Needs Five Straight Wins For Legion Title Steeleville
Steeleville loses 6 to 4 in a state American Legion tourney game at Watseka after dropping a 64 setback to Bloomington. They must win five straight to claim the Illinois crown, with Bloomington leveraging a late rally and strong hitting from Jim Anderson and Gary Svanda to hold off Steeleville.
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Umpires Stop The Show In Water Fight At Yankee Stadium
The Yankees and Athletics staged a playful water fight at Charley Finley’s park with a fire truck, hoses, and tossed towels as umpire Frank Umont halted the bit before it escalated. Yogi Berra and groundskeeper George Toma joined in the lighthearted mischief, while Bud Daley explained the prank. Santo Named Player of Month for June.
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Khoury Baseball Bantam Division Kept in Title Fight
In Bantam action Pinckneyville Stellar Drugs edged Du Quoin Maroons 4 to 3 for fourth place while National Bank and Home Lumber of Du Quoin defeated Decca and Union of Pinckneyville 7 to 1 for second place Juvenile results show Carterville 6 Valier 2 and Gelgler 11 Pinckneyville 2 both figures reflect the local league standings and scores.
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Bears Meet College Allstars in Soldier Field Showdown
Chicago Bears face the College Allstars in Soldier Field under uncertainty after a season shadowed by a teammate death. Joe Wendryhoski wears number 59 as a rookie guard in the nationally televised kickoff, with 70,000 expected and ABC airing at 9 p.m. local.
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Cubs Overloaded by Pitchers and Catchers on Senior Citizens Day
Southern Illinois fans observed a shortage of Cubs players on the roster with only four in fielders and a heavy tilt to pitchers and catchers. Billy Cowan shows power yet fans note strikeout woes as Dick Hilsworth pilots a tough six innings. Cardinals edge Cubs 5-3 as Ernie Banks ends threat. Coaching shifts ripple through Egypt and small towns as Elverado and McLeansboro reorganize staff and add James Dean to Thompsonville’s lineup.
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Johnston City Names Jansco Assistant Coach for Next Year
Jan Jansco, former Johnston City star in football and track and later SIU football player and golfer, is named assistant coach of all sports under new head coach Mark Hoffard. A 1954 prep graduate and top scorer and hurdler, Jansco attended Purdue briefly before transferring to SIU and graduating in 1942. He is married with two young children.
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Ayres Faces Big Field in Arden Downs Prep Duel
Ayres, Charlotte Sheppard’s fast contender, seeks his 11th win as he tackles nine rivals in the $14,000 Arden Downs Stake at Pittsburgh tonight. The three-year-old trotter, fresh from Yonkers Futurity glory, vies for a Hambletonian prep after a strong Vernon Downs and Bird hopefuls Frost Ridge, Big Itohn, and Sasebo loom in the list of contenders.
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Koeneman Seeks Gold Cup Upset at Benton
Golf star Bill Koeneman heads to Benton for the Gold Cup, facing a A field of 1964 tour champions including Pursie Pipes Jim Mitchell Connie Connell and Wayne Kelly. Defending champ Pipes returns after missing early season events with business and travel. The 36 hole medal format concludes with Sunday play as Koeneman aims to capitalize on recent form and improve his placing after Midland Open.
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Harkness Criticizes Mets Bench Sleep Aid
Montreal Aug 7 AP First baseman Tim Harkness, sold to San Diego of the PCL by the Mets, says manager Casey Stengel naps on the bench during games. He notes Stengel has been a great promoter but the game has passed him by and the team needs new life in front office and dugout.
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Former UW coach Clarence S Edmund dies after long illness
Seattle Aug 7 AP Clarence S Hee Edmund son, longtime University of Washington coach, dies at home after a long illness. He spent 35 years in coaching at the university and was widely respected for his contributions to Huskies athletics.
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