No-hitters surge as Nolan Ryan era dominates season
A run of six no-hitters in under 48 hours and a season marked by memorable feats. Pitchers like Nolan Ryan and Fernando Valenzuela defined the drama while others, including Dave Stewart and Andy Hawkins, faced late heartbreaks.
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Fisk Delivers Ninth Inning RBI For White Sox Victory
Carlton Fisk singled home the winning run in the ninth as Chicago overcame a late bullpen collapse to beat the Detroit Tigers 5 4. Robin Ventura led off the inning with a single and brought in the decisive run after a sequence that included a Krete, a walk, and a Henneman relief appearance.
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Sanders Leads Cedar Rapids Past Peoria 6-2
Reggie Sanders piled up three hits including a two run homer as the Cedar Rapids Reds beat the Peoria Chiefs 6-2 at Meinen Field. The win extends Cedar Rapids’ streak to four in a row and moves them into third in the Southern Division with Mo Sanford improving to 8-2.
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Fort Dodge Leads Iowa 4A Baseball Rankings
Fort Dodge holds the No. 1 spot in Class 4A with a 19-2 record, 14 straight wins, atop Cedar Rapids Jefferson. Cedar Falls debuts at No. 8, Heelan and Hempstead tie for 10th, Wahlert drops from ninth after a loss, Ames down to sixth. Central Lee in 3A eyes Creston as top team slips only once this season. Lansing Kee remains 2A leader despite 1-0 loss to Minnesota Legion.
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Washington Hands Jeff 3rd Loss Of Year In Upset
Cedar Rapids Washington beat Cedar Rapids Jefferson 6-4 as Casey Tauber pitched a complete game seven hitter. Matt Meier, Mike Doe and Dave Smejkal had two hits each for Washington. Jefferson fell to 19-3, 9-3 MVC. Kyle Condran took the loss.
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Marion Indians win in Center Point tourney action
Angie Hutchins and Jenny Trout each had three hits and an RBI to lead Marion past Center Point Urbana 6-2 at Center Point Tournament. Kim Lochner earned the win for the Indians as they improve to 14 10 and advance to face Alburnett at 6 p.m. in the second round. Amy Haley delivered a walk off single for Central City to beat East Buchanan 3-2. Central City improves to 20 7 overall and 9 5 in conference play.
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Judge allows Des Moines stadium bond vote despite Riverview Park dispute
A federal judge declined to block an August 7 bond vote for 14 million dollars in city recreation improvements including Sec Taylor Stadium and pools. The Oak Park Neighbors group pressed to require Riverview Park renovations before the vote, arguing bad faith.
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Mattingly Day to Day With Back Spasms
New York Yankees first baseman Don Mattingly was scratched from the lineup minutes before facing Kansas City with back spasms. Manager Stump Merrill called it day to day after the Royals defeated the Yankees 11 to 5.
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