WON LOST PCT GB
Chester Springs CST 79 47 .627 ----
Glenmoore GLE 68 59 .535 11.5
Kimberton KIM 69 60 .535 11.5
Devault DEV 68 61 .527 12.5
Lionville LTC 68 61 .527 12.5
Guthriesville GUT 62 65 .488 17.5
Elverson ELV 62 66 .484 18.0
Eagle EAG 57 71 .445 23.0
Marshallton MMH 56 73 .434 24.5
Honey Brook HBB 50 76 .397 29.0
DEVAULT AT CHESTER SPRINGS
Dynamiters...... 0 1 1 9 0 0 0 1 5 - 17 18 1
Two-Fivers...... 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 2 - 6 11 2
Win:Lerch(7-16) Loss:Rooker(11-7)
Homeruns- D.Kingman-2(22nd), M.Vail(2nd), D.Winfield(33rd), J.Fregosi(3rd)
Dave Kingman blasted 2 homeruns and had 4 RBI as the Devault Dynamiters
smashed the overmatched Chester Springs team, 17-6.
The Chester Springs fans didn't appreciate the big day Kingman had. He
smashed a bases-empty 'big-fly' in the 3rd inning and clubbed a three-run
home run in the 9th inning. Devault bats were very productive in the 4th
inning when they had 9 runs on 6 hits and the 9th inning which saw them score
5 runs on 6 hits. Chester Springs was out-hit by Devault, 18-11.
The win went to Randy Lerch(7-16) who allowed 4 runs in 7 and 1/3 innings. Jim
Rooker(11-7) was the losing pitcher. He got hammered, allowing 7 hits and 4
walks in 3 innings.
KIMBERTON AT EAGLE
Firefighters.... 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 3 - 6 15 1
Eagles.......... 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 - 4 10 1
Win:Candelaria(12-11) Loss:Reuschel(10-10) Save:Hernandez(4th)
Homeruns- J.Cruz(8th)
The Kimberton Firefighters scored three vital insurance runs in the ninth, which
enabled them to hold off a rally by the Eagle Eagles. The final score was 6-4.
John Candelaria(12-11) delivered a fine performance for Kimberton. He went 7
innings allowing 5 hits and 2 walks. Overall Kimberton out-hit Eagle 15-10.
Guillermo Hernandez was credited with his 4th save. Rick Reuschel(10-10) was
charged with the loss. He allowed 2 runs and 8 hits in 5 and 2/3 innings.
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Saturday, November 12, 2016
August 25, 1977 Recaps
August 24, 1977 Recaps
WON LOST PCT GB
Chester Springs CST 79 46 .632 ----
Glenmoore GLE 68 59 .535 12.0
Kimberton KIM 68 60 .531 12.5
Lionville LTC 68 61 .527 13.0
Devault DEV 67 61 .523 13.5
Guthriesville GUT 62 65 .488 18.0
Elverson ELV 62 66 .484 18.5
Eagle EAG 57 70 .449 23.0
Marshallton MMH 56 73 .434 25.0
Honey Brook HBB 50 76 .397 29.5
DEVAULT AT CHESTER SPRINGS
Dynamiters...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 - 1 5 1
Two-Fivers...... 1 0 1 1 0 6 3 1 - 13 16 1
Win:Niekro(18-7) Loss:Brown(3-9)
Homeruns- B.Robinson(18th), B.Valentine(5th), D.Winfield(32nd), R.Monday(12th)
Phil Niekro went the distance and first baseman Bobby Valentine blasted a
homerun and had 2 RBI at Historic Village Pk. as the dominant Chester Springs
team belted the Devault Dynamiters 13-1.
The game started off with Chester Springs taking the lead in the first scoring
a single run utilizing 2 base hits. Chester Springs dominated offensively as
they scored in 6 different innings.
Niekro(18-7) allowed 1 run on the game. Jackie Brown(3-9) ended up with the
loss. His ERA ballooned from 3.98 to 4.26 as he allowed 7 runs in 5 and 1/3
innings.
KIMBERTON AT EAGLE
Firefighters.... 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 - 5 12 1
Eagles.......... 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 - 3 7 0
Win:Lonborg(9-6) Loss:Zachry(6-11) Save:Lockwood(21st)
Homeruns- R.Smith(27th)
In a two run game the Kimberton Firefighters got by the Eagle Eagles by the
score of 5-3.
Kimberton came through with the game-winning runs in the 9th inning scoring 2
runs on 3 hits. After an out was recorded, Jose Cruz keyed the rally when he
doubled. After another out, Reggie Smith came to the plate and cracked a
two-run shot. George Hendrick then ripped a one-base hit. Kimberton
finished with 12 hits while Eagle ended up with 7.
Jim Lonborg(9-6) got the win allowing 3 runs in 8 innings. Skip Lockwood got
the save, his 21st. Pat Zachry(6-11) was the losing pitcher. He gave up 4
runs and 10 hits in 8 and 1/3 innings.
GUTHRIESVILLE AT MARSHALLTON
Golddiggers..... 6 0 1 3 5 2 1 0 0 - 18 19 2
Mad Hatters..... 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 - 6 12 3
Win:Bahnsen(6-4) Loss:Williams(3-7)
Homeruns- S.Mejias(9th), E.Cabell(15th)
The Marshallton Mad Hatters pitchers essentially took the day off at Four Dogs
Field as the Guthriesville Golddiggers offense erupted for 18 runs while Stan
Bahnsen(6-4), with relief help from Bob Apodaca, allowed Marshallton 6 runs.
Marshallton found themselves trailing quickly as the Guthriesville bats came
through in the first inning when they came up with 6 runs on 6 hits. The
biggest moment was provided by Johnny Oates who deflated the crowd as he
delivered a one-base hit scoring two baserunners. Guthriesville bats were
very productive in the 1st inning which saw them score 6 runs on 6 hits and
the 5th inning when they had 5 runs on 5 hits. Guthriesville simply wore out
the Marshallton pitching staff, scoring in 6 different innings.
Charlie Williams(3-7) suffered the loss.
GLENMOORE AT HONEY BROOK
Stableboys...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 3 0
Beekeepers...... 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 - 5 8 1
Win:Koosman(13-8) Loss:Owchinko(6-9)
Homeruns- W.Stargell(14th)
Jerry Koosman shut down the Glenmoore batters on just 3 hits as the Honey
Brook Beekeepers defeated the Glenmoore Stableboys 5-0 at The Nest.
Koosman(13-8) pitched one of his finer games as he simply was too much for the
Glenmoore batters. He allowed just 3 hits and 3 walks in 9 innings. Honey
Brook rapped out 8 hits for the night.
Bob Owchinko(6-9) was the loser. He allowed 5 hits and 2 walks in 7 innings.
LIONVILLE AT ELVERSON
Tiger-Cats...... 1 1 0 0 0 3 2 0 1 - 8 16 0
Squires......... 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 - 4 6 1
Win:Swan(5-11) Loss:Halicki(11-11)
Homeruns- J.Morgan(22nd), E.Ott(6th)
Chris Speier had 3 base hits and 3 RBI as the Lionville ballclub beat the
Elverson Squires by a score of 8-4.
Lionville had 3 runs cross the plate in the top of the 6th inning when they
had 3 base hits. The crucial at-bat was provided by Speier who deflated the
spirits of the home town crowd when he doubled emptying the bases. Lionville
ended up with 16 hits for the game while Elverson had 6.
The win went to Craig Swan(5-11) who allowed 3 runs in 6 and 2/3 innings. Ed
Halicki(11-11) took the loss. He allowed 5 runs and 7 hits in 5 and 2/3
innings.
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
August 23, 1977 Recaps
WON LOST PCT GB
Chester Springs CST 78 46 .629 ----
Glenmoore GLE 68 58 .540 11.0
Kimberton KIM 67 60 .528 12.5
Devault DEV 67 60 .528 12.5
Lionville LTC 67 61 .523 13.0
Elverson ELV 62 65 .488 17.5
Guthriesville GUT 61 65 .484 18.0
Eagle EAG 57 69 .452 22.0
Marshallton MMH 56 72 .438 24.0
Honey Brook HBB 49 76 .392 29.5
DEVAULT AT CHESTER SPRINGS
Dynamiters...... 2 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 - 6 12 2
Two-Fivers...... 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 - 4 10 0
Win:John(13-6) Loss:Reuss(7-9) Save:Sutter(29th)
Homeruns- P.Garner(11th), J.Burroughs(24th), R.Monday(11th)
In a close game it was the Devault Dynamiters 6, the Chester Springs club 4 at
Historic Village Park.
Devault scored 2 runs in the decisive top of the 5th inning when they came up
with 4 base hits. The crucial at-bat was provided by Phil Garner who
silenced the crowd when he clubbed a two-run home run. Devault had 12 hits
for the night.
