McLain Clinches 28th Win as Tigers Dominate Twins
Denny McLain earned his 28th victory, becoming the first American League pitcher in 24 years to reach that mark, as Detroit crushed Minnesota 3. Willie Horton slugged a three run homer and drove in seven overall, while Baltimore fell in Chicago. Messersmith and Odom shined for California and Oakland, respectively, with shutouts and six hit games guiding their teams to important wins.
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Associated Press
William Wattison
Horton
Willie
Tigers
Minnesota
Denny McLain
Baltimore
Detroit
William
Oakland
Chicago White Sox
Buffy Bradford
Andy Messersmith
California
Boston
John “Blue Moon
Odom
Cleveland
Indians
Washington
New York
Jim Kaat
RBI
McLain
Orioles
Bradford
Sox
Gerry McNertney
Pete Ward
Chicago
Pete Richert
Messersmith
Red Sox
Joe Foy
Mike Andrews
Roger Repez
Punt Pass Kick Signups Under Way in Corry
Boys ages 8 through 13 in Corry can register for the eighth annual Punt Pass and Kick competition. Entries accepted at Cliff Buesink Ford on West Smith Street until October 9, with parent or guardian required. Free event with provided footballs and tees. Eighteen trophies awarded locally by Cliff Bilesink Ford, first place advancing to zone contests. Sponsored nationally by Ford dealers and the National League. Corry Jaycees co sponsor.
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Corry
Cliff Buesink Ford
West Smith Street
Pp&k
Cliff Bilesink Ford
Ford Dealers
National League
Corry Jaycees
1968 Corry Area High School Football Team Roster
The 1968 Corry Beaver football team is shown with players listed in four rows. Front row includes Mike Darnofall Rick Wascak Paul Downey Mike Jansen Scoop Sample Liam Dubrosky and others. Back rows continue with Steve Dubrosky Bob McCray Steve Grice Dan Millspaw Ken Lewis Sam Weber Kevin Grant Rod Burrows Tim Cragg Norm Hasbrouck Dan Weaver Dean Gates and more.
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Corry Area
Mike Darnofall
Rick Wascak
Paul Downey
Mike Jansen
Scoop Sample
Liam
Beavers Open 1968 Season at Warren Under Captains Downey Blynt
Corry Beavers travel to Warren to begin the 1968 grid season led by co captains Paul Downey and Bill Blynt. Coach Lou Hanna names Denny Harrison at quarterback with Dan Taylor at fullback and a deep lineup including Paul Downey Sam Dubrosky Mike Jansen and Mike Darnofall. Varsity game schedule lists Sept 7 at Warren and other matches through Nov 1 with all games at 8 p.m. unless noted.
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Paul Downey
Bill Blynt
Corry Beaver
Warren
Titusville Rockets Clinch Lead With Oilers Victory
Titusville Rockets claim sole first in Section Two by beating Oil City 37 14. Gene McNamara opened with a 16 yard run and a TD pass to Hon Stewart, while Oilers scored late in third on a Bob Stahlman to Jim Horner pass. Franklin topped Erie Academy 26 7 as Rolland Lawrence returned a punt 98 yards for a first quarter TD. Meadville blanked Greenville 13 0 in Greenville debut under John Hyland as head coach.
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Titusville Rockets
Oil City
Rockets
Gene McNamara
McNamara
Hon Stewart
Oilers
Bob Stahlman
Jim Horner
Krickoff
Titusville
Franklin
Erie Academy
Rolland Lawrence
Lawrence
Lions
Knight
Meadville
Greenville
John Hyland
Bulldogs
Bull
Area Scoreboard Highlights Local Games
In Section Two Louisville edged Oil City 14 to 7 while Franklin topped Erie Academy 26 to 7. Other results include Greenville 18 Meadville 0 and Brockway 26 Townville 7. Final tallies also show Union City 4 Conneaut Valley open, McLane 14 Cambridge Springs 7, Johnstown 44 Brie Prep 25, Farrell 20 Ellwood City 0, McDowell 33 Reynolds 0, Wilmington 39 Lakeview 12, Wattsburg 43 Girard 20, Johnstown 34 Cathedral Prep, Uniontown 40 Brie Tech 7, DuBois 34 State College 13, Randolph 19 Venango Christian 12, Ashtabula Harbor 14 Strong Vincent 7, Karns City 1, Brookville 14 Punxsutawney 43, St. Marys 6.
