Belles rally to win Cedar Valley softball crown in late thriller
Durant West Liberty edge West Branch 8 7 in a tense title game after an eight inning win over Clear Creek and a 11-1 first round rout of Solon. Pam Walker and Diana Newton drive the decisive seventh inning as Karen Fankhauser belts her third homer. West Branch advances to finals with wins over Durant and Mid Prairie.
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Iowa Hawk
Battles
Solon
Norm Mitts
Belles
Clear Creek
West Branch
Pam Walker
Diana Newton
Karen Fankhauser
Jim Wheeler
Mid-Prairie
Wilton
Mid- Prairie
Betty Harney
Amy Willhauer
Jan Brannaman
Sue Lingle
Pam Kramer
Randy Mills
Durant Club
Oks
Diani Newton
Fankhauser
Carol Davis
Betty Davis
Patty Wagner
Betty Horney
Lover — Prastan
Jane Nidtenegger
Red Sox suffer doubleheader losses to Davenport Dodgers
Muscatine falls 8-5 in 11 innings and 5-3 as Davenport climbs to the league lead. Tony Rechkemmer hits a leadoff homer to spark the first game, while Dave Luethy homers in the nightcap. Davenport's early offense, unearned runs, and solid relief outings decide both games at Tom Bruner Field.
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Muscatine Red Sox
Mississippi Valley Baseball League
Davenport Dodgers
Tom Bruner
Red Sox
Davenport
Muscatine
Tony Rechkemmer
Dave Luethy
Dodger
Steve Petersen
Rick Smith
Tom Hoeksema
Mike Hannsen
Harold Miller
Doug Umlandt
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Rechkemmer
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Smith
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Don Grensing
George Long
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GOD
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Mahien
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Tony Rechkemmar
Dave Lyethy
Rechkemmar
R H Davenport
Perrault
Guerink
Mick Groommer
Pane
Traders
Anderson
Wach
HR — Luothy
Arizona Wildcats National Champions End Historic Season
Arizona wins the College World Series 7-1 over Eastern Michigan to claim the program’s first national title in any sport. Pitcher Bob Chaulk shines as coach Jerry Kindall’s lean lefty helps rally from an early loss to Arizona State, with a 14-hit final effort sealing the crown.
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Omaha
Neb
Arizona Press
Bob Chaulk
Jerry Kindall
Chaulk
Wildcats
Arizona
Arizona State
Eastern Michigan
Kindall
ASU
Cubs
Indians
Twins
Eastern
Ron Oestrike
Henton wins Muscatine horseshoe Class A title
Glenn Henton of Maquoketa earned the day’s only perfect record to capture the Class A championship at the 11th Muscatine Horseshoe tournament held at Kent Stein Park. Benny Carter of Davenport won Class B, Whitehead of Cedar Rapids won Class C, and Raymond Lyons of Birmingham took Class D. Local placers included Gene Fuller of Muscatine and Ralph Crawford of Columbus Junction in Class C and D respectively. A total of 22 players competed across eight entries per class.
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Glenn Henton
Maquoketa
Muscatine
Kent-Stein Park
Benny Carter
Davenport
Whitehead
Cedar Rapids
Raymond Lyons
Birmingham
Gene Fuller
Ralph Crawford
Columbus Junction
Claus A
Harold Donald
Burlington
Ant Hampton
Jane City
Claw
Arnold Lester
Galesburg
Don Trafford
R. Baldwin
Stanwood
Clow
Kellner
Des Moines
Cub Scout Softball Scores Burst With Big Blowouts
Thursday night Cub Scout softball featured three teams scoring over 20. Colorado crushed Grant 48-0 led by Joel Nietzel and Tadd Wright on the mound and nine players with multiple hits. Jefferson topped McKinley Red 33-10 behind Jerry Lee and Willie Reifert, while Madison exploded Washington Blue 22-5 with Mike Barrick and Lonnie Hearst powering the offense. Washington Red edged Mulberry 10-8 as Eric Brookhart and Corin Richardson each had 4 hits, and Hayes beat McKinley Blue 13-9. The Muscatine Track Club announced two upcoming summer meets at Heinz Field with open registration for all ages, plus a time-prediction contest.
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Cub Scout Softball League
Colorado
Grant
Jefferson
McKinley Red
Madison
Washington Blue
Lincoln
Franklin
Washington
Mulberry
Hayes
McKinley Blue
Jim Mann
Anthony Todd
Chad Hatfield
Brian Harms
The
Muscatine Track Club
Heinz Field
Ginedined
Masters
Gabriel Cordono
Jeff MacDaniels
Steve Mile
Wagner
Mark Totker
Jason Williams
Gabriel
Cardoza
Dave Birch
Jim
Snapey
Batatalaaley
Kandabrondh
Pinj i
Donnie Wagner
Mike Chaif
Hnishers
Mark Tasker
Scott Fox
Dake Wins Tight Feature At West Liberty Night Race
Darrell Dake of Cedar Rapids outdueled Ron Weedon and John Moss to win the feature at West Liberty, his third win of the year. Duke led from the pole but held off late challenges as Weedon and Moss finished close behind. Heat winners were Ken Walton, Ron Prymek and Duke. Bob Stogdell won the semi main, while Chick Lukemeyers led Sportsman from Tipton before Mike Thicker of Muscatine challenged.
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West Liberty
Darrell Dake
Cedar Rapids
Ron Weedon
Pleasant Valley
John Moss
Town City
Duke
Weedon
Moss
Ken Walton
Ron Prymek
Bob Stogdell
Mel Morris
Sportsman Action Say
Chick Lukemeyers
Tipton
Mike Thicker
Muscatine
YMCA Slo Piteh Softball Scores and Weekend Results
Sunday action in the YMCA Slo Piteh Softball League at Musser Pack featured GPC 1 romping Trading Post 19 to 2, Crose & Temple beating J.A. Jones Construction 26 to 9, and Hill Top Tap drawing a forfeit from Monsanto. Upcoming games include Jones Construction vs Stanley's, Crose & Temple vs Kent Research, and Trading Post vs Wooden Nickle with varied start times.
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YMCA
Musser Pack
GPC
Trading Post
Crose &Temple
J.A. Jones Construction
Hill Top Tap
Monsanto
Jones Construction
Stanley's
Crose & Temple
Kent Research
Wooden Nickle
Danny Reaves
Mark Reaves
Causey
Mekurd
Whitey Cooney
Tim Gow
Kitchen
Pat Canney
Wilson
Magentine High urges 1976 77 athletes to secure physicals
Magentine High School reminds MUS athletes to schedule physical examinations for the 1976 77 school year. Physicals after June 15 cover the year. Athletes from seventh to twelfth grade across sports should obtain forms from the athletic director if misplaced.
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Magentine High School
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