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Romances of Roanoke Rapids Win 25 Inning State Softball Title
In Raleigh last night the Romances of Roanoke Rapids defeated Raleigh to claim the State Softball championship in a record 25 innings. Top photo shows trophy presented by Raleigh Public Works Chief Carl Williamson to Coach Bill Alligood. players Bill Speight Murray Stacis Louis Outland Lindsay Sadler and manager C. D. Worsham are named. Frank Rhome slides home for the winning run in the 25th inning as Tom Smith pursues the ball relayed from the outfield on Ronald Everette's sacrifice fly. Umpire Evans watches from home plate. Bottom photo shows Raleigh Softball Commissioner John Marshall awarding trophies to Russ De Berry and Ken Guilfoyle as the two most valuable players.
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Herald
Raleigh
Romances
Roanoke Rapids
Commissioner of Public Works
Carl Williamson
Bill Alligood
Bill Speight
Murray Stacis
Louis Outland
Lindsay Sadler
C. D. Worsham
Frank Rhome
Tom Smith
Ronald Everette
Evans
John Marshall
Russ DeBerry
Ken Guilfoyle