff shows one opening after resignations, with Andy Shubikt and Dave Mitchell leaving prior, while Bill Bradley trades from the Eagles to the Vikings are discussed.
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