Energy Designs Tames Lions In High Scoring Thriller
A baseball night at Stout's Ball Field saw Energy Designs rally from early deficits to beat Lions 22 to 21. Key moments included G Ficker’s homer for Lions and K Boatright delivering a game winning home run for Energy Designs as T Schemer and J Simpson led late rally efforts. Both teams showcased strong hitting and late drama.
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Lions
Stout’s
C. Kaeser
G. Ficker
K. Boatright
G Ficker
T. Eggers
J. Simpson
T. Schemer
M Stumpf
P. Binge
J. Drees
Gil's Locksmith A-ball routs Harrison Press 23-2 in win
Gil's Locksmith swept Harrison Press as Tony Gober earned the win with 11 strikeouts and 4 hits allowed, Randy Lewis took the loss for Press, and Dave Landers closed it with a save. Gil's hitters included Gober 5 for 5 and Slayback 3 for 3, with strong contributions from Browned and Hobbs.
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Gil’s Locksmith
Harrison Press
Tony Gober
Gil’s
Dave Landers
Randy Lewis
Press
Bo Slayback
Dave Sturgill
Troy Slayback
Greg Browned
Jeff Callaway
Mark Ungerbuhler
Art Gober
Randy Hobbs
Mike Bollinger
Keith Caruso
Dave Wilzback
Greg Probst
Mike Noonan
Gil
Bourquein Water Rally Beats FOP 9 8 In D Ball Thriller
Bourquein Water earned a seventh straight win to stay atop the standings with a dramatic 9 8 victory over FOP in a high scoring D ball game. Kevin King and Eddie Farris opened the scoring, Bourquein rallied from a six run deficit using a grand slam by Brian Balzer and key hits. Josh Patton, Brad Schwing, and Scott Danemayer fueled the comeback as Bourquein sealed the win with a Josh Patton triple and Brad Schwing RBI double.
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Bourquein Water
F.O.P
Bourquein
Kevin King
Eddie Farris
Jeff Schemer
Fred Fox
Eddie Farrison
Brian Balzer
Josh Patton
Brad Schwing
Scott Danemayer
Brain Bakzer
IGA Girls Remain Undefeated After Fifth Game
The ninth grade IGA girls softball team sponsored by Harr ison-Ross 1.G.A. won 21 to 8 against Advance Transmission girls of Mt. Airy in their fifth game. Kelly Hey had two singles two walks and four runs. Lee Ann Rich added a single a walk and two RBIs with three put-outs. Shelly Broughton collected a triple two doubles a single and six RBIs while scoring twice with three put-outs. Shelly Anderson had a single a triple and a walk scoring twice with two put-outs and two RBIs.
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Harrison-Ross 1.G.A
Advance Transmission Girls
Mt. Airy
I.G.A
Kelly Hey
R.B.I
Lee Ann Rich
Shelly Broughton
Shelly Anderson
R.b.l.’S
Mt. Airy Savings Girls
1.G.A
Sheila Vinup
Angie Ewing
R.b.i.’S
Debbie Slayback
Signle
Amanda Schiable
Joan Lane
Jenny Schlarmann
Brenda Lawhorn
Lg.a
I.G.A. Girls Stay Undefeated at 5-0
Angie Ewing and Debbie Slayback led the offense with singles and extra-base hits including a triple for Slayback. Slayback drove in three runs, while Lane added a triple and three runs. Brenda Lawhorn contributed two RBIs as the team extended its season record to 5-0.
Langen Meats CX Team Wins 5 to 2 at Harrison High
On June 15 at Harrison High School Langen Meats defeated a well coached K of C team by 5 to 2. Strong defense led by John Bronnert Andy Moder and Matt Hackworth backed pitching from Jason Raber Joe Carpenter and Bobby Simpson who limited the opponents to two hits. It was another true team victory.
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Harrison High School
Langen Meats
John Bronnert
Andy Moder
Matt Hackworth
Jason Raber
Joe Carpenter
Bobby Simpson
Harrison Jr Baseball Meeting at Tip's June 27 8:30 p.m.
The next meeting will be held at Tips on June 27 at 8 30 p.m. All managers who have not paid for team pictures must pay at this meeting or cannot order photos. All managers and coaches must attend to draw playoff positions.
