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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1974
Page
9
Bob Robertson powered Pittsburgh with five RBIs on two two run homers and a single as the slumping Pirates defeated the Padres 13 to 3 Wednesday night. The slugger delivered thebig hits at First National Bank Stadium, helping derail Ray Kroc's team.
Recap of MLB action with multiple games highlighted. Pirates win 13-3 as player delivers, while Dodgers top Cardinals 5-2 aided by Ron Cey and Bill Russell. Reds win 3-2 on Tony Perez homer in 10th. Braves edge Phillies 1-0 with Vic Correll RBI. Astros beat Expos 5-3 on Watson two-run single. Giants top Cubs 5-4 behind Thomasson and Bonds.
Angels outfielder Bobby Valentine started a brush with Milwaukee’s Clyde Wright that sparked a bench-clearing melee. Valentine left with a dislocated shoulder and the Angels fell 7-5 after George Scott delivered the final hit in the ninth. Wright had thrown at Valentine earlier. Rangers blank Indians 3-0 in a brawl-involved win as Lenny Randle's bunt sparked benches to clear and Billy Martin was knocked to the ground. Orioles top Royals 10-3, Twins edge Red Sox 5-4 on Carew’s 13th inning run, A’s beat Tigers 4-1.
The annual AAU track event for boys runs Saturday at Reynolds High, open to bantams through seniors in five age groups with a $1 entry per contestant. Counties Mercer to Warren participate. top three in each division advance to the Finals in Washington, PA on June 8. entry forms available from Corry Area High School coaches. AL approves Rangers sale to Port Worth-Dallas group.
Seven Corry Area High School athletes received trophies for 1973-74 contributions. Anne Zarger earned the LaJuie Williams Award for outstanding senior female athlete in swimming and track. Cheryl Jaquith and Bob Joy won the Sportsmanship Award for girls and boys respectively. Rande Joy led tennis, Dan O Day starred in track, Jeff Brown excelled in baseball, and Scott Crowell received the H G Wolfe Award for outstanding senior athlete as voted by head coaches.
The fourth in a series on girls athletics notes rapid growth and the need for expanded coaching staffs. In Corry CAHS the hiring of two women teachers is discussed as part of addressing the staffing challenge.
Chicago AP reports star linebacker Dick Butkus filed a 1.6 million dollar lawsuit against the Chicago Bears, questioning team management and alleging disagreements over knee surgery and rehabilitation. Bears owner George Halas says dialogue appeared sham and questions motivation as upcoming surgery plans loom.
Harned's TV Dealers beat Sherman Dairylea 8-8 to pull within half a game of first place Crotty Ferrando as Ken Harned earned his sixth win. NBC, Bernard's, Clymer, and Try-M Finance posted wide margins and notable feats including Dave Wetmore's 41st win and Curt Vander Schaaf’s five-for-five.
Pittsburgh pitcher Dock Ellis says he will not pitch in relief for any game or inning after being dropped from the starting rotation for the Cincinnati series. Manager Danny Murtaugh counters that Ellis will relieve if told to, signaling ongoing tension over pitching roles. Scott Hunter signs with Green Bay Packers as plans for a multiyear deal are announced. Bruce Allen leads off the ninth as Terry Maynard, with four hits, drives in key runs in a tight duel with Cook Steel. Duane Scouten earns the win, while Larry Greer hits two homers in the contest.
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