Jim Spettle Retires From Merchants After Bad Night
The Norwalk Merchants elder Jim Spettle quits after a turbulent game against Rosie's Pizza of Lorain. He reflects on long career begun in 1952, apologizes to family and teammates, and says age and a single rough night ended his softball run.
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Lorain team rallies to win 12 10 in softball game
In Lorain League action Reineck's ladies erased an early 6 0 deficit to beat Amvets 12 10. Mary Keith Tammy Burtscher and Ann Murray fueled the comeback with multiple hits while Murray earned the win. Also notes on upcoming athletic physicals and sponsorship contacts.
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Browns head to New York for first exhibition
The Cleveland Browns travel to face the Giants in their first exhibition game amid relative health. Key injuries include Reggie Rucker with a sore back and John Bradford with a knee strain. Willis Adams returned to practice after hand stitches. Team sizes and trades also noted.
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Sam Rutigliano
Jets Waive Wiley. Giants Release Three Free Agents
United Press International reports several NFL teams made roster moves. Jets waived wide receiver Roger Wiley from South Carolina State. Giants waived three free agents including tackles Mitchell Smith and Steve McDaniels and defensive end Darryl Brown.
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Pittsburgh
Johnny Stoutamire
Mississippi Valley
Larry Moore
Angelo State
Washington
Dexter Feaster
Keith Ellis
Terry Lindsey
Neil Hutton
Joe Branson
Pedro Posadas
Green Bay
John Kelley
C.W. Post
Lou Green
Alabama
Los Angeles
Waivers
Jessie DeRamus
Tennessee State
Frank Jordan
California
Keith Myers
Utah State
Dan Bierstedt
New York Giants
Mitchell Smith
Steve McDaniels
Darryl Brown
Jack Gregory
Minnesota
Carl Eller
Seattle
Steve Hiehaus
Buffalo
Mike Kirtman
Dallas
Paxson Poised to Sign Five Year Blazers Deal
University of Dayton guard Jim Paxson, Portland's top draft pick, said he expects to sign a five year contract with the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. club executive vice president Harry Glickman cautioned that a formal agreement may not yet be sent. Paxson noted four years of guaranteed money and planned to review with his agent Larry Fleischer in New York before finalizing.
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