Tito Francona fuels Indians late rally for 4-2 win
Tito Francona, the aging utility man from Aliquippa, delivers a decisive three run homer in the 10th and adds a bases loaded single to spark Cleveland past the Yankees. The veteran, acquired from Detroit for Larry Doby, credits manager Joe Gordon with trust and a chance to shine in clutch hitting.
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National Play Tennis Week Boosted by Davis Cup Return
Tennis Week and iCall tennis gain momentum as the Davis Cup returns to the United States with a White House exhibition featuring U S team members on a reactivated court. The Davis Cup will be on display all week in Washington, sponsored by the Manufacturers' Committee of the USTA. Perry T Jones heads the committee as honorary chairman, with sports figures backing the effort to promote tennis as a lifelong healthy sport amid concerns about youth fitness.
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Three Point Raceway opens 1980 season with Mother's Day race
The Three Point Raceway between Corry and Youngsville plans a Sunday opener for 1980 with a special Mother's Day race at the new speedway. Weather postponed last Sunday's events. managers Pred and Eve Livi seek a strong turnout next Sunday as dim Rumbaugh, a 1958 Corry High graduate, receives letters and Thiel College awards honor for athletics.
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B Leaguer Holds Annual Bowling Fete at Corry Club
The BowhAtre Men’s B Leagues banquet at the Corry Monsé Club drew 46 bowlers and guests with steaks by Nichols and Glavis eater ing service. Officers were elected, awards given, and 1959 Sportsmanship honors presented to Casper Worowicz.
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Yanks Beat Dodgers in Memorial Coliseum Tribute Night
A record crowd of 93 103 attended a Dodgers versus Yankees exhibition at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to honor Roy Campanella. Campanella, paralyzed since a 1958 accident, received a standing ovation as he was wheeled onto the field. The Dodgers won 6 2 and may donate their share to Campanella while the Yankees plan to distribute theirs to charities and their sandlot program.
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Stan Modest on 400th HR milestone with Cardinals
Stan Missial, nicknamed The Man, hit his 400th major league homer off Chicago to lift the St. Louis Cardinals to a victory. The blast, 400-plus feet to the pavilion roof, places him among baseball's elite with Babe Ruth and Ted Williams. He stressed he is not a home run hitter and noted his 3,000th hit last year in Chicago.
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Tennis Club Plans Mead Park Court Renovation
Corry Tennis Club, led by president Tony Radeck, will hold a renovation at Mead Park courts tomorrow at 2 PM. Members and interested parties are asked to meet to clear high grass and shrubbery north and west of the asphalt.
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Musial 400th Homer Beats Cubs 4 3
Stan Musial hits his 400th career homer leading off the ninth inning to lift the St Louis Cardinals past the Chicago Cubs 4 3. Ruth Foxx Ott Gehrig Williams remain the only others with 400 plus career blasts as Musial joins Williams in the modern era. The Cardinals also used a George Crowe homer and McDaniel allowed six hits in a tense late rally.
Corry Area Golf Teams Dominate Warren On Home Course
Corry Area High School golfers crushed Warren 62 to 5 at Corry Country Club, driven by Paul and Walter Bowen sweeping three points each. Larry Gallagher scored 21, Lonnie Douglas 2, Gary Paige debuting with a 39 40 79, while Hoss Kremer led Warren with a 9. The Beavers, now 3 1, head to Lawrence Park May 1 for their final road match.
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Baseball Standings and Weekend Results Highlight Tight Races
American League standings show Cleveland and Chicago near the top with Baltimore and Washington close behind as Friday and weekend games set key divisional clashes. National League leaders Milwaukee and Cincinnati lead, with Los Angeles and San Francisco in pursuit as a slate of games and late-night boxing from Nashville round out the sports page.
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Stitch Out For Revenge Tonight
Revenge minded site battles and a decisive win described amid confusion. A cryptic recap hints at telecast plans and a broadcast schedule for the event, with references to a tense aftermatch and lingering tensions.
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Major League Baseball Victory Highlights Narrow Win
The Major Loop Stars defeated the Pivtitas 4 to 0 in ten innings as a leadoff hit by Lemer set up the decisive run. Williams earned the win on the mound. The Dodgers limited the Chants to a few hits and secured a 2 1 victory with five scoreless innings.
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Orioles Stop Senators Behind Walker Three-Hitter
Jerry Walker, 20, blanked the Senators on three hits to win his third decision against Washington as the Orioles defeated the Senators 4 to 0. Reno Bertoia homered for Baltimore, with Nieman and Pilafire also going deep. The win pulled Baltimore within two games of Cleveland while Detroit and Boston also posted results.
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Last Night's Fights in Oakland Outcome
Sixto Rodrigues from San Anselmo outpointed Dune Washington of Oakland after ten rounds in a boxing card held in Oakland California. Rodrigues earned a clear decision over Washington.
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