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Pete Varney's two-run homer gave Harvard a three-run fifth inning lead, but it took a good relies job by J.C. Nickens and a clutch throw by Dave Ignacio to stave off a Springfield rally in the ninth and preserve an 8-7 Crimson victory yesterday at Soldiers' Field...
With the score 8-6 in the ninth, two Springfield singles and Charley Ragno's double scored one run, putting the tying run on second. Nickens came in to relieve John Todd and struck out two, but Tony Herdemien singled to center. Dave Ignacio saved the win by fielding the ball and throwing a strike to the plate to nip the lumbering Ragno...
...Springfield line-up is packed with supporting characters. Joe Cervino, who led the team last year with a 342 average but is hitting 269 this spring, leads the nation with 20 stolen bases in 15 games...
Sophomore Tony Herdemain has made several flashy pick-ups at shortstop, although he has blown seven throws to first. And if you prefer cameo performances. Tony Kubek's cousin, Joe, will be in the Springfield bullpen...
...Springfield has a history of strong teams, having won the college division championship four years in a row. But two junior pitchers, George Dipson (Twins) and Tom Badcock (Cubs) passed up their senior seasons to join the pres...