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Tip’s
Beta Squeaks By Odd Fellows In Close Friday Game
Beta edged Odd Fellows 22 21 on June 17 after a tight battle. Key Beta hitters included Kevin Cole Chad Whitney and Matt Kavanaugh with multiple extra bases while Odd Fellows stars Scott Brinkman and Jim Simpson also produced power. This marked Beta's fifth win of the season.
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ODD Fellows
Neil Brinkman
Jim Simpson
Bob Hill
Murphy's
Scott Re
Justin Zinger
Bobby Sauntry
Brandon Bennett
Jason McMurray
Todd Smith
Shannon Heroharrd
Matt Lattan
Mike Kannere
Billy Hinkle
Elizabeth Nash
Mike Re
Bill Hinkle
Beta
Kevin Cole
Travis Smith
Matt Smith
Erwin Hein
Josh Hartung
Brian Hart
Mike Mitchell
Ray Lake
Mike Robison
Brian Fields
Chad Whitney
Jordan Brown
Mark Jones
Colt Beal
Scott Brinkman
Matt Kavanaugh
Adam Farris
Dave Luke
Ryan Grubbs
Tom Nelson
Dave Wietzel
Tim Mobley
Sean Marton
Chip Menninger
Bank Girls Fall To PRF In June 4 1983 Softball Clash
Merch ants girls lost 15 to 5 to PRF in a June 4 1983 softball game. Erin Roberts and Joanna Jacobs each doubled, Mindy Rider and Sonja Fox drove in runs, Sonja also homered, Kathy Toney collected a single and 2 RBIs, Mindy Rider had two singles and an RBI, others starred include Lee Ann Taylor Tricia Davis py Miller Melanie Roell and teammates. Pitcher Jeanna Jacobs worked the circle while Stacy Christman and Stacy Christman were on vacation.
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Merchant’s
PRF
Erin Roberts
Joanna Jacobs
Molly Prudenti
Kathy Toney
RBI
Mindy Rider
Sonja Fox
Michelle Loos
Nicole Harris
Lee Ann Taylor
Tricia Davis
Py Miller
Melanie Roell
Merchant’s Bank
Fredrick’s
Christi Brotherton
Stacy Christman
Tammy Miller
Beth Kirchner
Connie Noonan
Erica Campbell
Linda Aretz
Merchant's Girls
Auto Driveway
Jeanna Jacobs
Vacat
Crosby U M Catches St Johns In Softball Comeback
Crosby United Methodist rallied from a 12-4 deficit to beat St John’s United Church of Christ 15-12 with a grand slam by Steve Knollman. Scott Knollman added two doubles and four runs. Doug Heaton and Chris Heaton each contributed multi hit efforts. Harrison Ave Baptist defeated Assembly of God 12-1. Harrison United Methodist won 20-1 over Church of God. Rockdale United Methodist forfeited to Church of the Nazarene. Upcoming games set for June 23 include Harrison Ave Baptist vs Crosby U M and Christ vs Church of the Nazarene.
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Steve Knollman
Crosby United Methodist
St. John’s United Church of Christ
Harrison Church
Crosby
St. John’s
Scott Knollman
Doug Heaton
Chris Heaton
Harrison Ave. Baptist
Assembly of God
Bob Athy
Rod Grimes
Jim Eckel
Harrison Ave
Harrison United Methodist
Church of God
Church of the Nazarene
Rockdale United Methodist
Merchant's Bank Girls Triumph Over Fredrick's Funeral Home
On June 18, 1983, Merchant's Bank girls defeated Fredrick's Funeral Home 20 to 14. Lee Ann Taylor led with multiple hits and 5 RBI including a triple, while Tricia Davis Erin Roberts Christi Brotherton and Kathy Toney each contributed homers and RBIs. Several players added singles and walks as the offense racked up runs. Pitching details not provided.
Rogers Service Pull Out Victory in Extra Innings
On June 18 at Logan Indiana Rogers Service Center and Scott Insurance of White Oak played a tight softball game tied multiple times. Laralee Baum led with a single triple and two runs while Andrea Wilgenbusch added two singles and a run. Jenny Minges hit a homer and Debbie Moster drove in two runs with a double and single.
