Murphysboro youths fall to Joliet in Jacksonville tourney
Murphysboro Colt League was shutout 12 to 2 by Joliet in the Jacksonville Tournament. Murphysboro meets Jacksonville in a loser's bracket game at 6:30 p.m. Joliet scored 11 runs in the first three innings while Murphy had two hits. Carbondale Pony League drops 12 to 6 at Springfield to fall into loser's bracket. Packard? No, details show Randy Dunn charged with loss as Jacksonville’s Bill Nash wins.
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Belleville Wins Ninth Straight In Legion Playoff Open
Belleville defeated Peoria Limestone 2-0 in 10 innings at Wheeling to run its state playoff streak to eight wins in as many starts. Stu bound Mike Abegg pitched all 10 innings, allowed three hits, and fanned nine. Dennis Rosenkranz contributed 3-4 with Belleville scoring in the 10th on a leadoff double by Steve Anderson and a bases loaded error.
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San Diego bypasses Starrick in ABA expansion draft
Greg Starrick was bypassed by San Diego in the ABA expansion draft in New York on Thursday. Starrick, previously drafted by Cleveland and Miami, had hoped for a spot with the California team after earlier contract issues. His comment availability was not possible. Also noted is a 7:30 p.m. doubleheader involving the Martin Oilers and Cowden at Murphysboro Riverside Park.
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Sox A's stalemate ends in 18th after 17 inning thriller
Chicago White Sox and Oakland A's battled 3-3 through 17 innings in a game suspended with first place on the line. Pat Kelly homered for Chicago, Angel Mangual tied it for Oakland, and Dick Williams and Chuck Tanner emptied their bullpens before the 18th inning.
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Astros stay within reach in NL West as Reds stumble
Astros beat the Braves 9-4 while the Reds lost 6-2 to the Dodgers, narrowing the gap in the National League West. Dodgers inch closer but remain 10 games back as Chicago blanked Montreal 8-0 and Ken Rosewall advances to the Cleveland Classic final eight.
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Hambletonian Tuneup at Springfield Fair Preview
A $542000 harness racing program opens with a Hambletonian tuneup for top 3 year old filly Delmonica Hanover and heavily favored Super Bowl at the Illinois State Fair. Next week features the Review Futurity and key prep for the Aug 30 Hambletonian at DuQuoin followed by the Review 3 year old pace at Delaware in September.
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Girls Softball Tourney Set at Evergreen Park
A six team girls softball tournament is planned for Evergreen Park southwest of Carbondale on Saturday and Sunday. Five games begin Saturday at 10 a.m. with each game two hours apart. The consolation championship is set for 6 p.m. Saturday, with the third place game Sunday at 2 p.m. and the championship at 4 p.m. Teams include Carbondale All-Americans, Carbondale SIU, Vienna, Jackson County Open Class, Cutler, and Fairfield.
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Cubs blank Expos as Williams nears RBI mark
The Chicago Cubs routed the Montreal Expos 8-0 behind Rick Reuschel eight hit pitching. Billy Williams drove in two and moved to 1,154 RBIs for his Cubs career, second to Ernie Banks. Ron Santo countered with 46 RBIs this season and 1,185 since 1960.
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White Sox Place Romo on 21-Day Disabled List
The Chicago White Sox announce right handed pitcher Vincente Romo is on the 21 day disabled list with a sore arm. Dennis O Toole is recalled from the Tucson farm club to replace him.
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