Steele's-Murphy's routs Gunners in men's slow pitch
In the Men's Softball League Steele's-Murphy's upset Gunners 20 to 8. Denny Steele earned the win. Lenny McNeil took the loss. Jay Roth had five hits including a two run homer. Tom Talarico, Rick Olson, George Dare and Donny Knapp each added three hits. Don Baron and Steve Stangland led Gunners with three hits apiece. Steele's-Murphy's built a 5-0, 5-0, 4-0 scoring spread by the third inning. Enger's Concrete beat Altimax 12-5 as Bill Hanson won and Dick Hertline lost. Frank Nance had three hits and three runs. Rob Enger added a three-run homer. Neil Kukman hit a two-run shot. In that inning Enger's produced seven runs. Rick Self of Alamax had three hits. Channahon defeated Norm's Lounge 10-6 with Tom Dixon winning. Steve Thompson took the loss. Frank Zink hit two hits including a three-run homer. Ed Lamping hit a solo shot. Jerry Feeney added a two-run homer. Channahon scored six in the fifth. Norm's got three-hit days from Mike Roe, Keith Benson and Pat Barr. Newark edged Weppler's Plumbing 5-4 as Don Carlson earned the win and John Thorsen took the loss. Jim Johnson had three hits for Norm's. Wayne Coyne added two. Weppler's counters included John Weppler and Gary Behrens with two hits.
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Steele
s-Murphy’s
Gunners
Denny Steele
Lenny McNeil
Jay Roth
Tom Talarico
Rick Olson
George Dare
Donny Knapp
Don Baron
Steve Stangland
Enger
Frank Nance
Rob Enger
Neil Kukman
Rick Self
Alamax
Channahon
Norm
Tom Dixon
Steve Thompson
Frank Zink
Newark
Weppler
Don Carlson
John Thorsen
Norm’s
Jim Johnson
Wayne Coyne
John Weppler
Gary Behrens
Marben's Dominates Feeney's 16-2 in Women’s Softball
In a Wednesday night Women's Softball League game at McKinley Park Marben's Liquor defeated Feeney's 16-2. Kay Mullaney earned the win while Wanda Weatherly took the loss. Marben's hitters produced multiple two for four outings led by Holly Butterfield with a homer and a double.
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McKinley Park
Marben’s
Feeney’s Liquor
Kay Mullaney
Wanda Weatherly
Lisa Lund
Lee Ann Lundy
Holly Butterfield
Marilyn Riley
Kathy Eschenbaum
Southeaster Oklahoma State players wed at home plate
Outfielder Scott Loucks and batgirl Melinda Bell of Southeaster Oklahoma State were married Wednesday night at home plate during the NAIA national tournament. The ceremony followed Southeastern's semifinal victory over Lewis University Illinois. The Rev Bill Breedin officiated at First Christian Church. Leon Spinks also won his fifth straight pro fight by third round knockout over Bruce Scott in Montreal.
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ST. Joseph
UPI
Scott Loucks
Melinda Bell
Oklahoma State
Bill Breedin
First Christian Church
Southeastern
Montreal
Leon Spinks
Bruce Scott
Beaumont
Tex
Spinks
Scott
Tennis Lessons Pre registration Announces Free Sessions
The Morris City Parks and Recreational Committee says pre registration for its tennis lessons program will be held June 4 at Gould Park from 9 a.m. to noon. Lessons start June 6 with instructors Sue Misenhelder and Randy Gordon and consultants Sue Webber and Deniie Younger. Classes for students run Monday to Thursday and adults on Friday. All lessons are free and participants should bring a racket and balls.
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Morris City Parks and Recreational Committee
Gould Park
Sue Misenhelder
Randy Gordon
Sue Webber
Deniie Younger
MSG Towering Dispute Over Ali Shavers Fight Rights
Madison Square Garden President Mike Burke said he is turning the matter over to attorneys after Top Rank chief Bob Arum claimed the venue sought special tax breaks from Gov. Hugh Carey to host the September 20 world heavyweight title bout. Burke refuted the charge and defended paying taxes.
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New York
UPI
Madison Square Garden
Top Rank, Inc
Muhammad Ali-Barnie Shavers
Garden
Mike Burke
Ontiveros Delivers Winning Run For Cubs In 13th
Steve Ontiveros drove in Jerry Morales with a bases loaded hit in the 13th inning as the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4 3. Willie Hernandez earned the win in relief while Buddy Schultz took the loss after a long extra inning affair.
