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News & Articles break open Big sixth inning propels EBF past Chariton No. 12 Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont used a six-run sixth inning to break open a South Central Conference softball contest en route to an 11-2 victory over Chariton. July 4, 2013 - The Oskaloosa Herald