Local Sportsman Survives Dead Stick Plane Landing
John Palovitch, Chester Teener League sponsor, made a controlled crash landing on a hillside near Bennington College Vermont after his engine stalled. The aircraft, an experimental former Tex Rankin craft, sustained heavy damage and is under investigation by two agencies. His wife filmed the event from the ground. Palovitch credits shoulder restraints for his survival.
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John Palovitch
Shafsbury
Vermont
Palovitch
Bennington College
John
Palovitenh al
Bennington
Claymont Electric Construction Co
Chester
Tex Rankin
Village Teener League: Detulleo Shuts Down Thunderbirds
Chester Newcomer Jim Detulleo pitched a six hitter to lead Village AA to its first Chester Major Softball League win, backed by seven fly balls from Vaughn Caton and two home runs from Pate Comero and Mike Bush. Detulleo and teammates Crist Bush and McClain each had two hits as Village defeated Kelley’s Thunderbirds.
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Chester
Suni
Village AA
Jim
Bananas
Detulleo
Kelley
Thunderbirds
Vaughn Caton
Nick Massi
Donnie Davis
Husky Harry (Farmer) Seaman
Sford
Seman
Pate Comero
Mike Bush
Bob Crist
Bush
Jim McClain
Greenhalgh Industrial
L&s
Reus Hook
Firthaly
Chester Teena Baseball League
Terry Mann
Sun Village
Lneal
Joe ‘Thompson
Jim McShea
Baldwin
Eddystone Boys
Abramchuk Captures LeBaron Championship at Springfield CC
Springfield golfer John Abramchuk defeated Tom Skinner 71 to 75 to win the fourth annual JL Henry LeBaron trophy at the Springfield Country Club. Abramchuk also earned town agent medalist honors and recently topped the Delaware County Cerebral Passy tournament. Second flight winner John Kuzmack beat Karl Miller one up with a 73 to 74. Teen Dave Dougherty edged Tony Ciarrocchi to reach extra holes and win the 19th, advancing toward the Al Robbins Trophy qualifier starting Monday.
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Springfield
John Abramchuk
Tom Skinner
Henry Lebaron
Abramchuk
Springfield Country Club
Skinnner
Delaware County
John Kuzmack
Karl Miller
Kuzmack
Miller
Dave Dougherty
Tony Ciarrocchi
Ciarrocchi
Dave
Bw Dougherty
Springfield CC
al Robbins
Gargantes Stars as Lamokin Upsets Catania to Lead Division
Joe Gargantes pitched his fifth straight win as Lamokin (5-0) defeated Catania 2-2 to seize sole first in the Delco Invitation Softball League American Division. The Lams rallied in the fourth after trailing in the third, with two hits by Catania and Zizza protecting the lead.
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Folsom
Lamokin A.C. Bailwick
Joe Gargantes
Gargantes
Lamokin
Une
Catania
Delco
Charlie Catania
Carmen Zizza
Lampkin
Tiominick
DeMatteo
Lams
Cais Lwamis
Cals
Harry Brooks
Unee
Jim
Leddystone A.C
Alloy Metal
John Sweeney
Gene Rockett
Eddystone
Tony
Brewer Leads Memphis Open Golf Title Chase
Gay Brewer Jr led a crowded group of front runners into the second round of the Memphis Open Golf Tournament at Colonial Country Club scoring 34-36-70 with six birdies including an 80 foot chip. The event pursues a $40,000 prize pool as players chase the title and paydays.
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Alemphis
Tenn
Gay Brewer Jr
Brewer
School Track Meet Highlights and Boosters Event
Readable portions describe a school track meet and booster club activities over two days. Mentions interscholastic league action, teams from Edneiene and Alavarine Nene, and local boosters supporting the event. No clear outcomes or results are provided in the fragments.
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Eddystane
Edneiene
Alavarine Nene
Interacademis ‘League
O Lon
Chi Trips Prowvies Past Nether Providence In Playoff Opener
Chichester High School defeated Nether Providence 74 at Marple-Newtown field in a Section Three Baseball League playoff opener. Lee Scott allowed 10 hits and four walks but won as Chi built a 7-1 lead before NP rallied with three in the sixth inning. Chi will meet Interboro Monday to decide the league championship.
