Newton Legion Defeats Hutchinson 4-1 in Centennial Park Battle
Newton improves to 5-1 overall and 4-1 in Cen-Ark with Mike Wright pitching a four hitter. Goessel’s Derksen stars in defense as Newton wins three straight and sits second behind Dodge City. next game is Saturday at Centennial Park against McPherson.
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Falcons Sign Ryckman Maxwell In One Year Deals
The Atlanta Falcons signed Billy Ryckman and John Maxwell to one year contracts. The Denver Broncos added Steve Schindler as an offensive guard for one year. The New York Jets signed Wesley Walker to a one year deal. The Washington Redskins added Bob Kuziel at center tackle. The Los Angeles Lakers traded Johnny Neumann to the Buffalo Braves for a third round pick.
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Hassler Keeps No Hit Bid Yet Royals Rally To 7 2 Win
Kansas City pitcher Andy Hassler lost the no hitter in the sixth on a Rod Carew triple but beat Minnesota 7 2 to split the series with the AL West leaders. Hassler improved to 3 1 with late relief from Steve Mingori. Manager Whitey Herzog stressed team play as KC stayed six games behind the Twins. The AL also saw Yankees 10 Brewers 1 Red Sox 7 Orioles 3 White Sox 4 Rangers 3 and Mariners 2 Tigers 1.
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Niekro Dominates as Braves Top Phillies 3-0
Knuckleballer Phil Niekro struck out a career-high 13, matching a strong knuckleball performance with 9th inning shutdown of the Phillies. He improved to 4-8, earned his second shutout, and ended Atlanta’s 3-0 win while Ted Sizemore noted the pitch’s movement. The Cubs edged the Giants 1-0 in 11 innings, and the Cardinals beat the Dodgers 6-3 as Rick Rhoden struggled.
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Escape artist leads tourney in Memphis golf event
Tom Storey a former Las Vegas entertainer leads the Danny Thomas Memphis Golf Classic after a seven under par 65 at Colonial Country Club. He carded 10 one putts and an eagle, taking a two stroke edge over Gary Player with Mike Hill at 68 and 67.
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Tolbert signs with Garden City wrestling program
Ted Tolbert of Newton High School signs with Garden City Community College to wrestle next year. The two time state champion posted 48 straight wins over his last two seasons, winning 112 pound and 126 pound state titles, and is ranked a top Kansas prospect. The Railers coach Delbert Erickson mentored him through a rapid rise culminating in a Grand State 112 title as a junior. Tolbert joins Garden City as a potential national contender in collegiate wrestling. Newton senior wrestler Mike Garcia has not announced his college plans.
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Ash Falls In Extra Holes In Kansas Amateur Round
Dennis Kay of Kansas City edged Trent Ash of Newton 1 up after 20 holes in the first round of match play on the Kansas Mens Amateur tour. Kay overcame Ash after 18 regulation holes and 2 extra holes as the tournament opened with several upsets and several players advancing to quarterfinals.
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B Team Beats Hutchinson in Four-Inning Comeback
The Newton American Legion B team improved to 3-2 with a 13-9 victory over Hutchinson at Centennial Park. Trailing 8-3 after two innings, Newton mounted a nine-run third inning rally as 13 batters came to the plate. Bob Derksen led with two triples. David Gustafson and Gary Church had two hits each. Brad Smith Kip Connor Cole Moser and Derksen scored two runs apiece. The next game is 6 p.m. Saturday against McPherson at Centennial Park.
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