Girl Fans baseball rights spark national debate
Jenny Fuller a 10 year old from Mill Valley writes to President Nixon protesting Little League rules. Stories from Ypsilanti Concord and Schenectady show girls barred from teams, prompting civil rights scrutiny and debate on girls in youth baseball. Little League officials say no place for girls, considering a separate league.
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Where's Ernie? Braves Wonder About It Too
Buffalo AP The Buffalo Braves paused contract talks with All American guard Ernie DiGregorio as owner Paul Snyder disclosed the Providence College star was not yet ready to sign. Snyder had offered over a million dollars for a multi year deal but DiGregorio delayed, perhaps awaiting ABA interest from the Kentucky Colonels. DiGregorio starred for the U S All Stars with 18.6 ppg in a series with a Soviet squad.
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Robertson health adds to Bucs woes
PITTSBURGH AP Manager Bill Virdon of the Pittsburgh Pirates says he is concerned about Bob Robertson knee swelling. Robertson would not have started if the Phillies game had been played. Virdon noted possible replacements if the pitcher was right handed. Robertson has hit .306 with seven home runs this season as the Pirates prep a four game series with the Houston Astros at Three Rivers Stadium. Bob Moose will start the opener Friday night.
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Penguins may lose Syl Apps to WHA temptations
Pittsburgh center Syl Apps says he would be tempted to jump to the WHA if a Toronto franchise held his rights. He notes Cleveland's Crusaders have negotiated with his attorney Al Hagleson, but he is not eager to move unless Toronto owns his WHA rights, with his Kingston, Ontario home nearby.
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Katulich Leads Bowlers With 610 In Summer League
In Corry last night Bob Katulich rolled a 610 series to top all keglers in the Men's Summer League. He posted games of 213 200 and 197 as the sole league in action.
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May Bando Add Punch To Designated Hitter
In AL action on Wednesday night designated hitters starred. Carlos May and Sal Bando hit three run homers boosting the Chicago White Sox past the Angels 5 3 and Oakland over Texas 8 6. Horacio Pina earned the win in relief for Oakland while Matty Alou drove in the tie breaking run for New York.
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Reds Use Hits To Beat Astros In Economy Wins
Cincinnati Reds scrape a 4-3 victory over Houston on a five hit attack led by an RBI single from Dave Concepcion in the ninth inning. The win lifts Cincinnati to second in the NL West as Chicago tops Montreal in 10 innings and San Diego nips Los Angeles.
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Teener League Sets Final Registration
Teener League invites boys aged 13 to 15 to register tonight at Loveland Field from 6 to 7 p.m. Jim Hammond, league supervisor, will oversee registration and a weather permitting practice may follow. Action slated to begin next Tuesday.
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Rain Cancels Local Games Across Youth and Legion Sports
Weather disruptions halted Little League American Legion and South Erie County Softball League contests. Corry Savings and Loan has only one game played this year after a rainout with Youngsville to be rescheduled later. Jim Hammond schedules Friday 5 p.m. practice as Legionnaires prep for Memorial Day weekend.
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Ladies CCC Golf Opens Season at Corry Country Club
Twenty women opened the Corry Country Club season with Ladies Day golf. The league will play Tuesday events all summer with three flights. Flight A saw Marge Wolcott top with low gross while Mary Helene Williams had best net. Flight C honored Peg Lietz for both gross and net. Flight D saw Iva Xander with low net and Louise Rickers also posting a low net.
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