Bennett wins district title in dominant state swim showing
Jim Bennett and Districts One and Seven led the PIAA State Swimming and Diving Championships at Penn State, sweeping finals berths while District Ten failed to place. New records included T Lutz Hershey in the 100 yard freestyle, and multiple marks fell in 200 free, 200 IM, 50 free, 100 fly, 100 back, and 100 breast events. Corry Beavers results feature Dave Cochran, Doug Knapp, Ken Heacox, Carl Counasse, Jon Bennett, and the 400 free relay squad.
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Dodgers Switch Hitter Bill Russell Shines in Exhibition Win
Dodgers star Bill Russell learns switch hitting at spring training. He hits from both sides, shows improving hands, and adds a steal of home as Los Angeles defeats Atlanta 10 to 2 in a rain shortened exhibition.
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Erie Utilities Hand Ree Cagers Defeat Corry Stars
The Corry Rec League All Star cagers were stopped by the Erie Utilities squad 93 to 88, snapping Corry’s eight game win streak. Erie led 33-21 at end of first, 56-40 at halftime, then held on despite a late Corry rally. Frank Smith led Corry with 29, Jim Gruca and Dave Robinson each added 12. Erie’s Allyn Curry 24 and Walt Osborne 22 paced the winners.
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Crowell Loses First, Gains Runnerup Berth
Corry crowns its first District 10 wrestling champion since 1964 as Jim Bennett wins the 127-pound title and advances with 12 area wrestlers to Clarion State College for regionals. Bennett defeats Rick Benson 5 1 in semis then overcomes Walt McClimans 7 0 in finals while Crowell loses to Don Harrison 136 in the 198 pound final. District 10 finals list includes multiple weight class decisions and pins reflecting a strong local performance.
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Steelers Name New Player Director
PITTSBURGH AP Former Pittsburgh Steeler defensive back Dick Haley has been named director of player personnel for the NFL club. He succeeds Arthur J. Rooney Jr., who becomes vice president with new administrative duties. Haley, from Bulger, Pa., spent the past five years with Blesto VIII, a scouting combine for the Bears, Eagles, Lions, Steelers, Vikings, Colts, Bills and Dolphins.
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