McGraw shines as Phillies sweep Cubs to take NL East lead
Tug McGraw pitched the final two innings of both games in a doubleheader as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Chicago Cubs 6-1 and 6-1. McGraw’s relief work preserved leads for win both games, lifting Philadelphia past Chicago by two percentage points in the NL East. Ruthven earned a win in relief in game one, while the Phillies offense broke through with key hits and homers from Jerry Martin and Garry Maddox in the seventh. The Cubs endured an eight-of-11 slide on a 13-game road trip, while Montreal pressed nearby in the standings.
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Middletown dominates Marcus Hook in Junior Girls state opener
Middletown hammered Marcus Hook 28 to 12 in the first round at Wiederwax Field. 15 year old Middletown lineup slashed base hits and drew walks as Marcus Hook pitchers issued 14 walks. Diane Blucas led Middletown with 3 for 3 and three RBIs, while Marie Snow added a triple and two RBIs.
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Haab's Sunoco Slump Amid Early Season Struggles
Haab's Sunoco faces a three game skid in the Delco League as manager Rich Merchant explains the slump is common in June. Key players like Brian Lansberry and pitcher Pete Morrison deal with adjustments while Tommy Miller joins to boost pitching depth. Merchant remains confident the squad can rebound and match last year's title pace, with Emerson Grozak and Joey Miller energizing the lineup.
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Hauer resigns as Sharon Hill basketball coach
Tom Hauer resigns after five seasons leading Sharon Hill Owls basketball to three playoff appearances. A Sharon Hill and West Chester State alum, he cites family time as reason, noting two children and a return to spectator status next year. He hopes to return to coaching someday.
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Briarcliffe Girls Playoff Push Highlighted By Openers
Ridley Springfield topped the Delca Bees 60 32 with a 39 12 second half while Pat s 7 11 crushed Collingdale 71 41 in Briarcliffe League action three officials used in the Pat s 7 11 win Briarcliffe commissioner Karl Grentz praised officials Karen Fisher Connie Burke and Jim Byrne for the first three officiated Briarcliffe games Regular season ends Sunday with McGovern Enterprises taking on Big 5 Sporting Goods and two first round playoff games set for 7 15 and 8 30 p m consecutive matchups feature Interboro vs Collingdale and Ridley Springfield vs Pat s 7 11.
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