Washington Demons split with Mt Pleasant in key league twinbill
Washington loses the opener to Mt. Pleasant 7 4 as Kim Starman hits a grand slam and Kyle Baylor homers for the Panthers. In the nightcap, David Cousins limits Mt. Pleasant to one unearned run and Washington wins 1 0 to keep a shot at sharing the Southeast Seven title. Washington rises to 11 8 in league play and 17 9 overall, with remaining games and a possible four way tie looming as Ft. Madison and Oskaloosa finish their seasons.
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Blackett and Fenn win at Columbus Junction track
Sprint car feature at Columbus Junction Friday night sees Ralph Blackett of Des Moines win, ahead of Roger Rager and Dean McGee. B-modified winner Jim Campbell, with Darrell Kraft and George Carruthers close. Ken Fenn wins sportsman feature, Will Guengerich second, Dave Birkhofer third, Larry Rummelhart fourth. McCarl and Blackett also win sprint car heats.
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Muscatine
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Y's Mens overwhelm Brighton 16-6 in league clash
Washington's Y's Mens Little League routed Brighton 16-6 Monday on 18 hits. Pitcher Billy Simpson earned the win while Mike Lear took the loss. Dan Jaspering led with four hits including a homer, joined by Steve Knight and Kevin Schooley with three each. Brighton's Allred and Richardson hit four bags. Y's Mens now stands at 7-1.
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Waco Girls Fall 11 1 At New London
The Waco Warriorettes were held to one run on 11 hits as New London won 11 to 1 in six innings. Diane Wilson pitched for New London, Lynn Hultquist took the loss for Waco. Fulton, Martin and Edgar each had two Waco hits while Wilson and McTheron were 2 for 3 for New London.
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Mid-Prairie Hawkettes blank Regina in big win
Ann McAndrew threw a two hit shutout as Mid-Prairie beat Iowa City Regina 13-0 at Regina. Nancy Shaefer and Cathy Shalla powered the offense with two doubles and a homer aided by four driven runs and Shalla's three run shot. The Hawkettes had 13 hits and improved to 12-8. Jayvee won 17-2.
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Demon girls finish with Burlington sweep
Washington Demons softball wrap of Burlington ends regular season with varsity 6 2 win and junior varsity 13 9 result. Barb Lund wins varsity game with five hits allowed. Sharon Witthoft Mary Jo Redlinger each two hits. JV side gains nine runs in second, Jarrard 6 10 record. Next up tournament at Winfield Monday with bye in first round.
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Carew to Play in All-Star Game Amid Health Checks
Rod Carew will start at second base for the American League in the 46th All-Star clash after wife’s advice and medical clearance. Claudell Washington and Jim Palmer are also listed as available for the AL lineup as weather forecasts call for partly cloudy skies and mid-60s temperatures for the 8:15 pm EDT start.
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Rain Delays West Liberty Stock Car Races
Rain forced postponement of the last three stock car events at the West Liberty track Saturday night. Races will be run next Saturday with the regular program. Mike Niffenegger set fast time 24.66 seconds and won his heat. Larry Rummelhart and Steve Keppler won heats in late model, while Ken DeGood and Jack Hall took Sportsman honors.
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