Sprites Win Southern Oklahoma Legion Title Over Fort Cobb
The Sprites defeated Fort Cobb 7-5 to claim the Southern Oklahoma American Legion league championship after building a six run lead in the first two innings. Fort Cobb starter Gary Cochran held Lawton to five runs over six innings as Lawton clinched the series two games to one.
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Larry Bowa
Willie Montanez
Don Wilson
Jim Alou
Deron Johnson
Walker nearly pens no hitter as Pirates sweep Dodgers
Luke Walker carried a one hit bid into the ninth before Joe Ferguson ended the no hit bid with a leadoff homer. Pittsburgh widened its NL East lead to 11 1/2 games as the Pirates won 7 1. Walker, sidelined by arm woes, praised the ball and said he would pitch again the same way even after the homer. The Pirates also won the opener 3-2 and stretched their division edge while other NL results lined up behind them.
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Pepsis Fall Sunday as Texas Series Ties Streaks
Arlington edged in a 64 inning win after Cleve Reed hit a three run homer in the sixth. Steve Savage shut down Lawton in the eighth to preserve the victory as Lubbock claimed the rubber match of the three game set. Arlington rose to 24 9 while the Pepsis drop to 36 5.
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Lawton Constitution Beats Pepsi Hurlers in Saturday Card Triumph
Powell cites pitching inconsistency after Lawton uses eight hits off three Pepsi hurlers in the win. He says losing could help, as leadoff David York and cleanup Steve Mitchell led the offense in the weekend action.
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Merchants Bow To DC Foe In Softball Finals
Oklahoma City Oakes Manufacturing Co. defeated the Lawton Merchants 8 1 to win the 10th annual Lawton Women s Fast Pitch Invitational title. Lawton had beaten Wichita Boosterettes and faced a late surge by the Okies who led 6 0 after three innings and held on for the win.
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Robinson predicts A's in West despite Orioles battles
Orioles star B robinson vows Baltimore will push for East Division playoff berth while Oakland A's eye a West crown. He praises Oakland's depth and notes a potential matchup if both make the postseason as Yankees and other teams win on a busy day.
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Broadway Joe On Time At Jets Camp After Injury Fears
Namath arrived at Hofstra for the Jets with knee concerns and a not fully healed wrist after last season. He expressed fear about throwing in a game but reported a productive 20 minute workout. Browns coach Nick Skorich aimed to instill a winning attitude among veterans. The Jets announced two a day practices start Monday.
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