Babe Ruth Dominates World Series Glory at Sportsman's Park
Babe Ruth belts three home runs on October 8, 1926 at Sportsman's Park, lifting the Yankees to a 3-2 series edge over the Cardinals in a performance lauded as the greatest display in World Series history. The Telegraph notes Ruth’s power reshaped records and captivated 38,000 fans as St Louis later claimed the title.
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Deckers clinch slow pitch title with 14 5 win over A W
Deckers stormed back to beat A W 14 5 in the championship as they scored seven runs in the final two innings. A W led 5 0 early but Deckers took a 7 5 lead in the fifth and expanded it to victory.
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1975 All Star Classic Opens Tuesday Night
The 46th All Star Game at County Stadium pits the AL led by Vida Blue against the NL with John Matlack starting. Starters include Rozal carew? No, focus on Blue Matlack Kissinger to throw first ball, with several Dodgers Reds and Yankees stars in the lineup.
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Graig Nettles
Rod Carew
Minnesota Twins
Alston
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Steve Garvey
Ron Cey
Jimmy Wynn
Cincinnati Reds
Johnny Bench
Joe Morgan
Dave Concepcion
Pete Rose
Lou Brock
St. Louis Cardinals
Toby Harrah
Texas
Jorge Orta
Chicago White Sox
Henry A. Kissinger
VFW Beats Elks for Pony League Title
VEW used a four run second inning to defeat Elks 5 to 2 for the Pony League championship. Elks scored twice in the third. Larry Osborn pitched all nine innings for VFW earning the win while Wyatt Lurber took the loss.
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A W Wins Junior Girls Softball Title In Close final
A W captured the Junior Girls Softball League championship by edging Sidney National Bank 7 to 6 after a 7-7 tie in regulation. Sherry Winston pitched for A W with 14 strikeouts and a home run. Kim Tremain suffered the loss for Sidney National as Terrie Wieser hit the only double.
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Puddlemakers Take 29 23 Victory Over Gehrig Son
The Puddlemakers scored eight runs in the final frame to defeat Gehrig and Son 29 to 23. Bob Rushman hit three home runs while Wiedeburg added a triple. Brad Peetz and Jim Wilmouth opened Gehrig with triples and Dean Nightengale hit a homer.
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