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With just one pitch left to
decide the contest, East Ascen–
sion's batter lined a single to
right field and two men on base
scored. "That's just baseball. It
just wasn't meant for us to win
today," commented Coach Aulds
following the game.
When the District 3-AAAA
team was picked, West Monroe
had five players chosen. Kirk
Knowles, Buddy Aulds, Tim
McGrew, Wayne Cranford, and
Tim 0' Neal were all chosen.
Buddy Aulds was named Most
Valuable Player and Coach
Aulds was named Coach of the
Year for the second straight
year.
TOP: With his eyes on the pitcher, Coach Aulds signals Bob Perltins to make the steal to thord at a home game. LEFT: To get the advice
of
his coach, Kirtt Knowles leaves the batter"s box to meet Coach Aulds in the fwst game
aga~nst
Ouach1ta. RIGHT: Head J. V. Coach and
VII'Sity
aSSistant Coach Roy Peters walks over to confer with head vars1ty Coach J1mmy Aulds.
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