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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1987
Page
6
Bridgett Marchett of Esquan leads a late surge with 45 seconds left to seal victory as Marsheela stifles Wasco in Harviston. The narrative centers on a decisive late play and star performances shaping the outcome.
Shafter Colonels frosh soph team improved to 3-0 in league and 12-0 overall with a 53-28 win. Ty Rekosh led with season high points, supported by Cordell Watson and Bryan Nixon. The squad built big early leads and controlled play, with multiple players contributing on offense and defense. They next meet the Cubs in Wasco on Friday.
A personal column from Shafter sports writer reflects on 1987 progress with Giants Raiders Dodgers Lakers Kings and local teams. He predicts wins, praises teams, and invites readers to attend events while praising Shafter’s friendly community. He signs off with “gett MY TURN AT BAT.”
Shafter Recreation and Park District opens early signups February 2 13 at 700 E Tulare Ave 8 30 am 5 pm with extended hours February 4 5 10 11 until 6 30 pm. Fee 15 includes pictures. 10 percent discount for early registration. family discounts for three or more children. New divisions include Titus League ages 5 6 coed, boys ages 7 12 in Midgets Minors Majors leagues, girls in Midgets 7 9 Softball Majors. Age proof required this year for all signups. next year new signups only must show proof. Season runs about May 18 to July 10. For more info contact LAPD office at 700 East Tulare or 746-3303.
Questions cover first Super Bowl winner weight of an official baseball team name history for Houston Astros 1965 Oakland A s tied team location and a cryptic answer list. Answers reference Tom Flores six in a game and players Elway Barkow Ski Plunkett Bradshaw with unclear notes on Dodgers pitcher Al Downing and a baffling “sage” and “Faure bo far” fragment.
A Feb 1 baseball card show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Visalia Holiday Inn features Woodlake’s Robinson of the Reds and Visalia’s Jim Wohlford of the Expos signing autographs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is $1. For details call Jim at 209 738-1852 or Roger at 209 528-2460.
A look at old beliefs and medical practices shows open windows rarely affect health, while early 20th century care for mastoiditis cost $1,000 with hearing risk, now replaced by $20 antibiotics. Scientists explore skin color by adjusting glutathione reductase that controls melanin levels.
The Lady Colonels improved to 2-0 in league play and 5-4 overall after a 25-22 win over Corcoran. Staci Neal led with nine points mostly from free throws, while Melissa Gardner added a season high four. Andrea Plaza hit two late free throws as Shafter broke a 21-21 tie and held on in the final minute to secure the victory. Becky Paul led Corcoran with eight.
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