Cards snap 11-game skid with 2-0 win over Expos
Ken Boyer’s Cardinals end an 11 game slide by beating the Montreal Expos 2-0 as Denny Darnell improves to 4-2 amid two Montreal runs saved by solid defense. Garry Templeton says the win could spark a hot streak while several NL games shift standings.
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Channahon takes Class A IVGSA track crown at Coal City
Channahon wins the Class A Illinois Valley Grade School Association meet with 49 points at Coal City. Shabbona is second, Coal City third, with multiple first placers and two record performances by Shabbona and Minooka.
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Connor wins Championship Flight at Morris County Club
Mary Connor captured the Championship Flight with a 37 in the Low Net back nine at Morris County Club on Wednesday night. Helen Bussey followed with 39. In A Flight Jeannette Steele won with 39, Joan Davenport took second with 42. Mary Beth Hayes led B Flight with 37, Diane Swanson 39 in second. Ann Davis led C Flight with 45, Jean Coap 46 followed.
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Morris hosts 32-team women's slow-pitch softball tourney
Teams are needed to fill the 32-team field for a women's slow-pitch softball tournament in Morris on October 10 and 11. For more information, contact Jay Varland at 942-5779.
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Starting Out Shop Classified Ads for Furniture
A brief classified notice invites readers new to shopping to call 942-3221 to place a Want-Ads advertisement for furniture. The short prompt emphasizes starting out and securing results with a phone call.
Bobby Winkles quits A's over Finley tensions
UPI reports Bobby Winkles resigns as Oakland Athletics manager while in first place, citing unbearable issues with owner Charlie Finley and disruptive late calls. Replacement named as coach Jack McKeown amid speculation over Joe Coleman's sale.
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Dairy Queen Beats McDonald's In Softball Blowout
In the Morris Women's Softball League Dairy Queen toppled McDonald's 16 to 2. Dairy Queen scored 10 in the first inning and totaled 15 hits while McDonald's had 11 with nine errors. Standout for Dairy Queen were Terry Cain 3-3 with two doubles and Lisa Feeney 3-4 with a double. Cathy Wawczak, Linda Marietta and Mary Krzyciak went 2-4. Dee Thiers and Sandy Farmer each went 3-3 for McDonald's with a double. Debbie Boss doubled. Winning pitcher Maddy Fitzmaurice. losing pitcher Ginny Thompson.
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