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Rogers Service Center
Logan
Indiana
Scott Insurance Girls
White Oak
Laralee Baum
Angela Vinup
Stephanie Webster
Debbie Moster
Nicole Strassell
Jenny Minges
Andrea Wilgenbusch
Jamie Coffey
Heather Klenk
R.B.I
Kari Koehler
Angel Specht
Susan Sone Wee
Beta
Stouts
Big Stouts
Travis Smith
Matt Smith
Erwin Hein
Josh Hartung
Brian Hart
Mike Mitchell
Ray Lake
Mike Robison
Brian Fields
Chad Whitney
Mattei Sizemore and Ragar Lead tied first place push
Carolyn Mattei, Sizemore, and Karen Ragar headline a decisive game effort as Roger’s girls move to a 6-1 season record, tying for first place with their strong 6-1 mark.
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Mattei
Carolyn Sizemore
Karen Ragar
Roger
IGA Tops Mt. Airy Savings in 20-4 softball win
The ninth grade girls softball team sponsored by Harrison-Ross 1.G.A. defeated Mt. Airy Savings by 20 runs. Key players included Sheila Vinup with three singles and five runs, Shelly Anderson with two doubles and a triple, and Angie Ewing with three RBI. LG.A. girls remain undefeated at 6-0.
Bank Girls Blast Team 40 to 31 in May 1983 game
Mer defeated Hilltop 40 to 31 on May 25 1983. Lee Ann Taylor hit a home run and a single while Christi Brotherton added a home run and a double. Multiple players collected singles walks and extra-base hits as Linda Aretz and others were listed among participants. Coaches were Susan Messerschmidt and Shelley Getz.
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Bank
Merchant’s girls fall to Auto Driveway 18–16 in defeat
On June 11 Merchant’s girls lost to Auto Driveway 18 to 16. Players Linda Aretz and Beth Kirchner produced walks and doubles among multiple hits. Tricia Davis, Erin Roberts, Sonja Fox and Tammy Miller led with several hits and RBIs as the offense built, but fell short in a high scoring league game.
Harris Studios Triumph Over Mt Airy In Softball Battle
Harris Studios defeated Mt. Airy IGA 19 to 14 in a seesaw softball game. Key hitters included Maria Wilcox with a home run and four RBIs, Dotty Taylor with a triple and six RBIs, and Michelle Mcintosh with two doubles and three RBIs, as Harris brings their season record to 4 and 2 with next game set for Saturday at Corpus Christi.
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Harris Studios
Mt. Airy Iga
Harris Girls
Marilyn Mergenthal
Dotty Taylor
Michelle Mcintosh
Nicole Asche
Maria Wilcox
RBI
Sheri Loos
Beth Cheek
Ranee Rayney
Patty Woodall
Tammy Stine
Jodi Trester
Corpus Christi
West VW Girls Win Big Over Corpus Christi
West VW girls defeated Corpus Christi with strong hitting and fielding. Key players included Susan Messerschmidt 1 double and 4 RBI, Kim Hopkins 2 doubles and 3 RBI, Jody Romohr with a homer and 4 runs, and Karla Huselton adding 2 singles and 2 runs. Coaches Messerschmidt and Haselton, and manager Buckley.
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West
Corpus Christi
Karla Huselton
Barb Pegg
Susan Messerschmidt
RBI
Kim Hopkins
Angie Ballard
Kim Smith
Jody Romohr
Shelly Getz
Joyce Abrams
Lou Buckley
Bob Buckley
Mary Messerschmidt
Fred Haselton
Fred
Harris Girls Triumph Over Painters In Big Win
Harris Studio's girls defeated Queen City Painting 22 to 5 on June 11. Strong hitting led by Dotty Taylor 3 for 4 and Nicole Asche 2 for 2 with two walks. Maria Wilcox went 1 for 2 with two walks, Sheri Loos 2 for 3, and Denise Hancock 2 for 2.
