Cubs claim improbable crown and reach playoffs
The Chicago Cubs beat the Montreal Expos 3 2 to clinch the NL East title, ending a 44 year drought with Greg Maddux earning the win and Mitch Williams saving as Ryne Sandberg scored the decisive eighth inning run on a ruled error. Zimmer, in his first playoff season with Chicago, hailed the achievement while Dawson and Sandberg praised the team effort ahead of a best of seven NL series beginning Oct 3 at home.
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Cubs celebrate first NL East title at Olympic Stadium
The Cubs clinched the National League East at 9 34 p m Tuesday in Montreal after Mitch Williams hurled the Expos off balance with a wild pitch. Manager Don Zimmer embraced on the mound as Mark Grace praised the team for their unity. Cubs partied on in the clubhouse with a celebratory 15 liter shower as fans and players revelled in a historic moment.
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Lady Redmen stay unbeaten as Hull powers win and block stats
Beenie The Lady Redmen improved to 4-0 in league and 14-1 overall led by Katy Hull a Milledgeville sophomore with 5 kills and 4 blocks in third. Dana Young Teri Litwiller and Jodi Harris posted strong serving and scoring in early and late games as Sauk Valley closed with solid team play. In golf Buntjer shot 72 to lead Arrowhead Conference with one meet left at Dix on Country Club.
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Sauk Valley women sweep Highland in conference win
Sauk Valley Community College's women's volleyball team remained on a roll by defeating Highland 15-3 15-6 15-11 in an Arrowhead Conference dual.
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Duchesses rebound to win NCIC battle over Rock Falls
Dixon High School volleyball recovered from a two game deficit to beat Rock Falls 15-3 in the decisive third set. Becky Fisher starred with 7 kills and 8 blocks, while teammates Zimmerman and Willard added key offensive plays. The sophomores also won their match 15-4, 15-9.
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Rochelle slips to 3 3 in NCIC volleyball loss at Geneseo
Rochelle High School fell to 3 3 in NCIC after a three set defeat at Geneseo 15 7 9 15 13 The Hubs were led by Traci Ohlinger with five kills and Tonya Dickson with four Carlyn Brune went 9 for 9 serving and Ohlinger added four blocks Geneseo also swept the fresh soph match 11 15 15 3 15 1 Other local score notes include Newman dropping to 0 7 in Three Rivers after losing to Savanna 15 13 14 16 15 6 Julie Williamson had six aces for Newman and Sherry Davis 20 for 21 serving Savanna also won the fresh soph match 5 15 15 10 17 15 Amboy beat Fulton 15 5 15 6 to rise to 5 2 in Three Rivers The Clippers are 6 7 3 with Angie Zimmerly 8 service points Katie Conway 7 and Shauna McCracken 3 kills The Amboy sophomores also won 18 16 15 4 Ashton Durand beat Ashton 15 11 15 3 Durand improved to 1 5 in the league 4 8 overall Gina Greenfield had 6 service points See V ball page 10.
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