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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1967
Page
8
Cleveland Indians host Boston Red Sox in a 2 15 p m single game with Bat Day for all kids 16 and under attending with an adult. Coupons grant a bat at distribution centers. Also Camera Day features fans with cameras on the track at The Stadium from 1 20 to 1 50 p m.
San Francisco Warriors of the NBA signed yesterday Texas native David Lattin, a noted rebound artist from Texas Western, bolstering their frontcourt after the college star’s standout season.
Dick Hughes, the rookie Cardinals right hander nicknamed a wild man, pitched nine innings without a walk to defeat the Braves 5-0 in a standout major league debut. He fanned nine Braves, part of a strong outing that followed a late spring arc toward control after nine years in the minors.
Corry Jamestown defeated VFW 14-6 to stay unbeaten and lead the standings. Jim Daniels and Jim Bennett led CJ with strong hits as four runs in each of the first three innings built a big early lead. Rick Loveland took the loss for VFW, while Jim Bennett earned the win.
Eriez Speedway hosts its first long race of 1967, a 0 lap Memorial weekend trophy for late models, part of a $3,000 program at 8 p.m. Stateline runs a 25 lap feature, Monday features the 50 lap Russell Memorial. Notables include Johnny Boyd, Jerry Curtis, Larry Parmenter, Jim Scott, and Ron Blackmer, with Bob Schnars and John White among early point-race contenders. Ron Blackmer dominates Sportsman class after opening night wins at Eriez and Stateline.
The Savings and Loan Legion team will practice tomorrow at 1 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. in preparation for their opening league game Wednesday evening. The Keystones will practice tomorrow at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m. before their doubleheader against the Ludlow Wildcats at Wildcat Park on Memorial Day.
New York AP reports Miami will host the next AFL NFL World Championship Game on January 14, 1968, at the Orange Bowl. Names proposed include Merger Bowl and Summit Bowl, with Super Bowl by far the popular nickname born from an offhand remark by Lamar Hunt. Rozelle officials note no official use of Super Bowl.
Detroit outfielder Jim Northrup, aging with gray hairs, drove in five runs including his second grand slam in eight days as the Tigers defeated the Red Sox 9-3. The AL slate also saw Kansas City beat Minnesota 3-2 and Washington edge Cleveland 2-1, with Northrup noting his family history of gray hair.
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed four players for 1967, including veterans Roy Jefferson and Dan James and rookies Rockne Freitas and Mike Haggerty. Jefferson caught 32 passes for 772 yards and four touchdowns last season, while James brings eight NFL seasons of experience. Freitas from Oregon State is the club’s third draft choice, and Haggerty from Miami is its sixth.
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