Baseball Star Clemente Dies In Puerto Rico Plane Crash
Puerto Rico declares three days of mourning as Roberto Clemente, 38, dies in a plane crash while delivering relief to Nicaragua earthquake victims. Gov elect Rafael Hernandez Colón cancels inauguration celebrations. Clemente’s widow Vera and four others are among the victims.
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Death Erases Steeler Loss For Pitt Fans
Pittsburgh fans mourn two losses in one day the Steelers defeat to the Miami Dolphins and the death of Roberto Clemente in a plane crash. Residents recall Clemente as a storied Pirates star and express shock and sorrow at the sudden tragedy.
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Willard Defeats Seneca East 71 43 at Home
Willard built a 20 8 first quarter lead and cruised to a 71 43 victory over Seneca East. Willard shot 52 percent, 34 of 66, led by Mike Buurma with 22 points. Dave Buurma added 10, while Clark Maddocks, John Frye and Dave Danhoff had eight each. Fortney led Seneca East with 10.
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