Pitcher star attraction headlines National Festival field
Two thousand athletes gather in Colorado Springs for the National Sports Festival where Ty Stoffler, a 36-year-old electrician from Reading Pennsylvania, dominates fast-pitch softball. Stoffler owns a 62-0 win streak as he ages into legends with no-hit and perfect game feats, a 105 mph fastball, and a crafted changeup.
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Astros Rout Mets 8-3 Behind J.R. Richards Tenacity
Houston righty J.R. Richard struck out nine as he posted his third two-hitter of the year and raised his NL lead in strikeouts to 194 while guiding the Astros to an 8-3 victory over the Mets. The win extended Houston’s streak to four, with Richard improving to 10-9.
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Nelson leads after 7 under at Hartford Open
Larry Nelson and Phil Hancock share the first round lead at the Sammy Davis Jr Greater Hartford Open with 7-under 64s at Wethersfield Country Club. Rod Funseth opened with 29 on the front nine and a 65, while several players trailed by one stroke. Andy Bean withdrew with a stomach virus after a 74 as others logged 66s and 67s in windy conditions.
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Rose aims for Ty Cobb streak in Reds doubleheader
Pete Rose seeks a 40 game hitting streak tonight against the Philadelphia Phillies tying Ty Cobb. He has batted .380 in the streak since June 14 and is hitting .311 overall. Rose faces Steve Carlton in the opener, hoping to extend the major league mark toward Joe DiMaggio's 56.
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Gibson's takes 7-5 win in slow pitch tourney report
In Pecos Men's Slow Pitch Softball action Gibson's beat Texaco 7-5 in the third night. Santa Rosa B defeated Canal 16-1, eliminating Canal. Santa Rosa A knocked out Texaco 6-38, and Santa Rosa B topped Barrett Machine 19-10. Tournament continues through the weekend with scheduled games at Jaycees Park.
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Rangers Top Red Sox Behind Matlack Strong Seven-Hit Start
Jon Matlack battled illness to scatter seven hits and earn a 3-1 win for Texas over Boston. A fourth inning unearned run, two homers by Bump Wills and Mike Hargrove, and a Tiant rough fifth powered the Rangers as Boston drops to four and a half games ahead in the AL East race.
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Swiaki Shuts Out Travelers in Dodgers Texas League Victory
Bill Swiaki allowed four hits over five innings as the San Antonio Dodgers beat the Arkansas Travelers 5-0. Midland crushed Tulsa 14-3, Jackson swept El Paso 1-0 and 2-1, and Shreveport topped Amarillo 12-9. Pat Darcy took the loss for Arkansas while Larry Prewitt earned the win for Jackson after leaving early with an arm issue.
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Pecos Recreation Plans Youth Football Coaching Meeting
The Pecos community recreation department schedules a meeting for adults interested in coaching or assisting with youth football. The session is Monday July 31 at 7 30 pm at the Community Center. For more information contact Jim Edwards recreation director at 445 4624.
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