Perry Cy Young winner in both leagues at 40
Gaylord Perry, at 40, becomes the first pitcher to win Cy Young in both leagues and the oldest ever, after posting 24 wins for the Padres in 1978 and reaching 3,001 career strikeouts. He dedicates the award to fans 40 and older, credits bullpen help, and notes a long streak of 15-win seasons.
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Payton Seen as Possible New Passing Threat for Bears
Chicago Bears coach Neill Armstrong signals a reassessment of the running game to utilize Walter Payton as a passer. Payton has more receiving yards than rushing this season, prompting adjustments after a tough start and five straight losses.
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Plainfield slips by Minooka runners in home meet
Plainfield edges Minooka 30 to 25 as Terry Featherstone 16:26 leads Plainfield with Bob Anderson close behind. Minooka’s Barry Hunt clocked 16:39 amid windy conditions. frosh-soph team narrow 19-36 win. District tournament at Rockford Saturday 11 a.m. includes Immel Nugent Hunt Robinson Anderson Etienne.
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Barry Hunt
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Don Nugent
Rockford
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Knicks rally past Hawks as Webster shines in lenses
Marvin Webster led New York with 20 points 10 rebounds and six blocks after debuting contact lenses for astigmatism as the Knicks beat Atlanta 113-109. Willis Reed commented on the team’s growing cohesion amid a youthful Hawks vs Knicks matchup. Cavs 122 Jazz 104 Spurs 132 Celtics 109 Kings 123 Bulls 117 Clippers 124 Lakers 123 Suns 124 Bucks 116 Blazers 104 Bullets 102 Nets 97 Pacers 95.
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van Breda Kolff
MCHS volleyballers beat Plainfield in LSC opener
Morris Community High School opened Little Seven Conference play with a 2-0 win over Plainfield, 20-14 and 20-11. Joan O’Hagan led with 10 points while Holly Butterfield and Terri Lear added nine each. Coach Jane Wahle praised serving and setting, noting Morris started strong but faced a late second-game lapse as Plainfield regrouped.
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Wahle
Morris runners earn final home meet victory over Yorkville
Morris high school cross country defeated Yorkville 24 34 in their last home meet as coach Gary Heckman notes ongoing improvement ahead of Saturdays district tournament at New Lenox. Yorkville led with Dale Nelson 16 20 but Morris placed six of the top ten, led by Keith Yard 16 29 and John Elleson 16 50.
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Jeff Workman
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Vile Ravisto
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John Molnar
Dave Sampson
Steve Erie
Dergo
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Streator
Flyers Islanders Tie Sparks Heated Clash At Nassau
Flyers coach Bob McCammon praised the effort as Philadelphia tied the New York Islanders 4 4 on Long Island. Islanders coach Al Arbour condemned the lackluster work ethic, saying only a few players showed real effort and the club needed every shift to snap its four game unbeaten streak.
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