Linton Swim Club struggles with turnout halting conference hopes
Linton Swim Club faces a shortage of 45 swimmers causing weakened relay teams and hindering a return to competitiveness in the Southern Indiana Swim Conference. Coach Joe Cable notes past eras with 80 plus members and recalls historic strength, while optimism remains for individual talents and a near-term rebound. The Worthington Invitational softball tourney and Sullivan Legion baseball highlights follow.
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Koosman Eyes Breakout Run If Seaver Is Traded
Koosman could become Mets top pitcher if Tom Seaver leaves for Cincinnati. Seaver indicated willingness to go if traded, a move that would elevate Koosman who just starred with a 10 strikeout four-hitter against the Braves and contributed two RBIs.
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Mets and Reds discuss Seaver trade amid split with Grant
The Mets and Reds continue talks as Tom Seaver weighs a move after irreconcilable differences with Mets chairman M. Donald Grant. Seaver says he would go if a trade is arranged, with Cincinnati rumored to offer Rawley Eastwick Doug Flynn and Dave Bevering. Manager Joe Torre says no solid deal yet and no agreement on price.
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Peoples Trust dominates Western Auto in boys league clash
In the Linton Boys League, Peoples Trust defeated Western Auto 8 2 as Meurer struck out 11 and allowed two singles. Western Auto countered with two hits off Meurer and single hits from Herndon and Correll. The opener between Citizens National Bank and Elks was incomplete.
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Bartow to lead UAB basketball program in Birmingham
Gene Bartow will be athletic director and head coach of the new UAB basketball program slated to begin in the 1978-79 season in Birmingham. He leaves UCLA after two seasons with a 28–4 and 24–5 record and Pacific-8 titles, bringing a 310–153 career mark over 16 seasons.
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U S Open Opens Under Tulsa Heat At Southern Hills
The 77th U S Open golf championship at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa brings 153 players to a 6 873 yard par 70 layout amid heat near 100 degrees. Jack Nicklaus is absent from the field as practice rounds continue and the long range forecast calls for more heat and possible afternoon showers.
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Major League Baseball Daily Results and Probable Pitchers
Major League results show New York beating Atlanta 7 to 1 and Montreal defeating Houston 3 to 2. Philadelphia edged Cincinnati 4 to 3 while Boston beat Chicago 5 to 4. A slate of evening games lists probable pitchers including Todd Leon Bahnsen Andujar Kaat Norman and Sutton with games in progress or scheduled through 10:35 p.m. nearby cities include Pittsburgh Los Angeles San Diego and Seattle.
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LaPorte advances and regional champs reach third round
LaPorte and three first time regional kings moved into the third round of the Indiana high school baseball tournament on Monday. Rain delayed second round results at Columbia City South Bend East Chicago and LaPorte. The Slicers beat Hobart 8-1 for their 27th win in 35 games with Al Wesolowski pitching a three hitter.
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Merchants blast IGA in softball for 18 to 1 win
The Shakamak Merchants exploded for 10 runs in the second inning and beat Shakamak IGA 18 to 1 in Linton Women’s Softball Association action. Vicky McIntyre pitched four hits allowed and contributed three hits, with Linda Stroud and Becky Fougerousse adding doubles.
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