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City
Vincent
Franklin
Donora
Titusville
McDowell
Academy
Meadville
Prep
Oil City
Youngsville
Junior High
Erie Academy
Greenville
Brockway
Townville
Union City
Conneaut
Johnstown
Brie Prep
Randalph
Venango Christian
Farrell
Ellwood City
Reynolds
Wilmington
Lakeview
Wattsburg
Girard
Cathedral Prep
Uniontown
Brie Tech
DuBois
State College
Randolph
Venango
Chris- Han
Ashtabula Harbor
Strong Vincent
Karns City
Brookville
Punxsutawney
St. Marys
Two More Apply For Licenses In Pennsylvania Horse Racing
Yorktowne Racing Association in York County and Shamrock Racing Association in Luzerne County have filed applications to run thoroughbred racing. Roy Wilkinson Jr, chairman of the new Horse Racing Commission, said these are the 10th and 11th applications for the four licenses allowed. Yorktowne plans a one mile track near the Lewisberry Exit of I-3 in Fairview Township with seating for 13,109 and 16,891 standing. Oct. 10 Titusville Oct. 17 Franklin Oct. 24 Westlake Oct. 31 Oil City 4 p.m.
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Harrisburg
Yorktowne Racing Association
York County
Shamrock Racing Association
Luzerne County
Roy Wilkinson Jr
New Horse Racing Commission
Union City Opens Crawford League With Classy Win
Union City High School debuted in Crawford County League with a 14 0 victory over Conneaut Valley Indians. Bears coach Wally Mahle praised the ground attack totaling 227 rushing yards led by John Hanley and Curt Anthony. Hanley scored from the 1 and Anthony punched in from the 1, giving Union City an early lead as the two teams traded scoreless later. Next week Union City faces an upcoming opponent.
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Junion City High School
Conneaut Valley Indians
Bears
Wally Mahle
Mahle
John Hanley
Curt Anthony
Union City
Giants Sweep Cards As Gibson Sacked In Doubleheader
Giants hand Bob Gibson a pair of losses in a doubleheader as Juan Marichal clinches his 25th win and Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Philadelphia postings rescue wins elsewhere. Giants pull nine games back with St Louis pennant loom.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Cardinals
San Francisco
Giants
Bob Gibson
Juan Marichal
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
Atlanta
Houston
Pittsburgh
New York
Philadephia
Chicago
Frank Lingy
Bob Bolin
Marichal
Jesus Alois
Jack Hiatt
Gibson
Ron Pairly
Willie Davis
Reds
Wes Parker
Pion Sacce Gertown
Beaver Golfers Set To Open Fall Season
Corry Area High School golfers open with a Monday trip to Venango Country Club to face Cranberry in a Section Two match. Coach Roger Ottaway leads Bob Schilling Mark Bloom Dan Dingfelder Denny Brumagin Ron Bailey Bradley Rupp Joe McLaughlin Jeff Jackson John Bracken and Rick Morgan in a 2 PM start.
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Corry
Venango
Cranberry
Beaver
Warren
Titusville
Rocky Stove
Roger Ottaway
Bob Schilling
Mark Bloom
Dan Dingfelder
Denny Brumagin
Ron Bailey
Bradley Rupp
Joe McLaughlin
Jeff Jackson
John Bracken
Rick Morgan
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Lou Hanna
Dragons
Dan O'Neil
Hanna
Denny Harrison
Dan Taylor
Sam Dubrosky
Dan Corbett
Dan Weaver
Norm Hasbrouck
Bob Boutwell
Corry Warren
Blynt
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Franklin Dumps Academy
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Tony Taylor
Rieke Wise
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