Weekend sports and racing wrap from Southern Illinois
The week covers PGA Championship action in Rochester and MLB series finales for the Cardinals Cubs and White Sox. NFL preseason in Champaign and college golf events highlight a busy weekend with Dippin Dots Amateur rounds and Springfield harness racing of note BR Time wins 2-year-old pace at 55 to 1 odds driven by Ray Gash with She's All Sporty placing third in a lead up to Thursday’s final.
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Start Em Up Du Quoin opens 2003 football practice
Du Quoin kick off the 2003 campaign as coach Al Martin seeks reloads after losing top scorers and an overpowering line. Quarterback Reid Bastien steps in for Nick Hill while Terrier Spiller and Campanella anchor an offense ahead of a rebuilt line. Herrin also reshapes with Brad Walker and Taylor Perry taking lead roles as they adjust to a run-first plan and need for linemen.
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Simon's single dooms Cardinals in ninth loss to Pirates
Randall Simon lined a bases loaded single in the ninth to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 6-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Albert Pujols extended his hitting streak to 27 games with a three run homer as the Cardinals led 4-2 after a four run sixth. Craig Wilson and Reggie Sanders hit back to back homers in the eighth for Pittsburgh, and Jason Kendall doubled in the ninth before Simon delivered the decisive hit off Julian Tavarez.
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High School Football Kicks Off Across the State
Scott Lambert previews the start of high school football season as practices begin statewide in heat, drills, and two a days. He notes fan anticipation for upcoming openers, season hope, and the fall sports narrative shaping area chatter.
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