Oilers suffer two losses after doubleheader win streak
The Martin Oilers drop two of four to Casey and Effingham in Murphysboro after sweeping Effingham 3-0 and 12-4. Endres tossed six and four hits in the opener as Quillman homered, and Buckles led a 12-4 second game with seven strikeouts and a multi homer attack. Casey rallied for six runs in the eighth to take the opener and completed a two game sweep with a 6-5 win in the nightcap. The Oilers, now 51-13, prepare for the Zeigler Invitational, with Pierson and Spiller poised to return from injuries.
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Carbondale Braves Win Third Straight in Fruit Belt Play
The Carbondale Braves belt Cobden 12 to 9 in a Saturday league tilt then gain a 12 to 9 win. Olive Branch forfeited Sunday resulting in a forfeit decision for Carbondale. Cobden’s pitching and Carbondale hitters pace the series with multiple runs and homers.
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Run sequence haunts Phillies Cardinals in rain delay tie
In St Louis a 3 3 12th inning rain delay kept the Phillies and Cardinals in a prolonged draw. Jose Cruz failed to score on a ninth inning play as Tim McCarver stood firm at the plate and Cruz stumbled on a fielding miscue. The game stalled after Lou Brock grounded back to the pitcher with Cruz breaking for home amid a soggy, rain-soaked field.
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Cardinals protest rainout of tied game in Philadelphia
The St Louis Cardinals protested a decision by umpire Shag Crawford to suspend and end a game in the 12th inning after a rain delay. The contest finished 11 innings 3-3, though the Cards led 6-3 with one out and runners at second and third when play was halted.
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Cardinals Fall to Phillies in 16 Inning Nightcap
In a 16 inning marathon, St Louis trailed 3-2 after Woodie Fryman allowed three RBIs by Roger Freed. A late rally started with Jerry McNertney and Ted Simmons driving in runs, but Jose Cruz was thrown out at the plate on Brock’s grounder ending the threat as Philadelphia finally won 5-4.
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Pan Am Games Upset Dampens US Basketball Hopes
USA loses 73 69 to Cuba in Pan American Games basketball as Cuba totals 21 medals with six gold while USA tops track finals with four golds but trails in overall medal tally. John Smith sets Pan Am 400 meter record in 44.6. Liquors clocks 3 42.1 in 1500 meters. Willie Mays belts 629th career homer in spring debut.
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Baseball vacation ends as football season nears
Southern Illinois sports editor Merle Jones recounts two weeks of summer baseball travel from St. Louis to Milwaukee and Elmhurst. He recalls Cards rallying over the Mets, Ray Sadecki's win in St Louis, Duane Kuiper's SIU game, Brewers Yankees at County Stadium, and Cubs Sox broadcasts, noting the upcoming shift to football.
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Carbondale Tops Herrin to Lead Coal Belt Standings
Pitcher George Hopkins earned his sixth straight win as Carbondale beat Herrin 7 to 4 to take sole possession of first place in the Coal Belt League. Hopkins allowed four runs over seven innings with 12 strikeouts. Jim Paulk led Carbondale with two hits and two RBIs, including a key two-run double in a four-run fifth inning.
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Steve Carbone Wins Gateway Drag Event
Steve Carbone of Tulsa Oklahoma wins the double A fuel dragster category at the American Hot Rod Association Gateway National event. A purse of 150000 dollars will be shared by the winners.
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