Tommy John(13-6) went 7 and 1/3 innings allowing 4 runs for the win. Bruce
Sutter got the save, his 29th. Jerry Reuss(7-9) took the loss. He was
knocked around by Devault, allowing 10 hits and 2 walks in 7 innings.
KIMBERTON AT EAGLE
Firefighters.... 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 - 2 7 0
Eagles.......... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 4 1
Win:Larson(3-6) Loss:Sutton(9-12) Save:Lockwood(20th)
Dan Larson went 7 and one third solid innings and designated hitter Bill
Madlock had 2 base hits as the Kimberton Firefighters bested the Eagle Eagles
2-0 at Hickory Park.
Larson(3-6) was solid in the win. He gave up just 3 hits and no walks in 7
and 1/3 innings lowering his ERA from 4.61 to 4.17. Kimberton finished with
7 hits while Eagle ended up with 4.
Larson got relief help from Skip Lockwood who gained credit for his 20th save.
Don Sutton(9-12) was tagged with the loss. He pitched 8 innings allowing 7
hits and 2 walks.
GUTHRIESVILLE AT MARSHALLTON
Golddiggers..... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 4 0
Mad Hatters..... 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 - 2 2 0
Win:Richard(13-11) Loss:Capra(4-10)
Garry Templeton collected 2 extra-base hits and had 2 RBI and J.R. Richard
came through with a solid 9 innings at Four Dogs Field where the Marshallton
Mad Hatters beat the Guthriesville Golddiggers 2-0.
Richard(13-11) simply dominated Guthriesville. He surrendered only 4 hits and
1 walk in 9 innings. Both teams' bats went to sleep after the 3rd inning
with no runs scored after that point.
Buzz Capra(4-10) was hit with the loss.
GLENMOORE AT HONEY BROOK
Stableboys...... 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 - 2 10 2
Beekeepers...... 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 - 5 5 2
Win:Lemongello(10-10) Loss:Bonham(11-9) Save:Campbell(8th)
Homeruns- W.Stargell(13th)
In an entertaining game at The Nest the final score was the Honey Brook
Beekeepers 5, the Glenmoore Stableboys 2.
Glenmoore was unable to claim the lead after Honey Brook went ahead in the 5th
inning as they scored 2 runs on 2 base hits. The critical plate appearance
was by Jay Johnstone who made the Honey Brook fans a happy lot when he laced
a base-hit which was good for two runs. Glenmoore out-hit Honey Brook 10 to
5, but Honey Brook ended up with more runs.
Mark Lemongello(10-10) picked up the victory, allowing 2 runs in 7 and 1/3
innings. Lemongello got help from Dave Campbell who earned his 8th save.
Bill Bonham(11-9) was the losing pitcher.
LIONVILLE AT ELVERSON
Tiger-Cats...... 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 - 4 7 0
Squires......... 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 - 6 10 0
Win:Heaverlo(6-1) Loss:Jones(9-8)
Homeruns- J.Morgan-2(21st), E.Ott(5th), M.Schmidt-2(28th)
Mike Schmidt cracked 2 homeruns and had 4 RBI at French Creek Park as the
Elverson Squires beat the Lionville team 6-4.
The home town fans were very appreciative of the fine hitting performance
provided by Schmidt. He banged out a single in the 1st inning, cleared the
fences for a two-run home run in the 6th inning and popped a two-run clout
over the fence in the 8th inning. Lionville was set down quietly in the 9th.
The win went to Dave Heaverlo(6-1) who allowed 1 run in 4 innings. Randy
Jones(9-8) absorbed the loss. Schmidt said, 'It was just all timing. I had
pretty good rhythm at the plate tonight. You've got to take advantage of
mistakes when you can. A couple pitches were definitely up a little bit -
right in my zone.'
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
August 22, 1977 Recaps
WON LOST PCT GB
Chester Springs CST 78 45 .634 ----
Glenmoore GLE 68 57 .544 11.0
Lionville LTC 67 60 .528 13.0
Kimberton KIM 66 60 .524 13.5
Devault DEV 66 60 .524 13.5
Guthriesville GUT 61 64 .488 18.0
Elverson ELV 61 65 .484 18.5
Eagle EAG 57 68 .456 22.0
Marshallton MMH 55 72 .433 25.0
Honey Brook HBB 48 76 .387 30.5
DEVAULT AT CHESTER SPRINGS
Dynamiters...... 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 - 2 7 0
Two-Fivers...... 0 3 1 0 4 0 0 2 - 10 15 0
Win:Seaver(13-8) Loss:Matlack(11-7)
Homeruns- R.Monday(10th), B.Boone(8th)
Tom Seaver went the distance and right fielder Dave Winfield had 2 base hits
and 3 RBI as the Chester Springs club topped the Devault Dynamiters by a
score of 10-2 at Historic Village Park.
Seaver(13-8) looked very much in control throughout the night. He allowed
just 7 hits and no walks in 9 innings. Chester Springs totaled 15 hits on
the night.
Jon Matlack(11-7) was tagged with the loss. He allowed a few too many
baserunners giving up 9 hits and 2 walks in 4 and 1/3 innings.
KIMBERTON AT EAGLE
Firefighters.... 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 - 4 14 0
Eagles.......... 0 0 1 5 0 1 0 0 - 7 11 1
Win:Stanhouse(6-6) Loss:Twitchell(6-7)
Homeruns- G.Hendrick(14th)
Third baseman Pete Rose had 2 base hits and 3 RBI at Hickory Park where the
Eagle Eagles beat the Kimberton Firefighters 7-4.
Eagle brought 5 runs across the plate in the 4th inning when they had 3 base
hits. The key offensive moment was provided by Rose who made the crowd happy
when he lashed a single which was good for two runs. Although they lost,
Kimberton did out-hit Eagle 14-11.
The win went to Don Stanhouse(6-6) who allowed 4 runs in 8 and 1/3 innings.
Wayne Twitchell(6-7) was given the loss. He got hit pretty hard, allowing 7
hits and 3 walks in 3 and 2/3 innings.
GUTHRIESVILLE AT MARSHALLTON
Golddiggers..... 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 - 2 6 1
Mad Hatters..... 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 - 3 7 1
Win:Schultz(5-3) Loss:Jackson(6-5) Save:Fingers(22nd)
Homeruns- V.Correll(1st)
800 fans were treated to a fine game at Four Dogs Field as only one run
separated the combatants at game's end. The Marshallton Mad Hatters won by
the slimmest of margins, 3-2 over the Guthriesville Golddiggers.
Buddy Schultz(5-3) gave a fine effort for Marshallton. He went 6 and 2/3
innings and surrended up 5 hits and 3 walks. Schultz mowed down 7
Guthriesville batters. Guthriesville had a chance in the 9th but they came
up short.
Rollie Fingers got the save, his 22nd. Grant Jackson(6-5) was hit with the
loss in relief. 'Some losses are harder to take than others' Gary Scott
lamented after the game. 'This was one of them.'
GLENMOORE AT HONEY BROOK
Stableboys...... 4 2 3 3 0 2 3 0 0 - 17 20 0
Beekeepers...... 3 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 - 7 14 0
Win:Urrea(13-6) Loss:Freisleben(2-12)
Homeruns- D.Concepcion(7th)
Shortstop Dave Concepcion had 4 hits and 3 RBI as the Glenmoore Stableboys
ballclub embarrassed the Honey Brook Beekeepers by the count of 17-7.
Concepcion had a good evening at the plate. He lined a base-hit in the 1st
inning, lined a one-base hit in the 3rd inning, smashed a two-run homer in
the 4th inning and stroked a single bringing in a run in the 6th inning.
Glenmoore kept the scorekeepers busy in the 1st inning with 4 runs.
Offensively, Glenmoore was a juggernaut. They scored in 6 separate innings.
The victory was credited to John Urrea(13-6) who went 5 and 1/3 innings,
allowing 4 runs. The losing pitcher was Dave Freisleben(2-12). He gave up 3
hits and 5 walks in 1 and 2/3 innings.
LIONVILLE AT ELVERSON
Tiger-Cats...... 0 0 1 0 2 5 2 2 1 - 13 19 0
Squires......... 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 - 4 7 1
Win:Carlton(15-8) Loss:Rau(8-11)
Homeruns- J.Morgan(19th), C.Speier(3rd), M.Tyson(3rd), J.Milner(11th)
Chris Speier touched them all and had 4 RBI as the Lionville ballclub bested
the Elverson Squires 13-4 at French Creek Park.
The Elverson fans didn't appreciate the big day Speier had. He doubled in the
5th inning, doubled clearing all three ducks off the pond in the 6th inning
and delivered a solo blast in the 9th inning. Lionville dominated
offensively as they scored in 6 different innings.
