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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1975
Page
17
Mary Mabry, in her first year as Inkster High boys track coach, guided the team to the Class B state championship at Michigan State University. She was the meet’s only female coach and faced skepticism from many male peers, yet her team delivered strong effort and wins.
Kathy Whitworth won the LPGA championship at Pine Ridge, finishing one stroke ahead of Sandra Haynie after a rain delayed round. Whitworth earned $8, her first victory in 14 months and her third LPGA title as Hall of Fame member, while Haynie took home $5,650. JoAnn Washam was third with 71, earning $4,300, and Sandra Palmer stayed in the money with a share of sixth place and $1,875 toward her 1975 total.
Hale Irwin, age 30, shot a 17 under par 271 to win the Atlanta Golf Classic by four strokes. He earned 45 000 dollars from the 225 000 dollar event, one of PGA tours designated events with a top-field lineup. Tom Watson was four behind, Charles Coody finished third, and Jack Nicklaus Johnny Miller and Miller Barber tied for fourth six back.
Brian Redman of England surged ahead of Mario Andretti in the 20th lap to win the SCCA Formula 5000 race at Pocono International Raceway in Long Pond Pennsylvania, the opening event of the 1975 season.
Mickey Lolich won his 201st game to move past Hal Newhouser and a Detroit all time lefty strikeout lead, then Nolan Ryan no hit Baltimore as Chicago split a doubleheader with Detroit. Lolich eyed a historic milestone in his next start while battling a rough season.
A UPI report praises Sun Chen Kao as a remarkable host during a U.S. track and field team's China trip. The Chinese liaison for China International Travel Service guided reporters through Canton, Shanghai, and Beijing, aiding with visits, travel, and logistics while avoiding politics. He questioned high U.S. tax rates, showing curiosity about American life.
Byron Collis hits a three run homer for Catania’s team as seven players total three hits each in a 30-4 win over George May. Jeff Carey added a double and a triple to power Chester Bears to 3-4 victory over CSBA. Felton Fire blanked Parkinson 11-0 with Jim Logan and Mitchell Allen contributing key hits.
Chester West Keith Hampton had three hits including two home runs as VFW Post 1521 defeated Felton Fire Co 11 to 8. Dan Koronkiewicz added a three run homer for the winners while Matt Birney had two hits including a homer for Felton.
SUMCO in Sunday's results show a flurry of scores across cities and teams with several games noted as completed and others scheduled. Highlights include Chicago defeating Los Angeles 7 2 and Cincinnati besting St Louis 5 0 with various pitchers and lineups listed in abbreviated form.
Saturday results show Brandywine 1 Siaesianum 0 and Caer Rodney 1 Dickinson 0. Lake Forest 1 Newark 0. Monday playoffs listed include Temple Unt St James O'Hara noon and Father Judge North 3 pm. Standings include Phillies 10 Dodgers 7 and Mets 2 Giants 2. Extensive youth league and amateur schedules follow with many local teams and fields listed.
Billy Puttman went 2-for-4 with a bases loaded triple and Alan William 2-for-3 with a double to pace the A’s past the Tigers 18-5. In a separate game Kenny Miller and Ricky Phillips combined on a no hitter for the A’s in a 2-0 win over the Braves, Miller striking out nine in three innings and Phillips six.
Stats show top hitters and pitchers by league with counts and team affiliations. Names include Bonds, Winfield, Morgan, Sutton, Seaver, and McRae among others, tied to teams such as NY, LA, Cin, Oak, Hou, and KC with multi stat tallies.
Kevin McNamara came on in relief to protect a 5-2 lead and pitched one hit ball with seven strikeouts as the Cardinals beat the Cubs 13-2 in Sun Oil Teener League action. Dan Tasker drove in four runs while McNamara had three. Eric Loring and Steve Lee doubled with two RBIs for the winners.
Brandywine Youth Club opened defense of its Co Del baseball title with a 32 win over the Chichester Crusaders as Mike Flaharty struck out 15. Dave Sparks and Jack Beeson starred on defense for Brandywine while Tim McCall went 2 for 3 for Chichester.
A detailed race card lists multiple pacing and trotting events with purses from 1 000 to 9 000 dollars. It includes horse names such as Concert Master Belote Mighty Sneaky Davis Nite Brook Vinciam Highland Piper Powder Kash Judge G Wildwood George Toby Hanover Armbro Ozark Mr Regal Galentine Glimmer Labels and Armbro Naomi W. Results show times, distances one mile or 1 1/16 miles, scratches, off times, and exacta payouts including a dead heat for win. Attendance listed as 7,972 with handle 9619.30.
Eddystone YR 20 Marcus Hook 18 I Chi 23 OLP 2 Pee Wee Division includes Orwood Park Collingdale 4 Rutledge 12 Aldan 7.
Local slate features Nolan Fidale against Chester Police with West Brower meeting the VFW, while Youth Chester Bears host Franklin and San OU Tigers square off with Indians in a busy weekend schedule.
An owner operator seeks part time route work 5 to 12 hours weekly with potential for full time. Applicant requests a personal interview in your city and asks you to write and include your phone number for contact.
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