Friends Honor Jackie Robinson at Riverside Church Funeral
Notable white baseball figures including Hank Greenberg Bill Veeck and Hank Aaron reflected on race in baseball at Jackie Robinsons funeral in New York. Greenberg admitted old insensitivity and remembered hotel segregation while Veeck noted ongoing reluctance to recognize players of color and Aaron recalled Robinsons mentorship and fierce competitive spirit.
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Allderdice Gets Win After Fan Player Riot At Arsenal Field
Allderdice led Schenley 16 to 0 when a brawl between players and fans halted the city high school football game at Arsenal Field in Lawrenceville. Officials reported no serious injuries or arrests. the contest ended with Allderdice awarded the win. Schenley attendees were restricted to pupils.
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CAHS seniors display sign at Beaver game
CAHS senior girls search the bleachers at Howard J. Sheen Field to display a class signs during the Beaver football game against Grove City. The CAHL seniors Della Mack Lisa Miller Char Clark and Chris Frisina stood left to right as the Beavers lost 27 to 0 to the visiting Eagles.
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Cavaliers Fall to Celtics in 123 97 Rout
The Cavaliers struggled on offense as they were limited to four field goals and 10 points in the second period, allowing the unbeaten Celtics to roll to a 123 97 victory. Boston extended its winning streak to nine games and moved 1 1/2 games ahead of the Knicks in the Atlantic Division.
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Northwest Conference Football Nightline Mixed Results
Last night’s games yielded a mix of decisive victories and close losses across the Northwest Conference. Notable scores include Grave City 27 over Corry Sharesville 13 and Saegertown 36 defeating Venango 0, with several forfeits and several tight splits across multiple towns and schools.
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Lebanon
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Hershey
Red Land
Rochester
Northwesterné
Bradford Damon's Bowling Leads Friday Mixed Doubles Night
Bradford and Damon share top scores as Bradford rolls 205 and Betty Damon fires 194 for the women. The Friday Doubles league lists results and high scorers, while NBA and ABA scores run across the page. Also note the start of small game hunting in Harrisburg with season dates and eligibility.
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Don Bradford
Betty Damon
Barry Baker Survives Shoulder Injury At Corry
Corry Beavers tackle Barry Baker was badly hurt against Grove City and transported to Corry Memorial Hospital for X rays after dislocating his left shoulder. A further check was planned with possible release if clear. He will miss the final Oil City game.
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Tim Emerson
Grove City
Barry Baker
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Barry
Oil City
Gilmore Foul Seals Colonels Defeat in ABA Clash
Gilmore fouled out for an ABA game clinching moment as Carolina Cougars beat Kentucky Colonels 114-112. Mack Calvin sank two late free throws after Gilmore's sixth foul to seal the win. Billy Cunningham led Carolina with 27 points, tying the Easter Division race.
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Cougars
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New York Nets
Denver Rockets
Newly Found Eagle Threat Beats Beavers in Narrow Victory
Grove City Eagles burst past Corry Beavers 27-0 at Howard J. Sheen Field as Terry Taylor shone both receiving and rushing. Taylor caught two TD passes for 35 and 53 yards, added a 35-yard rushing score, and finished with 177 yards of total offense. Beavers could manage only 19 passing yards and 78 rushing yards.
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Eagles
Corry
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Grove City
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