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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1971
Page
10
The article outlines how rabies spreads through bites or saliva exposure, the range of affected animals including bats dogs and wildlife, and that rabies symptoms progress from numbness and pain to hydrophobia and death. It urges vaccination of pets and immediate wound washing after any animal bite.
In Cleveland Heights Ohio on August 16 197... 16 year old Chris Evert chosen by U S captain Carole Graebner clinched the Wightman Cup for the United States defeating Britain's Virginia Wade 6-1 6-1. Evert had earlier defeated Winnie Shaw 6-0 6-4 and teamed with Joyce Williams for a 10-8 4-6 6-1 doubles win that made the clinching victory unnecessary. Valerie Ziegenfuss filled in for Julie Heldman earlier with a 6-4 4-6 6-3 win over Shaw. The U S led 2-2 entering final day.
The schedule lists matchups including Los Angeles at Montreal and San Francisco at New York plus San Diego at Philadelphia and Cincinnati at Chicago with night games. Pittsburgh visits Atlanta and St. Louis travels to Houston for additional night affairs.
Jim Grabowski signs as a free agent with the Chicago Bears after being cut by the Green Bay Packers. The former Wisconsin standout and 1966 contract holder for $400,000 saw his career sidetracked by three knee operations.
Montreal Expos erupt for 12 runs in a 12-6 win over Los Angeles to stretch their sizzling eight game surge. Boots Day and Rusty Staub fueled the attack with five RBIs including a grand slam, as Montreal built an early lead and held on.
Dick McAuliffe returns to form with a three run homer and a double as Detroit beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2. He lifts his average to .206 after a May slump, citing a change to an aggressive stance at the plate. Oakland A’s rout Yankees 8-2 as Dobson wins 13th.
Bob Gibson at age 35 pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals and earned his 12th win by besting Don Wilson. He also delivered the game winning hit with bases loaded in the ninth, an infield single to drive in the decisive run. Roger Metzger made a highlight diving catch but couldn't prevent the run.
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