Five-run fourth sinks Demons in 7-3 softball loss
Winfield-Mt. Union exploded for five runs in the fourth inning to beat Washington 7-3. Nancy Finke doubled in two runs and later scored as Connie Ross earned the win with four strikeouts. Washington outhit WMU 8-5 but committed five errors leading to unearned runs.
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Orioles win behind Palmer amid Finley trades
Jim Palmer pitched a five hit shutout lifting the Baltimore Orioles to a 4-0 win over the Chicago White Sox. Despite the victory, Orioles manager Earl Weaver voiced concern about Oakland owner Charles O. Finley trading Joe Rudi Rollie Fingers and Vida Blue to division rivals and the effect on player availability for Boston.
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Matlack Tops Dodgers for Eighth Win of Season
Mets pitcher Jon Matlack improved to eight wins in nine decisions with a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. He allowed six hits, one walk and three strikeouts. The Dodgers plated a seventh inning run, while the Mets answered in the seventh and eighth, highlighted by Kingman’s early double and a late score on a pop fly misplay and Kingman’s RBI single.
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Dorea Mitchell Leads Iowa junior Girls Golf by Two Strokes
Dorea Mitchell of Grinnell holds a two stroke lead over Holly Juergens of Carroll in the Iowa junior Girls golf tournament at Sac Country Club entering the third round. Mitchell shot 85 for a 165 total while Juergens posted 87 for 167. Barb Thomas of Sibley is third at 168 after an 80. Nancy Olson of Forest City stands fourth at 173 as the 72 hole event proceeds under 25 mph winds. the Iowa Women's Golf Association sponsors the event and the final round is Thursday.
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Foreman Beats Frazier in Uniondale Title Clash
George Foreman defeated Joe Frazier by knockout in the fifth round at Uniondale. Frazier, battered and bloodied, announced his retirement an hour later, signaling the end of a storied career. Foreman emerged as the leading heavyweight contender, hinting at a title shot against Muhammad Ali or Ken Norton.
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Major League Standings and Tuesday Results
United Press International standings show the American League leaders with New York and Philadelphia leading the National League. Tuesday's results include wins by New York over Minnesota and Baltimore defeating Chicago, with several rain postponed games and a full slate of probable pitchers for today and tomorrow's schedule.
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Demon Jayvees sweep Mt. Pleasant reserves in doubleheader
Washington High School junior varsity baseball swept Mt. Pleasant reserves Tuesday, winning 9 to 5 in game one and 1 to 0 in game two. Mitch Macrander allowed six hits and one walk with eight strikeouts in the opener as Genkinger and Krogmeier homered. Brad Farrier earned the win in game two, with Genkinger scoring on a passed ball for the only run and Farrier getting the Demons’ sole hit.
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Crane Drops 12-4 Game to May’s Drug in League
Crane’s softball team lost 12 to 4 at Columbus Junction in Tri County League action Tuesday evening. Chris Wilson hit a homer for Crane, while Kirk Helmstead and Don Wyngarden doubled and Tom Trier added a single. Crane meets Sigourney in tournament play with a 10:30 a.m. first game Sunday.
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