Delphi Junior Leaguers win Semi-State
By John Dunn Contributing sportswriter

Delphi baseball's Junior division (10-year-olds-&- under) proved to be the class of the field Monday night in Walton with a double-header sweep of Alexandria to claim the Semi-State round of the 39th annual Town & Country Youth Baseball State Tournament.

Delphi avenged an earlier 6-5 loss to Alexandria in the double-elimination format and entered Monday's action from the "loser's bracket," therefore needing to win both games in order to secure the championship.

They did just that ¯ and in dominating fashion. Delphi won the first game 20-6, forcing the "if necessary" game, which Delphi won 12- 0 via the 10-run rule in five innings.

The Delphi Junior Leaguers will now carry the #1 seed and advance to the eight-team, double-elimination State finals this weekend at North Manchester. Delphi will open against Galveston Saturday morning at 11 a.m.

The Junior all-stars from Camden also fared well in Walton, winning two games and finishing fourth to also qualify for the State finals. Camden will play the tourney opener against Kokomo UCT Friday night at 6 p.m.

Other teams qualifying for the Junior League finals include Alexandria, Nappanee, Milford and Attica.

Senior League

The three-time defending State champion Delphi Senior League team (12-&- under) suffered a setback, finishing third at the Semi- State played in Delphi. Three wins over Pioneer, North White and Gas City were enough to qualify for the State tournament, played this weekend in Walton.

Saturday morning's game against Northwestern will be a fresh start. Delphi will take its next step toward a fourthstraight State championship with a 9 a.m. start time.

Other Senior League teams advancing to play this weekend include Greentown, Marion, Walton, Gas City, New Paris and North Webster.

Minor League

Rossville's Minor Leaguers' (8-&-under) qualified for the State finals with a runner-up finish at the Frankton Semi-State Monday night.

They will next face Rochester Friday at 8 p.m. at the Minor League tournament in North Miami.

Other Minor League teams qualifying include Russiaville, Frankfort, Kokomo, Southside, Kokomo UCT, Pioneer and Alexandria.

Tournament play continues throughout the weekend, with the State championship rounds slated for Monday night at 6 p.m, with the "if necessary" game following at 8.