Steve Carlton(15-8) went 6 and 1/3 innings allowing 4 runs for the victory.
Doug Rau(8-11) was charged with the loss. Lionville knocked him around a
bit, as he gave up 7 runs in 5 and 1/3 innings.
Monday, October 24, 2016
August 21, 1977 Recaps
WON LOST PCT GB
Chester Springs CST 77 45 .631 ----
Glenmoore GLE 67 57 .540 11.0
Kimberton KIM 66 59 .528 12.5
Devault DEV 66 59 .528 12.5
Lionville LTC 66 60 .524 13.0
Guthriesville GUT 61 63 .492 17.0
Elverson ELV 61 64 .488 17.5
Eagle EAG 56 68 .452 22.0
Marshallton MMH 54 72 .429 25.0
Honey Brook HBB 48 75 .390 29.5
KIMBERTON AT DEVAULT, 1st
Firefighters.... 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 - 4 7 0
Dynamiters...... 2 0 1 2 2 0 0 1 - 8 12 0
Win:Andujar(7-6) Loss:Candelaria(11-11)
Homeruns- P.Garner(10th), B.Robinson(17th), D.Kingman(20th), T.Perez(14th),
R.Gilbreath(6th)
Designated hitter Tony Perez connected with a 'big fly' at Great Valley
Stadium where the Devault Dynamiters beat the Kimberton Firefighters by the
score of 8-4.
Devault jumped out to the early lead in the first inning when they tallied 2
runs on 3 hits. The critical plate appearance was by Phil Garner who made
the crowd come alive when he smashed a two-run homer. Devault out-hit
Kimberton for the game, 12-7.
The win went to Joaquin Andujar(7-6) who allowed 4 runs in 8 and 1/3 innings.
John Candelaria(11-11) was given the loss. He allowed 5 homeruns in 8
innings of work.
KIMBERTON AT DEVAULT, 2nd
Firefighters.... 0 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 7 15 0
Dynamiters...... 1 1 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 1 - 8 16 0
Win:Gossage(4-1) Loss:Lockwood(4-7)
Homeruns- B.Madlock(7th), T.Perez(15th)
Tony Perez hit for the cycle and had 5 RBI at Great Valley Stadium as the
Devault Dynamiters beat the Kimberton Firefighters in 11 innings by the count
of 8-7.
The score was knotted at 7 after nine innings. Devault won the hard fought
contest in the 11th inning. After an out was recorded, Garry Maddox tripled.
Perez stepped into the batter's box and he laced a single making Devault the
victors to the delight of the home town faithful. Devault had 16 hits for
the afternoon.
The winning pitcher was Rich Gossage(4-1) who allowed no runs in 5 innings.
The losing pitcher was Skip Lockwood(4-7) in relief. 'They made a couple of
mistakes and I took full advantage,' Perez said 'next time I'm sure they'll
pitch me tougher.'
CHESTER SPRINGS AT EAGLE
Two-Fivers...... 2 3 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 - 8 10 1
Eagles.......... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 - 3 5 0
Win:Niekro(11-1) Loss:Reuschel(10-9)
Homeruns- W.McCovey(21st)
Shortstop Larry Bowa had 4 hits and 2 RBI at Hickory Park where the Chester
Springs ballclub beat the Eagle Eagles 8-3.
Chester Springs wasted no time and took the lead in the first inning when they
came up with 2 runs on 2 hits. The key offensive moment was provided by
Willie McCovey who deflated the spirits of the home town crowd when he popped
a two-run clout over the fence. Chester Springs had 10 hits for the
afternoon while Eagle had 5.
The victory went to Joe Niekro(11-1) who went 8 innings, allowing 3 runs. Rick
Reuschel(10-9) took the loss. He allowed 9 hits and 5 walks in 6 and 2/3
innings.
GUTHRIESVILLE AT HONEY BROOK
Golddiggers..... 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 - 1 8 0
Beekeepers...... 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 - 5 10 0
Win:Knepper(5-10) Loss:Christenson(7-12) Save:Alcala(2nd)
Homeruns- D.Rader(4th)
The Honey Brook Beekeepers toppled the Guthriesville Golddiggers by a 5-1
score at The Nest.
In the 3rd inning Honey Brook went on top for good when they scored 2 runs on
3 hits. The early run support proved sufficient for Bob Knepper(5-10) and
Honey Brook. That was all the run support Knepper required. Honey Brook
totaled 10 hits on the afternoon.
Santo Alcala gained credit for his 2nd save. Larry Christenson(7-12) was
charged with the loss. He surrendered 7 hits and no walks in 6 and 1/3
innings.
GLENMOORE AT ELVERSON
Stableboys...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 - 1 7 0
Squires......... 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 - 4 8 0
Win:Forsch(12-7) Loss:Rhoden(9-10) Save:Tomlin(6th)
Homeruns- J.Bench(30th), S.Garvey-2(25th)
First baseman Steve Garvey smacked 2 homeruns and had 3 RBI as the Elverson
Squires bested the Glenmoore Stableboys 4-1 at French Creek Park.
Garvey enjoyed a fine day at the plate. He cracked a two-run shot in the 3rd
inning and delivered a solo blast in the 6th inning. Elverson banged out 8
hits on the afternoon.
Bob Forsch(12-7) went 8 innings allowing 1 run for the victory. Dave Tomlin
preserved the game for Forsch, recording his his 6th. Rick Rhoden(9-10) was
the loser. He pitched 6 innings allowing 8 hits and no walks.
LIONVILLE AT MARSHALLTON
Tiger-Cats...... 0 0 2 0 1 0 5 0 1 - 9 15 1
Mad Hatters..... 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 - 2 10 0
Win:Kison(7-8) Loss:Shirley(9-9)
Homeruns- J.Morales(9th), S.Yeager(16th)
Jerry Morales touched them all as the Lionville club defeated the Marshallton
Mad Hatters by the score of 9-2 at Four Dogs Field.
Marshallton never recovered after Lionville took the lead in the top of the
3rd inning scoring 2 runners on 2 hits. Lionville finished with 15 hits
while Marshallton ended up with 10.
The win was credited to Bruce Kison(7-8) who went 8 innings allowing 2 runs.
The loss was charged to Bob Shirley(9-9). He pitched 6 innings and
surrendered 6 hits and 4 walks.
Sunday, October 23, 2016
August 20, 1977 Recaps
WON LOST PCT GB
Chester Springs CST 76 45 .628 ----
Glenmoore GLE 67 56 .545 10.0
Kimberton KIM 66 57 .537 11.0
Devault DEV 64 59 .520 13.0
Lionville LTC 65 60 .520 13.0
Guthriesville GUT 61 62 .496 16.0
Elverson ELV 60 64 .484 17.5
Eagle EAG 56 67 .455 21.0
Marshallton MMH 54 71 .432 24.0
Honey Brook HBB 47 75 .385 29.5
KIMBERTON AT DEVAULT
Firefighters.... 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 - 2 7 1
Dynamiters...... 4 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 - 9 10 2
Win:Griffin(8-3) Loss:Norman(11-8)
Homeruns- R.Smith(26th), P.Garner(9th), D.Evans(12th)
Tom Griffin racked up an impressive total of 10 strikeouts as the Devault
Dynamiters bested the Kimberton Firefighters 9-2 at Great Valley Stadium.
Phil Garner provided much of the offense. He belted a three-run homer in the
1st inning, doubled in the 6th inning and lined a single in the 7th inning.
Kimberton was out-hit by Devault, 10-7.
Griffin(8-3) got credit for the victory, pitching 8 and 1/3 innings and
allowing 2 runs. Fred Norman(11-8) was hit with the loss. Devault scored big
getting 9 runs off him in 8 innings.
'Everything felt great' Griffin said. 'I had a good fastball, I felt I could
throw it by everybody today.'
CHESTER SPRINGS AT EAGLE
Two-Fivers...... 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 2 1 - 9 11 1
Eagles.......... 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 2 - 5 6 2
Win:Niekro(17-7) Loss:Krukow(3-5)
Homeruns- R.Monday-2(9th), D.Parker(18th)
Left fielder Rick Monday launched 2 homeruns and had 3 RBI at Hickory Park as
the powerful Chester Springs team beat the Eagle Eagles 9-5.
Monday enjoyed a big day at the plate. He slapped a single in the 2nd inning,
hit a bases-empty home run in the 5th inning and smashed a two-run homer in
the 8th inning. Chester Springs ended up with 11 hits for the game while
Eagle had 6.
The win went to Phil Niekro(17-7) who allowed 5 runs in 8 and 1/3 innings.
