Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights Across Leagues
United Press International notes the National and American League standings, with teams like Chicago, Philadelphia, Montreal, and New York leading their divisions. It lists Wednesday results, upcoming pitchers, and Friday night matchups across cities including Cincinnati, Chicago, Los Angeles, Montreal, Philadelphia, and San Francisco, detailing rain delays and suspensions where applicable.
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DePaul AD Gene Sullivan resigns effective June 30
Gene Sullivan, athletic director at DePaul University, will resign June 30 after three years, citing achievement of his goals. Under his watch DePaul earned two NCAA tournament bids and posted a 27 3 season, the best in school history, with President Cortelyou praising the exposure from a new radio and TV package.
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Ramirez Draws Borg in French Open Quarterfinal Clash
Raul Ramirez of Mexico, seeded sixth, faces Bjorn Borg in the French Open quarterfinals on red clay at Roland Garros. Borg, aiming for a third straight Wimbledon title, crushed Roscoe Tanner and seeks the $42,000 first prize. Also on center court Eddie Dibbs meets Corrado Barazzutti as Guillermo Vilas struggles through a five-set second round and a four-set third.
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Providence claims Class A state crown
Providence defeated New Athens 5-4 to win the Illinois High School Association Class A baseball title. The Celtics erased a 4-0 deficit, scoring twice in the fourth and three times in the fifth after a 48 minute rain delay. Providence finished 24-15. New Athens 28-4.
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Bullets Capture First NBA Title in Comeback Win
Washington defeats Seattle 105-99 in seventh game to claim the NBA championship. Wes Unseld seals victory with late foul shots as Mitch Kupchak and Charles Johnson step up with key plays. Seattle’s Marvin Webster leads Sonics with 27, while Fred Brown and Jack Sikma add 21 each.
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Kravec Ks 12 as White Sox topple Twins 8 3
Ken Kravec struck out 12 in eight innings to lift the Chicago White Sox to an 8-3 win over the Minnesota Twins in Bloomington. He allowed eight hits and three runs in chilly Metropolitan Stadium. Kravec improved to 4 4 on the season and praised his overpowering stuff.
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Reds end Cubs long win streak 9-6 in Chicago
Cincinnati defeats Chicago 9-6 as Dave Concepcion collects three hits and scores three times. Bill Bonham wins with six innings pitched, aided by Dave Tomlin and Doug Bair for the save. Kingman hits his 12th homer to lead the league as Burris struggles early.
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Free tennis lessons registration in Morris Park area
The City of Morris Park and Recreation Committee sponsors free tennis lessons. Registration is Friday from 9 a.m. to noon at Gould Park. Lessons begin Monday and run weekday mornings for students and Friday for adults. Students should bring their own balls and rackets.
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Washington Wins NBA Title In Seven Games
The 1949 50s era championship goes to Washington after a seven game series against Seattle. Washington clinches the title with a 105 99 victory in Seattle, finishing the best of seven finals with the decisive win. The series included scores like Seattle 106 Washington 102 and Washington 120 Seattle 116.
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Family Want Ad Promises Wider Reach for Sellers
A local notice urges residents to use family want ads to reach more buyers. The appeal emphasizes broader exposure for items for sale and the ease of connecting with a larger audience.
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