Texas advances to CWS final with 6 4 win over Alabama
Texas Longhorns beat Alabama 6-4 in 10 innings to secure an NCAA title game berth at the 1983 College World Series. Cal Schiraldi earned relief and fanned David Magadan with two out in the 10th as Texas out hit the Tide 10-9 and benefitted Bill Bates' three runs and a decisive RBI double.
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Longhorns
Alabama
Michigan
Arizona State
Crimson Tide
David Magadan
Bill Bates
Schiraldi
Madagan
Magadan
Rob Skates
National Baseball Coaches Association
Allan Stallings
Stall
Montelongo trails by 21 at NJCAA golf nationals
Odessa College freshman David Montelongo trails by 21 strokes entering the final round in Fort Myers. Swartz leads medalist race with 207. Scottsdale tops team standings at 857, as other contenders like McLennan and Paris Junior follow. Defending champ Scottsdale holds a large team lead ahead of Brevard.
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Odessa College
Montelongo
San Angelo
Wrangler
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Barry Rodenhaver
Mike Swartz
Scottsdale, Ariz
Swartz
Mike Beard
McLennan
Scottsdale
Brevard
Rodenhaver
Highlanders
Midland Cubs fall to Gators 5 1 as miscues haunt Cubs Stadium
Midland manager Tommy Harmon blamed mistakes as Beaumont built a 3 0 lead and withstood late Cubs pressure to win 5 1 at Cubs Stadium. Kyles pitched well but Cubs fielding errors, misplayed balls and a costly 3 0 pitch led to the rally in the seventh and eighth innings.
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Tommy Harmon
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Golden Gators
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Kyles
Harmon
Rick
Baker
Bill
Hatcher
Carlos
Lezcano
Jim Wright
San Antonio
Gators
Mark Gillaspie
James Steels
Gillaspie
Steels
Ray Soff
Mike Parent
Dan Purpura
Steve Johnson
Duffey signs with West Texas State to boost track program
West Texas State coach David Willis welcomes Jeffrey Duffey from Odessa College as the first recruit in a strong 1983-84 class. Duffey, a standout in the NJCAA, excels in the 110 and 400 hurdles and aims to lift the Buffaloes toward the Missouri Valley title. He cites transferability of hours and a strong coaching impression as decisive factors. Duffey expects two good years and leadership impact for WTSU.
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Buffaloes
Missouri Valley
Buffs
West Texas
Buffaloes coach eyes junior college talent for big meet
Buffaloes coach Willis plans to recruit junior college athletes to strengthen the team for next spring's Missouri Valley Conference meet. He targets Marshall Wyatt of the Wranglers, who ran 46.32 in the national 400 meters, and Randy Eusch of Permian, praising his versatility and strength on the curve. Willis notes several other potential signings remain under consideration as he builds a deeper roster.
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Permian
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