Burk back in town brings memories for Delaware County
Former Daily Times sports editor Bill Burk, a colorful figure in Delaware County sports, visits from Arizona for a brief stay until next Tuesday. He recounts a long career in football, basketball and local circles, including coaching Chester Pros and St. Robert's, and recalls hiring the writer in 1946 for the Delaware County Sportsweek.
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Long Sydnor Leads Delco Track Stars Into First Team
Long and Derwood Cogman headline Delco athletes named to the first or second teams as 1979 All-Delco honors are announced. Dave Keller of Penncrest makes the first team for the third straight year, with Sydnor and Craig Rainey among multiple Chester and Interboro standouts across 100, 220, 440 and field events.
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Walling delivers pinch hit as Astros top Phillies in 8th win
Houston crowds push Astrodome attendance past 600000 for the season in a dramatic 8-4-3 win over Philadelphia. Walling collected five pinch hits in six appearances, delivering a seventh inning three-run homer that tied the game and energized the Astros.
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North to pass the ball for Delaware County Classic
Ardmore-North All-Stars coach Bill Cubit sees a key passing play click at practice as his team prepares for the Delaware County High School Football Classic against the South. The 1:30 p.m. Saturday game at Upper Darby is a fundraiser for the Fly for Leukemia Fund and honors Joey Cappelletti with Knights of Columbus support and coaches association help.
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DelMonte a new ace for Cards
John DelMonte starred across three leagues in 1978 hitting above .300 with 28 homers. A St J’s Universi sophomore and Verford graduate, he posted a .365 season with 13 homers and 18 steals in 31 ECAC games. Drafted by St Louis in round four, he eyed a pro contract and potential Gulf Coast League assignment.
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