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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1977
Page
6
Detroit Lions announced on Wednesday they have placed veteran defensive back Ben Davis on waivers. If unclaimed within 10 days, he becomes a free agent. Jets sign defensive tackle Joe Klecko to three one year contracts after last month’s draft.
Don Sutton and Cubs manager Herman Franks clashed over alleged ball scuffing leading to Sutton's ejection by umpire Bruce Froemming. The Dodgers, boosted by Sutton's 7th win despite a rain delay, beat the Cubs 4-2 with Charlie Hough finishing. Reggie Smith hit his 14th homer to pace LA.
Major league standings and listed probable pitchers for today’s games. Norman leads Cincinnati against New York Matlack, Halicki faces Bonham in San Francisco Chicago, Lerch meets Easterly in Philadelphia Atlanta, Rhodes opposes Forsch in Los Angeles St. Louis, Gullett vs Haas in New York Milwaukee, Palmer starts Baltimore at Boston, Hassler vs Redfern in Kansas City Minnesota, Knapp vs Perry in Chicago Texas, Roberts vs Jones in Detroit Seattle. Friday games include Toronto at Seattle and Detroit at Oakland among others with night starts.
Channahon beat Alumax 5-1 at Lighted Ball Park with Dick Moore the winning pitcher and Dick Hartline taking the loss. Three first inning runs highlighted by Andy Feeney double and Mike Williams triple gave Channahon the cushion they needed.
About 60 bowlers and guests gathered at Jo's Steak House in Coal City after 36 weeks at 17-47 Lanes Dwight. Trophies went to the first and second place teams. retiring officers were Millie Hughes Cheryl Elgar Suzanne Brierly Agnes Zietz. New officers: Millie Hughes president Jan Harris vice president Suzanne Brierly secretary treasurer Mary Bennett sergeant at arms. First place winners were Louise Elgar Darlene Struem Millie Miller all from Mazon and Sandy Boling of Gardner. Struem and Miller earned 200 games pins.
Texas Rangers, once near collapse, gain momentum as Bert Blyleven outduels the White Sox 6 1 to snap a five game winless streak. Ken Henderson and Claudell Washington nearing returns while Lucchesi stresses calm leadership through recent turmoil.
The 200,000 seat Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro features a nine foot wide moat to shield referees and players from angry spectators during matches.
In a Wednesday women’s softball game Marben's defeated Roth Insurance 11 to 6. Terri Lear earned the win with Maddy Fitzmaurice taking the loss. Key moments include a five run first inning highlighted by Kathy Eschenbaum’s three run homer and multi hit support from Lisa Lund and Holly Butterfield.
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