Ex-Red Billingham an unlikely 'golden boy' for Tigers
Ex Reds ace Jack Billingham has transformed into Detroit’s key pitcher. His 13th win and four shutouts this season highlight a steady rise after being traded in a youth movement. He credited a refined changeup as central to his success as Cleveland fell 2-0.
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King of the Rooters Among Baseball Announcers
Sports broadcaster tensions rise as owners influence on-air calls are scrutinized. The piece cites Harry Caray as king of the rooters, with Rizzuto Brennaman and Tait leaning home, while Vin Scully Harwell Martin Woods are praised for neutrality. It cites FCC required disclaimers and a culture of bias in coverage.
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Ned Martin
Jim Woods
Boston Red Sox
National League East and West standings update with scores
The column lists NL East and West team records and leads, plus results from Wednesday and Thursday games. Notable lines cover Philadelphia, Chicago, Montreal, Pittsburgh, New York, St. Louis, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Cincinnati, San Diego, Houston, Atlanta, and batting pitching leaders with current win loss tallies and key stats.
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R.reuschel
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Lemongelio
Kison
D.robinson
Hooton
Lerch
Halicki
Grimsley
Perry
Berenguer
Boggs
Hanna
St.Louis
Denny
Cincinnnati
Softball and Bowling Meet Results and Standings
Jonesboro White Horse Inn lost 1-5 to Herrin All Stars as part of a busy meet. Bowling highs included Chuck Derbigny 222 and LaRue Shelton 202. Team and individual scores highlight Quaglia Const and Perry Remodeling with top series like 1928 for S.J. Bowl and 2391 for Quaglia Const.
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White Horse Inn
Herrin
Latecomers
Perry
Chuck Derbigny
Joe Percudani
Collins
Richard Miller
LaRue Shelton
Sue Oliver
Marie Spurgeon
Winter's homer breaks tie in state meet
Dennis Winter belted a two run homer in the top of the seventh to lift Pinckneyville past Villa Grove 4-2 at the Class A state fast pitch softball tournament in Altamont. Pinckneyville advances to the final eight, facing the winner of S and K Rigging versus Fulton County at 5 p.m. Saturday. Leo Smith improves to 35-8, Provart to 59-19.
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Dennis Winter
Villa Grove
Altamont
Pinckneyville
Kerry Crum
Leo Smith
Innning
Fulton County
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