Forest Park Little League season notes amid rain delays
The Forest Park Little League reports rain cancellations as it aims to finish the first half by Saturday. In majors the Braves win opening game, Mason hits first Sox homer, Dunne belts Phillies homer, and a possible three way tie for first looms. In minors the Cubs take eight straight to end half, Phillies rout Yankees 21 to 12, Abruzino throws first no hitter of the year, Krause moves from minors to majors, Sox drop Piddle for no show, and fund drive supporters are thanked.
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Rainouts Disrupt Softball Schedule Amid Weather Woes
The article lists numerous postponed games across June including Quitsch vs Forest Tap on the 19th and Carlson Insurance against Vi's Lounge on the 20th. It notes rain and cold weather causing outages and apologizes for the disruption while promising updates as conditions improve.
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Pony League Title Chase Sparks Playoff Bid
Forest Lions chase the Pony League title with two final games after a 6-4 11 inning win over the Eagles, a record expressing their five straight victories. Kurt CsechLed offense with a first inning run. Gary Erkman and Alberto Quesada added key hits. Police Pony Leaguers beat the Bulldogs 7-1 with Paul Johnson tossing a one hitter and 12 strikeouts. Rainouts for the Eagles shade prospects of a first-half tie, making this the tightest race in league history.
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Forest Park Little League Update Amid Rainouts and Prospects
Jim Venetucci reports rain continues to cancel Major and Minor league games. In Majors the Braves and Tigers dominate while the Sox rally past Yankees. several no hitters and drafts surface. In Minors Pirates and Cubs win key games as teams trim rosters and plan promotions. Fans donate to support Forest Park Little League and tag day success.
St John Wins Lutheran Championship in Unbeaten Season
St John defeated Immanuel Elmhurst 8-0 to clinch the Lutheran league title in an undefeated season. Frank Herold and Mark Heinrich homered, Holstein and Gonder tripled, Bucholts singled, and pitcher Steve Hoertch doubled as St John built a big first inning and coasted to victory with runs in the third, fourth, and seventh. Elmhurst managed only four hits.
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Forest Park Girls Softball Triumph Over Earlville Amid Rainouts
Forest Park finally played after three doubleheaders were rained out and beat Earlville 6 to 4 in a curfew thwarted thriller. Judy O Connor and Wabelta Eliott delivered key hits as six walks fueled the locals’ offense. Bobbie Myers pitched well in her first start, with Bochmann sealing the win in relief and Elliott driving a tying single in the seventh. Forest Park next hosts Terre Haute Indiana in a Saturday doubleheader at 7 p.m.
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Twin Bills Face F P Girls Here
The Forest Pk. Girls will host doubleheaders Saturday and Sunday after rainouts. Beloit Clippers, largely from Janesville and Madison, visit Saturday to chase the Wise title. Sunday the locals play Earlville. AL doubleheaders at Park Diamond Beloit and Harrison start 7 pm.
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Barometer Rules for Boatmen Read in Evinrude Service
An article from the Evinrude News Service explains barometer basics for boatmen. It outlines six indicators: rising or falling readings, wind shifts, and rapid changes signaling fair weather or storms, advising action such as heading for shore when readings collapse.
McGuire Receives B.S. Degree at University of Minos Commencement
James Thomas McGuire of 7716 Wilcox earns a Bachelor of Science at the University of Minos annual commencement held in the Assembly Hall. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Edward McGuire.
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Eddie the Educator Calls for Student Guidance
Eddie the Educator urges Illinois high school students to seek adult guidance and understanding as they begin a new life. Illinois Education Association advocates support for youth preparing for adulthood.
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