Minooka Teen Tom Clennon Wins Dual State Track Titles
Tom Clennon, a Minooka High senior, won Class A state titles in the mile and two mile at Charleston Illinois. He set a mile state record during qualifying and ran the two mile in 9 22.42 and the mile in 4 21.42 amid blistered feet from extreme heat.
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Joliet Catholic Prepares for IHSA Baseball Semifinals
Joliet Catholic, Glenbard East, Stephen Decatur, and Proviso East advanced to the IHSA Baseball semifinals after decisive quarterfinal wins. Stephen Decatur meets Proviso East in the first semifinal. Glenbard East faces Joliet Catholic in the second, with the winners to clash for the title. Glenbard East pitcher Elwaine Hardike struck out 13, allowing three hits in a 4-1 win over Belleville East, while Proviso East topped Lakeview 5-2 aided by Dave Stallworth's 5 1-3 innings of one-hit relief.
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White Sox overpower Orioles 7 4 in Chicago win
Chicago White Sox ride nine hits in early innings to a 7-4 victory over Baltimore. Jim Essian belts a three run double, Chet Lemon plates the first run, and Francisco Barrios earns the win as Dave Hamilton closes it for the save.
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76ers Hope for Different Story Tonight
Philadelphia faces Portland in a pivotal game five at the Spectrum as the series stands 2-2. The Sixers seek to regain their earlier champions form before a sellout home crowd and national TV audience.
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Ali Righetti title fight eyed for July
Promoter Don King announced a mid July heavyweight title bout between Muhammad Ali and Alfie Righetti of Italy at an undecided site. Also in sports news Rico Carty hits injured list for the Indians and Ron Pruitt called up. Mets welcome Phil Cavarretta back as batting instructor in New York. Ken Houston signs with the Redskins, while NBA playoff chatter centers on the Trail Blazers vs 76ers with Erving leading the series.
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Evening NBA Matchups Across League Schedule Tonight
Eas Chicago travels to Pittsburgh and Houston visits Cincinnati in late games. San Diego faces Los Angeles while Milwaukee plays Texas. Toronto goes to Oakland and Cleveland visits Seattle with several players listed for each team.
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Seneca Edges Opdyke 5-4 In Minor League Action
In Seneca on Wednesday, Seneca defeated Opdyke 5-4 after Robby Osmond hit a game winning homer in the bottom of the sixth with the score tied. Seneca outhit Opdyke 9-2 as Brad Larsen and Craig Schmanske each went 3 for 3 and 2 for 3 respectively.
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Immaculate Conception ICS students earn fitness awards
The American Alliance fitness test at Immaculate Conception School listed 89 participants from grades five to eight. Denny Michalak oversaw six events including pullups situps shuttle run and sprints. Awards went to Marguerite Donovan Mike Lutz Lisa Pitkins Tony Niewinski and others.
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Cathy Dunbar
Mark Borgstrom
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Joan O'Hagan
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Dave Maskel
John Wray
Opdyke Edges Ransom 5-4 in Little League Thriller
Opdyke rallied in the bottom of the sixth to beat Ransom 5-4 at Opdyke field. Mark Harrington opened the rally with a single, Bob White doubled in a run, Steve Ahrens delivered a two RBI double, and Harrington singled home the winning run.
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