Cepeda’s diving play wins for Giants over Phillies
Orland Cepeda’s headfirst dive saved a potential game-tying hit in the 10th inning as the Giants beat the Phillies 4-3. Chris Short walked Tom Haller with bases loaded to force Cepeda’s heroics, extending San Francisco’s NL lead to 12 games. Shaw earned the win for seven‑pitcher relief. Ed Roebuck took the loss.
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Jalopy race concludes in tight Columbus Junction finish
A Saturday night jalopy feature at Columbus Junction ended in a photo finish with Morris taking the checkered flag and Niffenegger close behind while Mosier placed third. Jackson and others battled side by side as Bob Smith posted the fastest lap of 30.59 seconds.
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Highland High School blanked Eddyville 12 to 0 in conference matchup
Ainsworth Highland High School defeated Eddyville 12 to 0 on Friday to move to 1 and 1 in the Blackhawk Conference. Joe White earned the win while Jim Powell pitched for the losers. Highland scored once in the first, added six more in the fifth, with White fanning six and Powell walking two. Powell allowed three hits as White walked three batters.
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Mid-Prairie Top Solon 11 9 In Hawkeye League Game
Mid-Prairie defeated Solon 11 to 9 in an Eastern Iowa Hawkeye League baseball game at Wellman to take a 2 1 league standing. Redlinger earned the win for Mid Prairie with Doyle taking the loss for Solon. Yoder Redlinger and Busch had two hits apiece for Mid Prairie. Prairie next faces Wilton Junction on June 8. Early sales of the 125th anniversary souvenir book and pro am are brisk with profits to fund Central Park improvements.
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Quadrangle tops Belmont Stakes in dramatic upset
New York report notes Quadrangle defeats Northern Dancer to block a Triple Crown bid in the Belmont. The season’s top sophomore race shifts toward the Travers at Saratoga with key prep showdowns and trainer Elliott Burch expressing optimism after ramping Quadrangle into peak form. Northern Dancer leads in the early season rankings, with Roman Brother and Hill Rise also contending as horses head to summer purses.
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Twilight League golf standings lead share by Weik and Paul
Weik and Paul share Twilight lead as matches Friday win results pushed their standings. Weik beat Wells 5 to 2 while Paul topped Hensel 5 to 1, with Bannister over Gebhardt 4 3 and Lloyd 4 2 over Boyer 1. Medalist honors go to Eldon Brake at par 35, Weik 36. low scores listed across classes A through G and top ties.
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Jack Weik Shot A 36. Other Low Scores: Class B — Stevens
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