Mike Krukow(3-5) was tagged with the loss. He surrendered 3 runs and 4 hits
in 4 and 2/3 innings.
GUTHRIESVILLE AT HONEY BROOK
Golddiggers..... 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 - 3 7 0
Beekeepers...... 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 4 1
Win:Rogers(16-9) Loss:Burris(8-13)
Homeruns- E.Cabell(14th)
Enos Cabell left the yard and had 2 RBI and Steve Rogers pitched 9 strong
innings as the Guthriesville Golddiggers defeated the pathetic Honey Brook
Beekeepers 3-1 at The Nest.
Honey Brook was unable to recover after Guthriesville went ahead in the top of
the 7th inning scoring one runner. Guthriesville managed 7 hits in their
victory.
Rogers(16-9) was the winner allowing 1 run for the game. Ray Burris(8-13) was
given the loss.
GLENMOORE AT ELVERSON
Stableboys...... 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 - 3 8 2
Squires......... 0 0 1 0 1 0 4 4 - 10 12 1
Win:Barr(6-15) Loss:Montefusco(6-5) Save:Heaverlo(1st)
John Milner had 4 hits and 3 RBI as the Elverson Squires outscored the
Glenmoore Stableboys 10-3.
Jim Barr(6-15) gave a fine effort for Elverson. He was reached for 7 hits and
1 walk in 7 innings. Elverson finished with 12 hits while Glenmoore ended up
with 8.
Barr got help from Dave Heaverlo who was credited with his 1st save. John
Montefusco(6-5) was the losing pitcher. He surrendered 5 hits and 4 walks in
5 and 1/3 innings.
LIONVILLE AT MARSHALLTON
Tiger-Cats...... 1 0 1 0 6 1 1 0 0 - 10 11 0
Mad Hatters..... 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 - 4 9 1
Win:Hooton(9-5) Loss:Richard(12-11)
Homeruns- J.Morgan-2(18th), K.Reitz(17th), R.Cey(21st), S.Yeager(15th)
Joe Morgan blasted 2 homeruns and had 3 RBI as the Lionville ballclub defeated
the Marshallton Mad Hatters by the score of 10-4 at Four Dogs Field.
Morgan led the offense for Lionville. He ripped a solo home run in the 1st
inning and clubbed a two-run home run in the 5th inning. Lionville totaled
11 hits on the night. Ken Reitz added a grand slam homer in the 5th inning.
Burt Hooton(9-5) was the winner allowing 3 runs in 6 and 2/3 innings. The loss
was charged to J.R. Richard(12-11). He was touched for 3 homeruns in his 4
and 1/3 innings of work.
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
August 19, 1977 Recaps
WON LOST PCT GB
Chester Springs CST 75 45 .625 ----
Glenmoore GLE 67 55 .549 9.0
Kimberton KIM 66 56 .541 10.0
Devault DEV 63 59 .516 13.0
Lionville LTC 64 60 .516 13.0
Guthriesville GUT 60 62 .492 16.0
Elverson ELV 59 64 .480 17.5
Eagle EAG 56 66 .459 20.0
Marshallton MMH 54 70 .435 23.0
Honey Brook HBB 47 74 .388 28.5
KIMBERTON AT DEVAULT
Firefighters.... 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 - 3 8 0
Dynamiters...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 7 2
Win:Lonborg(8-6) Loss:Lerch(6-16)
Jim Lonborg recorded a complete game shutout as the Kimberton Firefighters
defeated the Devault Dynamiters by a score of 3-0 at Great Valley Stadium.
Lonborg(8-6) was tremendous on the mound for Kimberton. He gave up just 7
hits and no walks in 9 innings improving his ERA from 4.85 to 4.47.
Kimberton totaled 8 hits on the night.
Randy Lerch(6-16) took the loss. He gave up 3 runs and 8 hits in 6 and 1/3
innings.
CHESTER SPRINGS AT EAGLE
Two-Fivers...... 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 1 0 - 7 10 0
Eagles.......... 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 - 1 4 1
Win:Rooker(11-6) Loss:Zachry(6-10)
Homeruns- W.McCovey(20th), D.Winfield(31st)
Larry Bowa had 2 base hits and Jim Rooker had an impressive outing at Hickory
Park as the Chester Springs club beat the Eagle Eagles by the count of 7-1.
Rooker(11-6) escaped virtually unscathed against the Eagle hitters. He
surrendered only 4 hits and no walks in 9 innings. Chester Springs rapped
out 10 hits for the night.
Pat Zachry(6-10) absorbed the loss. Bob Phillips lamented, 'Rooker was really
aggressive tonight. He kept coming after our hitters. Heck, why not. he
kept sitting our guys down one after another - like so many bowling pins!'
GUTHRIESVILLE AT HONEY BROOK
Golddiggers..... 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 - 4 6 0
Beekeepers...... 0 2 2 1 0 1 0 1 - 7 10 0
Win:Lemongello(9-10) Loss:Bahnsen(5-4) Save:Kerrigan(10th)
Homeruns- O.Brown(1st), J.Moore(8th)
Designated hitter Gary Matthews had 2 base hits as the Honey Brook Beekeepers
topped the Guthriesville Golddiggers by a score of 7-4 at The Nest.
Mark Lemongello(9-10) pitched well for Honey Brook in their victory. He went
6 innings allowing 3 hits and 1 walk. Honey Brook had 10 hits for the night
while Guthriesville had 6.
Lemongello got help from Joe Kerrigan who earned his 10th save. Stan
Bahnsen(5-4) was hit with the loss. He allowed Honey Brook 6 runs in 5 and
2/3 innings of work.
GLENMOORE AT ELVERSON
Stableboys...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 - 4 6 0
Squires......... 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 - 3 8 2
Win:Soto(2-2) Loss:Garman(6-9) Save:Garber(17th)
Homeruns- J.Clark(8th), G.Alexander(3rd)
Warren Cromartie had 2 base hits and 3 RBI as the Glenmoore Stableboys staged
a dramatic comeback over the Elverson Squires by a score of 4-3 at French
Creek Park.
Glenmoore came through with the game-winning runs in the top of the 9th inning
when they tallied 4 runs on 3 hits. The critical plate appearance was by
Cromartie who quieted the home crowd when he doubled with all three runners
coming home. The teams had been locked in a scoreless duel until the 6th
inning.
The victory went to Mario Soto(2-2) who went 2 innings, allowing 1 run. Gene
Garber gained credit for his 17th save. Mike Garman(6-9) was the losing
pitcher in relief. It was a tough loss for him as he did not allow an earned
run in his 1 inning of work.
John Carney was not very talkative after his team's tough loss. 'I'm not in
the mood for questions, but I'm sure Barry Bentley will be glad to talk about
the game as long as you have questions to ask.'
LIONVILLE AT MARSHALLTON
Tiger-Cats...... 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 - 3 9 2
Mad Hatters..... 4 0 0 0 1 3 3 0 - 11 14 1
Win:Jones(6-2) Loss:Swan(4-11) Save:Solomon(1st)
Homeruns- T.Simmons(19th)
Garry Templeton collected 2 extra-base hits and had 4 RBI as the Marshallton
Mad Hatters outscored the Lionville team 11-3.
The home town fans were very appreciative of the fine hitting performance
provided by Templeton. He tripled bringing in a run in the 1st inning and
doubled plating three runs in the 7th inning. Overall Marshallton out-hit
Lionville 14-9.
The victory was credited to Odell Jones(6-2) who went 5 innings, allowing 2
runs. Eddie Solomon recorded his 1st save. The losing pitcher was Craig
Swan(4-11). He got hit hard, allowing 10 hits and 2 walks in 5 and 2/3
innings.
Monday, October 17, 2016
August 18, 1977 Recaps
WON LOST PCT GB
Chester Springs CST 74 45 .622 ----
Glenmoore GLE 66 55 .545 9.0
Kimberton KIM 65 56 .537 10.0
Devault DEV 63 58 .521 12.0
Lionville LTC 64 59 .520 12.0
Guthriesville GUT 60 61 .496 15.0
Elverson ELV 59 63 .484 16.5
Eagle EAG 56 65 .463 19.0
Marshallton MMH 53 70 .431 23.0
Honey Brook HBB 46 74 .383 28.5
CHESTER SPRINGS AT KIMBERTON
Two-Fivers...... 0 0 0 1 1 4 3 4 3 - 16 14 2
Firefighters.... 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 - 4 7 3
Win:Reuss(7-8) Loss:Twitchell(6-6) Save:Murray(2nd)
Homeruns- W.McCovey-2(19th), B.Watson(16th)
Willie McCovey blasted 2 homeruns and had 5 RBI as the incredible Chester
Springs team man-handled the Kimberton Firefighters - the final score was 16-4.
