Cubs sweep Cardinals to grab second place in NL
The Chicago Cubs defeated St. Louis 6-5 in 13 innings to move into second place behind the league leaders. Lee Elia delivered the deciding hit in the 13th, while Bob Gibson took a no-decision despite early jams. Musial Day ceremonies preceded the game as a 47,445 crowd watched Stan Musial statue unveilings at Busch Stadium.
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Lee Elia
Los Angeles
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New York
Mets
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Atlanta
San Francisco
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Houston
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al Spanger
Chicago
Don Kessinger
Johnny Edwards
Lou Brock
Randy Hundley
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Donahue Wins Trans-America Race At Bryar Park
Mark Donahue of Volio Pennsylvania drove a Camaro to victory in the 200 mile Trans-America auto Race Sunday before about 25 000 spectators at Bryar Motorsport Park. He finished in 2 hours 42 minutes 18 seconds on the 1 6 mile course in 90 degree heat. George Follmer of Arcadia California took second in a Javelin with Tony Adamowiecz of Wilton Connecticut third in a Porsche.
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Arcadia
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Wilton
Oilers Split Four On Road Trip To Vandalia And Belleville
The Martin Oilers went 2-2 on a weekend road trip, winning at Vandalia 41 in a high scoring win and losing 8-1. They split at Belleville, taking 5-3 before a 3-2 12 inning loss. Buckles and Endres earned decisions, Pierson hit a three run homer, Lindell Martie collected three hits in the second game. Oiler play shifts to Zeigler Invitational against Carbonale at 8:30 PM.
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Zeigler
Carbondale
Marion
Royalton
Softball meet planned at Murphysboro in August
A Class B Southern Illinois softball tournament sponsored by the Amateur Softball Association will be staged August 11 to 18 at Murphysboro Riverside Park. Double elimination means a team must lose twice to be out. Five teams entered, with no entry limit. first three place receive awards. Entered teams include Martin Oilers Steeleville De Soto Carbondale Travelers and Marion. The top two teams advance to the state tourney in Casey August 24 to September 1. Entry fee is $20, deadline Thursday, contact Don Brewer in Murphysboro. Oakland 4 Los Angeles 2 Kansas City 2 San Diego 1
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Marion
Casey
Major league standings and Tuesday games summary
Daily major league standings show St. Louis leading with 71 wins and Chicago second. Tuesday night schedule includes Boston at Chicago Cleveland at Detroit California at Washington Minnesota at Seattle plus several night games across leagues with key matchups such as Niekro at Atlanta and Blass at Los Angeles.
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Houston
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Blass
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Koosman
Lemaster
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Marichal
Nolan benched by arm trouble after return
Gary Nolan, who missed seven weeks with a sore arm, returned for examination of a different arm ailment. He started the Reds’ second game against the Braves in Atlanta but left the contest with right arm pain, saying the muscle hurts after a previous shoulder problem.
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Cincinnati Reds
Braves
Atlanta
KARR MOTOR CO SELLS CLASSIC CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH CARS
A sale listing from KARR MOTOR CO features a 1966 Sport Fury hardtop with red exterior and interior, a 1965 Fury 111 four door sedan, a 1966 Chrysler Newport four door sedan with air conditioning and power, a 1966 Ford XL 390 with a four speed, a black interior, and a 1965 Chevy II Nova station wagon with a V8 engine and automatic drive.
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Sport Fury Co
McLain Wins 22nd As Tigers Hold Lead In AL Race
Denny McLain pitched the Tigers to a 2-1 victory over Minnesota, boosting Detroit six games ahead of Baltimore. McLain improves to 22-3 and nears the 30-win milestone last achieved by Dizzy Dean in 1934. Other results include Baltimore 5 New York 3 and California 1 Boston 5 in a suspended game completion.
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Earl Weaver
Tommy Davis
White Sox
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Paul Casanova
Senators
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Rick Reichardt
Vic Davalillo
Nicklaus Wins Western Open in Easier Style
Jack Nicklaus claimed the Western Open title at Olympia Fields with a closing 71, finishing 11 under par at 273 and earning $26,000. Miller Barber finished second with 276, Bobby Stanton took third with 277, Julius Boros was fourth at 278, and Bobby Smith shared fifth with George Archer and Homero Blancas. Nicklaus boosted his 1969 winnings to $95,488 and joined Palmer and Casper as the only pros over $800,000 in career money.
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Big Jack
Pasarell Wins Eastern Grass Title In Four Sets
Pasarell defeats top seed Clark Graebner 3 4 6 6 3 to claim the Eastern Grass Court Tennis championship in South Orange New Jersey. Dell names Pasarell to the Davis Cup squad for October 15 16 in Cleveland while Mary Ann Eisel denies Kristy Pigeon a five tournament winning streak by winning the women’s final 3 6 6 1 6 2.
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New York
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Don Dell
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Dell
Graebner
Stan Smith
Arthur Ashe
West Point
Bob Lutz
Los Angeles
Mary Ann Eisel
St. Louis
Kristy Pigeon
Danville
Calif
Belleville Dominates Du Quoin in Fifth Division Final
Belleville rapped out 15 hits Sunday to beat Du Quoin 11-1 in the Illinois Fifth Division American Legion playoffs at Benton. The winners jumped to a 5-0 lead after three innings and coasted to their 20th win in 22 starts, allowing Du Quoin a single late score. Belleville advances to the Illinois State playoffs opening Thursday in Bloomington.
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du Quoin
Illinois
American Legion
Benton
Bloomington
Merle Jones Takes Two-Week Sport Talk Hiatus
Merle Jones begins a two week vacation today delaying his Sport Talk column in the Southern Illinoisan. He returns August 19. Harness expert Larry Evans predicts Nevele Pride to win the Hambletonian at Du Quoin August 25 with Snow Speed Keystone Spartan Kerry Pride and Dart Han over among top challengers. Carolyn e Sue, Illinois bred, moves to 12th position on small-track circuit. Carbondale Cape Girardeau prep football opens season with Cape Girardeau not yet adding a game. Missouri and Illinois start football seasons the same weekend.
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Nevele Pride
du Quoin
Larry
Snow Speed
Keystone Spartan
Kerry Pride
Dart Hanover
Fashion Hill
Larengo Hanover
Dick Daring
Daring Speed
Keystone Starlet
Carolyne Sue
Carbondale
Cape Girardeau
Missouri
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