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Donald Berns
ST. Louis
UPI
Steve Ontiveros
Ontiveros
Buddy Schultz
Don Kessinger
Jerry Morales
Chicago Cubs
St. Louis Cardinals
Schultz
Chicago
Morales
Garr delivers two run single as Sox top Orioles 4 2
Ralph Garr lined a two run single with two outs in the seventh off Jim Palmer to lift the Chicago White Sox past Baltimore 4 2. Ken Brett went the distance for Chicago, while Palmer suffered his fourth loss against seven wins as Dempsey tied the major league record with three double plays as catcher.
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Chicago
UPI
Ralph Garr
Jim Palmer
Garr
Palmer
Orioles
Chicago White Sox
Baltimore
Eddie Murray
Soderholm
Rick Dempsey
Chet Lemon
Murray
Brooks Robinson
Lemon
Dempsey
Earl Weaver
Erving Draws Crowds as 76ers Trail Blazers Hit Back
Julius Erving remains the focal point as the Portland Trail Blazers overwhelm the Philadelphia 76ers 130-98 to tie the NBA finals at two games apiece. McGinnis struggles, Jones provides little scoring, while Blazers’ zone and pressure disrupt Philadelphia’s offense. News advances to Game 5 Friday at the Spectrum with Ramsay praising Portland’s aggressive, fast-breaking play.
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Joe Juliano
Philadelphia
UPI
Julius Erving
Portland Trail Blazers
Philadelphia 76Ers
George McGinnis
Caldwell Jones
Erving
Gene Shue
Portland
Blazers
McGinnis
Maurice Lucas
Lucas
Bill Walton
Jack Ramsay
the Spectrum
Minooka Star Mitchell to Attend SIU on Full Ride
Minooka two time Class A athlete Mark Mitchell will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale next fall on a full athletic scholarship. He is the first Minooka athlete offered and to accept such a scholarship, earning Rex Siron Athlete of the Year honors and leaving a legacy as a three sport star with multiple wrestling titles.
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Mitchell
Rex Siron
Minooka
Mark
Troy
Wednesday and Friday baseball results and schedules
Wednesday results show San Francisco beat San Diego 2 0 and New York topped Montreal 6 4. Pittsburgh defeated Philadelphia 3 0 and Cincinnati beat Atlanta 5 2. Teams and pitchers listed for the upcoming games with doubleheader notes and league standings included.
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San Francisco
San Diego
New York
Montreal
Pitt
Phila
Iain Cincinnati
Atlanta
Los Angeles
Houston
Chi
St. Louis
Koosman
Warthen
Bannister
Cincinnati
Billingham
Chicago
Pittsburgh
San Fran
Twinight Houston
WL Pet
Baltimoe
Boston
Miln
Clevelnd
Detroit
Toronto
Minn
Calif
Oakland
Kan City
Texas
Seattle
Kansas City
Baltimore
Cleveland
Minnesota
Norris
Pole
Jenkins
Briles
Figueroa
Holly
Flanagan
Barrios
Dobson
Rozema
Kaw City
Milwaukee
United Press International
Pittslegh
St.Louis
Pet GB
Los Anginci
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Dick Hertline
Ed Lamping
Jerry Feeney
Channahan
Mike Roe
Keith Benson
Pat Barr
Roth Connects
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Gunner's
Herald
Marben
Feeney
Ing
Lewis University
Ill
Sok
Morris
Grundy County
Die Enger
Prombo Minooka Alumax Northern Pet
Channahon Steele
Murphy
Newark Weppler
Gunner’s Shock
Tri-County Bank of
Minooka Union
Your Family Bank
Cubridge
Mick Kelleher
Willie Hernandez
Hernandez
Bruce Sutter
Sutter
Lou Brock
Ted Simmons
Brock
Simmons
Garry Templeton
Cubs
Bobby Murcer
Larry Bittner
Biittner
Manny Trillo
Ivan DeJesus
Bitttner
Pittsburg Pirates
Cardinals
John Urrea
Sox
Royle Stillman
Eric Soderholm
Jim Essian
Ken Brett
Bob Lemon
Brett
Rich Dauer
Ramsay
SIU
Mark Mitchell
Southern Illinois
Pine Bluff Rd
Men's & Boys
EA. & Jeans
Jim
W. Broadway
Bradley, Ill
Sun
Feeney's Liquor
Marben's
Main and
Franklin
Larry Hinson
Sirons
Woods
Pine Hills Golf Club
Mike Sipula
Rte
Ottawa
Model
Dwight Morris
Streator
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