McCovey really lit it up for Chester Springs. The Kimberton fans let him have
it for what he did to their boys. He cleared the fences for a two-run home
run in the 8th inning and belted a three-run homer in the 9th inning.
Chester Springs provided plenty of action in the 6th inning plating 4 runs
and the 8th inning with 4 runs on 4 hits. Chester Springs kept the pressure
on throughout the contest as they scored in 6 different innings.
Jerry Reuss(7-8) got credit for the victory, pitching 5 and 1/3 innings and
allowing 2 runs. Dale Murray was credited with his 2nd save. Wayne
Twitchell(6-6) was tagged with the loss. He allowed Chester Springs 6 runs
in 5 innings of work.
GUTHRIESVILLE AT HONEY BROOK
Golddiggers..... 0 5 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 - 10 12 1
Beekeepers...... 2 0 0 0 0 4 3 0 0 - 9 13 1
Win:Kaat(9-6) Loss:Burris(8-12) Save:Carroll(6th)
Homeruns- E.Cabell(13th), D.Baker(24th), D.Rader(3rd), G.Matthews(13th),
T.Paciorek(1st)
Clay Carroll closed it out for Guthriesville as the Guthriesville Golddiggers
topped the Honey Brook Beekeepers by a score of 10-9 at The Nest.
Jim Kaat(9-6) was lucky to get the win as he struggled out there tonight. He
gave up 5 runs, 9 hits and no walks in 5 innings. Kaat was helped out by
Carroll who pitched a perfect ninth and recorded his 6th save.
Ray Burris(8-12) absorbed the loss.
LIONVILLE AT MARSHALLTON
Tiger-Cats...... 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 3 4 0
Mad Hatters..... 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 5 2
Win:Carlton(14-8) Loss:Williams(3-6)
Homeruns- A.Dawson(21st)
Steve Carlton had a complete game as the Lionville club beat the Marshallton
Mad Hatters by a score of 3-1.
Carlton(14-8) had a strong outing. He didn't allow much, just 5 hits and 4
walks in 9 innings. The pitchers took over after the 3rd inning as neither
team was able to score again.
Charlie Williams(3-6) ended up with the loss. He surrendered 4 hits and 2
walks in 7 and 1/3 innings.
Sunday, October 16, 2016
August 17, 1977 Recaps
WON LOST PCT GB
Chester Springs CST 73 45 .619 ----
Glenmoore GLE 66 55 .545 8.5
Kimberton KIM 65 55 .542 9.0
Devault DEV 63 58 .521 11.5
Lionville LTC 63 59 .516 12.0
Guthriesville GUT 59 61 .492 15.0
Elverson ELV 59 63 .484 16.0
Eagle EAG 56 65 .463 18.5
Marshallton MMH 53 69 .434 22.0
Honey Brook HBB 46 73 .387 27.5
CHESTER SPRINGS AT KIMBERTON
Two-Fivers...... 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 4 1
Firefighters.... 2 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 - 6 11 0
Win:Candelaria(11-10) Loss:Seaver(12-8)
Homeruns- R.Smith(25th)
John Candelaria had an impressive outing and Reggie Smith cracked a homer and
had 2 RBI at Kimberton Fairground where the Kimberton Firefighters beat the
Chester Springs club 6-1.
Kimberton set the tone of the game in the first inning when they tallied 2
runs on 2 hits. That early scoring held up. Kimberton had 11 hits for the
night.
The win was credited to Candelaria(11-10) who went the whole way allowing 1
run. The loss was charged to Tom Seaver(12-8). Candelaria was obviously very
pleased with his performance in the aftermath of the game, 'It was just one
of those games where everything worked. My arm felt great, heck, I could
have pitched another two or three innings. I only hope that I can do it
again next time out!'
EAGLE AT DEVAULT
Eagles.......... 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 - 3 5 2
Dynamiters...... 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 4 0
Win:Reuschel(10-8) Loss:Griffin(7-3) Save:Atkinson(21st)
Homeruns- G.Foster(30th), G.Carter(29th)
Rick Reuschel came through with a solid 8 innings at Great Valley Stadium as
the Eagle Eagles beat the Devault Dynamiters by the count of 3-1.
Eagle had the winning rally in the 9th inning scoring 2 runs utilizing 3 base
hits. Pete Rose led off and started the attack as he doubled. George Foster
stepped into the batter's box and he clubbed a two-run home run. Two outs
later Larry Biittner came to the plate and lined a single. Bill Atkinson was
perfect in relief and gained credit for his 21st save.
The win was credited to Reuschel(10-8) who went 8 innings allowing 1 run. Tom
Griffin(7-3) was hit with the loss in relief.
GLENMOORE AT MARSHALLTON
Stableboys...... 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 1 - 7 10 0
Mad Hatters..... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 - 1 6 2
Win:Rhoden(9-9) Loss:Shirley(9-8)
Homeruns- J.Wallis(4th)
Rick Rhoden pitched a complete game and Biff Pocoroba had 3 base hits as the
Glenmoore Stableboys beat the Marshallton Mad Hatters by a score of 7-1.
Glenmoore took the lead for good in the 6th inning when they came up with 3
runs on 4 hits. The biggest moment was provided by Bake McBride who silenced
the crowd when he lined a one-base hit which was good for two runs. Neither
team was able to score until the 6th inning.
Rhoden(9-9) finished the game allowing 1 run in the victory. Bob Shirley(9-8)
was the loser. He pitched 5 innings allowing only 3 hits and no walks.
GUTHRIESVILLE AT ELVERSON
Golddiggers..... 2 1 3 0 2 0 1 3 0 - 12 15 0
Squires......... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 8 3
Win:Christenson(7-11) Loss:Barr(5-15)
Homeruns- S.Mejias-2(8th), B.Murcer(15th)
Sam Mejias smashed 2 homeruns and had 5 RBI at French Creek Park as the
Guthriesville Golddiggers belted the Elverson Squires by the count of 12-0.
Mejias enjoyed a big day at the plate. He smashed a two-run homer in the 1st
inning, belted a three-run homer in the 3rd inning and doubled in the 5th
inning. Guthriesville dominated offensively as they scored in 6 different
innings.
Larry Christenson(7-11) was the winner allowing no runs in 8 and 2/3 innings.
Jim Barr(5-15) took the loss. Guthriesville knocked him around a bit, as he
gave up 5 runs in 2 and 1/3 innings.
'I felt great out there today,' Mejias said, 'Maybe I should make a regular
habit of getting to bed on time!'
LIONVILLE AT HONEY BROOK
Tiger-Cats...... 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 - 4 4 3
Beekeepers...... 0 4 1 0 2 1 0 4 - 12 13 2
Win:Koosman(12-8) Loss:Jones(9-7)
Homeruns- G.Luzinski(29th), C.Johnson(11th), J.Moore(7th)
Jerry Koosman went 9 solid innings at The Nest as the Honey Brook Beekeepers
beat the Lionville ballclub 12-4.
Honey Brook jumped on top of Lionville in the bottom of the 2nd inning as they
scored 4 runs on 2 base hits. The key offensive moment was provided by Mike
Phillips who came through for the home fans when he delivered a one-base hit
bringing home two baserunners. Honey Brook had a total of 13 hits for the
game.
The victory went to Koosman(12-8) who went the distance allowing 4 runs. The
losing pitcher was Randy Jones(9-7). He got hit pretty hard, allowing 8 hits
and 3 walks in 4 and 1/3 innings.
Sunday, October 9, 2016
August 16, 1977 Recaps
WON LOST PCT GB
Chester Springs CST 73 44 .624 ----
Glenmoore GLE 65 55 .542 9.5
Kimberton KIM 64 55 .538 10.0
Devault DEV 63 57 .525 11.5
Lionville LTC 63 58 .521 12.0
Elverson ELV 59 62 .488 16.0
Guthriesville GUT 58 61 .487 16.0
Eagle EAG 55 65 .458 19.5
Marshallton MMH 53 68 .438 22.0
Honey Brook HBB 45 73 .381 28.5
CHESTER SPRINGS AT KIMBERTON
Two-Fivers...... 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 - 4 13 0
Firefighters.... 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 - 5 6 0
Win:Rasmussen(13-6) Loss:Niekro(16-7) Save:Lockwood(19th)
Homeruns- B.Watson(15th)
The Kimberton Firefighters nipped the Chester Springs team 5-4 at Kimberton
Fairground in a hard fought contest.
Kimberton wasted no time and took the lead in the first inning when they
scored 3 runs on 1 hit. The highlight belonged to Bob Watson who elicited a
roar from the hometown fans when he clubbed a three-run home run. Chester
Springs had a chance in the 9th but they came up short.
