Dodgers take 4-0 lead as Phillies face must-win
Dodgers captain Dave Lopes fueled a 4-0 shutout of the Philadelphia Phillies led by Tommy John as Don Sutton prepares for the decisive third game. Phillies ace Steve Carlton struggles in playoff misery, now 0-2 in the series and World Series history.
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Ankeny Eyes Third Straight State Crown In Softball
DES MOINES AP Ankeny blanked Roland Story 4-0 to reach the state tournament in Urbandale as the Hawkettes chase a historic three consecutive state titles tying Kingsley-Pierson and Clear Creek in the sprint to the finals. Other regional finals saw Kingsley-Pierson 13-3 over Melvin Clear Creek 5-0 over Danville Harlan 10-0 over Mount Ayr Norwalk 3-1 in eight Ottumwa 1 Charles City 6-2 Nesco 4-3 Turkey Valley 14-3. First round matches Monday include Harlan vs Charles City Norwalk vs Turkey Valley. Tuesday games feature Kingsley-Pierson vs Nesco and Clear Creek vs Ankeny.
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Dodgers Hold Off Phillies In NL Playoff Opener
Los Angeles wins 9 5 in a tight opener as Ivey Lopes Yeager homer for the Dodgers while Martin drives in runs for Philadelphia. Welch and Eastwick secure the win, Christenson takes the loss. Home runs by Ivey Lopes Yeager give LA the early edge.
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NHL Transactions Roundup Adds Bruins Departures
Boston Bruins announce the retirement of Derek Sanderson and list Tom Songin Gary Tall and Burns assigned to the American league. Minnesota North Stars trade Weilt McKechnie to Toronto Maple Leafs for an undisclosed draft choice. Bruins send several players to Oklahoma City in the Central Hockey League and Tulsa on loan. Cincinnati Stingers cut Tony White and send Dave Dornseff to Springfield in the AHL.
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Regis Preps Rally Falls Short Against Wash Warriors
Regis led 7-0 after a 44 yard drive but a failed fake field goal kept Wash in the game. Wash tied at 7-7 before taking a 14-7 edge on Kyle Doolin’s six yard score. The Royals totaled limited yards after that as Wash stretched the lead late in the third quarter.
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Women and Men Capture High Series At Local Lanes
Jane Deweerdt led the women with 186 229 222 for 637 at Lancer Lanes, her first 600 series, as the Sir Lancerettes won the city event. Mike Gage led the Tyrants with 632 at Castle Lanes, while Kathy Seibert and Pat Shanahan posted notable scores.
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St John of Bancroft reaches 30th state tourney
Bancroft St John beat Breda St Bernard 9 2 in a fall district final sending the Johnnies, coached by Vince Meyer, to their 30th state tournament. Meyer's team is 48 6 for the year with key batter Kevin Welp at .373 and a team average around .275 as weather and rainouts affect schedule.
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Wash girls claim pair of wins in double dual swim meet
Washington girls defeat Iowa City High 54-29 and Iowa City West 60-23 at the Warrior pool, with JV teams also sweeping 53-30 and 66-7. Event winners include Gibbs Ferguson and Wilson in multiple sprints, Strilich and McCoy in medley/relays, and Anderson taking diving despite strong BIH competitors.
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Clear Creek Clinches Return to State Softball Tourney
Clear Creek earns a 5-0 regional win over Danville to rejoin the state High School Girls Softball Tournament after a one year absence. Jeanne Wagner tossed a one hit shutout with eight strikeouts as the Clippers improve to 15-1. Danville’s Renee Luers allowed two hits but walked seven and the defense committed three errors. Clear Creek will face defending champion Ankeny, riding a 36 game win streak, in the first round at Urbandale next Tuesday night.
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Nesco eliminates Benton Community in regional softball
Nesco defeated Benton Community 4 to 3 in a regional semifinal despite no hits. Four Nesco runs came in the fourth inning on three Benton Community errors, sending Nesco to the state tournament starting Monday in Urbandale.
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Urbana Wins Quadrangular Cross Country Meet
Urbana takes first in a four team boys meet at Center Point with Vinton second and Shellsburg far back. Brian Beatty of Vinton won the race in 11 12 followed by Craig Magill and others for top five finishes.
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NFL Tweaks Rule To Ease Rams Move to Anaheim
The NFL cut the approval threshold for expansion or franchise moves from 28 to 21 votes. Commissioner Rozelle said the change aims to ease Los Angeles team entry after the Rams relocate to Anaheim in 1980, noting the Rams have a letter of intent and conditional league approval.
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