Rich big gun leads Demons to 6-2 season opener win
Washington Demons start summer baseball with a 6 to 2 victory over Highland High. pitcher Scott Rich goes 2 for 2 with a 14 strikeout day, a near no hitter until the sixth, and a long homer in the third. Rich also allows four walks and one hit batsman as Washington builds a 6-0 lead before Highland trims it.
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Waco Girls Fall 5 4 in Tight Softball Loss
Mediapolis edged Waco 5 to 4 as Deb Tucker earned the win for Mediapolis and Margaret Anderson took the loss for Waco. Waco outhit the winners 9 to 6 but stalled on run production, scoring in the fifth and seventh frames while Mediapolis countered with four runs in the fifth and a final run in the seventh. Linda Nelson led Mediapolis with two triples and three RBIs. Waco’s top hitters included Carla Gibson Brenda Edgar Sharon Erwin and Margaret Anderson with a double.
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Dorsett Signs With Cowboys In Multiyear Deal
Tony Dorsett agreed to a multiyear contract with the Dallas Cowboys after the team surrendered four draft choices to Seattle. The Heisman winner stands to earn around 1 million dollars, with Dorsett noting the move brings new pressure and a need for hard work as he reports to rookie camp on July 20.
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Tigers fall 2 1 as Fidrych struggles in season opener
Detroit mustered three hits and committed a key error to lose to Seattle 2-1. Mark Fidrych allowed eight hits but said he did not pitch well enough to win. Seattle scored on a fifth inning squeeze and the Tigers failed to support him with offense.
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Washington's Marty Young leads 2-A golf at Storm Lake
Marty Young unattached for Washington tops 2-A state field with a four under par 68 and a five stroke lead. Pat Roan of South Tama sits second at 73 while Garrigan of Algona holds a 14 stroke team lead. Young posted six birdies two bogies in round one as coach Phil Busley says the medalist title is within reach.
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Three Golfers Lead At Atlanta Classic Tie For Lead
Dave Stockton faltered after a hot start as his driver missed, costing him a clear edge. He, Lou Graham, and Mac McLendon finished Friday tied for the 54 hole lead at 7 under par 137 in the Atlanta Golf Classic, one stroke ahead of David Graham and Jim Dent.
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Hutton powers Phils past Mets with four RBIs in win
Tommy Hutton collected a run-scoring single a two-run homer and a four-RBI night as the Phillies beat the Mets 5-4. He delivered the game-winning RBI with an eighth-inning sacrifice fly off Skip Lockwood. Seaver suffers winless May start after a strong April.
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Major League Standings and Friday Results
Baseball standings show Pittsburg at 26 13 and Chicago at 26 14 led the league with St Louis 25 17 and Philadelphia 21 19 close behind. Friday results include Chicago 4 Pittsburgh 2 and Philadelphia 5 New York 4. Sundays schedule lists numerous games and pitchers with matchups across the circuit.
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Demon girls rally to beat Iowa City High 7 to 6 in seventh
Washington Demon girls clinch their first softball win as two seventh inning runs secure a 7 to 6 victory over Iowa City High. Carol Jarrard earned the win pitching seven hits with two strikeouts as Petra Chuck, Witthoft and Lund logged offensive support. The Demons face Tri County in Sigourney at 1 30 p m in a Memorial weekend tournament opener.
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Davenport breaks 2 mile relay mark at state meet
Davenport West boys set a state record in the 2 mile relay with a 7:47.0 clocking in the opening round at Drake Stadium. Jeff Worthmann, Mike Oberhaus, Ken Buesing and Ric Washburn led the foursome, while Buesing ran 1:55.3 as part of the leg splits. West trails in the team race as finals proceed, with Wahlert and Davis County also posting early standout marks.
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Bettendorf Leads After First Day Of State Golf
Bettendorf holds a two stroke lead in 3A after 18 holes at Finkbine with 297. Waterloo West trails at 299, while 3A notables include Des Moines Valley 308 and Ottumwa 309. Sibley leads 1A at 314, and Algona Garrigan tops 2A at 306 with Cedar Rapids Aegis at 320 in Storm Lake. Marty Young of Washington leads 68 in 2A with Pat Roan second at 73. Cedar Rapids Aegis Play resumes for 18 more holes to crown champions.
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Highland Dominates Mid-Prairie In Openers 7-1
Highland exploits six inning rally to beat Mid-Prairie 7-1 in season debut. Lori Wieland drives a bases loaded triple followed by Jean Roberts triple as Mary Swenson earns win with two hits and two RBIs. Mid-Prairie pitcher Ann McAndrew allows six hits. JV 16-1 Highland. Teresa Davis no-hits, hits a bases loaded homer. Highland hosts Washington next.
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