National League East standings and schedule snapshot
The report lists NL East teams with records and games behind, including Philadelphia, Montreal, Pittsburgh, New York, St Louis, and Cincinnati, followed by West/San Francisco and Los Angeles clusters. It shows results from Wednesday, upcoming pitchers, and Friday night matchups across the league. It also provides American League standings, recent scores, and Friday schedules with notable matchups and projections.
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Phila
Chicago
Montreal
Pittsbigh
New York
St.Louis
Pet
San Fran
Cincinati
Lg Los Ang
San Diego
Atlanta
Houston
Pittsburgh
San Francisco
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Los Angeles
Blyleven
Ruthven
LaCoss
Jones
Blue
Welch
Boston
Tis Milwauke
Detroit
Baltimoe
Clevelad
Toronto
Kan City
Calif
Oakland
Texas
Minesota
Seattle
Wood
Garvin
Kansas City
Bird
Baltimore
Palmer
Mosimann Leads in Morris Country Club Ladies Golf
Margaret Mosimann shot 14 to win Championship Flight at Morris Country Club on Wednesday. Fern Trucano took second with 15 as Lew Putts dominated the back nine. Billie Beatty and Diane Swanson tied for A Flight top with 14s, Ora Wilson close behind. Marge Perucca won B Flight with 15, Lois Sisler and Judy Allen tied for second at 16. Marjorie Limbach led C Flight with 15, Elaine Struck 16. Next week’s event features Low Grass front nine. Ladies Club Championship registration underway for finals August 20.
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Margaret Mosimann
Morris Country Club
Lew Putts
Fern Trucano
Billie Beatty
Diane Swanson
Ora Wilson
Marge Perucca
Lois Sisler
Judy Allen Pote
Marjorie Limbach
Elaine Struck
Steele's and Weppler's Win Hard Fought Softball Games
Steele's delivered a forfeit win over Northern Petrochemical while Weppler's stung Cabaret 21-11 at John B Roth Ballpark as divisions 1 and 2 leaders extended their records. Newark topped Minooka 24-21 and Shock's took a 9-4 victory over Murphy's in Wednesday night action.
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Steele
Weppler
John B. Roth
Steele's
Northern Petrochemical
Cabaret
Newark
Mino
Shock
Murphy
Ron Safarcyk
Charlie Clemmons
Randy Sampson
Shock’s
Steve Feeney
Feeney
Murphy’s
Denny Neary
Tim Johnson
Paul Bussey
Weppler’s
Minooka
Mortgage Inn
Norm's Lounge
Prombo
Bonanza
Jefferson leads Jays in 8-0 win over White Sox
Toronto righty Jesse Jefferson fired a brilliant three hitter in an 8-0 victory over Chicago. Rico Carty blasted three doubles fueling a six run second inning while Jefferson extended a string of strong outings, recording his seventh complete game and second shutout of the season.
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Toronto
UPI
Jesse Jefferson
Rico Carty
Toronto Blue Jays
Chicago White Sox
Chicago
Jefferson
Bill Naharodny
Don Kessinger
Larry Doby
Bob Miller
Tive
Jays
Carty
Martin resignation tied to Jackson slip of tongue
Billy Martin says Reggie Jackson mainly caused his July resignation, blaming a slip of the tongue about Jackson and George Steinbrenner. He recalls the ill fated July 17 bunt incident, says he slept poorly that night before resigning, and notes he could manage again soon if needed.
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Martin
Jackson
Milton Richman
UPI
New York
Billy Martin
Reggie Jackson
Yankee
Kansas City
Doug Newton
Mickey Morabito
Yankees
George Steinbrenner
George
Yankees Royals
Dick Howser
Billy
Lou Piniella
Piniella
Jets Waive Jackson and Three Free Agents in Week
The New York Jets released defensive back Steve Jackson from LSU and three free agents, defensive tackle Mario Benimeo from Montclair State, center Walt Majewski of Wisconsin River Falls, and linebacker Terry Ramsey of Connecticut. Philadelphia traded veteran running back Tom Sullivan to the Cleveland Browns for an undisclosed draft pick. Minnesota signed forwards Per-Olav Brasar and Kent-Erik Andersson to multi year deals. Dartmouth named former Olympic skier John Morton as coach of the men's ski team.
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United Press International
New York Jets
Steve Jackson
Louisiana State
Mario Benimeo
Montclair State
Walt Majewski
Wisconsin River Falls
Terry Ramsey
Connecticut
Philadelphia
Tom Sullivan
Cleveland Browns
Hockey
Minnesota
Per-Olav Brasar
Kent-Erik Andersson
Kassie Chronister Leads GCYAA Softball Win 14-11
Kassie Chronister earned the win and hit a home run in Team 3's 14-11 GCYAA Senior Girls Softball victory over Team 2. Laura Rudow homered with two hits, while Jan Wray and Colleen Donovan added two hits each. Donna Graham went 2-4, Liz Harseim led Team 2 with 3-4, and Lisa Olson, Sue Schuler, and Marcie Garling also hit well.
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Kassie Chronister
Team
G.C.Y.A.A
Laura Rudow
Jan Wray
Colleen Donovan
Donna Graham
Liz Harseim
Lisa Olson
Sue Schuler
Marcie Garling
Yarbrough named recreation coordinator for Morris council
Roy E. Yarbrough of Kenosha named recreation coordinator for the Morris Community Recreation Council. He will oversee programs for Morris Community High and Morris Grade School facilities including the new MCHS sports complex. The council lauds his credentials and character, noting his impact potential for local youths.
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Roy E. Yarbrough
Kenosha
Wis
Morris Community Recreation Council
Yarbrough
Morris Community High
Morris
M.C.H.S
Mark Botos
Recreation Council Board
Botos
Bill Lumry
Grundy County
Harold Sutter
MCHS
Vandalia, Ill
U.S
Tim Connor
Joe Schmitz
Ray Younger
Morris City Council
Lynne Stewart
Morris Grade
Robert Rexroad
Lorie Eschenbaum
Cubs win over Pirates aided by Roberts bunt and wind
CHICAGO Cubs pitcher Dave Roberts earned his second complete game in 18 starts and drove in two hits as Chicago beat Pittsburgh 5-4. Roberts’ fifth inning bunt sparked the rally, while the wind helped Parker’s would be homer turn into a double, a point noted by managers and players.
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Weppler
Safarcyk
Gary Behrens
Cabaret
Jeff Struck
Clemmons
Newark
Minooka
Simon Says
Visitors
Chicago
UPI
Chuck Tanner
Dave Roberts
National League
Roberts
Tanner
Pittsburgh
Cubs
Tim Blackwell
Rodney Scott
Herman Franks
Pirates
Dave Parker
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Augustine
Guidry
Don Mefford
Larry Nelson
Jerry Binder
Larry Coyne
Darrell Ropp
Don Carlson
Carlson
Rick van Ashlen
Bob Coyne
Bob Woodhead
Jays Blast Sox
W. Washington
PABST
B&l Scotch
Sports Transactions
College
Dartmouth
John Morton
Standing Young Men of America
YMCA
Bates
Parker
Mike Vail
Vail
Illinois
Northwestern
Stanford
Wisconsin
Purdue
Michigan State
U. of Athletic Association
Athletic Association
Assembly Hall
Champaign
C.o.d.s
Csley
Grundy County Fairgrounds
Grundy Co. Sheriff's Department
Sheriff's Dept
Wm. Button
William Button
Washington St. Morris
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