Outdoor roundup underscores Pope County ride and wildlife events
The Nine Day Trail Ride near Golconda draws 700 plus horses and 892 riders, growing into one of the nation’s largest such events. The report notes seasonal increases, scenic daily rides, and strong club leadership with riders from Illinois and neighboring states. Also covered are squirrel hunting notes and white bass fishing trends in area lakes.
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Cere
Ois
Golconda
Shawnee National Forest
Southern
Illinois
Gillespie
Murphysboro
Bob Hinman
Peoria
Belanger's timely double lifts Orioles past Brewers
Orioles snap a 10 game skid with a sixth inning two run double by Mark Belanger that breaks the tie and fuels a 5 0 win over Milwaukee. Cuellar laboring, Weaver notes lack of fastball while Belanger’s bat wins it. Lonborg and Perry stars in other AL action as Twins and Indians win.
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Associated Press
Mike Cuellar
Earl Weaver
Weaver
Mark Belanger
Baltimore
Belanger
Orioles
Milwaukee Brewers
Minnesota
Texas
Cleveland
Boston
Kansas City
Oakland
Bobby Grich
Grich
Ollie Brown
Milwaukee
Brooks Robinson
Jim Lonborg
Doyle Alexander
Cuellar
Brewers
Twins
Rangers
Bob Darwin
Dick Billings
Ted Ford
Bill Fahey
Bill Haller
Fahey
Perry
Haller
Barbecue Break at Largest Pope County Trail Ride
About 892 riders and over 700 horses attended the annual nine day Pope County trail ride, with campers barbecuing pork roasts during the event, the largest in six years. Also in Cleveland, a federal suit accuses World Championship Tennis of monopoly and seeks damages and fees from promoter Lamar Hunt’s WCT contracts.
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Pope County
Racquet Club
Cleveland
Ohio
John L. March
Carbondale racer wins three day Briar cycle meet
Gary Brooks of Carbondale won all three heats and the final feature at Greenbriar Raceway east of Carbondale. The overall trophy was presented by Cycle Sport Inc. Brooks rode a CZ. others included Ronald Kohring Coulterville first in 100 class on a Hodaka, Joe Frick Waltonville second, Louie James Du Quoin third. 125cc winner Brent Knight Mt. Vernon Ind. on CZ. 173 class winner Gregg McMillen Carbondale on Penton. 250 class winner Robert Newbury Waltonville on Yamaha. Next race September 10 with practice at 11 and 16 races starting at 1. Also San Diego ABA names Conquistadors basketball team.
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Carbondale
Greenbriar Raceway
Brooks
Cyclesport Inc
Herrin
Yamaha
Stan Fikuart
Marion
Penton
Robert Newbury
Waltonville
Jon Saltzman
Mt. Vernon
Ind
Kevin Murray
Evansville
Mark Barr Yaave
Doug Fisher
Greenbriar
United States Advances To Davis Cup Final After Spain Victory
The U S Davis Cup team defeated Spain 3 2 in Barcelona to set up a final with Romania. Stan Smith clinched the win over Juan Gisbert 11 9 10 8 6 4 as the crowd challenged American play and Ralston expected a tough Romanian series in Bucharest.
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Romania
Bucharest
Spain
Barcelona
U.S
Dennis Ralston
le Nastase
Ralston
Stan Smith
Pasadena
Calif
Juan Gisbert
Gisbert
Andres Gimeno
Harold Solomon
Silver Spring
Australia
US S
State amateur golf opens at Moline in wide-open field
The 42nd Illinois State Amateur Golf Tournament began at East Moline Short Hills with 154 players including five former champions. Bob Zender, the 1971 winner, has turned pro. Notables include Bruce Beck of Urbana and Stan Mikita. The 72-hole event runs over three days with cut after 18 and 36 holes.
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Moline
Bob Zender
East Moline
Short Hills
University of Illinois
Savoy
Bruce Beck
Urbana
Chicago Black Hawk
Stan Mikita
Steve Taylor
Springfield
Eddie Machen Dies After Fall From Apartment
Eddie Machen, once the world’s top heavyweight contender, died in San Francisco from an apparent fall from his second-story apartment. Authorities ruled out foul play, noting Machen, 40, suffered liver damage. His career began with 25 straight pro wins, 10 by knockout, and he rose to No. 1 in the WBA rankings. His life included a 1952 conviction for armed robbery and a three-year jail term.
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San Francisco
Eddie Machen
Machen
World Boxing Association
Braves fall as Reds overpower in Mathews managerial debut
Eddie Mathews, new Braves manager, admits nerves after Cincinnati Reds rout Atlanta 9-1 on national TV. Denis Menke and Joe Morgan fueled the Reds with key hits including Morgan's 14th homer. Menke added three RBIs and a sixth inning homer as Atlanta miscues allow six runs in the second inning.
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Cincinnati
Eddie Mathews
Atlanta Braves
Cincinnati Reds
Braves
Lumen Harris
Atlanta
Denis Menke
Joe Morgan
Reds
Morgan
Menke
Mathews
Ron Reed
Jim McGlothlin
Jackson YMCA swimmers claim third in regional meet
Jackson YMCA swimmers placed third as the Jackson County YMCA team led the weekend Southern Illinois meet with 375 points, while Jackson totaled 323 to rank top three. Herrin Marion and Harrisburg followed. High point scorers with three or more wins included Dana Dycus and Earl Maulding in the 11-12 division.
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Jackson County
Southern
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