Baseball rules committee ends spitball ambiguity
The MLB rules committee adopted a new rule to call spitter pitches without requiring visible moisture. A first offense yields a ball, a second spitter in the same game leads to ejection and possible further league penalties. Trades highlighted include Bob Locker to Oakland for Horacio Pina and other moves among Houston Cleveland Atlanta and Philadelphia.
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Jim Ray
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Atlanta
Ron Schueler
Philadelphia
Barry Lersch
Dolphins Top Steelers 30 26 as Anderson Dominates Defense
Miami guard Dick Anderson dazzled with four interceptions two returns for touchdowns and a 30-yard return setting up a Griese to Mandich score as the Dolphins beat Pittsburgh 30-26 to stay atop the AFC Central. Bradshaw rallied the Steelers with three second half TD drives but fell short.
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Collegiate Scores and Awards Across the Nation
East Grove City topped Bethany 75 67 in a college score feed. Navy beat Kings Point 79 48 and Notre Dame 76 Ohio State 72. Jockey Sandy Hawley in three Laurel races neared the single season win record. John Cappelletti named Player of the Year. Ara Parseghian Coach of the Year. DeJordy recalled by Detroit Red Wings amid rough stretch.
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Morris Juniors fall in overtime to Plainfield
Plainfield Wildcats edged Morris 64 62 in overtime as Rick Pinder scored 18 and Rick Barnett added 10 with 15 rebounds. Morris struggled at the line converting 30 percent while Plainfield hit 65 percent of free throws. Morris drops to 1-2.
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Charter Bus Planned For Kaneland Out of Town Games
Redskin boosters organize chartered coaches for all Friday night Little Seven Conference games at Kaneland. Round trip fare is 2.25 dollars from the high school at 5 30 p m. Reservations urged by Thursday with several contact numbers provided for Lorayne Knapp Bill Knapp Betty Cassem and Russ Cassem.
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Kaneland and Morris Split Volleyball Matches at Morris
Kaneland won the A games 15-12 and 16-14 while Morris took the B games 15-11 and 15-10 in a Little Seven Conference doubleheader at Morris High. Redskin Kim Klein and Laurie Zwiers sparked the B and A matches respectively with six and five straight points. Both Redskin teams host Batavia at 7 p.m. tonight.
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Gardner Grade School Pounds South Wilmington in Basketball
Gardner Grade School earned two wins Monday defeating South Wilmington heavies 35-24 and lights 64-17. Mark Sorensen scored 16 points while Ron Winnicki had 13 rebounds in the heavyweight win. the heavies drop to 2-4. In the lightweight game Dave Bexson led with 11 points and Ted Lyle John Doyd and Jeff Sorensen added ten each as Gardner improved to 7-0. Gardner travels to Mazon for two games Wednesday.
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John Doyd
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Minooka Junior High doubles up Channahon in basketball
Minooka Junior High swept two games here Monday as the heavies routed Channahon 63 10 and the lights defeated 45 42. Chi Kovel and Ron Bleuer each scored ten in the heavy win while Ken Feeney netted 17 and Scott Hinckler 13 in the light win. Both MJH teams host Seneca.
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Mazon Tigers Fall to Odell in Back-to-Back Games
Odell defeated Mazon 40-28 in the heavy game and 35-22 in the lights. Bob Murray scored ten points, Kirk Houchin nine with nine rebounds, and Mike Jenkins eight for the Tigers who sit 4-2. Terry Olson had 11 rebounds and nine points in the lightweight loss. lights are 3-3. Tigers host Gardner at 6:30 and 8 p.m. tomorrow.
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Night high school football schedule spreads across seven games
Coal City faces Minooka, Forrest hosts MVK, Reddick meets GSW, Reed-Custer plays Crescent City, Plainfield visits Wilmington, Plano travels to Newark all at 8 p.m. Local broadcasts or venue details not provided.
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Knights Top St Marys Plainfield 31 16 Behind Lutz Pack
Steve Lutz and Joe Pack led LC Knights with nine points each as they defeated St Marys of Plainfield 31 to 16. The Knights host St Mary Magdalene at 8 p.m. Thursday.
First U S Ski Club Formed in Berlin New Hampshire
The earliest ski club in the United States traces its origins to Berlin New Hampshire where a group formed the club in 1872 marking the start of organized skiing in the country.
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Eagles DE Will Wynn to undergo exploratory knee surgery
Will Wynn of the Philadelphia Eagles will have exploratory knee surgery Wednesday and will miss the final two games of the season after re injuring his right knee in Sundays 38 28 defeat to the 49ers. The team signed free agent defensive back Roger Williams, formerly with the Rams, but he was placed on the inactive list.
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Butkus Criticizes Bears Teammates Over Pay Gripes
Dick Butkus said many Chicago Bears players mutter about a rainbow on the other side and complain of underpayment. He expects to miss two games with a knee injury and may sit out the rest of the season, planning to play next year. He notes the 3-9 record fuels discontent and urges accountability before considering free agency or other clubs.
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Big Ten backs Ohio State Rose Bowl pick amid Schembechler probe
Big Ten faculty representatives voted to support Commissioner Wayne Duke on the Rose Bowl choice of Ohio State and ordered an inquiry into Bo Schembechler’s unsportsmanlike conduct claims. Duke must report findings and possible penalties to the faculty panel. The panel found no evidence Duke swayed votes.
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Final college football standings and Count Fleet notes
The UPI Board of Coaches final top 20 college football ratings show non lost records and first place votes. Count Fleet, the retired Derby Preakness Belmont winner, dies at Stoner Creek Stud Farm at 33 after a life as a stallion producing 38 stakes winners including Count Turf.
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You're Never Too Old To Hear Better Beltone Free Offer
A Beltone ad offers a free non-operating miniature hearing aid model to readers who request it. The unit weighs under a third of an ounce and carries no wires, intended for home trial with no cost or obligation. Mail to Beltone Electronics Corp Dept. 2423 in Chicago for the free model.
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