Darwin hauls Twins past Tigers with six extra base hits
Bobby Darwin drove in seven runs as Minnesota outslugged Detroit 13-6. He lined an RBI single in the first, belted a two run homer in the third, added a two run single in the fourth, and hit another two run homer in the sixth. Billy Martin defended Detroit’s approach while noting Darwin’s tough history against the Tigers.
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Huskies fall to Decorah 10-0 in five innings
The hot and cold Huskies lost at home Friday to Decorah 10-0 in five innings after seven hits six walks two errors and six steals aided the visitors. Oelwein drops to 1-3 league and 3-5 overall while Decorah improves. Next up Oelwein at Independence then Waukon hosts.
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Starmont Tops Sumner 5-4 Behind Rima's Winning Hit
Starmont defeats Sumner 5 to 4 as Gary Rima drives in the sixth inning run. Loren Johnson earns the win in his season debut with nine strikeouts. Ron Greene and Jack Fliehler collect two hits each for Starmont while Sumner's Scott Prestien hits a homer and Curt Howard adds two safeties.
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This Week in Sports: June 18 Events Overview
This weekly sports page lists upcoming games across girls and boys softball and baseball, men’s softball and golf, and men’s slo-pitch. Schools such as New Hampton, Delwein, Denver, Fredericksburg, Jesup, Dunkerton, Oelwein, and Turley Valley appear with multiple matchups and venues.
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Player Holds a Shot Edge at U S Open Oakmont
Gary Player, 5 feet 8 inches and 149 pounds, leads the 73rd U S Open at Oakmont after a 70 second round for 137, one stroke ahead of Jim Colbert. Jack Nicklaus shoots 69 to tie with Bob Charles and Johnny Miller at 140 as Chris Borek posts a course record 65 after a 77 start.
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Brugman, North power to Hawk Invitational wins
North defeats West Central 11 to 0 and MFL beats South Winn 14 to 3 in six inning Hawk Invitational games. Greg Brugman drives in five with two homers, while Denny Schultz and Steve Moon hit home runs for MEL.
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Gals roll to 18 0 softball win over Edgewood Colesburg
Colesburg Oelwein softball improves to 4-4 with an 18-0 five inning victory over Edgewood Colesburg. Linda Werdel hits a homer with a two run shot, Jolee Hershey adds a triple and two singles, Teresa Sheehan and Jana Ramsay share pitching duties, varsity and junior varsity both win.
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Aaron Aaron near Babe Ruth record with 690th homer
Hank Aaron talked about his 690th career home run to close within 24 of Babe Ruth as the Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago Cubs 8 3. His 17th homer of the season sparked a three run fourth to put the Braves ahead for good.
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Baseball Standings and Friday Results Steady in NL East
National League East standings show Chicago leading with slight gap over Montreal and St. Louis, followed by New York and Pittsburgh. Friday results feature Atlanta beating Chicago 8-3 and San Francisco edging Philadelphia 4-3 in 10 innings, with other NL games Cincinnati routing Pittsburgh 6-0 and Los Angeles 4-3 Montreal.
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West Central girls roll to 20 0 win over Valley
No 5 West Central of Maynard crushed Valley in a 20 to 0 softball victory. Carol Brown and Marcia Knief each had three hits for the winners while Rhonda Matthisen doubled for Valley. WC junior varsity also won 10 to 5.
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Wadena keeps title bid alive with road win in review
Wadena remained undefeated in Friday night men’s softball, beating West Union 15 to 4 on the road behind three apiece from Steve Jarchow and Mitch Murphy. ABCO fell to Westgate 25 to 4 as Royce Rueber hit three home runs. St Lucas defeated Fayette 4 to 2 with Bill Prochaska doubling for the losers. Ryan edged Oelwein 10 to 9 in a tight contest. Other results included West Union over Oelwein 12 to 7 and Hawkeye a bye in the schedule.
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