Alou's three run shot fuels Cardinals win and sweep
Matty Alou hit a decisive three run homer to cap an eighth inning rally lifting the St Louis Cardinals over their former Pirates, 6-4, and completing a four game series sweep. The win pulls St Louis within four games of Pittsburgh as NL East standings tighten.
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Bert Rosenthal
Associated Press
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Baseball schedule highlights two night games Tuesday doubleheader setup
The fixture list shows Monday matchups California Murphy 6 13 facing Boston Sie bert 14 7 and Baltimore Palmer 14 6 at Milwaukee Lockwood 8 8 plus Cleveland Lamb 5 10 at Minnesota Kaat 9 9 all as night games. Tuesday features Kansas City at New York California at Boston Oakland at Washington Detroit at Chicago and a twin bill Baltimore at Milwaukee and Cleveland at Minnesota as night fixtures.
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Oakland
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Chicago
Blue Sunday at Yankee Stadium as Vida Blue anchors A's win
Vida Blue, amid a Blue Day at Yankee Stadium, earns his 22nd win helping Oakland beat New York 6 4. He drives in a run with a squeeze bunt and scores the eventual winning run as Detroit topples Minnesota. Royals, White Sox, Angels, and Brewers win to widen AL standings.
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Ken Rapperport
Associated Press
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Jim Perry
Minneapolis-St. Paul
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Oilers Defend Illinois State Class A Softball Title
The Martin Oilers, defending state champions, bypass regional play and enter the Maron double elimination tournament this week. They face Springfield runner-up Tuesday at 9 p.m. First round matchups include Maron vs Peoria runner-up and Springfield winner vs Decatur winner with subsequent games through Wednesday.
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Oilers take three of four in weekend play
Martin Oilers rebound from a 10 run loss to Maroa Red Doors to win three of four over the weekend. Gary Endres wins two Sunday while Don Brewer and Buckles suffer injuries. Oilers open state tourney at Maroa Tuesday night versus the Saomi Cougars.
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Pipes win Peabody by three in Saline County golf
Pursie Pipes of Mt. Vernon shot 70 to win the third Peabody tournament at Saline County Golf and Country Club with 133 over 36 holes. Connie Connell and Randy Lewis tied for second at 136 after Connell won a sudden death playoff, with Norris taking fourth at 137.
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Mt. Vernon
Peabody
Saline County Golf and Country Club
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Mounds
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Norris
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Roger Johnson
Ray Jenkins
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Sam Beggs
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Francis Jones
Bill Vickery
Bill Patton
Sam Fieri
Rain Delays Juvenile Baseball Meet in Murphysboro
Rain held up the juvenile tournament Sunday with Murphy B defeating Pinckneyville 8 to 6 after a six run seventh inning rally. Dobbs pitched the win, Anderson took the loss. Tonight Johnston City faces Du Quoin at 6 and Murphy A meets Anna in the nightcap.
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Baseball talk dominates fans as salaries and schedules loom
The column traces sport talk on salaries like Joe Torre earning an estimated 115 000 to 125 000 this year and discusses penant races with Cubs and Cards facing Dodgers Giants and Padres. It notes the end of regular seasons on Thursdays for post season TV and mentions strikes affecting St Louis media and Bill Hayes promoting a fair.
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Carbondale Youth Wins 50-Yard Dash at Illinois Jamboree
Herschel Gibbs of Carbondale won the midget boys 50 yard dash in 6.9 seconds at the 16th annual Illinois Junior Sports Jamboree in Joliet. Other area placers included Don Edwards and Charlene Vinson, with several from Herrin Marion Mt. Vernon Cairo also earning podium finishes.
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Paul Restivo
Richard Bracy
Marion
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Jon Fox
Sam Edwards
Mark Kline
Jeff Kennerly
Southern Illinois
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Mt. Vernon
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Okanville
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Cairo
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Amati Wins at Benton in Super Modified Feature
Chuck Amati of Greenfield Tenn narrowly beats Cliff Cochrum of Benton in a final lap duel at Benton Raceway for the super-modified feature. Frank Kmucha Oroville won the modified stock event. Sonny Goldenstein De Soto and Larry Gowler Mt. Vernon followed. Bill Millikan Shawneetown led early but retired with engine trouble. Joe Namath Jets totals listed.
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Logan
John Powell
Fairfield
Gene Gurley
Carl Walker
Carbondale
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