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Newspaper
Dixon Telegraph
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1989
Page
9
Dixon Blackhawks open the 1989 season at Reynolds Field tonight in a 7 p.m. game against Lena. Amateur players 18 and over, weather permitting, expect a fun-filled matchup as the home crowd welcomes the new season.
Chip Marshall notes Dixon High's baseball venture led by Terry Devine, a former DHS standout, with a 16 player roster. The team, sponsored by local businesses, requires each member to raise funds for balls, umpires, and field rental as they seek community support.
In Chicago, 35522 attend the Crosstown game as Carlos Martinez scores the go ahead unearned run in the eighth after a misplayed grounder. Len Damian takes the loss for the Cubs, Steve Rosenberg saves, and Jack Hardy earns the win in relief. Cubs 4 Sox 5.
Danny Sullivan, back after a broken forearm, ran eight fast laps in a Penske-Chevrolet backup at Indianapolis Motor Speedway reaching 213.118 mph and said he would attempt to qualify Saturday. Teammate Rick Mears’ backup car also posted 209.986 mph as Sullivan plans a cockpit change.Jim Crawford crashed his Lola-Buick in the third turn, injuring nothing but his car’s handling. he remains hopeful to race May 28 but face extensive repairs to his damaged machine and possible re-seeding for a backup or higher qualifying spot. Crawford was treated and released from Methodist Hospital in good condition.
Dixon High School tennis closed their dual meet season with a 6-3 triumph over East Moline at Page Park. The Dukes, 6-5 overall, head into Saturday’s Sterling sectional after Rex Paisley and Aaron Nelson won singles ties, plus key doubles wins by Reed Bonnell and Nelson Califf. Coach Ron Koesler praised the effort, noting the match readiness for sectionals. The Sterling sectional field includes Dixon Freeport Belvidere DeKalb Rochelle Mendota and host Sterling with draws set for 8:30 a.m. and play to follow weather permitting.
Twenty four teams will compete for 2400 guaranteed prize money starting Saturday at Reynolds Field in a slo pitch tournament sponsored by Time Out Lounge and Dixon Park District. Local entrants include The Time Out Package Palace Edwards Construction Raynor's T's Pub Ag Pro Dixon Marquette and Don Kessler Decorating.
Dorothy Ruth Pirone, daughter of baseball legend Babe Ruth, died at 68 after a brief illness at her Durham Connecticut home. Born February 2 1921 in New York City she was known for raising Arabian horses and was the daughter of George Herman Babe Ruth and Juanita Jennings Ellias. Private funeral services planned in Durham.
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