Warning Split Season Hampers Baseball Integrity
The piece questions the one shot split season and its potential to distort incentives and fairness as owners push for first and second half champions. It notes how teams like the Rangers Reds White Sox and Dodgers face altered playoff paths and includes quotes from players managers and owners about the impact and practical outcomes.
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Amritraj Upsets McEnroe At Canadian Open
Tenth seed Vijay Amritraj of India defeated top seed John McEnroe 5 7 7 6 6 1 to reach the Canadian Open third round. Lendl advanced to the quarterfinals by beating Anand Amritraj 6 3. Borg withdrew with family illness as rain and power outages disrupted play.
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Mount Vernon Tops Herrin in Coal Belt Thriller
Mount Vernon defeated Herrin 6 3 in 10 innings to win the Coal Belt tournament game. Mark Hefner drilled a three run homer in the 10th as Mount Vernon broke a 3 3 tie. Hefner, Scott Wagner and Barry Jackson led with multi hit efforts. Kevin Keister earned the win with a five hitter, 11 strikeouts and eight walks. Herrin's Hopkins drove in the tying run in the ninth.
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Major League Baseball Second Half Standings and Results
The National League East standings show St Louis Montreal and Philadelphia with tight splits while Chicago and Atlanta trail. Week highlights include Thursday games Chicago over New York 6 1 San Diego over Houston 9 1 and St Louis beating Philadelphia 5 2.
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Rincon Recalled by Cardinals After Otten DL
St Louis brings up rookie Andy Rincon from Springfield after pitcher Jim Otten goes on the 21 day DL. Rincon, coming off a May 9 line drive injury, had a 3-1 record and 1.75 ERA in five starts this season. Otten is sidelined with an inflamed shoulder.
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Benton to Host Summer Cross Country Preview Race
Benton plans a summer cross country preview at Benton Community Park on August 22 with 10 men’s age groups and seven women’s groups. Awards go to top finishers across multiple divisions, entry is 3 dollars beforehand or 5 dollars on race day, contact Don R Webb at 4393268 or 1000 E Webster Benton 62812.
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Carbondale to Hold Flag Football Signup
Carbondale announces flag football registration for fourth through sixth graders in the Carbondale High School District. The $6 fee includes a parent signature requirement and registration outlets at Haake's Home Furnishings Mel O Cream Donuts and the Erma Hayes Center. Contact Jim Summers or Everett Rushing for details.
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West Frankfort Plans Women’s Slow-Pitch Tourney
West Frankfort invites entries for a women’s slow-pitch softball tournament held August 24 to 29 at West Frankfort City Park. The 16 team double-elimination event has a $50 entry fee with an August 21 deadline. Contact Richard Jeffries at 937-1538 for details.
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