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Harris Studio
Queen City
Harris
Marilyn Mergenthal
Dotty Taylor
Kelli Chaney
Nicole Asche
Maria Wilcox
Sheri Loos
Beth Cheek
Patty Woodall
Jodi Trester
Denise Hancock
Tammy Stine
Melinda Flynn
Jake's Girls Rally To Three Wins In June Showdown
On Saturday June 4 1983 Jake's Mecca Cafe sixth grade girls defeated J L York Real Estate Consultant 12-8. Teresa Rolfsen walked twice and scored, Vicki King hit, Leyanne Schaefer walked and scored, Sherry Messerschmidt logged two hits and two runs, Paula Loos added two hits and a run, Kim Getzfielder hit a triple and scored three times with five RBIs, Jill Zinser had two hits and two runs, Donna Johnson contributed two hits and two RBIs, Suzanne Schuck drove in a run, Carla Farmer and Cathy Sherman also reached base and drove in a run. Anissa Lawhorn Tawyna Wuest and Missy Smith played.
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Jake
Mecca Cafe
Lth
J.L. York
Jakes
Teresa Rolfsen
Vicki King
Leyanne Schaefer
Sherry ‘Punky’ Messerschmidt
Paula Loos
Kim Getzfielder
Kim Getz
Jill Zinser
Donna Johnson
Vicki Kingfielder
Cathy Sherman
Anissa Lawhorn
Tawyna Wuest
Chocie
Carla Farmer
Missy Smith
Suzanne Schuck
Jaked
Mecca Cafe Girls
James Long
Choise
Angie Kunze
Mary Messerschmidt
Russ Loos
Joe Nowlin
Mike
Connie Zinser
Harrison Junior High
Jaked's Mecca Cafe Girls Rally In 9 5 Win June 18
In a 9 5 win at Saturday play, Jaked's Mecca Cafe girls beat James Long Accounting to move to 6 0 though a protest over a game remains. Cathy Sherman pitched and Donna Johnson and Suzanne Schuck shared catching duties as the team featured multiple players with hits and runs batted in.
RD Signs Narrow Victory Over American Legion
RD Signs held a slim 2 run lead to defeat the American Legion. The Legion scored first on 2 runs via 4 walks and a fielders choice by B. Clark. RD Signs answered with 3 runs in the second inning including a double by Kevin Bley and a single by Dave Sanderson. The Legion added one in the third on D. Johnson’s single after three walks, and RD tied it with a run on three walks and a hit batter. Kevin Bley pitched the final three innings allowing no runs, aided by his fourth inning solo homer.
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the Press
Hopper
Trent White
Pioneer Park
K. Mobley
K. Kuhler
M. Shallick
RD Signs
John Kailholz
Chris Hopper
Jeremy Barker
Brian Pierce
Kevin Borntrager
Andy Goshorn
American Legion
Legion
B. Clark
D. Johnson
A. Orth
Dave Sanderson
Kevin Bley
FOP Edges Searcy in Comeback Victory
Searcy Nurseries pitcher Kirk Caruso struck out eight and Matt Lewis added seven as FOP pitchers combined for nine. Searcy’s T. J. Walter and Kirk Caruso each had three hits with Caruso homering. Todd Watts chased two doubles, while Brian Walker and Ryan Smith added singles. Fred Fox hit a third inning grand slam to close the gap, Jeff Schemer and Jason Hartung provided multi hit output, and FOP’s defense turned two double plays in a comeback win.
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Searcy Nursery
Kirk Caruso
Matt Lewis
F.O.P
T.J. Walter
Todd Watts
Brian Walker
Ryan Smith
Fred Fox
Jeff Schemer
Jason Hartung
Andy Hoff
Great Job Boys
Swim and Racquet Game Night at Miami Whitewater
Friday evening June 24 the Miami Whitewater Swim and Racquet Club on Campbell Rd Harrison hosts Game Night from 7 to 12. Club members may bring a guest family free of charge for this family event with attendees bringing their favorite games such as scrabble Uno and other games.
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Miami
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Energy
Harrison
Murphy’s
Murphys
Matt Ka
IGA
R.b.i's
Oen
Harrison Jr. Baseball Meeting
Roger Service
Merchant's Bank's Girls
Hilltop
Stacy
Merchant
West VW
Stout
Paints Legion
F.O.P. Handcuffs
Searcy
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