Ex-Bonus Baby Howard Kitt Faces Quiet Life After Baseball
Howard Kitt, once a top Yankees left hander with a 60 000 plus bonus, never reached the majors. He left pro baseball after 1965 to study economics at Hofstra, later teaching and becoming a consultant while pursuing a PhD. He reflects on what might have been and stays connected to the game through watching and memory.
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Southern Cal Claims College World Series Title Again
USC and coach Rod Dedeaux win their third straight College World Series, beating Arizona State 1-0 in Omaha. Russ McQueen earns MVP as USC advances from the losers bracket, shutting out ASU after entering with the bases loaded and two outs in the fifth. Arizona State, led by Jim Brock, finishes 64-6 but fails to score.
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UCT Edges First Bank in Thrilling 5-2 Victory
UCT defeated First Bank 5-2 in a tense game. Mark Stables earned the win allowing one run on two hits in five innings before Doug Wood added a late Bank tally. Rick Gaede Keith Smith Jeff McDaniels and Bob Raney contributed hits alongside Stables.
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Bob Raney
Randy Johnson
Fredericks Sets American 10,000m Record at AAU Meet
Penn State senior Greg Fredericks shattered the American mark in the 10,000 meters with a 28 minutes 8 seconds win, beating Frank Shorter and Tom Laris as he finished strong after a light training week. Rod Milburn set a meet record in the 110 meter hurdles, while Tom Hill defeated Milburn in semifinals and eyed a world record. Robert Taylor sprinted to a 10.2 seconds 100 meters victory over Isaac Curtis and Herb Washington.
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Herb Washington
Delano Meriweather
Isaac Brigham Named SIU Coach
Isaac Brigham 29, former Southern Illinois guard, was named SIU offensive line coach. A Chipola Florida native who played at SIU 1964 67 and later with the Dallas Cowboys and Atlanta Falcons his pro career ended by a leg injury. Brigham served as SIU ombudsman from September to May succeeding Bob Mazie who resigned for another post.
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Wynn's Toy Cannon Blasts Astros To 1-0 Win
Houston's Jimmy Wynn hit a leadoff homer in the eighth inning to give the Astros a 1-0 decision over the Phillies. Wynn had previously drawn a $100 automatic fine for tossing his helmet in protest of a called third strike. Carlton and Selma pitched well for Philadelphia, but Wynn's homer sealed the game.
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Mt Vernon Khoury Team Triumphs In Hard Fought Victory
The Mt Vernon Khoury League Ironmen improved to 1 1 with a win over a Marton Khoury League squad. Gerald Richard struck out 14 to earn the mound victory while Jody Gaunt led the eight hit attack with two singles. The Ironmen go on to face Waltonville tomorrow at 7 30 and Du Quoin Monday night.
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Farm Bureau
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Scott Griffin
Mike Herzing
Rob Wielt
Kris Strothmann
Donnie Hill
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Request for Bids on One-Room Modern Wood Frame Dwelling
Texaco Inc invites sealed bids for a one room modern wood frame dwelling on a concrete foundation with an asphalt roof at Johnsonville Unit Camp Site near Clune, Illinois. Cash terms. remove from lease within 30 days after bill of sale. Bids due by 3:00 PM June 26, 1972.
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Texaco Inc
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