The victory was credited to Eric Rasmussen(13-6) who went 8 innings, allowing
3 runs. Rasmussen was helped out by Skip Lockwood who recorded his 19th save.
Phil Niekro(16-7) was the losing pitcher. He pitched 8 innings giving up 6
hits and 8 walks.
EAGLE AT DEVAULT
Eagles.......... 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 3 13 3
Dynamiters...... 1 2 0 1 0 4 0 0 - 8 10 0
Win:John(12-6) Loss:Sutton(9-11)
Homeruns- D.Kingman(19th), G.Maddox(11th), T.Perez(13th), P.Garner(8th),
R.Gilbreath(5th)
Tommy John pitched a complete game as the Devault Dynamiters defeated the
Eagle Eagles by the score of 8-3 at Great Valley Stadium.
Devault jumped on top of Eagle in the bottom of the 4th inning scoring a
single run using 2 hits. Garry Maddox doubled. Two outs later Bill Russell
came up and he ripped a base-knock. Despite losing, Eagle out-hit Devault 13-10.
John(12-6) picked up the complete game victory, allowing 3 runs. Don
Sutton(9-11) suffered the loss. He was touched for 5 homeruns in his 8
innings of work.
GLENMOORE AT MARSHALLTON
Stableboys...... 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 10 0
Mad Hatters..... 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 2 7 1
Win:Richard(12-10) Loss:Bonham(11-8) Save:Fingers(21st)
Homeruns- K.Griffey(8th)
J.R. Richard(12-10) and Bill Bonham(11-8) dueled it out with Richard and the
Marshallton Mad Hatters coming out on top of the Glenmoore Stableboys by the
score of 2-1.
Richard pitched a fine game. He surrendered 9 hits and 3 walks in 7 innings.
Both teams' bats went to sleep after the 3rd inning with no runs scored after
that point.
Rollie Fingers earned the save, his 21st. 'I was a little good, a little bad
and a little ugly.' said Richard, 'I was just giving us a chance to win.'
GUTHRIESVILLE AT ELVERSON
Golddiggers..... 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 6 1
Squires......... 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 - 3 7 0
Win:Espinosa(4-5) Loss:Rogers(15-9)
Homeruns- A.Oliver(16th)
Nino Espinosa tossed a complete game and Lee Mazzilli had 2 base hits as the
Elverson Squires outscored the Guthriesville Golddiggers 3-1.
Elverson jumped on top to stay in the bottom of the 3rd inning plating an
isolated run. After two were out Al Oliver clubbed a solo home run. The
early run support proved sufficient for Espinosa(4-5) and Elverson. That was
all the run support Espinosa required. Elverson finished with 7 hits in the
victory.
Steve Rogers(15-9) was charged with the loss. He surrendered 3 runs and 6
hits in 7 and 2/3 innings.
LIONVILLE AT HONEY BROOK
Tiger-Cats...... 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 - 6 14 1
Beekeepers...... 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 - 7 18 1
Win:Falcone(3-2) Loss:Leon(5-6)
Homeruns- K.Reitz(16th)
Terry Whitfield had 4 hits at The Nest as the Honey Brook Beekeepers beat the
Lionville ballclub in 13 innings 7-6.
The game was deadlocked at 6 after nine full innings. Honey Brook was
victorious in the 13th inning. Whitfield banged out a single. Cesar
Geronimo got his turn next, but he was a strikeout victim. Junior Moore then
hit a single. Dave Cash followed and he would hit into a force play giving
Honey Brook the victory and sending the 608 home-town fans home happy. This
was the kind of game that many fans love as the lead changed hands 6 times.
Pete Falcone(3-2) allowed 3 runs in 7 and 2/3 innings, and picked up the
victory. Max Leon(5-6) was given the loss in relief. He allowed 5 hits and 3
walks in 2 and 2/3 innings.
August 15, 1977 Recaps
WON LOST PCT GB
Chester Springs CST 73 43 .629 ----
Glenmoore GLE 65 54 .546 9.5
Kimberton KIM 63 55 .534 11.0
Lionville LTC 63 57 .525 12.0
Devault DEV 62 57 .521 12.5
Guthriesville GUT 58 60 .492 16.0
Elverson ELV 58 62 .483 17.0
Eagle EAG 55 64 .462 19.5
Marshallton MMH 52 68 .433 23.0
Honey Brook HBB 44 73 .376 29.5
EAGLE AT DEVAULT
Eagles.......... 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 7 0
Dynamiters...... 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 - 3 11 0
Win:Andujar(6-6) Loss:Pentz(6-6) Save:Sutter(28th)
Homeruns- D.Parker(17th), D.Unser(12th)
Joaquin Andujar(6-6) and Gene Pentz(6-6) dueled it out with Andujar and the
Devault Dynamiters coming out on top of the Eagle Eagles by the score of 3-1.
Devault had 2 runs cross the plate in the bottom of the 5th inning when they
had 3 base hits. The big moment was provided by Jeff Burroughs who made the
home-town crowd a happy bunch when he doubled plating two runs. Eagle tried
unsuccessfully to come back in the 9th.
Bruce Sutter recorded his 28th save.
GLENMOORE AT MARSHALLTON
Stableboys...... 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 - 4 6 2
Mad Hatters..... 0 1 0 0 3 1 1 0 - 6 10 1
Win:Moskau(4-6) Loss:Soto(1-2) Save:Eastwick(3rd)
Homeruns- B.Buckner(8th)
First baseman Bill Buckner jacked one out of the ballyard as the Marshallton
Mad Hatters defeated the Glenmoore Stableboys 6-4 at Four Dogs Field.
Marshallton came up with 3 runs in the bottom of the 5th inning with the help
of 3 hits. Buckner kicked off the action when he reached on an error.
Rowland Office followed and he ripped a base-knock. Leo Foster then doubled.
After an out was recorded, Gene Richards came to bat and doubled. One out
later, Ken Griffey stepped up to the plate and he drew a walk to load the
bases. Ron Cey joined his teammates in the uprising and drew a walk. Steve
Yeager was a strikeout victim, unable to help out. Marshallton out-hit
Glenmoore for the game, 10-6.
Paul Moskau(4-6) went 5 innings allowing 3 runs for the victory. Rawly
Eastwick gained credit for his 3rd save. Mario Soto(1-2) was the loser. He
surrendered 7 hits and 2 walks in 5 innings.
LIONVILLE AT HONEY BROOK
Tiger-Cats...... 5 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 - 9 14 3
Beekeepers...... 1 0 0 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 - 7 14 0
Win:Reed(6-5) Loss:Kerrigan(1-5) Save:Sambito(9th)
Homeruns- T.Simmons(18th), J.Morales(8th), D.Baker(23rd)
Ted Simmons hit a homerun and had 3 RBI as the Lionville ballclub defeated the
league door-mat Honey Brook Beekeepers in 11 innings by a score of 9-7 at
The Nest.
Both teams were tied at 7 runs apiece after nine innings. Finally, Lionville
pulled the game out in the 11th inning. After an out was recorded, Chris
Speier was the sparkplug when he drew a walk. After another out, Simmons
came to bat and cracked a two-run shot. Lionville and Honey Brook each
finished the night with 14 hits.
The victory was credited to Ron Reed(6-5) who went 3 and 1/3 innings, allowing
no runs. Reed got help from Joe Sambito who was credited with his 9th save.
Joe Kerrigan(1-5) was given the loss in relief.
Saturday, October 8, 2016
August 14, 1977 Recaps
WON LOST PCT GB
Chester Springs CST 73 43 .629 ----
Glenmoore GLE 65 53 .551 9.0
Kimberton KIM 63 55 .534 11.0
Lionville LTC 62 57 .521 12.5
Devault DEV 61 57 .517 13.0
Guthriesville GUT 58 60 .492 16.0
Elverson ELV 58 62 .483 17.0
Eagle EAG 55 63 .466 19.0
Marshallton MMH 51 68 .429 23.5
Honey Brook HBB 44 72 .379 29.0
DEVAULT AT GLENMOORE
Dynamiters...... 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 - 3 11 1
Stableboys...... 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 - 4 11 1
Win:Garber(8-3) Loss:Sutter(4-3)
Homeruns- D.Unser(11th), W.Montanez(10th)
1,064 fans were treated to a fine game at Bentley Stadium as only one run
separated the combatants at game's end. The blistering-hot Glenmoore
Stableboys won by the slimmest of margins, 4-3.
Both teams had scored 2 runs after nine full innings. Glenmoore won the hard
fought contest in the 12th inning. After an out was recorded, Dave
Concepcion got things rolling when he reached on an error. One out later,
Johnny Bench stepped in and he doubled. Willie Montanez then lined a
one-base hit. Both teams finished the game with 11 hits.