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Lee Royer
Ridley Township
Green Raiders
Roger
Larchmon
Chichester High School
Nether Providence
Provines
Joe Harper
Mike Orp
Eagles
N.P
Bulldogs
Wallingsel
Penalenssaa
Ford
Mike Letts
Tom Poppler
Ititferi
Io Frampton
Daw'son
Bob Chipman
FEO
Letts
Scott
Harpero -Loca
le Ab Biteldere
Benechichester
Steve Byers
Brandywine
Spartans
Byers
Bill Latlomushree Hagger
Lee Ferguson
Oilers
Twin Oaks
Larry Larah
Trainer
Middletown
Aston Lions
Glen Mills
Ron
Billy Payne
Ibases Joadett
Sarah
Sive
Bat Martin
Brandywine Spartans
Abhon Mackey
D'ianko
Worreliss
Browi
Hackman
Littratiss
Latmnus
O'Mon'l
Coppac
Grace
Griffin
Renzl
Ea! Infante
Sterlgan Ze Spivac
Roberts
Nixon
Tazl Clark
Geneyeve
Wenger
St Mullins
Ferg'on
Middletown Garrity
Abhor Bardsley
Evans
Sorah
Moynders
Mastity
Harper
Farles
Wiegins
Azna Shafi
Brown
Yore
Prieze
Lawlerib Oond Gauding
Chandler
Preston
Johnson
Midtown
Red Sox blank Tinicum as Delco league swings
In Delaware County action the Red Sox toppled Tinicum VFW 4 0 at Lawson Field. Tony Greto led the offense with a two run double and another hit, while Joe McNicholas and Clarence Jordan contributed key runs as Wilon Nilon held off a late Tinicum rally. Towson and Fitzany’s clubs traded hits in a tight late frame.
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Ellington
Finicum Vfwy
Seal
Delaware County
Park Baseball League
Wheater
Vels
Chestershamp
Fizzine
Red Sox
Lawson
Joe McNicholas
Lou Soscia
Delco
Ron Towson
Andy Jarusinski
Fitzany
Jarus
Boblinski
Greto
Snell
Ruus
Clarence Jordan
Fresno Niloner
Sox
Herh Art“welllsryuas
CBS Swane
Bill White-Greto
Towson
Foulbout
Rte Baum
Tinicum
Sullivan
Su Fiz
Ricci
Fizzano
Johnson Leon Jarusinski
Fizz
Weinberg's Shiloh Carousel Post Win in Chester League
In Chester the Ree Control Pitch League saw Weinberg's pound Foremost 18 1, Shiloh beat IBM 13 13, Carousel topple the Chester Stars 12 3, and Linde defeat Sealtest 12 4. PNA beat Rubies 3 0 as Larry Cuart and Gus Christopoulos led Weinberg's and Greta fueled Carousel with two homers.
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Chester
Ree
Weinberg
Nuner
Mayo
Shiloh
IBM
Carousel
Chester Stars
Linde
Sealtest
PNA
Rubies
Larry Cuart
Gus Christopoulos
Sea Island
Beaumont Country Club
West End Boat Club Graduates Seaman Course
Flotilla 42 directs an eight week basic seamanship course for West End Boat Club members. Seventeen completed with Joe Walker reporting strong turnout as Billy assisted. Graduation honored Helen and Ray Wheeler and others. Opening Day races planned at West Pond with multiple speed events officiated by Commodore Lefty Logan and Tam Nasuti. Memorial services by Chester Veterans Council held at the club. Nancy and Lewis Waniewski returned from their wedding trip. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary to issue courtesy decals after inspections. Baltimore Yacht Club hosted opening events with a hat contest won by Evelyn Larkin and a nautical lamp prize.
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EWGUT
Flotilla 42
West End Boat Club
Clu
Joe Walker
Billy
Helen
Ray Wheeler
Ton
Bob Browe
Charles Hance
Mary
Clyde Stolz
Norman Rice
Henry Zeglesiewski
Sidney
John Lincoln
Tom Wichanski
Tarey Wier
Kuty Wresneski
Mae Lawrenen
Margaret J. Witker
Katherine Lenton
West
Coulbank
Commodore Lefty Logan
Tam Nasuti
West End
Delaware River Yachtsmith’s League
Chester Veterans Council
Joseph Jaworsky
V.F.W. Post
Sixth Street
Delaware River
T Heir
Elmer Pollett
Baltimore Yacht Club
Sue Island
Evelyn Larkin
Hindustan
BYC
Larkin
Hilda
Gleefoams
Eddystone Boosters Decathlon Opens At High School Track
Delaware County youths compete in the second annual Eddystone Boosters Decathlon at Eddystone High School. The 120 yard hurdles start the 10 event program at 3 p.m. today with pole vault discus and javelin on the first day. Saturday features the 100 yard dash high jump shot put and mile run starting at 1 p.m.
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Eddystone
Delaware County
Krausse Delays Start With Arm Ailment Still 3-2
Lew Krausse, pitching for Binghamton in the Class II Eastern League, is resting a sore arm and carries a 3-2 record. The article notes he remains in the rotation and is listed as the winning pitcher in several games.
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Chester
Lew Kraussen
Binghamton
N. Y
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Indianapolis Speedway
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Milwaukee
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Delco League
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Vaulk
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WEBC
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Skyline Drive
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Essington Yacht Yard, Inc
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Village Green
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