Moeller to Represent U S in Russia Tour
Readlyn Wapsie Valley star Brenda Moeller, the school's all time leading scorer, has been chosen to join a 12 player USA team touring Europe August 15 to 25 for exhibition games under international rules. Moeller, from Iowa, attends Wayland Baptist College and is one of two Iowa players on the squad led by United States Collegiate Sports Council.
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Russia
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Europe
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Wayland Baptist College
Plainview
Texas
Twins halt Royals’ seven game win streak in Minnesota
The Minnesota Twins beat Kansas City 7-1 behind Bert Blyleven six perfect innings and a three hitter, snapping the Royals seven game win streak. Detroit, Boston, Oakland, and Chicago also won while Cleveland pitcher Brent Strom ended a 10 game skid with a 4-1 victory over Milwaukee in the second game of a Sunday doubleheader.
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Clemente and Spahn Enter Baseball Hall of Fame
Roberto Clemente and Warren Spahn were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown alongside four others. The ceremony featured plaques unveiled by Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn as Clemente’s family attended, while Clemente’s Pirates wore black armbands and played an exhibition against the Texas Rangers.
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Kelly
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Glenhaven Club Tourney Opens With 46 Golfers Entered
The Glenhaven Club Tournament begins with 46 golfers, ends September 9, and crowns five flight champions plus a club champion. Matches are 18 holes scratch with three rounds for most, trophies for top five in each flight, and a $5 entry fee due before play.
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Patriot rally ties Raiders in exhibition clash at Cleveland
In the NFL exhibition weekend finale at Cleveland Municipal Stadium the Patriots rallied to a 17 17 tie with the Raiders as veterans sit for rookies in the windup. Highlights include Dolphins edging Bengals and Giants routing Chargers, Bears and Packers tying 13 13, and Chiefs beating Saints 12 6.
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State baseball meet opens two-class format marks 28th season
The Class AA tournament kicks off in Boone with two games as Davenport West and Council Bluffs Jefferson enter as favorites along with unbeaten Lansing Kee and Sioux Center heading Class A at Carroll. Consolation and title games set for Tuesday following first-round matchups.
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Town Girls state softball tourney pairings set for Aug 8
Des Moines AP reports the 17th annual Town Girls High School Athletic Union state softball tournament opens Wednesday in Port Dodge with eight teams. Top-ranked Clear Creek will face Gowrie Prairie. other first round games include Kingsley-Pierson vs Belmond and Jewell South Hamilton vs Farragut. Semifinals Thursday, finals Friday.
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West Central
Superintendents meet at Foursome in Oelwein
North east Iowa District meeting of superintendents held at the Foursome in Oelwein on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Fifty members expected with a steak fry to follow. Midwest League scores listed: UAW 5 over Dr. Ralls Opt 2. KOEL 10 over J and L Sport 4. Oelwein Auto Trim 6 over Oelwein Tool and Die 2. Keniston's 3 over Oelwein State Bank 0.
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Niekro Spins No Hitter as Cards Open Five-Game Lead
Braves pitcher Phil Niekro tossed a 9-0 no hitter against the Padres to give Atlanta a commanding rise in the standings while Warren Spahn, inducted into the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, watched. The day also saw Dodgers, Reds, Cardinals, Expos, and Pirates win as the pennant races tighten.
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