Hayes accepts Hambletonian move to Meadowlands
William R. Hayes II, former owner of the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, quietly accepts the Hambletonian’s relocation to Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford. He recalls trying to keep the race at Du Quoin, notes no sour grapes, and plans to oversee the World Trotting Derby while watching Shelly Goudreau ride Santa Ana in the Hambletonian.
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Marissa Wins In Legion Tourney. Harrisburg, Steeleville Fall
Scoreboard notes Steeleville and Marissa games in the AMERICAN LEGION 5th Division Tournament at Marissa with final tallies 5-1 and 9-5. Swan Schmidt Log eman Bockhorn Barnes homer Brandhorst named S for Steeleville. Games and times listed, and separate bowling and derby results included.
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Anixter to face Memphis fast-pitch softball power
Anixter Cable will host the Memphis Bob's softball team at Zeigler this weekend in a high level clash. The Memphis club has qualified for the national tournament for two straight years and plans to play Anixter at 7 30 p m Saturday and Sunday noon.
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Rangers Zimmer and Indians Garcia named AL staff for All Star Game
New York AP reports managers Don Zimmer of the Rangers and Dave Garcia of the Indians will be American League coaches for the 52nd All Star Game at Cleveland Stadium. AL Manager Jim Frey announced the selections. Trainer Jim Warfield will assist the host Indians with team staff Dave Duncan Tom McCraw and Dennis Sommers handling batting practice and catching duties.
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Let's bury the strike by baseball fans in Cleveland
Will Grimsley argues the 50 day mid summer strike hurt the season but urges fans to attend the All-Star Game in Cleveland and move past the conflict. He contends the dispute was a broader labor management clash about freedom and survival, not focused on individual culprits.
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Fans Turn Out In Droves For First Baseball Exhibitions
After a 55 day hiatus the national pastime returned with six major league exhibitions. Crowds topped 45 000 at Dodger Stadium 35 000 at Arlington Stadium and 19 133 in San Diego. Phillies 4 Orioles 3 and Brewers 54 Braves 4 drew about 8 000–9 000 each. Indians 32 Pirates 2 in Cleveland drew 6 729. Rangers owner Eddie Chiles offered free admission in Texas drawing praise and a standing ovation from fans and officials.
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Cardinals choose Forsch to start exhibition with Royals
St. Louis plans an exhibition at Busch Stadium against Kansas City with up to 10,000 fans expected. Mike Bertani says $2 tickets will aid United Way. Bob Forsch will start, facing Dennis Leonard, throwing 60 to 65 pitches before Joaquin Andujar covers two innings.
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