Ellwood beaten as New Castle tops Bessemer 11-2
New Castle Post 343 broke its slump with an 11-2 win over Bessemer in the Lawrence County American Legion League. Wayne Alexander pitched a seven hit 11 strikeout victory, supported by 16 New Castle hits. Craig Zeigler three hits, Ken Aven two hits and a triple, Ken Hudson two hits, Bimbo Harcar two, while Ed Hardesty took the loss. Scott Witon collected three of eight opponent hits.
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DiMuccio Wins Medalist Tie In North Park P L Qualifier
Sylvan Heights golfer John DiMuccio shot 74 to tie Robert Rychert of North Park for medalist honors in the area qualifier for the National Public Links Tournament. Five others advanced from 127 starters. 86 remain for eight national spots at Downing Golf Course, Erie, with district play Thursday.
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Sylvan Heights
Robert Rychert
North Park
Downing
Erie
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Hon Phares
Amos Mazzant Jr
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al Richards
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Crescent and Liberty post wins in Slo-Pitch League night
Crescent Cafe defeated Phil Fitts Ford 16 to 6 in the 7th Ward league at Progressive Field with 26 Crescent hits led by Lou Quabriero Jack Leone and Bill Columbus four each Tom Pirlozzi earned the win Kim Popovich hit his first homer of the season Don Tommello driven in two for Liberty and Jocko Klabon got the win with Tom Mangino pitching for Liberty
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Tom Pirlozzi
Kim Popovich
Geno Zona
Phil Fitts
Jack Felton
Scott McClintock
Liberty
Larry Greco
Bob Palus
Don Tommello
Rick General
Fred Settle
Patsy Domenick
Jocko Klabon
Tom Mangino
Love's Boys
First Federal
Gerry Moore
Mark Latsko
Ken Gray
Scott Long
Scott Raeburn
Kim Donston
High school vault champion eyes 18 feet
Robert Pollard, an 18-year-old Los Angeles High senior, aims for 18 feet in vaulting after setting a national prep record at 16 feet 7 inches. He doubles in basketball, broke a pole on a vault last year, and plans to attend college where schools will pursue him for both sports.
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Lakers offer to Boyd from USC for coaching job
The Los Angeles Lakers offered USC coaching hopeful Bob Boyd a three year contract with the option for five. Boyd, 39, coached USC to an upset of UCLA last season while Lakers GM Fred Schaus said the hunt narrowed to one candidate. Boyd was born in 193? and played for USC before moving to the Trojans as coach.
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Forrest Twogood
Bill van Breda Kolff
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Lakers
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Bruins
No-hit wins fuel New Castle Little League action
Dwight Caldararo starred for 2nd Ward with a no-hitter in a 6-0 win over 1st Ward as 3rd Ward edged 8th Ward 6-4. Prioletti and Meehan teams contributed key hits and victories across divisions while Dodgers beat Pirates 6-3.
Imlach Offered Coaching Post With Stars
Montreal UPI reports former Maple Leafs coach Punch Imlach was offered a coaching job by the Minnesota North Stars. Imlach, who led Toronto for 10 years, was fired after the 1968-69 season. He spoke with GM Coach Wren Blair at NHL meetings. no definite decision yet.
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Punch" Imlach
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North Star
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NHL
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Toronto
Russell resigns as Celtics coach to pursue acting
Boston Celtics coach Bill Russell has quit to become a movie and television actor. The 35 year old informed GM Red Auerbach, citing a need to secure future income through film work. Russell, the first Black coach of a major pro sports team, led Boston to 11 world titles and 12 Eastern titles. He plans to make two movies, including one with Jimmy Brown.
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National Basketball Association
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Cleveland Browns
Beaver Falls Downs Bethel Park For WPIAL Baseball Title
Southpaw Ron Sciarro dominated as Beaver Falls beat Bethel Park 7 0 at Forbes Field to win the WPIAL championship. Sciarro allowed one hit two Bethel second inning singles and a walk while striking out six. He also had two hits and scored twice. Bethel errors led to six unearned runs.
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Jim Young
Joe Hudak
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Beaver Falls
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Forbes Field
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Bethel
Manos throws church no hitter for Croton Methodist win
George Manos tossed two no hitters to pace Croton Methodist to a 2-0 victory over Highland UP in YMCA Senior Church Softball. Mike Sikofilos allowed one hit in a losing effort as Croton also benefited from errors and timely runs.
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Strouds Lead NCAA Tennis Round Three Standings
Strouds held the early lead in the third round of the NCAA college division tennis tournament at East Stroudsburg State as Northeast Missouri posted 14 points, with host East Stroudsburg State and San Fernando Valley close behind on 13 and 12 points respectively.
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Hawkins Denies Jump to NBL Rumor
Pittsburgh amid denial Connie Hawkins rejected news of plans to leave the Minnesota Pipers for the Nation Basketball League. Rubin, a Pipers director, called the report untrue and said Hawkins is expected back with the team. the chatter cited a New York radio station.
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