July 24, 1977 Recaps

                       WON LOST  PCT   GB
Chester Springs CST     62  34  .646 ----
Devault DEV             52  46  .531 11.0
Lionville LTC           51  47  .520 12.0
Kimberton KIM           50  47  .515 12.5
Elverson ELV            50  48  .510 13.0
Glenmoore GLE           50  49  .505 13.5
Guthriesville GUT       46  51  .474 16.5
Eagle EAG               46  53  .465 17.5
Marshallton MMH         43  55  .439 20.0
Honey Brook HBB         38  58  .396 24.0

GUTHRIESVILLE AT EAGLE
Golddiggers..... 0 0 0  1 0 5  0 0 0  -  6 11  1
Eagles.......... 1 0 5  0 0 0  2 0    -  8 12  1
Win:Atkinson(5-7) Loss:Forsch(3-4)
Homeruns- C.Summers(1st), D.Thomas(6th)
 
Designated hitter Larry Biittner had 3 base hits and 2 RBI at Hickory Park as
the Eagle Eagles beat the Guthriesville Golddiggers by the count of 8-6.
 
In the bottom of the 7th inning Eagle went on top for good when they came up
with 2 runs on 3 hits.  The Guthriesville batters didn't put up a fight in
the 9th.  
 
Bill Atkinson(5-7) was the winner allowing no runs in 3 and 1/3 innings. Ken
Forsch(3-4) took the loss in relief.  He allowed 5 hits and 2 walks in 3 and
2/3 innings.
 
CHESTER SPRINGS AT MARSHALLTON
Two-Fivers...... 0 0 0  0 3 0  0 1 0  -  4  9  1
Mad Hatters..... 2 0 0  1 0 0  0 0 2  -  5 12  0
Win:Jones(5-1) Loss:Hough(3-4)
Homeruns- R.Cey(17th)
 
It was a great finish at Four Dogs Field as the Marshallton Mad Hatters pulled
off a dramatic comeback beating the Chester Springs team 5-4.
 
Marshallton had the winning rally in the bottom of the 9th inning with 2 runs
utilizing 4 base hits.  Ron Hodges opened up the inning nicely when he
doubled.  Mike Ivie followed and he laced a one-base hit.  Gene Richards then
ripped a single.  Richards then stole second base.  Garry Templeton came to
the plate and slapped a single.  Marshallton had 12 hits for the game and
Chester Springs had 9.  
 
Odell Jones(5-1) got the win allowing no runs in 1 and 2/3 innings. Charlie
Hough(3-4) was charged with the loss in relief.  John Young was in great
spirits in his post-game interview.  Yet, when asked about his feelings after
the thrilling comeback victory, he volunteered, 'I'll tell you this much - I
know how my counterpart, Jim Ghoulach, feels right now - and it's not very
good.  It's terrible when you come up on the short end of one of these!'
 
KIMBERTON AT HONEY BROOK, 1st
Firefighters.... 0 2 0  0 0 0  0 2 0  2 -  6 10  3
Beekeepers...... 0 1 0  1 0 1  0 1 0  3 -  7 11  1
Win:Kerrigan(1-4) Loss:Larson(1-4)
Homeruns- D.Baker(21st), W.Stargell(9th)
 
The Honey Brook Beekeepers and the Kimberton Firefighters locked up in an
exciting one-run game at The Nest.  The final score was the Honey Brook
Beekeepers 7, the Kimberton Firefighters 6 in 10 innings.
 
Both teams were tied at 4 runs apiece after nine innings.  Finally, Honey
Brook prevailed in the 10th inning.  Dusty Baker got things going when he
reached on an error.  Jay Johnstone was next and he ripped a base-knock.
Willie Stargell then reached on an error.  Cliff Johnson came up and he
delivered a single.  Gene Tenace stepped into the box and hit a single.  This
was the kind of game that many fans love as the lead changed hands 5 times.
 
Joe Kerrigan(1-4) picked up the victory, allowing 1 run in 1 inning. Dan
Larson(1-4) ended up with the loss in relief.  He allowed 1 run and no hits
without retiring a batter.  
 
KIMBERTON AT HONEY BROOK, 2nd
Firefighters.... 1 6 0  0 0 1  1 1 0  - 10 17  0
Beekeepers...... 1 0 0  1 0 0  0 0 1  -  3  4  2
Win:Norman(8-6) Loss:Lemongello(7-8)
Homeruns- G.Tenace(6th), T.Harmon(1st)
 
Third baseman Bill Madlock had 4 hits as the Kimberton Firefighters defeated
the Honey Brook Beekeepers 10-3 at The Nest.
 
Kimberton came up with 6 runs in the 2nd inning when they had 7 base hits.
That was all the runs Fred Norman(8-6) needed.  Kimberton had 17 hits
overall, while Honey Brook had 4.  
 
Mark Lemongello(7-8) was hit with the loss.  He gave up 7 runs and 8 hits in 1
and 2/3 innings.
 
DEVAULT AT ELVERSON
Dynamiters...... 0 0 0  0 0 0  0 0 1  -  1  3  1
Squires......... 5 0 1  0 1 0  1 0    -  8 10  0
Win:Forsch(9-5) Loss:Lerch(4-13)
Homeruns- J.Burroughs(16th), J.Ferguson(7th)
 
Bob Forsch carried a no-hitter into the 8th inning as the Elverson Squires
defeated the Devault Dynamiters 8-1 at French Creek Park.
 
Forsch(9-5) had a strong outing.  He was stingy on the mound, allowing just 3
hits and 3 walks in 8 and 2/3 innings.  The right-handed Forsch had his
no-hit bid broken up by Bill Russell who singled with one out in the 8th
inning.  Elverson out-hit Devault for the game, 10-3.  
 
Randy Lerch(4-13) was given the loss.  He pitched 2/3 of an inning giving up 5
hits and no walks.
 
GLENMOORE AT LIONVILLE
Stableboys...... 0 0 0  0 0 0  0 3 1  -  4  9  0
Tiger-Cats...... 4 0 0  1 0 0  0 0    -  5 12  1
Win:Jones(8-5) Loss:Owchinko(4-7) Save:Sambito(8th)
Homeruns- A.Dawson(17th)
 
Gene Clines had 3 base hits at Foster Field where the Lionville ballclub beat
the Glenmoore Stableboys 5-4.
 
Glenmoore fell behind quickly as the Lionville offense came through in the
first inning as they scored 4 runs on 6 base hits.  Glenmoore tried
unsuccessfully to come back in the 9th.  
 
Randy Jones(8-5) allowed 3 runs in 7 and 2/3 innings, and picked up the
victory. Joe Sambito earned the save, his 8th.  Bob Owchinko(4-7) was the
loser.  
 
Barry Bentley was subdued when questioned after the game, 'Sure, this kind of
loss takes a while to get over, but heck, we're all professionals.  We've
been through this many times - it's the nature of the game.  We'll be fine -
as for me - I'll be ready to go again tomorrow!'