Minooka Tri County Pony League doubles up Joliet rivals
Minooka wins both games against Joliet All-Stars at Ingalls Park 5-4 and 6-1 led by Kurt Miller who went 3-4 with a first inning score and a grand slam in game one and by Jim Smith who homered in game two. Mark Fillipiteh earned the first win and Miller the second as Minooka improves to 10-1. They next face Morris All-Stars at Morris High School at 6 p.m. with a shot to clinch top place.
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Cubs and Giants split doubleheader in Chicago
The Cubs and Giants split the twin bill with injuries stealing headlines. Giants pitcher Mike Sadek suffered a broken jaw after colliding with Ivan DeJesus. he was hospitalized in good condition and planned to rejoin the club. Cubs first baseman Bill Buckner sprained his neck sliding into third, leaving the game as Chicago won the nightcap 7-5 after the Giants won 7-4 in the opener. Larry Cox was sidelined by illness, suspected appendicitis, and hospitalized. In the NL, Cincinnati beat Philadelphia, Montreal defeated Atlanta, Houston topped New York, Pittsburgh edged Los Angeles, and San Diego defeated St Louis.
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Orioles crush White Sox as Palmer wins 11th game
Jim Palmer allowed seven hits and earned his 11th victory despite back pain and a four game skid. The Orioles surged with six runs in the fourth inning, backed by Ken Singleton Rich Dauer and Doug DeCinces, who drove in multiple runs. DeCinces slid into home on a tricky play, sparking Sox manager Larry Doby's ejection. Orioles extend their recent stretch to six wins in eight games while the White Sox drop fifth straight. Other AL results included Boston over Milwaukee 8-2 and Seattle over Toronto 6-2.
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Gretencord Sweeps Doubleheader But Drops Opener
Gretencord split a Tuesday night doubleheader with Mangum of Elgin, losing the first game 6-2 and winning the second 10-6. In the loss, Larry Walker, Denny Thorson and Russ Battersby had two hits each for Gretencord, while Dick Parker took the loss with seven strikeouts. In the 10-6 win, Battersby led with four hits as Walker Parker Smith and Orechak added two apiece. Jerry Zupancic was the winning pitcher. Gretencord’s five-run fifth was the key burst in the victory. The team next faces Joe's Place of Seneca in the Morris City League on Friday.
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Elgin
Larry Walker
Denny Thorson
Russ Battersby
Dick Parker
Jerry Zupancic
Walker
Parker, Smith
Orechak
Joe’s
Seneca
Dwight All-Stars edge South Wilmington in extra innings
The Dwight All-Stars beat South Wilmington 14-13 in an extra-inning Dwight Invitational Little League game for 8-9 year olds. Don Koehler struck out nine with no walks, earning the win as Dwight and South Wilmington both had six hits. Koehler added two doubles in a 3-5 day. Kevin Bellis went 2-4 with a double. Grieff took the loss after relieving Cullick, walking five and fanning seven. South Wilmington’s Grieff and Stellano contributed doubles. Steve Wilson added a triple. The teams meet Pontiac All-Stars at 8 p.m. in round-robin play.
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Don Koehler
Brian Hooker
Darren Stacy
Dwight
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Kevin Bellis
Tim Grieff
Dave Cullick
Grieff
Steve Wilson
Kevin Stellano
Nicklaus Eyes Philadelphia Win After British Open Glory
Nicklaus leads the 156-player field at Whitemarsh Valley for the $250000 Philadelphia Golf Classic eyeing another victory. Crenshaw Kite Floyd press for momentum while Crenshaw cheered a 67 and Kite a 63 in the Pro-Am as Nicklaus weighs a possible letdown from St Andrews.
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Golden Bear
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Tom Kite
Ray Floyd
Kite
Whitemarsh
Crenshaw
Myre pitcher tosses no hitter to end Lisbon season
Marty Myre pitched a no hitter as Lisbon overwhelmed Plattville 22-0 in four innings under the 15 run rule. He struck out seven and walked three, while Scott Scrydee walked 15 and struck out one for the losing team. Lisbon hitters Myre Vickery Anderson Clausel and Mavec each had two hits as Lisbon finished 10-2.
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Lisbon
Plattville
Myre
Scott Scrydee
Mike Vickery
Brent Anderson
Kevin Clausel
John Mavec
Gretencord Leads Morris Fast Pitch Standings
Gretencord sits 6-1 atop the Morris Fast Pitch League with Joe's Place of Seneca 5-2 close behind. A Friday night showdown with Seneca could lock Gretencord into at least a share of first. The league finishes June 30 with Stags and Plano at 4-3 and Yorkville 14, Mazon Verona Bank 1-6.
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Mazon-Verona Bank
McGrath's Wins In Morris Women's Softball League
McGrath's held on for an 11 9 victory over Robkim's Wednesday in the Morris Women's Softball League. McGrath's jumped to a 6 0 lead in the first inning with singles by C Kramer S Cook and J Steele. McGrath's added two runs in the second one in the third and two in the fourth and held on as Robbins scored four in the third one each in the fifth and sixth and two in the seventh.
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Robkim
Morris
C. Kramer
S. Cook
J. Steele
Robbin
Steele's tops Newark to seize Division 1 lead
Steele's upset Newark 13-5 to move to 10-2 and claim first in Division 1 as Newark drops to 9-2 after a 14-12 loss to Weppler's. Key moments include Kevin Callahan's two-out triple and Denny Best's scoring double and later a three-run homer by Callahan in a six-run Steele's sixth. Weppler's routed Newark 13-11 behind Jay Stacey's homer and strong early offense.
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Steele
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Callahan
Denny Steele
Bill Wilson
Ed Harseim
Chuck Olson
Murphy’s
Jeff Olson
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Wayne Greenbeck
Bill Wethington
Myron Starkaw
Steele's
Committee tries to save LA Olympia bid after IOC talks stall
Los Angeles private Olympic Organizing Committee pushes to extend deadlines and meet IOC President Lord Killanin in Europe while Mayor Tom Bradley urges the city council to drop the bid. Killanin hints at talks but IOC still refuses to engage with Argue’s private panel, signaling a stalled effort.
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United Press International
Los Angeles
International Olympic Committee
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Tom Bradley
Bradley
Lord Killanin
Killanin
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Robert J. Kane
Europe
John Argue
Olympic Organizing Committee
New York
Argue
Senior girls softball: Team 1 tops Team 3 7 to 2
Team 1 defeated Team 3 by 7 to 2 in G C Y A A senior girls softball Wednesday. Tracy Button earned the win and Tina Varner the loss. Roberta Cheshareck and Cassie Neikirk each went 3 for 4, Button 2 for 4. Diane Peterson went 2 for 2 for Team 3. In junior girls softball, Team 4 routed Team 3 19 to 7 led by Gayle Gallo the winning pitcher who added two hits along with Angie Carey Robin Norman and Kara Wolf. Mary Beth Gretencord Margie Shannon pitched for Team 3. Shannon and Stacey Magu each scored two runs for Team 3.
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G.C.Y.A.A
Tracy Button
Tina Varner
Roberta Cheshareck
Cassie Neikirk
Diane Peterson
Gayle Gallo
Gallo
Angie Carey
Robin Norman
Kara Wolf
Mary Beth Gretencord
Margie Shannon
Shannon
Stacey Magu
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