Gene Garber(8-3) allowed 1 run in 3 and 1/3 innings, and picked up the
victory. The loss was charged to Bruce Sutter(4-3) in relief. He pitched 2/3
of an inning allowing 2 hits and no walks.
KIMBERTON AT GUTHRIESVILLE, 1st
Firefighters.... 0 2 0 1 7 1 1 0 0 - 12 14 0
Golddiggers..... 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 - 2 5 3
Win:Norman(11-7) Loss:Messersmith(1-2)
Homeruns- R.Smith(24th), B.Watson(14th), S.Henderson(10th), G.Mitterwald(2nd)
Fred Norman dominated striking out 10 Guthriesville batters as the Kimberton
Firefighters destroyed the Guthriesville Golddiggers by a score of 12-2 at
Hopewell Field.
Norman(11-7) contributed a very nicely pitched game. He surrendered only 5
hits and 3 walks in 9 innings. Kimberton rapped out 14 hits for the
afternoon.
Andy Messersmith(1-2) took the loss. He was touched for 8 hits and 3 walks in
4 and 1/3 innings. 'He was really impressive today,' Messersmith said of his
counterpart. 'Our guys were just swinging at air.'
KIMBERTON AT GUTHRIESVILLE, 2nd
Firefighters.... 2 0 0 1 3 1 2 0 0 - 9 15 2
Golddiggers..... 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 - 4 7 2
Win:Myrick(3-2) Loss:Capra(4-9)
Bob Watson hit 2 doubles and had 2 RBI as the Kimberton Firefighters outscored
the Guthriesville Golddiggers 9-4.
Bob Myrick(3-2) delivered a fine performance for Kimberton. He went 6 and 2/3
innings and surrended up 6 hits and 1 walk. Overall Kimberton out-hit
Guthriesville 15-7.
Buzz Capra(4-9) was the loser. He was knocked around, surrendering 6 runs in
4 innings.
EAGLE AT HONEY BROOK, 1st
Eagles.......... 0 0 3 1 3 2 0 1 0 - 10 12 1
Beekeepers...... 0 0 0 2 1 0 2 0 2 - 7 13 1
Win:Zachry(6-9) Loss:Burris(8-11)
Homeruns- G.Foster(28th), D.Parker(15th), J.Johnstone(17th),
W.Stargell-2(12th)
In a good matchup it was the Eagle Eagles 10, the Honey Brook Beekeepers 7 at
The Nest.
Honey Brook never recovered after Eagle took the lead in the top of the 3rd
inning plating 3 runs using 4 hits. After an out was recorded, Bruce
Boisclair initiated the scoring spurt when he doubled. Omar Moreno came next
and he tripled. Pete Rose then laced a one-base hit. George Foster followed
and he drew a walk. One out later, Dan Driessen stepped up to the plate and
he ripped a base-hit. Honey Brook threatened in the 9th but their rally came
up short.
Pat Zachry(6-9) went 6 and 2/3 innings allowing 5 runs for the victory. Ray
Burris(8-11) ended up with the loss. He was unable to control the Eagle
offense and allowed 8 hits and 2 walks in 4 innings.
When questioned about the loss, Chris McLaughlin said, 'The fans got to see an
exciting game out there this afternoon. Unfortunately, we couldn't get it
done this time. Next time, though, we'll be the clubhouse with all the
smiles.'
EAGLE AT HONEY BROOK, 2nd
Eagles.......... 0 0 2 0 1 2 0 0 0 - 5 11 2
Beekeepers...... 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 3 4 0
Win:Stanhouse(5-6) Loss:Knepper(4-10) Save:Atkinson(20th)
Homeruns- G.Foster(29th), D.Parker(16th), T.Whitfield(4th)
In a close game the Eagle Eagles got by the hopeless Honey Brook Beekeepers by
the score of 5-3.
In the 6th inning Eagle scored 2 runs when they had 3 base hits. The
highlight belonged to Pete Rose who quieted the home crowd when he stroked a
base-hit plating two runs. Don Stanhouse(5-6) was helped out by Bill
Atkinson who pitched a perfect ninth and recorded his 20th save.
Bob Knepper(4-10) absorbed the loss. He pitched 5 and 1/3 innings and
surrendered 6 hits and 2 walks.
MARSHALLTON AT ELVERSON, 1st
Mad Hatters..... 1 0 2 0 0 2 0 2 0 - 7 9 0
Squires......... 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 2 9 0
Win:Underwood(5-8) Loss:Halicki(11-10)
Homeruns- R.Cey(20th)
Tom Underwood pitched a complete game and Ron Cey lofted one into the 'cheap
seats' and had 3 RBI as the Marshallton Mad Hatters bested the Elverson
Squires 7-2 at French Creek Park.
In the top of the 3rd inning Marshallton went on top for good when they came
up with 2 runs on 2 hits. That was all Underwood(5-8) needed. Both teams
totaled 9 hits on the afternoon.
Ed Halicki(11-10) suffered the loss. He gave up 8 hits and 3 walks in 7 and
1/3 innings.
MARSHALLTON AT ELVERSON, 2nd
Mad Hatters..... 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 7 0
Squires......... 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 2 10 0
Win:Rau(8-10) Loss:Solomon(4-7) Save:Tomlin(5th)
At French Creek Park, the Elverson faithful were treated to an intriguing
pitcher's duel. Doug Rau(8-10) finally bested his Marshallton counterpart,
Eddie Solomon(4-7), by the score of 2-1.
Rau pitched a solid game. He surrendered 7 hits and 1 walk in 8 and 1/3
innings. Marshallton made it exciting in the 9th, but they were unable to
push the needed runs across.
Dave Tomlin got the save, his 5th. Solomon absorbed the loss. He got hit
hard, allowing 8 hits and 2 walks in 5 and 2/3 innings.
CHESTER SPRINGS AT LIONVILLE
Two-Fivers...... 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 6 2
Tiger-Cats...... 2 0 1 0 0 2 0 3 - 8 14 0
Win:Carlton(13-8) Loss:Reuss(6-8)
Steve Carlton completed the game without help from the bullpen and designated
hitter Greg Luzinski had 4 hits at Foster Field as the Lionville team beat
the Chester Springs club by the count of 8-1.
Lionville promptly took the lead in their half of the first with 2 runs
utilizing 4 base hits. Joe Morgan led off and he laced a base-knock. Two
outs later Luzinski came to bat and tripled. Davey Johnson then stroked a
single. Ken Reitz was up next and he doubled. Jerry Morales came to the
plate and drew a walk to load the bases. The early run support proved
sufficient for Carlton(13-8) and Lionville. That was all the run support
Carlton required. Lionville had 14 hits for the afternoon.
Jerry Reuss(6-8) was given the loss. He was hit hard and gave up 10 hits and
2 walks in 5 and 1/3 innings.
Thursday, October 6, 2016
August 13, 1977 Recaps
WON LOST PCT GB
Chester Springs CST 73 42 .635 ----
Glenmoore GLE 64 53 .547 10.0
Kimberton KIM 61 55 .526 12.5
Devault DEV 61 56 .521 13.0
Lionville LTC 61 57 .517 13.5
Guthriesville GUT 58 58 .500 15.5
Elverson ELV 57 61 .483 17.5
Eagle EAG 53 63 .457 20.5
Marshallton MMH 50 67 .427 24.0
Honey Brook HBB 44 70 .386 28.5
DEVAULT AT GLENMOORE
Dynamiters...... 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 - 3 6 2
Stableboys...... 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 0 - 8 12 0
Win:Rhoden(8-9) Loss:Metzger(6-4)
Homeruns- G.Maddox(10th), B.McBride(16th), R.Hebner(15th)
Rick Rhoden had a complete game as the red-hot Glenmoore Stableboys defeated
the Devault Dynamiters by a score of 8-3 at Bentley Stadium.
It was a good day for Glenmoore thanks to Bake McBride. He belted a three-run
homer in the 6th inning and doubled which brought home a run in the 7th
inning. Glenmoore managed 12 hits in their victory.
Rhoden(8-9) lasted until the end allowing 3 runs for the win. Butch
Metzger(6-4) suffered the loss in relief. He gave up 6 runs and 7 hits in 1
inning.
Glenmoore extended their winning streak to 7 games.
KIMBERTON AT GUTHRIESVILLE
Firefighters.... 0 1 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 - 7 9 0
Golddiggers..... 0 3 0 0 3 2 0 2 - 10 11 1
Win:Jackson(6-4) Loss:Lonborg(7-6)
Homeruns- D.Lopes(9th)
Grant Jackson came through with a solid 5 innings and second baseman Davey
Lopes left the yard and had 4 RBI as the Guthriesville Golddiggers defeated
the Kimberton Firefighters by the score of 10-7 at Hopewell Field.
