Samuel Delivers Mets Win in Dramatic Ninth
New York Mets beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 as Samuel laced a two-out, ninth-inning RBI line drive to right scoring pinch runner Lou Thornton. Teufel doubled setting up the winner, and Sid Fernandez earned the victory with a six-hitter, finishing 11-3.
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Binkley Shines as Dixon Dukes Top Freeport 3 1
Kevin Binkley powered Dixon High School to a 3-1 non conference win over Freeport in the Dukes home opener. The Des Moines transfer scored unassisted in the first period and assisted Shane Harrington’s go ahead goal in the second before setting up a free kick goal by Sisawat Singmuongthong. Freeport’s Phay Sinthakhanh scored early. Dixon out shot Freeport 16 to 7 as Binkley adapts to life in Dixon.
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Dixon netters sweep Streator in dual meet
Dixon High School girls tennis defeated Streator 7-2 as Angie Gilbert Joni Wiltz and Felicia Farrell each earned two wins. Gilbert won singles 6-0 6-0 and paired with Wiltz for a 6-2 6-0 doubles win.
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Evert retires after U S Open quarterfinal loss to Garrison
Chris Evert ends a storied era with a 7-6 6-2 defeat by Zina Garrison in the U S Open quarterfinals. She will retire from full‑time tennis though she plans federation, exhibitions, and occasional events. Navratilova advances after routing Manuela Maleeva 6-0 6-0.
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Minoso to headline Sauk Valley antique show fundraiser
Minnie Minoso, famed Cubs and White Sox outfielder, will headline the Sauk Valley Community College Booster Club fundraising show at the riverbank behind the college from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. On rain, move indoors. Autographs with Minoso from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds support SVCC athletic program.
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Ohio wins volleyball clash. Hermeyer and Lauritzen lead
Ohio High School beat Wyanet 15-3 15-5 in Indian Valley Conference play led by Jywell Hermeyer with 10 service points and Deb Lauritzen with 9. Erin Duffy and Lisa O'Malley added four each. Ohio improves to 3-3 overall and 1-1 in the IWC. Wyanet drops to 0-2 in conference. Fresh/soph loss due to junior use.
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