Buckner back in Cubs lineup fuels 3-2 win over Cardinals
Chicago earns its 12th win in a row against St. Louis as Bill Buckner drives in the deciding run with a run-scoring single in the seventh, signaling a possible change in his style despite lingering injury and muscle strain concerns. Cubs move within 3 4 of the Phillies in the NL East race. Cardinals struggle to score beyond two runs. Buckner vows to focus on hitting over base running, while Manager Herman Franks emphasizes Buckner's hard work and need to rest.
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Cardinals edged by Cubs as Holtzman exits early
Garry Templeton started with a double and Ted Simmons drove in a run as Ken Holtzman struggled, leaving after five innings with a back issue. The Cubs tied in the fifth and won in the seventh on Buckner’s RBI single, setting up a four game series with Montreal while St. Louis heads to New York to face the Mets.
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Rallying Steeleville Wins Thrilling Legion Game
Steeleville American Legion romped back to defeat Mt Vernon 4-3 in the 5th Division tourney at Carlyle behind clutch ninth inning hitting from Scott Bridges and Jay Goetting. Goetting sparked defense with key plays and Mike Mayer pitched a strong game as Steeleville improved to 30-8 and prepared for a winners’ bracket clash with Carlyle.
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Murphysboro Broncos reach Missouri after sectional win
Murphysboros Leonard Novara fired a four hitter to beat Marion 8 2 and win the Bronco Sectional at Marion advancing to Lee s Summit Mo Aug 9. Novara fanned 11 and homered twice as coach Ralph Bastien praised a total team effort as players and parents celebrate the trip to Missouri with honors for the All Star squad and alternates.
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Nicklaus Fails To Conquer Oakmont In Rain Aided Round
At Oakmont Nicklaus opened with an 8 over 79 as Tom Watson surged to the first round lead at the PGA National Championship aided by rain-softened greens. Watson posted 67 to sit 12 strokes ahead of Nicklaus, with Stockton at 68 and several stars including Player, North, and Floyd at 76 and 69 respectively. The day featured two rain delays and rough scoring for several big names.
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Cobden ace hurls no hitter in Coal Belt opener
Cobden pitcher Steve Hartline tossed a no hitter as Harrisburg Coal Belt opened the tourney with a 19 0 loss in West Frankfort. Hartline struck out five, walked three, and Cobden’s defense played errorless ball behind him. Cobden will face Anna next while Harrisburg enters the loser's bracket.
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Marion advances with Colt meet victory
Bryce Glasco drove in four runs with three hits, including a tape measure solo homer, as the Marion Colt All Stars beat Rapid City 20 to 13 in the divisional tourney. Marion piled 18 hits led by Glasco Cunningham and Fisher with three each, while Rapid City totaled 18 hits led by Leeka at six for six. Cunningham earned the win. Neely took the loss as Marion advances to face Ft Leavenworth in the winners bracket at 8:30 p.m.
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