Wadena faces West Union for Men’s Softball title
West Union earned the right to meet Wadena by shocking Ryan 14 8 after slugging 21 hits. Kauffman and Wilbur homered for West Union while Boone led Council Bluffs Jefferson in a rain shortened Class AA summer tourney game that was suspended after 3 innings with Jefferson ahead 12 0. Don Rierson pitched a five inning perfect game for Palmer Realty’s loss to Wadena.
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Kay Kirkland shines in State AAU swim trials
Kay Kirkland 12 year old daughter of Bill Kirkland new Glenhaven owner placed in five events at the State AAU Swim Trials in Des Moines. She finished third in the 50 yard backstroke 40.3 seconds second in the 100 yard backstroke 1 26 second second in the 100 yard butterfly 1 25 5 second in the 200 yard freestyle 2 37 8 and third in the 200 yard individual medley 3 02 8. Kirkland advances to six events in the Regional finals at Mason City this weekend.
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Tigers Birds Yanks split by The Associated Press
Detroit manager Billy discusses the rough patch as Tigers, Birds, and Yankees split games, with questions over lineup roles and positions lingering. The AP notes unsettled infield and pitching decisions affecting outcomes across recent contests.
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Foursome Club Tourney Set for This Weekend
Members of The Foursome Golf and Country Club will play a two day tournament with men and women on Saturday and Sunday. Men Nine holes Saturday 18 Sunday Flighted by handicap with a championship flight. Women nine holes Saturday and Sunday Championship flight for women. Entry fee 4 dollars with prizes and trophies. Picnic dinner Sunday 50 cent adults 25 cent children. Sign up at the pro shop.
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Nicklaus Player Trevino open PGA Championship winless
Jack Nicklaus Gary Player and Lee Trevino enter the PGA Championship winless in major play this year as Canterbury Golf Club hosts a 200000 event with 150 top players. Weiskopf high on form looms as Miller notes his major quest while the field eyes the weekend ABC finals after rounds two.
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National League Baseball Standings and Tuesday Games
The National League standings show St Louis 52 wins and Chicago 47 with Montreal 54 and Pittsburgh 49. Tuesday results: New York 4 St Louis 3, Houston 2 Pittsburgh 0, Cincinnati 1 Chicago 0, Los Angeles 6 San Diego 1, Montreal 2 San Francisco 1.
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Traveling Golf Meet Thursday at Big Rock Country Club
Forty eight golfers will gather for the Traveling Golf League tournament at Big Rock Country Club. Nine holes plus a stag supper and trophies for Glenhaven and The Foursome divisions. Low scorer medalist trophy and team plaque planned with $4.50 per winning stand, early tee off 3:30 to 5:30. Strawberry Point forfeited from Tripoli. Glenhaven rematch on Thursday.
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Morgan Drives Reds to One-Run Win and Records
Joe Morgan hit his 17th homer in the seventh inning off Rick Reuschel to lift the Reds to a 1-0 victory over the Cubs, tying him with Alex Katouris for the most homers by a Cincinnati second baseman. Don Gullett pitched a two-hitter. Houston blanked Pittsburgh 2-0, Mets beat Cards 6-5, Dodgers topped Padres 6-1, Expos beat Giants 2-1 as Bailey homered for Montreal.
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Fayette coach nets fourth hole in one at Big Rock
Fayette football coach Jerry Albert aced the No. 6 par three 125 yard uphill hole at Big Rock Country Club, using an eight iron. He played with Bill Prochaska, Dick Nihart and Jeff Nihart as the club tallies a summer total of four holes in one. Earlier aces on the par threes included Barney Hubbell on No. 6, Norm Olson on No. 2, and Gene Fueling on No. 9.
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First Annual Senior All Star Baseball Game in Sumner
Rainy Monday brought about 400 fans to Sumner as 34 seniors played a 2-0 affair with no errors while a Philadelphia Phillies scout observed. Coaches Ray Card, Mel Neil, George Rhinehart, Terry Heald, Gay Bowden, and Ron Helmers oversaw the nine innings. Neil heads to Fredericksburg next season. It notes MVP ballots, community support, and local sports events upcoming in August and Thursday gatherings.
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