Giants Halicki Shuts Out Cubs Behind Giant Comeback
Ed Halicki pitched a two-hitter to lift the San Francisco Giants 2-0 over the Chicago Cubs, reviving a season heading toward last place as he credits coach Frank Funk for adjustments. Joaquin Andujar added a 1-0 Houston win over Montreal, his third shutout of the year, pulling the Astros within a half game of third place.
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Jones and Fidrych to clash in All-Star duel at Veterans
Philadelphia fans will see Randy Jones and Mark Fidrych, two of baseballs brightest stars, face off in the 47th All-Star Game. Fidrych, a rookie starter for the American League, joins Jones of the National League in a matchup drawing immense crowds and President Ford. Fidrychs 9-2 mark and 1.78 ERA headline the display while Jones, a 16-win veteran, is noted for his sinkerball and knack for holding batters.
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Iowa Demos split vote seen for Carter landslide
Iowa delegates from Des Moines Ottumwa Marshalltown Cedar Falls and Davenport discuss the 1976 Democratic convention. Survey results show Carter leading with multiple Udall and uncommitted supporters while some delegates express concern about nominating process and party unity. Local voices include Sievers Matthews McGovern Gettings Gillotti De Grado Zagnoli Petersen White Williams Williams Rohner Flores Berta and Berta.
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Viva de Grado
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Clear Lake
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Paullina
Mike Flores
Bettendorf
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Davenport
Edward Kennedy
White House
Appenzeller's 74 Wins Iowa Masters Golf Title
Bob Appenzeller posted a final round 75 to finish 54 holes at 218 and edge Chuck Moran by one stroke at Veenker Memorial Golf Course in Ames Iowa. Moran, four behind at start, shot 72 to stay in contention until Appenzeller clinched with a seven foot putt on the final hole after Moran led on the 14th with a par.
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Major League Standings And Results Summary
National League East standings and results from Sundays and Mondays show Philadelphia leading with 4 2 over San Diego 2 2. Pittsburgh beat Cincinnati 8 5 while San Francisco lost 2 0 and Chicago 0 Philadelphia 3 San Diego 0. All-Star break noted with no games scheduled. Additional scheduling and results list Kansas City Texas Oakland Minnesota Boston etc with multiple games and scores across Saturday and Sunday.
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Huskies Leave Ottumwa Tourney With High Hopes
Highland girls softball team went 0-3 in the Ottumwa Classic losing to Twin Cedars Ottumwa and Calamus. Coach Gary Curtis says the effort proves they can compete with state caliber teams. Husky hitters Wieland Swenson Droll combined for seven hits in the tournament as they prepare for a 5:30 p.m. game at Highland and sectional play Saturday at West Liberty versus West Branch.
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Calamus
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West Liberty
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Keota falters as Perfex tops league leaders 11-5
Keota dropped its first slow-pitch game of the season at Green Field as Don Zahs pitched Perfex to an 11-5 victory over the leaders. Fred Martin earned the win for Perfex in a 14-10 triumph over Wilson Concrete with Mike Schantz taking the loss. Chuck Doughty homered for Perfex.
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Westphal Keeps Lead in Twilight League at Club
Westphal's team extends its Twilight League advantage at Washington Country Club after a 25 to 15 victory over Lowe. Medalist honors went to Jim Lloyd with a two under par 33, while C Paul posted 36 amid a host of low scores across divisions.
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Crane Co. goes 1-3 in weekend action
In fast-pitch softball Crane Company went 1-3 over the weekend. They lost to The First National Bank of Fairfield 14-4 and 9-3, and split with The Keokuk County Bank of Sigourney 8-6 and 6-7. Key performances included Steve Segar taking losses, Jim Kauffman and Chris Wilson pacing the offense, Ray Johnson with multiple hits and triples, and Don Wyngarten supplying power as Crane drops to 14-16 and heads to the District Tournament at Fairfield.
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Hansen wins Eldon Raceway late model feature
Curt Hansen captured the late-model feature at Eldon Raceway on Saturday night with Bob McCall and Roger Dolan taking heat wins in the same class. Jerry Pilcher led the sportsman division, with heats won by Pilcher Dick Powell and Gary Thomas, as Dan Dickey won the semi main and Bill Zwanziger led Australian. The top ten finishers in the late-model were Hansen Ed Sanger Dolan Fred Horn Zwanziger Fraise Ron Jackson Dickey Pokey West and John Babb. The sportsman top ten included Pilcher Gary Thomas John Troxel Paul Lamphier Denny Banks Ken Fenn Bernie Frieden Dick Allan Leo Franklin and Bill Metcalf.
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