WGN expands Chicago sports telecasts with Bulls and Sox pact
WGN-TV vows 25 Bulls and at least 45 White Sox telecasts per year for five years starting with the 1989 90 season while pursuing DePaul games. It adds to current Cubs and Illini coverage as SportsChannel plans about 95 Sox and 52 Bulls games. Former disputes with WFLD are settled under the new deal.
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Zimmer a proven Survivor
Dex Zimmer has endured multiple beanballs and a 1978 managerial misstep with the Red Sox. At 58, he remains hopeful, believing in good as he carries four decades in baseball. He spoke of hope during a recent trip to Shea Stadium as the Cubs split a series with the Mets.
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Magic Number for NL East Title Cited by Cubs Opponents
The Cubs clinch scenario rests on any Cubs and Mets results totaling 12 wins or losses to crown the NL East. Giants manager Roger Craig recalls past ties with Zimmer, noting the passion Zimmer brings, while Zimmer hints at remaining optimistic about October.
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Dixon harriers take second in quadrangular meet
Dixon High School boys cross country placed second with a 34 as Geneseo led at 28 Betendorf 71 and East Moline 102. Chris McBride led Dixon in 15 21 for the 3 mile course, followed by Spangler Swim and Brunick. Dixon girls finished fourth in the same quadrangular.
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Duchesses hold off Streator for NCIC win
Dixon High School volleyball beat Streator 15-10, 15-10 to move to 2-1 in NCIC play and 6-13 overall. Leann Billings led with 12 service points. Sarah Willard had 6 kills, Becky Fisher 3. coach Jim Kann noted strong start and some lapses but praised digging and effort.
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Sauk Valley spikers breeze by two opponents
Sauk Valley Community College volleyball coaches praised their team after easy wins. SVCC defeated Kishwaukee in a conference opener 15-0 15-9 15-0 and then beat Harper 15-3 15-7. Jodi Harris led with 13 service points against Kishwaukee and 11 against Harper, with Renner posting points and kills.
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Notre Dame at Michigan in top matchup picks
Telegraph column picks two road favorites as Notre Dame visits Michigan with top rankings. Also calls Illinois at Colorado, plus several regional games. Publisher Bill Shaw posted a strong 11-4 last week, while Dave Zinnen bets against the Cubs.
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