Flood returns to baseball as Oakland A's broadcaster
Former anti trust plaintiff Curt Flood debuts as color commentator for the Oakland A's radio broadcasts with Bud Foster handling play by play. Flood, 31 at the time, helped spark the free agent era by challenging the reserve system, a case that led to the 1972 Supreme Court ruling upholding baseballs antitrust exemption.
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Crab Orchard regatta set for May on the lake
The second annual Stroh's Southern Sunbake Hobie Cat regatta will be held May 67 on Crab Orchard Lake. Crab Orchard Sailing Club Fleet 199 hosts the event expected to draw 50 boats from five states. Winners’ points count toward national qualification for December’s Hobie Cat Regatta at Big Bear Lake Utah.
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Metropolis hosts 16 team double elimination softball tourney
Entries are accepted for a May 27-28 tournament in Metropolis with 16 teams. Teams send a $40 check to Massac County Jaycees and a 20-man roster to James A. Haley, 214 Metropolis St. Call David Davenport at 524-7355 or Randall McDearmon at 524-4378 for details.
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76ers start playoff push against Washington after layoff
Philadelphia meets Washington in the opening game of the semifinals after sweeping the Knicks. Washington topped San Antonio 103-100 as Charles Johnson and Larry Wright combined for 30. Milwaukee stayed alive vs Denver 117-112, with Marques Johnson and Brian Winters sparking a fourth-quarter rally.
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Sensibaugh to speak at Herrin Knights banquet
Mike Sensibaugh former St. Louis Cardinal defensive back and Ohio State graduate will speak at the Herrin Knights of Columbus sports banquet on May 11. The event honors athletes from Herrin St. Mary's West Frankfort St. John's and Johnston City St. Paul's grade schools and will be held at St. Mary's gym at 7 p.m. due to space limits.
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Steeleville and Coulterville players named to all Charties team
Three Steeleville players Tim Beattie Todd Gerberding and Jamie Kelley from Coulterville earn places on the 1977 78 all Charties Conference basketball team Jay Goetting of Steeleville makes the second team while Coulterville trio John Powers Mike Parkinson and Scott Wine are third team selections
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Herrin ninth annual all-sports banquet announced
The Herrin Unit District 4 clubs sponsor the ninth annual all-sports banquet at the Herrin Eagles Lodge on Thursday May 25. Tickets are 3 dollars each and can be bought at Herrin Security Bank Bank of Herrin or the high school office. Dinner begins at 7 p.m.
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La Boss group to meet Tuesday at LBJ Steakhouse
SIUC women boosters La Boss plan a 6 p.m. dinner meeting Tuesday at the LBJ Steakhouse in Carbondale. Members are asked to call the restaurant with reservation requests.
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