Nathan Slattengren had two hits and four RBIs to lead Proctor in five innings at home.

Chad Ward got the win and had four strikeouts.

Ryan King had two hits for Duluth Marshall.

(Duluth News Tribune, April 24, 1997)

Marshall 3 - Rails 17

Chad Ward had four strikeouts for the win as Proctor topped Duluth Marshall 17 - 3 in five innings at Egerdahl Field.

Nathan Slattengren's two hits drove in four runs to pace the Rails.

(Proctor Journal, May 1, 1997)