Grundy County Fair race program outlines 1971 events
The Grundy County Agricultural district fair board releases an 11 race auto program for the 10 day Grundy County Fair at the new Morris fairgrounds. Highlights include late model eight cylinder and super six events, a large 80 car demolition derby, and three big 50 lap mini stock features. Ed Hoffman of Niles leads late model eight cylinder entrants as clear favorite for Friday’s 25 lap feature, with Ray Young Carl Major Jim Blount among top rivals.
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Gullett tops Cards as Cubs crush Braves in nine
Reds youngster Don Gullett outdueled the St. Louis ace for a 5-0 win. His mixed day included a one-hit eight-inning stint and a $1 fine for not sacrificing in the sixth. Bernie Carbo and George Foster powered Cincinnati, while Milt May delivered a late tie-breaking hit for Pittsburgh. Cubs win 7-2 over Atlanta as Johnny Callison belted a grand slam for Chicago.
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Sox whip Tigers 4-2 in two-day rest win
Wilbur Wood turned back Detroit with two days rest to earn victory as Bill Melton hit a two run homer. Jay Johnstone threw out two runners to thwart rallies, securing a fifth straight win and a sweep of Detroit. Wood improved to 16-9, working his ninth complete game in a demanding stretch.
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Giants blank Phillies as Cumberland shines on mound
John Cumberland of the Giants pitched a five hit shutout to defeat Philadelphia 7 0. Johnny Callison of the Cubs belted a grand slam in a 7 2 win over Atlanta, breaking a tight game and boosting Chicago.
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Opening day wins in International Colt League series
In Lafayette Indiana Joliet defeats Lafayette 9-0 and West Valley California beats Puerto Rico 22-7 in the opening day of the eight team International Colt League world series for boys 15 16. Robert Linderman pitched Joliet to a two hit victory and California had 18 hits in a 3 1/2 hour opener. Hawaii meets Maryland and Mexico faces Texas in tonight's schedule completing the first round.
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