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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1976
Page
4
In a planned county softball tilt, Carroll Manor faces Armigon Oer at home after recent results show rugged play from Rocky Ridge and Walkersville. The schedule hints at a 1977 era league setup with standings and local team names noted in fragmentary form.
Swedish star Bjorn Borg said his Davis Cup semifinal clash with Italy hinges on healing a pulled stomach muscle. He noted health not optimal and will decide after light training, with about a 50 percent chance to play in the July 16-18 ties.
In a bicentennial vote Carter selects Henry Aaron’s 715th homer as the top moment and Ty Cobb as the most memorable personality. Other figures cited include Don Larsen’s perfect game, Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson’s integration, and Dizzy Dean, with various officials weighing in on the game’s icons.
President Ford calls on U S Olympic officials to reverse the tentative plan barring Taiwan athletes from Montreal. White House aide says it is too soon to discuss a boycott. Ford lacks authority to bar Americans and seeks a solution to let Taiwan compete.
Four area golfers Tom Wright Dave Weaver Chas Keller and John Sherman will take part in the state Big I Insurance Youth Classic at Beaver Creek Country Club Hagerstown following local action June 21 at Frederick VFW course. Some 28 golfers will compete with top finishers advancing to the national tournament in Reston Va Aug 1917.
Shookstown defeated Lewistown 6 to 3 to claim the Frederick County Junior League title as Jay Wilson pitched seven innings of seven hit ball with 11 strikeouts and three RBIs including a homer. Wayne Rinehart added two hits while Robbie Wisner took the loss. Lewistown’s Randy Zimmerman hit two homers for the previously unbeaten team.
George Graefe shot 75 and sits four behind leaders Marty West and Bob Benning who posted 71 at Woodmont Country Club. Several locals followed with 75 including Graefe’s 37 38. Jim Hayescarded 78 while Mike McGinnis and Quin Sullivan shot 82 and 83. The Maryland Championship continues through Wednesday.
Babe Ruth Horn Electric scored four first inning runs to defeat the Marines 4-2 as Alan Gilbert pitched seven strong innings on a seven-hit performance. Scott Geisbert and Billy Crone each collected four hits for the Marines, who later beat Emmitsburg 16-6 with Jeff Main, Bucky Bolyard, and Dick Nehls tallying two hits apiece.
The San Diego Chargers released six players after weekend roster cuts. Center Jack Harrison from California was dropped along with five free agents including three defensive backs James Cummings Pacific Art Jacobs Louisville and Jerry Powell Cal State Northridge. Also cut were San Diego State guard Tony Bachmann and Alcorn wide receiver Frank Reynolds.
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