Kimberton never recovered after Guthriesville took the lead in the bottom of
the 6th inning when they tallied 2 runs on 3 hits. The key offensive moment
was provided by Lou Brock who brought a roar from the partisan Hopewell Field
fans when he slapped a single scoring two baserunners. Guthriesville had 11
hits for the afternoon.
The victory went to Jackson(6-4) who went 5 innings, allowing no runs. Jim
Lonborg(7-6) was the loser. His ERA ballooned from 4.41 to 4.85 as he
allowed 8 runs in 5 and 2/3 innings.
EAGLE AT HONEY BROOK
Eagles.......... 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 - 5 10 0
Beekeepers...... 1 3 0 2 0 0 0 1 - 7 14 0
Win:Lemongello(8-10) Loss:Reuschel(9-8) Save:Falcone(2nd)
Homeruns- G.Foster(27th), B.Plummer(1st), J.Johnstone(16th)
Jay Johnstone jacked one out of the ballyard and had 3 RBI as the Honey Brook
Beekeepers bested the Eagle Eagles 7-5 at The Nest.
Mark Lemongello(8-10) labored throughout the game but hung around to record a
victory. He gave up 9 hits and 1 walk in 5 and 2/3 innings and surrendered 2
'round-trippers'. Eagle went down without a fight in the 9th.
Pete Falcone gained credit for his 2nd save. Rick Reuschel(9-8) was hit with
the loss. He allowed a few too many baserunners giving up 14 hits and 4
walks in 7 and 2/3 innings.
MARSHALLTON AT ELVERSON
Mad Hatters..... 0 0 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 - 5 10 0
Squires......... 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 - 3 11 1
Win:Williams(3-5) Loss:Barr(5-14) Save:Fingers(20th)
Homeruns- A.Oliver(15th)
Gene Richards had 4 hits and 2 RBI as the Marshallton Mad Hatters topped the
Elverson Squires by a score of 5-3 at French Creek Park.
In the 4th inning Marshallton scored 3 runs when they came up with 4 base
hits. They would be enough to earn the win. Elverson tried unsuccessfully
to come back in the 9th.
Charlie Williams(3-5) got credit for the victory, pitching 5 and 1/3 innings
and allowing 2 runs. Williams got help from Rollie Fingers who was credited
with his 20th save. Jim Barr(5-14) was the losing pitcher. He was unable to
control the Marshallton offense and allowed 9 hits and 2 walks in 5 innings.
'It was a tough one to lose' said John Carney 'We'll get them next time out.'
CHESTER SPRINGS AT LIONVILLE
Two-Fivers...... 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 - 2 7 2
Tiger-Cats...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 - 1 6 1
Win:Rooker(10-6) Loss:Swan(4-10) Save:Hough(23rd)
In a game for the baseball purist, Jim Rooker(10-6) and Craig Swan(4-10)
squared off in a tense pitching duel, and the powerful Chester Springs ballclub
finally emerged victorious over Lionville team, 2-1.
Rooker pitched well for Chester Springs in their victory. He went 6 and 2/3
innings surrendering 4 hits and 1 walk dropping his ERA from 4.39 to 4.18.
Chester Springs had a total of 7 hits for the game.
Charlie Hough recorded the save, his 23rd.
Sunday, October 2, 2016
August 12, 1977 Recaps
WON LOST PCT GB
Chester Springs CST 72 42 .632 ----
Glenmoore GLE 63 53 .543 10.0
Kimberton KIM 61 54 .530 11.5
Devault DEV 61 55 .526 12.0
Lionville LTC 61 56 .521 12.5
Guthriesville GUT 57 58 .496 15.5
Elverson ELV 57 60 .487 16.5
Eagle EAG 53 62 .461 19.5
Marshallton MMH 49 67 .422 24.0
Honey Brook HBB 43 70 .381 28.5
DEVAULT AT GLENMOORE
Dynamiters...... 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 - 5 13 2
Stableboys...... 0 1 3 0 0 3 2 0 - 9 12 3
Win:Bonham(11-7) Loss:Brown(3-8) Save:Borbon(3rd)
Homeruns- D.Kingman(18th), W.Montanez(9th)
Steve Ontiveros had 2 base hits and scored 4 times as the Glenmoore Stableboys
outscored the Devault Dynamiters 9-5.
Devault never recovered after Glenmoore took the lead in the bottom of the 3rd
inning with 3 runs on 3 base hits. After an out was recorded, Johnny Bench
kicked off the action when he drew a walk. Bake McBride was next and he
stroked a one-base hit. McBride swiped second base. Richie Hebner followed
and he reached on an error. One out later, Ontiveros stepped up to the plate
and he doubled. Barry Bonnell kept things alive and slapped a base-hit.
Glenmoore continued their aggressive style with another stolen base. Devault
was not lacking for run support as they scored in 5 separate innings, yet
victory eluded them as they seemed to forget that pitching is also needed to
win ballgames.
Bill Bonham(11-7) picked up the victory, allowing 3 runs in 5 and 1/3 innings.
Pedro Borbon recorded his 3rd save. Jackie Brown(3-8) took the loss. He got
hit hard, allowing 11 hits and 5 walks in 6 and 1/3 innings.
KIMBERTON AT GUTHRIESVILLE
Firefighters.... 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 - 5 11 0
Golddiggers..... 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 - 3 11 0
Win:Twitchell(6-5) Loss:Christenson(6-11) Save:Lockwood(18th)
Homeruns- B.Watson(13th)
Jerry Grote had 2 base hits as the Kimberton Firefighters beat the
Guthriesville Golddiggers by a score of 5-3.
Wayne Twitchell(6-5) delivered a fine performance for Kimberton. He was
reached for 10 hits and 1 walk in 8 innings. Both teams finished the game
with 11 hits.
Twitchell got relief help from Skip Lockwood who gained credit for his 18th
save. Larry Christenson(6-11) was tagged with the loss. He allowed 7 hits
and 4 walks in 7 and 1/3 innings.
'I had a little blister on my index finger before the game, but I thought it
was nothing.' Twitchell said. 'I was lucky I got a win because I couldn't
put the ball where I wanted it.'
EAGLE AT HONEY BROOK
Eagles.......... 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 - 3 6 1
Beekeepers...... 0 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 - 5 7 2
Win:Koosman(11-8) Loss:Sutton(9-10)
Homeruns- G.Foster(26th), D.Rader(2nd), S.Swisher(7th)
Jerry Koosman had an impressive outing as the Honey Brook Beekeepers defeated
the Eagle Eagles by the score of 5-3 at The Nest.
Honey Brook scored 3 runs in the decisive 4th inning when they had 4 base
hits. It was enough scoring to earn the victory. Eagle threatened in the
9th but Honey Brook was able to put down the rally.
The victory was credited to Koosman(11-8) who went the distance, allowing 3
runs. The losing pitcher was Don Sutton(9-10).
Bob Phillips was reflective after the loss, 'We should have won this one, we
just made one too many mistakes. Son-of-a-gun, that added a couple more
white hairs on this noggin of mine.'
MARSHALLTON AT ELVERSON
Mad Hatters..... 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 - 4 10 0
Squires......... 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 - 5 4 0
Win:Forsch(11-7) Loss:Richard(11-10) Save:Garman(17th)
Homeruns- R.Cey(19th)
Mike Garman was great in relief at French Creek Park where the Elverson
Squires beat the Marshallton Mad Hatters by the score of 5-4.
Bob Forsch(11-7) had a fairly solid outing. He went 7 innings and surrended
up 10 hits and 2 walks. A wild affair, this game saw the lead change 5
times.
Forsch was helped out by Garman who recorded his 17th save. J.R.
Richard(11-10) ended up with the loss. He gave up 4 hits and 9 walks in 8
innings.
CHESTER SPRINGS AT LIONVILLE
Two-Fivers...... 5 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 7 13 1
Tiger-Cats...... 0 1 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 - 8 12 2
Win:Leon(5-5) Loss:Hough(3-6)
Homeruns- D.Winfield-2(30th), B.Boone(7th), A.Dawson(20th), J.Martin(8th)
The Lionville club and the Chester Springs ballclub locked up in an exciting
one-run game at Foster Field. The final score was the Lionville club 8, the
Chester Springs ballclub 7 in 10 innings.
The score was tied at 7 after nine. Lionville came out on top in the 10th
inning. Jerry Martin doubled. Ken Reitz next to the plate and he delivered
a one-base hit resulting in an exciting win for Lionville and a raucous
post-game celebration by the home town fans. Lionville finished with 12 hits
in the victory.
The winning pitcher was Max Leon(5-5) who allowed no runs in 1 inning. Charlie
Hough(3-6) was charged with the loss in relief.
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