Muscatine Muskie Run Ends In Eight In Little Six Final
Davenport Assumption edged Muscatine 3-2 in eight innings to win the Little Six baseball title after Muscatine led early and misplays fueled the late rally. Keokuk, Bettendorf, and Assumption filled the field at Tom Bruner Field as the Muskie pitching by Mike Hartsock was strong but seven Muscatine errors doomed the championship bid.
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Gary Courtois
Muscatine’s
Muskies
Davenport
MHS
Bettendorf
Assumption
Muscatine
Keokuk
Tom Bruner
Mus-Keokuk
Muskie
Mike Hartsock
Chiefs
Tom Schwab
Waay
Fred Birkhofer
Pat Sissel
Rick Buster
Birkhofer
Sissel
Buster
Ed Berry
Mike Adkins
Schwab
Tom Flickinger
Dennis Plummer
Plummer
Greg Emlet
Pitcher’s duel caps Muscatine Keokuk battle in rough defeat
In Saturday action at the Six championship, Muscatine’s pinch runner Doug Randle was thrown out attempting to steal third in the fifth inning, a play finished by catcher Don Peterson at the plate. MH5 won 5-1 but then fell to Assumption 3-2 in the title night.
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MHS-Assumption _ Muscating
Assumption
Harry Koch
Muscatine
Doug Randleman
Muscatine Keokuk
Don Peterson
Journal Sportsphoto
Harold Blake
Wilber earns U.S. team spot at World Archery tryouts
Iowa archer Doreen Wilber of Jefferson placed third in women’s competition with 2,214 points, earning a place on the U.S. team for the World Archery Championships during Sunday tryouts. Clara Wanamaker of Wayzata Minn. won with 2,227. John Williams, 17, of Cranesville Pa., set a 60-meter accuracy world record on his way to the men's title with 2,412.
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Omaha, Neb
Doreen Wilber
Jefferson
Iowa
U.S
Clara Wanamaker
Wayzata Minn
John Williams
Cranesville
Port City, Wailys Deep Rock and Safleys remain undefeated
Three Muscatine girls softball teams Port City Taxi Wailys 8th St Deep Rock and Safleys Sporting Goods all stayed unbeaten after week three on Saturday action. Port City beat HON Inds 33 to 12 at Musser Park with Sandi Maxfield taking the loss and Susan Snyder catching. Wall’s Deep Rock beat Lofgren Realty in four and a half innings at Kent Stein Park as Denise Simpson belted a homer and Patty Wull caught. Janet Roelle won on the mound Connie Howell caught. Pam McBride and Kathy Brei lost. Oppelt homered for Muscatine Produce in a 26 to 4 loss to Lucas Plumbing at Kent Stein Park with J Powell and Vicki Stark sharing the win battery. Lucas Plumbing won 29 to 13 and Muscatine Produce fell behind. Muscatine Electric beat Matt Leuck Insurance 48 to 38 at Kent Stein Park. Karen Schubick and Kathy Zaehringer were the winners while Vicky Skubal and Robin Lanfier took the loss. Pitching summaries listed. A basic tennis course scheduled to open at Weed Park was postponed to Tuesday morning with eight lessons guided by Bob Weis for ages 9 to 17 in Muscatine area costing $8. Registrations remained open. Also noted were results from a swimming meet with Muscatine Swim Club placing in AAU competition, plus plans for an open AAU meet this weekend at Bettendorf pool.
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Waily
Deep Rock
Safley’s Sporting Goods
Port City
HON Industries
Musser Park
Sandi Maxfield
Susan Snyder
HON
Wall’s
Lofgren
Denise Simpson
Patty Wull
L. Lawson
D. Dora
Wally
Janet Roelle
Connie Howell
Pam McBride
Kathy Brei
Holly
Oppelt
Muscatine
Lucas Plumbing
Kent-Stein Park
J. Powell
Vicki Stark i
Robitielte
Lucas
Muse
Weed Park
Bob Weis
Vickie Weggen
Central State Bank
West Jantor High
St. D. Rock
Kathy Mull
Jackie Bee- Safley
Chum
Lucas Plumbing T Battery
J. Hovel
S. Wil- Brossart
Lucas Liams
Central State
HON i Central
Safley’s
Elec
Downed Brossart
Lucas Matt Leuck
Teenie
Taylor Field
Amana journey champ Trevino leads 32 pros in Amana event
In Iowa City AP report Trevino defending champ and two recent PGA tour winners head a 32 player field at the 3rd Amana VIP Golf Tournament at Finkbine Field. Masters champ George Archer also competes along with former Open champions and past PGA tour veterans.
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Iowa City
Lee Trevino
Trevino
Finkbine Field
George Archer
Major League Stars headline notes two star performances
Bob Bailey belted two homers and four singles in six at bats driving in four as Montreal split a doubleheader with the Chicago Cubs. Dave Leonhard pitched a two three hitter game to push his record to 5 0 as Baltimore routed Cleveland after a 3 2 loss in the opener.
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Associated Press
Bob Bailey
Expos
Montreal
Chicago Cubs
Dave Leonhard
Orioles
Baltimore
Cleveland
Majestic Prince to Race Again in 1970 After Ankles
Majestic Prince, the Derby winner who faltered in the Triple Crown bid, will not race again until 1970 due to inflammation in both front ankles. Trainer Johnny Longden, who had opposed the Belmont entry, says the condition is not serious but will keep him out of action for the Santa Anita meeting beginning December 26.
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Los Angeles
Majestic Prince
Johnny Longden
Newsmen
Longden
Santa Anita Meeting
Iowa Team Wins 8-6 After Morales Ninth Inning Homer
Joe Morales belted a two run homer in the ninth to lift Iowa to an 8-6 win over Oklahoma City in the American Association. Ed Sprague pitched for the Gaks who led 8-4 entering the ninth as Oklahoma City mounted a two run rally. Iowa piled up 18 hits to Oklahoma City 16 as others saw Omaha beat Tulsa 8-6 and Indianapolis top Denver 8-6 before losing to the Bears 7-5.
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Associated Press
Joe Morales
Towa
Oklahoma City
Gaks
Ed Sprague
Morales
Omaha
Tulsa
Morris breaks track record in Muscatine midseason race
Mel Morris wins his fourth feature of the season and closes in on leader John Moss in a dual 30 lap showdown at West Liberty. Morris posted the fastest time 24.71 seconds setting a new track mark and led the field in top standings as double points loom in Columbus Junction next week.
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West Liberty Fairgrounds
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Byron Buchele
Muscatine
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Lone Tree
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Wilton
Mel Morris
West Liberty
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