Call A Doctor Banks Blow By Marine Bank
In South Erie County softball action Dr. Dick Steves starred for the Mariners with a single double and a home run driving in three as Marine Bank won 12 to 7 at Aero Field over Hiebart. Red Fox Sperry homered for Time and Temperature Kids in a 6 to 2 win over Super Sport. Pearce made a clutch double play and Pearce's outfield throws helped Marine Bank. Zajac handled seven chances and Kavseak hit his second homer as Corry Division leaders.
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Red Fox" Sperry
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al Pearce
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Roy Kavseak
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Belmont Park Debuts Forego Amid Crippled Horseflesh Chaos
Belmont Park opens amid parimutuel clerks strike with 7514 spectators and no betting. Jockeys Steve Cauthen and Jorge Velasquez were injured in a chaotic incident after Bay Streak broke down, Bay Streak and Volney destroyed, and Day’s Low Return avoided serious harm. Cauthen sustains multiple injuries and Velasquez breaks two bones in his right leg, with both riders hospitalized. Forego makes a notable 1977 debut, while Iron Constitution or Sanhedrin are eyed for the Belmont Stakes.
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Howes Sign With Whalers Ahead Of March Milestone
Gordie Howe signed a multi year contract with the World Hockey Association New England Whalers. The star says his future on ice or in management is open and his two sons will likely skate with the club for years. Howe notes no details will be disclosed, joking about contracts.
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Church Softball Scores and Tossed Bans and Arrest News
Corry CMMBA faced FUMC Parade Street with 8 to 1 score noted for Corry. Willams Urinning pitched for Corry. Hlopren allowed one hit to R Weaver Faith. Barry Trover earned win with 6 strikeouts. Chuck Jewell took the loss. Rosie Casals arrested in San Francisco on an assault charge after a minor auto accident at the airport.
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McCovey Back In form as Giants rout Cards 7 2
McCovey collected two doubles and two singles to drive a 7-2 Giants win over the Cardinals in a nationally televised game. He raised his average to .318 by going 3 for 3 and said he now uses the whole field. Ed Halicki pitched seven solid innings to earn the win, with Gary Lavelle closing. Reggie Jackson homered for the Yankees in a 4-3 loss to Boston as Bill Lee outpitched them.
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Walther Buys Eagle to Enter Indy Start Allege Morally Wrong
Indianapolis 1937 and 1977 parallel as Salt Walther, once a second alternate, buys the Eagle worth $80,000 after failing to qualify two McLarens. USAC official calls action morally wrong but legally acceptable while noting AAA’s demise and USAC’s stance amid the Indianapolis controversy.
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N S Takes First A B Garners First
Mary Orn pitched on debut for Corry News & Sport as they beat undefeated Linda Nichols 149 to move to first in the Women’s South Erie County Softball League. Nichols from Columbus and Nancy McLaughlin from Penn State joined the contest, delivering a 13 run fourth inning spark for Beer & Pop Sellers in a 21 to 12 victory.
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Erie County
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Bengals Sign Jim Corbett and Louis Breeden in NFL Draft
The Cincinnati Bengals signed seventh round picks Jim Corbett of Pittsburgh and Louis Breeden of North Carolina Central. Corbett, a former Pitt tight end, had 24 receptions last season. Breeden intercepted 10 passes in 1976. Corbett attended Erie McDowell High School. Contract terms were not disclosed.
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Pittsburgh
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Pitt
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Kareem Abdul Jabbar Named NBA MVP Five Times
Los Angeles Lakers center Kareem Abdul Jabbar was named the NBA Most Valuable Player for the fifth time, winning in a landslide with 159 votes to 29 for runner up Bill Walton. The 7 foot 3 star praised his season as his best, tying Bill Russell as the only players with five MVPs.
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Beavers Stopped In Little League Clash
Beavers 10 12 year olds lose 5 inning game to Corry Jamestown Steelers 5-0. Matt Merkle pitched a one hitter and Robinson Coleman Merkle Williams Sample allowed three hits. Hunter Paulson had the lone safety for Beavers. Elks and Moose duel at Bracken Field tonight.
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Coach Charged With Murder In Player Shooting
Miami AP report says amateur baseball coach Dante Dino Jr faces first degree murder charges after his 18 year old player Willie Knight Jr was shot in the head at a victory party at Dino's home. Police say Knight had earlier mocked Dino's wife prompting the outburst. Other players witnessed the shooting.
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