Eagles Face Unanswered Questions Over Ringo Retention
The Philadelphia Eagles did not offer Jim Ringo a contract for another season, prompting debate over his retirement status and triggering questions about Joe Kuharich’s handling. Other notes include LaSalle basketball turmoil under coach Jim Harding and Norm Van Brocklin’s potential college all star role, with Chris Short ranking high in Phillies shutouts.
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Pirates defend Shepard amid slump talk after Mets loss
Pittsburgh players backed manager Larry Shepard following his tongue lashing for a third straight defeat. Ed Charles homered twice as the New York Mets edged the Pirates 7 and 0 while Mazeroski Clendenon and Alley defended Shepard and urged better play.
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Home Run Spree Wins Howard New Contract
Frank Howard earned a new contract after his record homer binge as 9,000 Senators fans gave him a long ovation. He began with a hit by pitch, struck out in three at bats, and left after the Senators lost 6 1 to the Yankees.
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Postponed Junior High Track Meet in Warren
Corry Area Junior High School track team faced rain cancelation of their invitational. Coach Harry Barkham said the meet is postponed until at least May 20th.
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Pact Raises Howard Pay to About Fifty-Six Thousand
General Manager George Selkirk stated the figures were not announced but the agreement reportedly increased Howard's pay to about $56,000, roughly $7,000 more than his last spring deal after a two week holdout.
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Ninth Inning Runs Give Three NL Teams Victories
Alex Johnson boosted the Cincinnati Reds with a game winning ninth inning double and a run scoring single in a 3 2 win over the Houston Astros. Ed Charles homered for the New York Mets as they topped the Pittsburgh Pirates 2 1. Larry Jaster beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2 0 with a two hitter while Felipe Alou’s two run blast lifted the Atlanta Braves to a 5 1 win over San Francisco.
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Mets rally behind Jaster in five hitter Koosman win
The third baseman homered with two out in the fourth off Bob Veale to give rookie Jerry Koosman a five hitter and his sixth win against two losses. Jaster blanked the Dodgers in five straight innings, allowing a run only on two singles. Bobby Tolan opened St Louis scoring with Orlando Cepeda driving in a run, and Tolan delivered the game winner in the eighth after Lou Brock doubled off Don Sutton. Alou's hit followed with the bases loaded.
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Stanky Debuts With Mixed Feelings On 1968 Start
Eddie Stanky, manager of the Chicago White Sox, made his first 1968 appearance in Baltimore and showed no change in temperament. He quarreled briefly with a plate umpire after Chicago beat Baltimore 21 to 10, saying little to the press and directing a blunt remark toward reporters. The Sox, riding a 10-4 streak, sit three games under .500 as Stanky keeps a sultry, sullen mood.
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Playoff Opener Sets NAIA Baseball Title Route
Indiana Pa and Millersville headline Area B playoffs facing Glassboro and Quinnipiac with records 15-7 14-? and 15-1 19-6 respectively. Winners advance to Saturday's game for a spot in the June 3-8 NAIA championships at St Joseph Missouri.
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Red Sox Fall to Angels as Fergosi Stays Hot
The Boston Red Sox cannot overcome Jim Fregosi’s hot night for the Los Angeles Angels. He homered in the first, tripled in the third, and doubled in the eighth as Boston trails. Rico Petrocelli’s ninth inning homer ties the game, but Fregosi again shines.
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Fregosi’s cycle caps Angels win in tense nine
In a dramatic late showdown the Angels beat the Red Sox 6 5 as Fregosi hit for the cycle after an intentional walk to him with two out and a runner on second. Detroit beat Minnesota 4 3 in 10 innings and New York defeated Washington 6 1 as Boog Powell and Petrocelli homered for Baltimore and Boston respectively.
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Oasis Softball Beats UC in 10-7 Victory
Oasis defeats Union City IGA nine 10-7 at Union City last evening. Bob Hunt hit a home run while John Norton added a triple and Bill Norton a double. Oasis travels to Mill Village for a two game series against McKean tomorrow evening.
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Women Auxiliary strengthens YMCA through annual bazaar
In a large volunteers roster nearly 200 women support the YMCA Auxiliary. President Mrs. Helen Davison notes the annual bazaar funds operations and ongoing workshops. Membership dues and honorary memberships sustain purchases from kitchen cups to pool tables and mortgage relief as the Auxiliary backs local youth.
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