Reds sweep Braves as Hutchinson returns home
The Cincinnati Reds beat Milwaukee 5-2 and 4-2 in a twi night doubleheader to honor manager Fred Hutchinson who, after a week in hospital for chest cancer tests, watched from the box. Deron Johnson homered in the opener. Leo Cardenas added a two run triple in the nightcap. John Edwards drove in the go ahead run in the seventh. The victory tightens Cincinnati's hold in the National League standings. Other NL actions included Mets over Giants in 14 innings and Cubs blanking the Cards as Burdette wins again. MVP Bill Sipe earns league honor for Basleydell softball.
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Steeleville Opens Thursday In State Legion Tourney
Steeleville, 20-4 this season, relies on pitching to advance in the American Legion state tournament at Watseka. Left fielder Al Deppe leads the bats with .392, while pitcher George Poe (6-0) is the probable starter against Bloomington, with Nagel or Lyle ready to follow. The team will rest pitchers if they win the first two games, and all games are nine innings under the 12-inning rule.
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Little Giant Meet Opened Next Tuesday in Carbondale
Pairings include Anna Moore's Food Center against Chester and Johnston City vs Christopher Tuesday at Field B and C. Carbondale Terriers meet Hey Nin, Gorham Bluebirds face Mounds, Pinckneyville vs West Frankfort, Dodger vs Du Quoin, Murphysboro Tigers vs Spartans, Anna Cunningham Electric against Caderville. Four quarterfinals Thursday with semifinals Friday and finals Saturday. Proceeds aid crippled children for Little Grassy Lake. Ages 12 and 13.
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Jurgensen Injured in Drill at Carlisle
Washington Redskin quarterback Sonny Jurgensen was bumped during a brief scrimmage by Hoemen and sustained a knee injury. He was taken to Carlisle Hospital for examination after Tuesday’s drills.
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Youth eligibility noted for 1964 tournament in West Frankfort
The article states that a player who will be 14 during 1964 is eligible and identifies West Frankfort as the defending champion. The tournament is directed by Al Van Horo of Carbondale.
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Giants Manager Al Dark Likely to Be Fired Soon
New York Aug 5 AP Al Dark’s fate with the San Francisco Giants remains uncertain with rumors of imminent dismissal. The Giants trail the Philadelphia Phillies by 1% games as tensions with owner Horace Stoneham and controversy over alleged prejudicial remarks to Negro players sour relations. Dark denied misquotes, defended his contract, and apologized through journalist Stan Isaacs for any misinterpretation while Isaacs stood by the quotes.
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Bears Ready Offense For College Stars
Chicago bears coach George Halas reports offense cohesion improving at camp in Reisseler Indiana ahead of Friday night Soldier Field game with College All Stars. Kreitling and Barnes add strength while Ditka and Wade propel the attack as Reilly Mira lead captains of a Bears favored matchup in the Chicago Tribune Charities series.
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Khoury Playoffs South Division Results Listed
Johnston City 5 West Frankfort Odum Concrete 1. West Frankfort First Baptist 7 West Frankfort Freemas Joal 7. West Frankfort dog N Suds 4. West Frank yrt Salvation Army 3. Murphy Bank of Pinckneyville 28 State Bank of Du Quoin V1. Pinckneyville National Bank Du Quoin 2. First place unclear.
Cotton Cosgrove visits SIU clinic for rare hometown tie
Southern Illinoisan notes Cotton Cosgrove, former SIU lineman and coach, returns to town for relatives and the SIU clinic. He recalls SIU’s 1946 Corn Bowl team, shares coaching stints from Benton to Boulder, Colorado, and Colorado prep and Texas spring football. He praises Abe Martin’s fundamentals and reflects on how modern coaches overemphasize offense. Additionally, Centralia JC bids farewell to players Rapp Pulley Offutt, while Cahokia and Dupo shuffle coaching positions, with cross country and baseball amid program cuts.
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Tournament set Thursday at Herrin opens double-elimination
A four‑team Herrin Khoury League juvenile tournament begins Thursday at Herrin with two games on the slate. Allen s versus Ram nars and Lions versus Herrin Bowl clash at 6 p.m. in the opening round with two losses eliminating teams.
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