Fisk Keeps Brewers Blue With Grand Slam In Sox Win
Carlton Fisk, now with the Chicago White Sox, hit his 21st career homer against Milwaukee to power a 9-3 opening day victory at Comiskey Park. He belted a grand slam in the fourth as Chicago built a six run inning, while Buck Rodgers criticized Milwaukee’s early misplays.
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Free fishing clinic at SIU Carbondale by experts
On Saturday April 25 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pro Structure Fishing Consultants led by Don Dickson and Tom Ferencek will teach free fishing instruction at 151 Lawson Building SIU Carbondale. Sponsored by the state and Illinois Department of Tourism, the program features over 250 slides and aims to help anglers become successful.
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Lincoln sets track meet at Bleyer Field Carbondale
The 11th Annual Lincoln Junior High track meet will be held Thursday at Bleyer Field in Carbondale. Pole vault and high jump begin at noon, remaining field events at 12:30 p.m., and running events at 1 p.m. Marion leads 26 teams including Paducah Eldorado Meridian Giant City Christopher Pinckneyville Chester Carterville Anna Cairo Harrisburg Herrin Unity Point Mount Vernon Sparta Johnston City Jonesboro Pinckneyville 204 Murphysboro Zeigler-Royalton West Frankfort Salem Metropolis Du Quoin. Three team trophies will be presented with medallions for first place and ribbons for places two to five.
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Valenzuela Shines In Dodgers Win Over Giants
Dodger rookie Fernando Valenzuela dominates again with a two start run, tossing a five hit shutout opening day and allowing just one earned run over 35.5 innings. Cey and Yeager provided run support as Los Angeles improves to 5-0. Bruce Berenyi also shined for the Reds in a 4-0 win over the Padres, while Houston beat Atlanta 8-2 behind Niekro's seven hit effort and Puhl's homer.
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Opening day collapse sinks Redbirds in ninth inning
Springfield led by four runs entering the ninth but Omaha Royals erupted with seven runs in the top of the frame to seize a 7-5 American Association victory. Darrell Motley and Pat Sheridan produced key hits, Jeff Little allowed the decisive damage, and Jeff Schatten struck out the final batter to seal the win. Keith Smith and Mike Calise added late Springfield scoring in the last inning.
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