Baseball Take and Baseball Talk From a Nonfan City
In a candid column the writer rebuts fan fervor for the Cubs and White Sox, notes interest remains strong in football, and laments baseballs long season while praising Greg Luzinski of the Phillies and prospects like Paul Splittorff of Omaha. The piece contrasts regional loyalties with a broader sports appetite.
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Chicago Cubs
Chicago White Sox
Cubs
White Sox
Chicago
Milwaukee
Sox
Gale Sayers
Billy Williams
Carlos
Fergie
Ron
Ernie
Philadelphia Phillies
Greg Luzinski
Richie Allen
Luzinski
Prospect Heights
Notre Dame
Niles
Logan Square Lions
Raleigh-Durham
Topps Chewing Gum Co
Carolina Loop
Phillies
Greg
Huron
Arlington High
Paul Splittorff
Kansas City Royals
Omaha
R-B Survives Early Woes In turbulent season turnaround
Roselle-Bensenville endured a rough start with five straight losses and lineup shifts. Coach Norm Anderson praises versatility as players moved from second base to shortstop outfield and catcher. The team heated up, beating Addison 11-2 after a 12-run fourth and winning four straight to reach a 6-6 season mark.
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Roselle- Bensenville
Legion
Warrenville
R-B
Addison
Lombard East
Wheaton
Geils
Fenton
Tim Schaper
Schaper
Rick Biederman
Brock Kasnick
Tim
Anderson
Mark
Seggeling
Mike) Fonseca
Rick) Guzman
Vic) Tomczak
Joe
Saccomanno
Gary) Thorsen
Paddock Olympics expand as 1969 event grows
The Pad dock Olympics enter their third year with 11 park districts already pledging entry. Larr y Everhart notes Ben senville BBAA raises about 2000 dollars for 1969 baseball expenses. Mount Prospect Lions Park hosts event July 29 30 with Palatine defending team title and nine events for ages 8 to 13.
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Arlington Heights
Mount Prospect
Rolling Meadows
Palatine
Elk Grove
River Trails
Hoffman Estates
Salt Creek
Roselle
Itasca
Schaumburg
Lions Park
Paddock Publications
Robert Paddock
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Itasca All-Stars
Medinah All- Stars
Mark Heninger
Jeff Hoff
Brian White
Gary Wincek
Frank Pope
Steve Tomczak
Cris Stoner
C. R. Lile
George Dallas
Jim Nehl
Wayne Grant
Jim Clifton
Mike Chody
Tony Ambrose
Ted Ball
Ron Wincek
Larry Everhart
Don Schwanz
Bensenville Boys Athletic Association
BBAA
Emile Kupisch
Marilyn Romme
Raimondi
Oriole
Bensenville
Will Davidson
Oldsters
Itasca Athletic Association
Sam “Casey
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Wentworth
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Mickey” Granata
Pete
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