Baseball schedules headline trio at park and field
The St. Louis Cardinals host the Montreal Expos in a continued series while the Chicago Cubs visit the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. The Chicago White Sox meet the Kansas City Royals in the second game of their set as Montreal wraps up at Busch Stadium. Rockies visit Denver for the third game and Sox finish with Royals in Kansas City.
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U S men’s Olympic team crushed by Italy upset
The U S men’s Olympic basketball squad suffered a 95 78 exhibition defeat to Italy, their worst since 1992 with NBA players. Iverson called it a wakeup call as Italy hit 15 three pointers and controlled the game with sharp ball movement and zone defense. Coach Larry Brown noted a learning period for a young, international game ready team.
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Baker fights removal as Johnston City coach
Bruce Baker, a former Benton standout, says he will seek the Johnston City boys basketball job if offered and will hire an attorney. Hired July 26 by a 4-3 school board vote, he was removed the next day after a tense interview with district officials at Wendell Starrick Gym. He met players July 27, expected a shootaround, but was questioned and escorted from the campus with no players present. Baker claims he was told to expect firing, cannot identify who briefed him.
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Carbondale Girl Dominates Judo National Championship
Alli Ragan, a 12-year-old Carbondale Middle School student, won her third straight United States Judo Association National Championship in the 38 kilogram division for 11 12 year olds. Coached by Sang Pill Han, she is praised as an elite prospect in judo and wrestling, with potential Olympic caliber.
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Proposed duck season dates irk Illinois hunters in South Zone
Illinois Department of Natural Resources released 2004-05 duck season dates from Nov 13 to Jan 11 sparking discontent in the South Zone from Vandalia to Cairo. Hunters urge later start, citing last year's longer season and preferences to align with Thanksgiving week. a public meeting Aug 10 at Mount Vernon to debate the plan.
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For kids, the game should be just a game TARGET WINKELER
A columnist argues that youth baseball and softball can become clouded by tournament pressures and parent dreams. He recalls Gary Wheeler and urges simpler training at city parks with casual daily practice, letting kids learn by playing. The piece emphasizes keeping focus on the kids rather than nationals.
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