Filer Boosts Jays Past Royals as Barfield Stars
Toronto's 10 to 6 win over Kansas City keeps the Blue Jays five games ahead of the Yankees. Barfield drove in three with a bases loaded triple and Bell hit a two run homer while Oliver tied Gehrig on the all time hits list.
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Thoms wins state crown in dramatic fast-pitch finale
Thoms pro team used timely hits and strong pitching to capture Davenport’s first USA Major Men’s State Fast-pitch title at Kirkwood. In a two game final, Thoms defeated Track Haven Cafe of Sioux City 2-1 and 5-1 with Bob Bergstrom and Gary Hutchins combining on the mound and Ron Brokaw delivering key hits. Dennis Cooper Garth Murray earned all tourney spots while Bergstrom and Brokaw collected major honors. Local clubs Collins Radio Fleck’s Miller High Life and Palmas Restaurant advanced to regional play.
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Panora’s McGinnis wins State Seniors Golf title
John McGinnis of Des Moines matched his opening round 73 to finish 4 strokes ahead at Lake Panorama National Golf Course. Bill Hall of Monticello was second with 77 for 150 total, while defending champ John Jacobs III tied for eighth after a slow final round.
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Byars Ready to Stop Talking and Start Playing
Ohio State running back Keith Byars, who last season predicted a Heisman win, says he is tired of talking and ready to play. The 6-foot-2, 238-pound back rushed for 1,764 yards last season as practice begins for the Sept. 14 home opener vs Pittsburgh, amid growing expectations.
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Dickerson threatens holdout over Rams extension
AP report says Eric Dickerson may skip the 1985 NFL season if the Rams do not guarantee a contract extension. He cites verbal promises from VP John Shaw and questions gifts from Georgia Frontiere, while awaiting Rams response from his Texas home.
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Berry delivers 10th inning homer to lift Reds
Mark Berry, catcher for Cedar Rapids, hit a two-out opposite field home run in the bottom of the 10th off Bill Mendek to give the Reds a 4-3 Midwest League win over the Wausau Timbers at Memorial Stadium. Rob Dibble earned the victory in relief.
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