Holiday Tourney A Biggie Ottawa Chautauqua Slow Pitch
Ottawa's annual Chautauqua men's slow pitch softball tournament expands from 32 to 48 teams for its eighth edition over the Fourth of July weekend. June 30 to July 1 and July 4 at Forest Park and Orlis Cox Field. Entry $60 with no two USA softballs required. deadline June 21. first 48 entries to ORC office. Contact Frank Garvin or Steve Queen for details.
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Fullerton Titans Rally Past Arizona In CWS Opener
Fullerton State exploded for 16 hits to crush Arizona 16 3 at the College World Series advancing the Titans in the double elimination bracket. Tim Wallach homered driving in runs while Sam Favata added four hits as Augie Garrido’s squad adjusted to contact hitting to spark a big late inning rally. Pepperdine defeated Mississippi State 5 4 in 10 innings in the nightcap.
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Touch Of Irony Slant On Horner Arbitration Ruling
Atlanta Braves slugger Bob Horner, 21, spoke of happiness yet faced mixed emotions after arbitrator Raymond Goetz denied free agency and ordered about 146000 to be paid for 1979. Horner, NL Rookie of the Year, described relief and misery as he looked back on six months of uncertainty and noted the ruling preserves Atlanta’s No 1 draft pick from last year. The arbitration draft and decision were disclosed in a draft opinion to MLB committees. no appeal exists. Horner hit 23 homers and 63 RBIs in 89 games.
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Weather Undercuts Unbeaten VFW Rotary Clash in Ottawa
In Babe Ruth League action, VFW had built an 11-0 lead over Rotary before rain halted play in the top of the fifth. Because fewer than five innings were completed, all stats are erased and the game will resume Saturday at 6 30 p m on the south field at Orbs Cox Complex. Lions meet Eagles to follow. If fields dry, Wildcats face Jayhawks at 6 30 p m with Sooners against Cowboys afterward.
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John Tops Royals as Yankees Roll to 8-3 Victory
Tommy John became baseballs first 10 game winner with a six hit gem as the New York Yankees defeated the Kansas City Royals 8-3. Brett homered for KC, a seven run rally in the sixth broke the game open, Chambliss and Randolph key hits. Nettles added two hits, John cruised through the final innings.
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John shines as Yankees top Royals in pitcher duel
Whitey Herzog praised the lefty after John earned his 10th win while the Dodgers lost Doug Ray to a season ending rotator cuff tear. The Royals and Yankees praised his consistency with grounders and a low ball flight. Nettles and Brett noted the pitcher kept the ball down and moved it well at times.
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Los Angeles
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Andy Messersmith
Few Gems Expected To Be Mined In Today's Baseball Draft
Seattle Mariners seek the best available athlete as their No 1 pick in the 15th annual summer free agent draft. HK Keller notes there are no Bob Horners this year, with targets including Brad Komminsk Al Chambers Tim Leary and Joe Lansford. The two phase draft spans five rounds with multiple teams holding extra picks as compensation for prior losses.
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