April 30, 1977 Recaps

                       WON LOST  PCT   GB
Elverson ELV            13   6  .684 ----
Marshallton MMH         11   7  .611  1.5
Chester Springs CST     10   7  .588  2.0
Guthriesville GUT        9   8  .529  3.0
Glenmoore GLE           10   9  .526  3.0
Devault DEV              9   9  .500  3.5
Lionville LTC            9   9  .500  3.5
Eagle EAG                7  10  .412  5.0
Kimberton KIM            6   9  .400  5.0
Honey Brook HBB          4  14  .222  8.5

KIMBERTON AT CHESTER SPRINGS
Firefighters.... 0 0 0  0 0 0  0 0 0  -  0  7  1
Two-Fivers...... 0 0 0  4 0 0  0 2    -  6  7  0
Win:Reuss(2-0) Loss:Twitchell(0-2)
 
Jerry Reuss recorded a complete game shutout as the Chester Springs ballclub
outscored the Kimberton Firefighters 6-0.
 
Reuss(2-0) was in control of the game from the outset.  He didn't allow much,
just 7 hits and 1 walk in 9 innings lowering his ERA from 4.79 to 3.34.  Both
teams totaled 7 hits on the afternoon.  
 
Wayne Twitchell(0-2) was charged with the loss.  He pitched 8 innings and
surrendered 7 hits and 5 walks.
 
MARSHALLTON AT GLENMOORE
Mad Hatters..... 3 0 1  0 0 1  0 1 0  0 0 0  -  6 13  1
Stableboys...... 2 0 0  0 2 0  0 1 1  0 0 1  -  7 12  1
Win:Garber(1-0) Loss:Eastwick(0-2)
Homeruns- J.Wallis(1st), M.Anderson(1st)
 
The Glenmoore Stableboys edged the Marshallton Mad Hatters in 12 innings at
Bentley Stadium 7-6.
 
Both teams were tied at 6 runs apiece after nine innings.  Glenmoore won the
hard fought contest in the 12th inning.  Merv Rettenmund ripped a base-knock.
Steve Ontiveros stepped up to the plate and he drew a walk.  After an out
was recorded, Biff Pocoroba came to the plate and drew a walk to load the
bases.  Richie Hebner followed next and he ripped a single resulting in an
exciting win for Glenmoore and a raucous post-game celebration by the home
town fans.  Glenmoore finished with 12 hits in the victory.  
 
Gene Garber(1-0) got the win allowing no runs in 3 innings. Rawly
Eastwick(0-2) was the loser in relief.  He surrendered 2 hits and 2 walks in
1/3 of an inning.  
 
DEVAULT AT EAGLE
Dynamiters...... 2 0 1  0 3 0  1 0 0  0 2 -  9 13  0
Eagles.......... 0 1 3  0 1 0  0 1 1  0 0 -  7 13  1
Win:Sutter(1-0) Loss:Pentz(0-1)
Homeruns- G.Maddox-2(2nd), D.Evans(2nd)
 
Center fielder Garry Maddox ripped 2 homeruns and had 3 RBI as the Devault
Dynamiters beat the Eagle Eagles in 11 innings 9-7.
 
The game was deadlocked at 7 after nine full innings.  Devault came out on top
in the 11th inning.  After an out was recorded, Bob Bailey started the attack
as he laced a one-base hit.  Del Unser stepped into the batter's box and he
stroked a base-hit.  Maddox then reached on an error.  Larry Parrish was next
to bat, but he was a strikeout victim.  Gary Carter came up to bat and was
walked intentionally to load the bases.  A balk was called.  Both teams ended
up with 13 hits on the afternoon.  
 
The win went to Bruce Sutter(1-0) who allowed 1 run in 3 and 2/3 innings. The
loss was charged to Gene Pentz(0-1) in relief.  He gave up 2 runs and 4 hits
in 3 and 1/3 innings.
 
GUTHRIESVILLE AT ELVERSON
Golddiggers..... 0 0 0  4 0 0  0 1 0  -  5  9  1
Squires......... 0 0 1  0 0 3  0 0 0  -  4 11  1
Win:Rogers(2-0) Loss:Hrabosky(1-2) Save:Tekulve(2nd)
Homeruns- S.Garvey(8th)
 
Left fielder Derrel Thomas had 2 base hits as the Guthriesville Golddiggers
defeated the Elverson Squires 5-4 at French Creek Park.
 
The deciding run was scored by Guthriesville in the top of the 8th.  After an
out was recorded, Bobby Murcer drew a walk.  After another out, Enos Cabell
came up and he slapped a single.  Thomas then delivered a single.  Elverson
threatened in the 9th but their rally came up short.  
 
The victory was credited to Steve Rogers(2-0) who went 8 innings, allowing 4
runs. Kent Tekulve recorded the save, his 2nd.  Al Hrabosky(1-2) was tagged
with the loss in relief.  He pitched 4 innings giving up 1 hit and 3
walks.
 
LIONVILLE AT HONEY BROOK
Tiger-Cats...... 1 0 0  0 0 4  4 3 0  - 12  9  0
Beekeepers...... 1 1 0  0 0 0  1 0 1  -  4  9  2
Win:Carlton(3-1) Loss:Knepper(0-2)
Homeruns- T.Simmons(4th), G.Luzinski(4th), J.Johnstone(4th), G.Tenace(1st)
 
Greg Luzinski touched them all and had 3 RBI at The Nest where the Lionville
team beat the Honey Brook Beekeepers 12-4.
 
Steve Carlton(3-1) had a solid outing for Lionville.  He surrendered 9 hits
and 1 walk in 8 and 2/3 innings and surrendered 2 homeruns.  Both teams
totaled 9 hits on the night.  
 
Bob Knepper(0-2) suffered the loss.  He allowed 4 runs and 3 hits in 5 and 1/3
innings.