Ellis Back Helps Tribe Win Over Orioles
John Ellis powered a 3-1 victory for the Cleveland Indians over the Baltimore Orioles with a two-run eighth inning homer after a tense manager catcher clash with Frank Robinson. Eckersley pitched four-hitter relief to claim the league lead in ERA as California, New York, Oakland, Milwaukee and Kansas City also won.
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Kansas City
Minnesota
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Nolan Ryan
Jim Kaat
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Ken Henderson
State Girls Softball Tournament Opens With Local Teams
Clear Creek Benton MFL earn state trips as 16 district champions gather in Fort Dodge for the annual state girls softball tournament. Benton defeats Springville 12 2 to advance against West Lyon while MFL wins 6 3 over Elkader Central and Clear Creek tops Winfield Mt Union to meet Lewis Central. Andrew edged Dubuque Senior 8 7 to seal a district title, as the field shuffles toward opening day Monday with first round games set for 8:30 p.m. and Tuesday afternoon matchups.
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Lynore Lefenhagen
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Eastern Iowa wins two as State Babe Ruth tourney moves on
Eastern Iowa representing Anamosa Dyersville and Monticello defeated Indianola 10-4 and Centerville 7-5 to reach the winner’s bracket final against Ottumwa in Ottumwa. Winning pitcher Mike La Barg of Anamosa and leadoff homer by Tim Gassman with another by Jeff Brown highlighted the wins as the double elimination event heads toward the Saturday championship.
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Iowa Ticket Sales Rise 44 Percent for Hawkeyes
Associate Athletic Director Francis Graham reports season ticket orders up 44 percent with nearly half again as many public orders as last year. Fans' optimism and coach Bob Cummings’ first year cited as key factors. Third mailing of applications set for Friday, August 1.
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Bus) Graham
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Yagla Wins Kinnick Honor for Iowa Athletes
Iowa City honors Chuck Yagla and Scott Thompson with top athletic academic awards. Yagla earns Nile Kinnick Scholarship after Big Ten wrestling titles and co captaincy of the national champion Hawkeyes. Thompson wins the Bucky O Connor Award for sportsmanship scholarship and athletic achievement as a senior guard from Moline Illinois.
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Bucky O'Connor
Various baseball scores from multiple leagues
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