Tigers Rally Past Senators on Horton 12th Inning
Willie Horton delivered a two run hit in the 12th to lift Detroit past Washington 5-3 as John Podres, making his fourth start after joining the Tigers, could not secure the win despite eight innings of six hit ball. Sherry blew the lead in the ninth, Ed Brinkman and Jim King sparked the tying rally before Wickersham earned the win. In other AL action, Kansas City beat Minnesota 6-1 and Boston topped Cleveland 3-1 on George Scott's homer.
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Prep Football Film From Glendale Arizona Draws Local Insight
Ed Green former West Frankfort coach describes a week long filming of a prep football training movie at Glendale High School Phoenix under National Federation rules. He notes the season start rule change and discusses weathered football culture versus basketball and track in Southern Illinois.
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Siu Netter Wins In Tennis Tourney
Jose Villarete a Southern Illinois University student from the Philippines defeated highly regarded John Pickens of Tuscaloosa Alabama 9 7 4 6 4 in Meadow Club Invitation Grass Court Tennis Tournament opening round. Pickens Rice University senior and Nassau Bowl semifinalist was eliminated after a day of rain and late matches.
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Taylor Sanford Dies After Coaching Career Span
Petersburg Virginia AP reports Taylor Sanford died at his home Monday night at age 57. His 37 year coaching career included roles at Randolph-Macon Wake Forest and Ft. Lee Virginia.
Giants and Reds Split as Dodgers Slip to Third
Hank Aaron leads the National League with 31 homers and 85 RBIs while Joe Torre and Felipe Alou add strong totals. Denis Menke drives a key Braves win over the Dodgers, lifting Atlanta in the pennant race as the Giants and Reds split a twin bill and the Pirates idle.
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Hamlin Leads Women's Golf in US Amateur Qualifying
Miss Shelley Hamlin, a 17 year old Fresno high school senior, shot a par 73 to take a two stroke lead into the final round of qualifying for the USGA Women's Amateur at Sewickley Heights Golf Club. Notable players including Mrs Gordon P Street Jr and Ro bert a Albers chased the leader as 118 competed for a 32 player field.
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Major League Standings and Schedule Highlights
The table shows the National and American leagues with team records and percentages led by Pittsburgh San Francisco and Philadelphia in the N L and Baltimore Detroit Cleveland and California in the A L. Monday results include Cincinnati 10 San Francisco 6 Atlanta 10 Los Angeles 9 and other key outcomes. The upcoming games feature New York at Pittsburgh Houston at Chicago Los Angeles at Atlanta San Francisco at Cincinnati Philadelphia at St. Louis and more.
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Wayne City and Mt Vernon Win Openers in SI Softball Tourney
Wayne City shocked Marion 5 1 as Ken Sanders and Dean Jackson opened a four run first inning with three walks a single and a double. Ray Garner and Lee Belanger drove runs in the sixth while John Beck earned the win on a two hit night.
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Undefeated Hand Wrestler Merz Retires in Victory Twist
Curt Merz Kansas City's 6 foot 4 guard ends unbeaten world hand wrestling run after a late match with a carpenter in Kansas City. Merz explains he feared a 40-year-old challenger could nearly beat him prompting retirement. Exhibition baseball notes follow.
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Winds Bring Fresh Puff for Crab Orchard Sailing
After weeks of light air Crab Orchard Sailing Club members enjoyed six to ten mph winds for Sundays races. The long course spanned most of Crab Orchard Lake with close finishes. Dr Wilson Scot from Carbondale won the day overall in a lightning. Race results list Rebels first Etherton, Carbon dale. C-Scows Brigham first Brings Hayes second Brig ham third. Flying Scots Heyworth first Blackwood second Brown third. Y-flyers Phelps first Redick second Marlow third.
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Benton to Play Marion in Coal Belt Baseball Tonight
Benton will travel to Marion for a 7 p.m. league game in the Coal Belt Baseball circuit. The match was postponed Sunday due to a conflict with a Colt League tournament, delaying the scheduled action.
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