Mississippi State downs foes in race for College World Series berth
Del Unser of Decatur Illinois leads Mississippi State in a strong SEC season as the Bulldogs prepare for the District III Tournament in Gastonia North Carolina aiming for Omaha. Unser earned multiple SEC honors and set a pace with a .343 average 36 hits 105 at bats 28 runs 4 doubles 4 triples 5 homers 6 steals and 200 RBI. He received the Outstanding Senior Baseball Letterman and the Dudy Noble Award at MSU’s awards banquet.
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Chisox Lose Ron Hansen For Season
Chicago White Sox suffer a season turning blow as Ron Hansen will miss the season due to a nab spinal disc surgery. Hansen’s injury ends his pennant hopes for 1970.
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Ryun Poised To Break Mile Record At Compton Invite
Kansas freshman Jim Ryun, 19, seeks the world mile mark at the Compton Invitational in California as experts expect a fast pace needed to challenge Glenn Cunningham's 32 year old record. Ryun may also target the National AAU meet in late June with Jim Grelle as his chief rival.
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Tourists Sweep Macon In 22-8 Rout At Asheville
Asheville Tourists rout Macon 22-8 on a cold Tuesday, setting league records as 415 fans watched in 43 degree weather. Bill McGilivray sparked the late surge with three hits and two runs batted in while Macon starter Phil Cunningham yielded all eight runs before relief. Knoxville, Mobile and others posted wins as the night’s action extended into a 15 inning marathon.
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Dixie Boys Open Seasons at Herman Bailey Field
The 1966 season opener for Dixie Boys Baseball is set for Thursday at 6 with the Cardinals meeting the Tigers. The second half kicks off Friday at 6 with the Mets vs Reds and Indians vs Orioles at Herman Bailey Field in West Decatur.
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Lynn Will Remain In Tigerland
Auburn coach Bill Lynn will stay at Auburn University rather than take the Florida job. He cited Auburn’s bright outlook, strong program support, and a new 13,000 seat arena as key factors along with the challenge. Jeff Beard, Auburn athletic director, praised the decision.
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Dodgers take early lead as Johnson and Ferrara drive 3-0 first inning
In a sequence of plays, Lou Johnson hit a triple and Al Ferrara doubled as the Dodgers jump to a 3-0 lead in the first. Clauide Osteen homered, Phil Regan finished, and Washburn and Woodeshick labored on the mound for their clubs.
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