Kiwanis Clinches Ottawa Babe Ruth League Title in 9 Inning Victory
Kiwanis beat Boys' Club 4-2 to clinch the 1977 Ottawa Babe Ruth League championship in a pitching duel between Randy Hendrickson and Glenn Covert. Kiwanis built a 2-2 tie with a third inning rally and pulled ahead in the ninth as Tim Diamond, Randy Hendrickson, and Mark Hill provided key hits. VFW topped Sertoma 11-0 behind Jeff Brewer as eight players collected hits.
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Kiwanis
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Boys' Club
Randy Hendrickson
Glenn Covert
Covert
Boys’ Club
Hendrickson
Joe Moody
Evan Shaffer
Tim Diamond
Mark Hill
Brett Shows His Flair For Drama
George Brett returns from a four day hospital stay to cap an 8-7 Royals win over the Brewers with a pinch hit homer in the bottom of the ninth. Frank White scored on the hit as Kansas City improved to 15-5 in 20 games, while Brett praised his confidence despite illness and recovery.
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Brett
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Frank White
Kansas City Royals
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Chicago White Sox
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Andy Hassler
Sixto Lezcano
Steve Brye
John Mayberry
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al Cowens
Amos Otis
Pattin
Paul Splittorff
Ottawa A-team rally downs Lawrence Hawks in league thriller
Ottawa A-team erased a six-run deficit to beat rival Lawrence 10-9 in a pivotal Tri-District League game. The rally featured two homers by Welch and Reed, key defensive breaks, and a sixth-inning comeback led by Beets and Scribner. Shaffer earned the win in relief as Ottawa extended its streak to seven league wins in a row.
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Hall
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B-Team Holds Off Lawrence For 3-2 Victory
Ottawa American Legion B-team edged Lawrence B-team 3-2 after building a 3-0 lead. Dan Brenton doubled to start the late rally, then was cut down at home on a fumbled ball as Jeff Schoch and catcher Mike Thompson secured the final out. Roger Mendell saved, with Chris Bird and Mark Gates contributing early and middle relief as Ottawa outhit Lawrence. Ottawa advances with two doubleheaders upcoming, at Emporia Friday and vs Independence, Mo. Sunday at Orlis Cox Field.
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Jeltz
Hall
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Eisenhower Field
Garnett
Lawrence
American Legion
Dan Brenton
Brenton
Jeff Schoch
Mike Thompson
Mendell
Mark Gates
Gates
Jim Rice
Jamie
Twinbill
Independence
Orlis Cox Field
Junior League Baseball Roundup in Tigers and Cubs Wins
In Tuesday action the Tigers beat the Pirates 9-7 with Derek Chappell earning the win and Greg Shutt charged with the loss. Harold Hoover and Robert Rice had two hits for Detroit while Doug Kramer had two for the Pirates. Wednesday the Cubs crushed the Yankees 16-2. Mark Eubank was the winner and Bryan Cates the loser as the Cubs held five hits to the Yankees’ four. Final standings show Mets 9-3, Tigers 9-3, Cubs, Pirates 7-5, Dodgers 5-7, Yankees 5-7, Orioles 6-12. In Midget League Tuesday, Padres 5 Braves 0 with Richard DeLaTorre winning and Randy Brewer losing. Padres' Russell Eisele and Daren Schneider had hits while Brewer added two for Braves. White Sox 7 Athletics 0 with Doug Yokum winning and Ron Rice losing. Yokum had two hits. Royals 12 Expos 75 Braves 6-6 Red Sox 6-6 White Sox 0 Athletics. All teams play Saturday July 9 in the ORC Tournament. Junior League players attend Royals game tonight.
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Richard DeLaTorre
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Russell Eisele
Daren Schneider
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Ron Rice
Jeff Welton
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Expos
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