East Lansdowne Little League Struggles With Umpire Shortage
East Lansdowne Little League faces a shortage of volunteer umpires as eight teams with about 120 boys struggle to recruit fathers. Umpire Chief Ellis Gamber notes many volunteers are older or lack sons in the league, delaying games and prompting talk of a possible paid umpire option. Publicity Chair Edward Drass hopes to recruit more fathers and questions whether there will be a Little League season next year.
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Grass racing gains ground as tracks push turf courses
Continental and Eagles Downs race at Liberty Bell through 1970. grass racing draws fans and top jockeys. Times on turf are faster, dirt tracks raise injury risk, and tracks like Delaware Park move stakes to grass. A two year old grass program could broaden turf racing nationwide.
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Orobono Dominates In Chester Baseball Victory
Ralph Orobono led Teamsters Baxter to a 0 win over the Chester league with 11 strikeouts. Steve Muscella and Johnny Padgajny backed the effort with multiple extra-base hits as teammates produced eleven strong outs and key hits for the winners.
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Ramsay to Attend Bucknell University
John Ramsay, Cardinal O’Hara graduate, has been accepted at Bucknell University and will enroll in the fall. A two year varsity player, he plans to play guard for the Bison and to contribute on defense. His father, Dr. Jack Ramsay, is coach and GM of the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Leonardi Home Run Sparks Fine's Victory Over Noyes
Johnny Leonardi hit a three run homer as Fine's defeated Noyes 4-1 in NPAA International League action. Billy Zubko struck out 12 for the win with relief from Greg Timby. Losing pitcher Jack Ruane fanned 13.
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Mets Acquire Donn y Clendenon From Expos at Deadline
The Major League deadline saw light activity with three major trades. New York Mets obtain slugger Donn y Clendenon from Montreal for four minor leaguers while Boston trades Joe Azcue for Tom Satriano. Detroit acquires Tom Tresh from New York Yankees in a Saturday move. Cincinnati and St Louis make separate deals involving Aurelia Monteagudo and Al Jackson.
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Garnet Valley Hopes For Night Games In Debut Football Season
Garnet Valley High begins 1969 football with a night opener against Bedford Rikh of Delaware City and a first ever schedule featuring Hamburg Area High School and other new opponents. Coach Frank Vari leads fifth varsity season with 12 lettermen among 50 candidates as Morris DeFrank assists. team to wear new uniforms. Schedule includes Sept 1 at Bedford, Sept 2 vs Hamburg Area, and games through November with varied start times.
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Jones Sets Track Record In Lakewood 100 Race
Bobby France of Greenville South Carolina powered his 1966 Ford to win the Lakewood 100 late model sportsman race in Atlanta. He completed a full lap at an average speed of 74.074 mph setting a track record. First prize paid 1000 dollars.
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Wallin Heads to Princeton After Hill School Highlight
Newtown Square resident Andy Wallin, an accomplished Hill School athlete, will enroll at Princeton University next fall. He aims to join the Tiger freshman hockey team coached by Bill Quackenbush and is noted as the first Delaware Valley Hockey League player to enroll at a major college power. Wallin played for Lansdowne Boys' Club Springfield AA Blue Line Hockey Club and starred at Hill as a leading scorer, captain, two-year football starter and top baseball hitter. He also played in a Junior Olympic development league last summer in Minneapolis.
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Caton Two-Hitter Drives Singes Past Al’s Flying A 4 1
Brookhaven pitcher Bob Caton hurled a two hitter as Singes defeated Al’s Flying A 4 to 1. Dave Evans’ outfield play and Ray Castaldi’s homer highlighted the win while Al’s starter Perka struck out seven in a losing effort amid a chaotic box score with numerous player entries.
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New Zealanders Win Can Am Auto Haynic Series Race
Denis Hulme and Kathy Whitworth lead New Zealanders to a one two in the Can Am Haynic series at St Jovite Quebec. Bruce McLaren finished under par as Hulme and Whitworth edged Sandva by a stroke into the Patty series for Group 7 cars.
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