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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1958
Page
4
Dukeshire of Shenandoah fires a no hitter in a well pitched game backed by solid defense. Malvern and Essex split after six errors, with Essex edging Malvern 4 3 as Daslner and Jackson fanned four each. Robinson led Malvern with 13 strikeouts and 10 runs batted in across two games.
The Malvern playground opened with an average of 48 children on the grounds daily, one day lost to rain. Next week will feature physical fitness testing by the AAU for boys and girls, with certificates for those meeting standards. Bracelets and rings will cost 5 and 3 cents respectively, pot holders may be made, and teens enjoyed dancing, ping pong, and pool during the first night of the summer program. A Friday ping pong tournament and a July 11 film event followed by dancing add to upcoming activities. A 10 cent entry fee applies to Teens Center night events.
Coburg nips Emerson 24 in TAMO League action as Emerson pitcher Gary Greenwood dominates before a ninth inning squeeze attempt miscues. Pinch runner Bol Fisher scores on a failed play and Coburg outs Alameda, with Joan Ossian collecting three of Emersons four hits in a rough day for Emerson offense.
Wally Flint introduces a mechanized cart using a converted lawn mower front unit with wheels for the Fairview Course. Thoreau backs travel goals on foot but may allow the cart to pull his club. The device runs at a brisk walking pace, promising energy savings, though Flint still strikes the ball personally.
Mills County sports notes highlight the Malvern Midgets in a race for first place. Robinson leads with a grand slam and high strikeouts while Fib Robinson hits .833 in four games. A correction note fixes Pontaw mixups and a wildlife aside discusses fawn care and legality of handling young deer.
A steady mid morning rain halted the first annual public golf tourney at Fairview. About 25 golfers braved the conditions as officials postponed the event to Sunday June 29. Championship flight will be 27 holes with five other flights and prizes.
Essex pitcher Jophanson fanned 10 as Malvern’s Jr Legion dropped 11 to 1 on the home diamond Sunday night. Bill Scott had the lone Malvern hit, while Dany Lofgren pitched well until tiring in the seventh before Junior Allensworth relieved him. Malvern loaded the bases in the sixth but produced only one run.
Leon Lewis and Mall of Elliott led scoring in a Wednesday gunfest at the Malvern Gun Club. They posted top marks at 23x25, with Lewis winning the shoot. Officials called it a exceptionally large crowd, probably the biggest of the season so far, drawing many shooters from El Malvern to the event.
Shenandoah Midgets no-hit Essex 14 to 0 with Andres on mound and Helms and Gates behind the plate. Shenandoah scored 14 on 4 hits and 7 Essex errors ending the game in the third inning. Shea Cubs beat Essex 6 to 3 in the first game with Lee the winning pitcher over Carlsen. Malvern-Hamburg split. Hamburg flawless defense with 1-6-1 golf style. Malvern Midgets shut out Hamburg 8-0 as Larry Jackson and Gee Robinson held Hamburg to one hit.
Malvern and Shenandoah clash for first place in the Tri County League as both squads sit at 5-1. Malvern pitchers Larry Jackson and Gee Robinson spark a four game win streak, while Fib Robinson leads the league with hits and Shenandoah brings two recent no hitters. A strong crowd is expected for a pitching duel. Other games follow: Wamburg at Shenandoah, Malvern at Tabor, Thurman at Farragut, Sidney at Essex.
Chevrolet touts a range of specialty trucks from budget pickups to Fleet side models with largest capacity. New duty lines feature a 72 inch cab to axle dimension for tractor trailers and an extra long wheelbase for large van bodies. Heavyweight hauling tandems claimed as highly advanced. Dealers urged to call for details.
Sidney defeated Malvern 13 to 2 in a Wednesday night game. Sidney pitcher Hex Travis allowed five hits while Malvern’s pitching combined for eight hits. Nine Malvern errors aided Sidney’s run total as both teams combined for an offensive affair.
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