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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1972
Page
7
A Corry reader argues games fail to engage fans because only a few players see action. He suggests all team members must play to boost interest, and urges broader league reforms to involve more youth in games and draw crowds. He endorses the columnist’s concerns and calls for citywide consideration.
The Dodgers trimmed fielding errors from five to three but still lost 8-6 to the Astros as Bob Watson delivered a two run single after a ninth inning miscue. Elsewhere in the NL, SF beat Cincinnati, Philadelphia toppled New York, Pittsburgh blanked Montreal, St Louis beat Chicago, and San Diego defeated Atlanta.
Detroit roared back with an eight-run ninth inning led by Bill Freehan's grand slam to beat Boston 8 4 after eight innings of zero runs. The win widens Detroit's AL East lead over Baltimore to two games as they head into a four game set with the Orioles. Freehan's slam came after a series of hits including Kaline, Northrup, Jata and McAuliffe driving in runs.
Ed Bielawski led Corry Rod and Gun Club trap team to a 119-117 victory over Sparta in Columbus. Bielawski shot a perfect 25, helping Corry reach five wins and one loss and tie for first in the Erie Crawford Trap League. Allen Robbins, Tom Tont, Francis Hanlin, and Harry Mong also contributed strong scores.
The First Annual Bay Root Memorial Softball Tournament starts at 9 a.m. tomorrow at Corry Area High School with 18 teams chasing a $325 first prize and trophies. Beverages, sidelines, and a two-field setup mark the event run by the Corry Beavers Club, with public help urged to finish field work tonight.
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