The Independent-News, Volume 103, Number 47, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 27 April 1978 — Page 22

APRIL 27, 1978 - THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

1978 JOHN GLENN BASEBALL FALCONS fllrl- 1 11! 1 IMJIg ♦ HL - O ~ kKk JeKh&hL i i iBriHI I j I f n kvsßl \ n Sir I F f** 8 ■4BU MML — Photo by Michael Pearish The John Glenn baseball team members are. from left to right, first row: Kevin Gaw, Rob Moore. Bruce Tinkey. Kriss Tuttle and Jeff Stratford. Middle row, left to right: Mr. Hostrawscr. assistant coach; Mr. Young, head coach; Mark Izdepski, Ed Beasley . Dale Merkel. Brian Parker and Mike Lowry . Back row: Gary LaFoilette. Dase Flaughcr. Dave Chapman. Jim Groves, Jeff Stoneburner. Rick Vancza and Kim Stoneburner.

John Glenn Baseball Team Action Underway The John Glenn baseball team has been busy fighting the weather along with their opponents in the young season. Here is a capsule summary of the action to date. Mishawaka Wins Opener Mishawaka defeated Glenn at the Falcon diamond 6-5 in the opener for both teams. Mike Schuster was the winning pitcher for the Cavemen while Rob Moore took the loss after relieving Kevin Gaw who pitched the first five innings. Gaw allowed two earned runs on three hits, while Moore also gave up to earned runs on five hits, allowing two additional runs on three Falcon errors. Dale Merkel and Jeff Stratford led the Falcons at the plate with two hits each, one of Stratford s being a two run homer in the first inning. Line Score Mishawaka 002 010 3 — 6 8 4 Glenn 201 001 1— 5 5 3 LaPorte Triumphs Oser Glenn Following a ram out with Plymouth (rescheduled for a”: 00 p.m. May 15 game at Pls mouth) Glenn scheduled second-ranked LaPorte for a Fridas night game. Freshman Dale Weeks gained his first LaPorte victory as he allowed only Dale Merkel. Mike Sheaks and Mark Izdepski singles. Kevin Gaw. pitching his remaining five innings of eligibility in three davs. did a fine job of allow ing one run on one hit with one walk, but took his first loss of the season Rob Moore finished the game bs allowing three hits and three runs while walking one in the sixth inning Une Score Glenn 000 (XX) 0 — 0 3 2 LaPorte (XX) 103 * — 4 4 0 First Con sere net- Action Glenn s initial conference game was at New Prairie and the Falcons came home a*3 loser Kes in Gaw took his second loss of the season as ( raig Jones went all the was for the C ougar victors A five run fifth inning bs New Prairie prosed fatal for the falcons At the plate for Glenn. Gars 1 aFollette went 3 for 4 with one rbi. and Jeff Stratford added his second home run in three games w uh one on for two rbi's Une Score Glenn 002 (XX) I—3 5 2 N Prairie l(X) 051 x ’ 11 0 Adams Blasts falcons Twice Saturday. April 15 found John Glenn being outclassed bs fourth ranked South Bend Adams in a double header The Falcons al

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lowed 39 runs in the twin bill, losing the first 19-0 and the second 20-6. Brian Madison went all the way in the first game giving up singles to Dave Flaughcr and Rob Mixire and a double to Mark Izdcpski for Glenn's only hits. Kris I utile, in his initial appearance for the year. took the loss Ihe second game was more of the same as lefts Ron Janowezyk gained his first victors of the season. Garv LaFoilette. Rick Vane za. Mark Izdepski. Dale Merkel and Kevin Gaw each had singles for the Falcons. Line Scores Adams 031 208 5 — 19 16 4 Glenn (XX) 000 0 — 0 3 2 Adams 19b 040 0 — 20 13 4 Glenn 200 400 0 — 6 5 8 Culver Edges Falcons Monday. April I”, found the baseball Falcons dropping their sixth game in a row and second conference game to Culver 2-1. Greg Mishler received the win. allowing one run on six hits. Kevin Gaw dropped to 0-3 as he allowed two runs on five hits and one walk. Brad Gast was the offensive threat for Cuis er as he received credit for both runs hatted in. For Glenn. Gary LaFoilette reached base four out of four times, twice on base hits. Also getting singles for Glenn were Dave Chapman. Dale Merkel and Rob Moore. Jeff Strat-

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ford had a ground rule double, good for Glenn's only rbi. JOHNSON TWP. MINNETONKA 4-H CLUB MEETS Ihe fourth meeting of the Minnetonka 4-H Club. Johnson Township. was held on Tuesday, April JB. Ihe newly installed officers arc president Sue Zobrist; secretary and treasurer. Jill Bolze; health and safetv. Lina Anderson; song leader. Ivnne Allen; recreation. I isa Bellinger; and Kells Barnes and the adult leaders are Mrs Kay Anderson and Mrs. Ellen Mollcnhauer. Plans were made for a bake salton Saturday. April 29 at the Farmers State Bank. Walkerton. A Mothers Lea will be held on Max 16. Ihe next meeting will he on May 22 at the Johnson township Community Building. First Application Relieves Itchy Skin Rash Also Helps Promote Healing Medicated Zemo quickly relieves itching irritated skin I hen Zemo helps nature heal anil clear red. scaly skin rashes externally caused For fast relief, get Zemo Ointment or Liquid Read and follow label directions