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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1987
Page
6
In Wasco on April 21, Wasco and Shafter played a wild 12-10 game. Each side collected 12 hits, and both pitchers issued 13 walks as Wasco built a 12-7 lead before Shafter rallied to 12-10 with the tying run on base in the ninth.
Bill Howard notes how Shafter High athletes consistently give positive statements to teammates and opponents alike. The admiration extends to their mature, supportive attitude, which enhances community pride and sets a strong example for others in amateur and professional sports.
The question asks who was the sole female runner on Shafter High School’s 1979 cross country squad. The answer given lists last week’s trivia responses: basketball and wrestling, but does not identify the female athlete. The source provides no name or confirming details for the runner.
The Shafter Generals baseball team played errorless ball in Wasco. On April 21 they led 2-1 after Fidencio Gomez doubled in two runs, then added a third in the fifth when Steve Medina scored on Wasco errors. Wasco rallied with a three run homer in the sixth to win 5-3. Dunnahoe and Tracy pitched for Wasco. Santillan and Pearson appeared for Shafter.
The schedule features Coalinga at Shafter Friday May 1 at 4 pm and Shafter facing Garces Tuesday May 5 at 4 pm in baseball style games. Also listed are golf league championships at Corcoran King River on April 30, softball matchups, swimming diving events at Garces, tennis at Rio Bravo on May 2 and a track meet Shafter versus Corcoran and Coalinga on April 29 at 3 30 pm.
Maple School intermediate and junior high students collected 36 ribbons at the annual Rio Bravo Greeley track and field event. The Mustangs swept multiple events with A division leaders in four of five field contests including Amos Bergman, Noe Gutierrez, Mike Bloemhof, and Brad Bittleston claiming firsts. Additional A division runners-up and several thirds are listed across long jump, high jump, softball throw, and relay events, with multiple names repeated for the girls and boys teams.
AYSO expands to girls leagues breaking past coed play. Sign-ups run May through May at Shafter Stringham Park Wasco office Buttonwillow locations. Ages 5 to 18 eligibility includes 15 dollar registration with season starting September. Volunteers sought for coaching refereeing and board roles. Board meeting set for May 4 at Giovanni's Pizza Shafter.
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