Joliet Explorers Sign Bob Caress
Joliet Illinois. The Joliet Explorers, defending PFLA champions, sign quarterback Bob Caress from Bradley University. Caress led small colleges with 24 touchdowns and 2,167 yards passing last season. Coach Bob Webb announces 60-man roster target as practice starts July 15 at Joliet Memorial Stadium.
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Houk Points Rule Change Value and Umpire Challenges
The text argues Houk favors a rule change if it prevents serious injuries or irritates fans. The central issue remains how umpires decide when a ball is ruled out of play as it goes into the seats. Borderline catches test an umpire's judgment and remain a tough call.
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Crossing the Wake in Water Skiing Techniques
The article explains the best area beside the tow boat for beginners and the proper method to cross the wake. It stresses continuous motion, knee bending for balance, and a sharper return angle, warning that slowing at the crest may cause a spill.
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Lutz's Tigers Edge Butterfield Panthers In Key LL Start
Lutz's Tigers opened the Little League season with a 7 to 6 victory over Butterfield's Panthers. Larry Lutz earned the win while Rick Olson took the loss. Bednarik led Tiger hitters with a perfect one for one night. Olson Butterfield and Cheshareck each had two hits for the Panthers.
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Gilbertson routs Ferris 26 0 in Morris Minor League opener
Gilbertson defeated Ferris 26 to 0 as Mike Williams pitched one hit shutout. Williams and Greg Strait each homered, while Jack Davick took the loss for Ferris in yesterday morning’s season curtain.
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Wilmington Beats Mazon In Explosive Seven Inning Win
The Wilmington Merchants defeated Mazon 13 to 5 after a decisive seven run seventh inning. Connors and Wallen led Wilmington with two hits apiece, Woolwine and Van Dyne adding two each. Stalker took the loss for Mazon while Woolwine earned the win.
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Reds Edge Indians 5-4 In Farm Bureau Softball
The Reds edged the Indians 5-4 as Stalker earned the win and Holderman the loss. The Young Adults routed the Green Hornets 20-3 with Holderman credited in the second game and Stalker charged with the loss. Tomorrow the 35ers meet the Blue Seals and the Reds face the Young Adults in a second matchup.
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All Star infielders named for July 12 game in St Louis
Brooks Robinson and Dick McAuliffe repeat on the starting AL and NL infields to be joined by George Scott at first for the American League and Bobby Knoop at second. Willie McCovey leads NL voting while injuries threaten Morgan and Santo.
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National League
Six Teams Enter Morris Minor League Season
The Morris Minor League begins its season with six teams under William R. Ferguson. Captains lead Ferris Gilbertson Enger Lambrose Ragen Kutches, with rosters listing players such as Joel Ferris John Gilbertson Jim Palmer Rodney Lam brose Doug Ragen Jeff Kutches and Todd Kutches among others.
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Ken Shannon
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Steve Davis
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Mike Durkee
Ed Bright
Jud Nelson
Eric Hansen
Mike Enerson
Mike Viner
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Tom Anderson
Jack Davick
Gilbertson
John Gilbertson
Mike Williams
Greg Strait
Yankees Old Guard Scout Jimmy Gleeson Joins Ranks
Former New York Yankees first base coach Jimmy Gleeson, who served under Yogi Berra in 1964, is back with the team as a scout. He previously built a long career in player evaluation and development.
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National League Standings and Tuesday Games
National League standings show San Francisco leading with 46 wins and Pittsburgh 40 wins. Chicago and New York sit lower, with Cincinnati and Los Angeles midpack. Monday results include Chicago over Atlanta and Cincinnati over Los Angeles. Tonight’s schedule features Philadelphia at New York and Houston at Pittsburgh.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule
American League standings show Baltimore 48 24 .667 at top with Detroit 43 26 .623 and Cleveland 41 28 .594. California 38 34 .528 Minnesota 34 36 .486 Chicago 32 37 .464 New York 30 37 .448 Kansas City 30 40 .429 Washington 30 43 .411 Boston 25 46 .352 Minnesota 6, Cleveland 2. Baltimore 4, California 1. Detroit at California. Baltimore at Kansas City. Cleveland at Minnesota. Washington at Chicago. New York at Boston.
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Mays Joins elite with 522nd home run and clutch catch
Willie Mays cracked his 522nd homer to move into third on the all time list, then made a key one handed grab in the eighth to thwart a St Louis rally. The Giants beat the Cardinals 2 to 1 as Mays edged toward the No 2 spot behind Babe Ruth.
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Kitty Kaat Shuts Down Indians In Six Hit Twins Win
Jim Kaat pitched a six hit game to lead the Minnesota Twins to a 6-2 victory over Cleveland as, in the AL, Baltimore beat California 4-1. Grant and Kant discussed subpar fielding and consistency amid season-long struggles.
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Sweat Remedy Ad Claims Fast Germ Kill For Feet
An advertisement touts T-4-L a concentrated germ killer in alcohol for sweaty smelly itchy feet. It promises full strength application and a overnight money back offer at drug stores.
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