Giants Welcome New Pilot Fox With Two Wins
The San Francisco Giants under new manager Charlie Fox swept a doubleheader from the San Diego Padres 6-1 and 7-5. Willie McCovey hit two homers in the opener, Gaylord Perry won game one, while Ed Spiezio and Steve Huntz errors fueled a five-run fifth in game two. The club fired Clyde King after a 17-16 marathon loss the day before.
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Hits Scarce For Dobson Jackson Hits Scarce For Dobson
The Oakland A s duel with the Chicago White Sox features Chuck Dobson limiting the White Sox to one early hit while Reggie Jackson struggles with a single in the second game of a doubleheader. Finley threatens to demote Jackson to the minors to fix his batting eye, as the A’s win 5-2 and 5-2. Elsewhere in the league, California, Baltimore, the Yankees, Washington, and Kansas City post narrow wins in tight AL action.
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Stars Fight to Stay Alive in Sixth ABA Final
In Los Angeles the Stars face elimination as they host the Indiana Pacers in game six of the ABA finals. A win keeps the dream alive and would force a seventh game in Indianapolis, with owner changes looming if the club moves next season. The Oaks previously did this playoff churn by moving after titles. The Stars rely on Mack Calvin’s speed and a running attack to counter the Pacers’ pace and pressure.
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Grice Takes Fourth At State Track Meet
Corry’s Steve Grice placed fourth in the high jump at Penn State, clearing 6 ft 3 in, amid a thunderstorm that halted the meet. Bristol’s Gene White swept Class B jumps, while Bristol in Class B led the team standings with 20 points. New and old marks fell in pole vault, two mile, and relays as Abington and North Allegheny set records.
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Commission Stocks Fish For Holiday
Harrisburg reports the Pennsylvania Fish Commission will stock trout in 129 lakes and streams during the week before Memorial Day. Executive Director Robert J. Bielo said shipments will bring total stocked since April 18 to about 1 million. Stockings include rainbow and brook trout from state hatcheries and the Lamar federal hatchery, with Erie targets at Lake Pleasant and 150 pounds per site scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Other areas include Oil Creek and Woodcock Creek in Crawford County, Oil Creek in Venango, Chapman Dam, Farnsworth Branch, Tionesta Creek and West Branch Tionesta Creek.
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Meadville Savings and Loan Defeated and Tied in Doubleheader
Meadville Bulldogs defeated Corry Savings and Loan 4-0 at Loveland Field due to a flooded diamond. Mark Chase took the loss after allowing five hits while leading the Meadville batting with two of three. A 2-2 tie ended the second game after five innings. Kurt Anthony debuted in centerfield for the Loaners, drawing four walks and stealing three bases.
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Final signup for City Recreational Baseball League
Rick Hammond announces the last opportunity for boys ages 13 through 15 to sign up and receive release forms at Wright Street School this evening at 6 o'clock. The league is open to youths in the 13 to 15 age range.
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