MacPhail and baseball settle their differences
COOPERSTOWN N Y UPI Baseball and Larry MacPhail bury the hatchet during Hall of Fame ceremonies. AL President Lee MacPhail accepts the plaque for his father, recalling battles with traditionalists and noting his father’s innovations. Eddie Mathews Addie Joss Mel Allen Red Barber honored for long careers and pioneering broadcasting.
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Affirmed to start in Jim Dandy at Saratoga today
Affirmed makes his first start since Belmont Stakes win in the Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga, facing four rivals as he tunes up for the Travers Stakes on August 19. Trainer Laz Barrera ill with bronchitis. jockey Steve Cauthen to ride.
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Minooka Fun Runs honor four top performers
Four Minooka Elementary students earned awards for closest predictions in the Fun Runs held Monday night. Tim Markiel won the one mile in 7:03, Dan Winterbottom 7:44, while John McCleland led the two mile in 13:12 and Larry Grote finished 14:57. Two more races are planned, with a two man four mile relay next Monday and a three mile run on August 21. Entry is free. call Ric Coop at 462-6030 for details.
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Team upends Team 2 in G.C.Y.A.A. Softball thriller
Marguerite Donovan earned the win with two home runs while batting .444. Roxanne Rude also went 4-4, Lori Wackerman and Sue Vickers added homers in the 13-run fourth inning. Vickers hit a grand slam as Team 1 erased a 1-1 tie, then surged ahead with six in the third and four in the fourth. Liz Harseim took the loss.
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Lisa Knop
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Julie Starks
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Standings For Men's Slow Pitch Softball League Divisions One to Three
Division 1 leads Steele's at 14-2 with Newark 10-4 and Murphy's 6-9, Cabaret 4-11. Division 2 shows Weppler's 13-3, Shock's 8-8, Minooka 8-9, Northern Pet. 1-14. Division 3 lists Mortgage Inn 10-6, Norm's 9-7, Prombo 9-8, Bonanza 3-14.
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Church Softball League Tournament Opens at Local Park
The Church Softball League kicked off at John B. Roth Lighted Ballpark with Bethlehem Lutheran defeating First Christian 18 to 7 and Immaculate Conception edging First Baptist 7 to 6. Peace Lutheran beat United Methodist 7 to 1, while First Presbyterian won 13 to 12 over Stavanger Lutheran.
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Broad United Press sports transactions hit multiple leagues
The report lists baseball outfielder Bob Coluccio being sent to the Springfield farm club. In football, Green Bay releases rookie Qb Keith Myers and waives LeRoy Felder and Ed Thompson, with retirement for Woody Green and Calvin Hill announced for Washington. Philadelphia cuts several players, Pittsburgh waives linemen Tom Brzoza and Clay Singleterry and running back Annise Davis, Tampa Bay claims Craig Clemons, Chicago waives Hugh Crist, Minnesota releases Beau Scott and Norm Jacobs, Dallas cuts Kramer and Paige, and hockey sees Terry O’Reilly re-signed with others, plus Minnesota goalie Pete LoPresti extended. Basketball notes Detroit signs Terry Tyler and Indiana signs Kevin Stacom to multi-year deals.
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Craig Clemons
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Barrett Paige
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Terry O'Reilly
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Rick Middleton
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Graeme Nicolson
Brad Knelson
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Sklut's and State Farm clash for second in playoff
Sklut's faces State Farm tonight at McKinley Park in a 6 30 p m playoff for second place after a 9 3 win over McDonald's with Marcia Agamy homering twice. Lori Hines and Sherry Wilt added long hits as Dee Thiers paced McDonald's 6 17 season.
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Bird out for season Fidrych sidelined by arm injury
Detroit Tigers announce right-hander Mark Fidrych will miss the rest of the season due to tendinitis in his pitching arm. General Manager Jim Campbell said doctors advised rest after examinations at Ford Hospital. Fidrych, 19-9 Rookie of the Year in 1976, will be on the 60 day disabled list and will not play winter ball.
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Willie Roy named coach of Chicago Sting for 1979 season
CHICAGO UPI Willie Roy, who has served twice as interim coach, was named head coach of the Chicago Sting for the 1979 NASL season. Roy, 34, played six NASL seasons and ranks 12th in career scoring with 42 goals and 29 assists, according to President Clive Toye announcing the selection.
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Family want ad promises wider reach for selling items
A promotional note proclaims you can reach more people by placing a family want ad. It highlights broad exposure and easy, affordable options for selling household items.
Quarrie wins 100 meters as Canada tops Commonwealth medal table
Don Quarrie from Jamaica wins the 100 meters in 10.03 seconds on a windy track in Edmonton. Canada leads the Commonwealth Games medal tally on day five with 19 golds, followed by Australia with 12, England eight, New Zealand four, and Wales two, plus single golds for Kenya Scotland India and Jamaica.
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Johnson's three run blast shocks Royals in loss
Chicago's Lamar Johnson belted a three run homer off Al Hrabosky in the seventh to lift the White Sox past Kansas City 5-3. Hrabosky and Johnson exchanged heated words as the relief ace struggled after entering with two on and one out. Lerrin LaGrow earned the win for Chicago, while Amos Otis and Jorge Orta contributed for Kansas City. Other AL results: Toronto beat Baltimore 2-1, Seattle outlasted Minnesota 6-5 in 14, Oakland defeated California 1-0.
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Buckner's Slider Lifts Cubs Past Pirates 5-4
Cubs win 5-4 as Bill Buckner hits a third inning slider off Ed Whitson for a go ahead score after bases loaded chaos. Mike Krukow started the rally and Bruce Sutter earned the save. Pirates' balk and walks fueled the Cubs' fourth inning surge amid three hits and four walks.
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Illinois Valley Ladies Golf Tourney at Spring Creek
The 21st annual Illinois Valley Ladies Golf Tournament comes to Spring Creek this Sunday featuring 97 area golfers. Past medalists include Wilma Tibbits and Marianne Barnes with Hines and Dagraedt having advanced to pro ranks. Qualifiers led by Julie Baxter with 80, others scoring in the 81 to 85 range. dinner awards follow play with reservations at 894-2137. Spectators welcomed.
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