Cardinals Open Five Game Homestand Against Dodgers
The Cardinals return home to host five straight games beginning with a two game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Albert Pujols leads a Busch Stadium lineup facing San Diego in a three game set. The Carlyle Wooden Bat Tournament features Harrisburg Du Quoin and Marion. PGA's Greater Milwaukee Open starts at Brown Deer Park. The Champions Tour plays in Dearborn Michigan for the Ford Senior Players Championship.
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Cardinals
NL West
Los Angeles Dodgers
Carlyle
American Legion
Harrisburg
du Quoin
Marion
PGA
Brown Deer Park
Milwaukee
Champions Tour
Dearborn, Mich
Albert Pujols
San Diego Padres
Busch Stadium
Notable Bend Lake College Hires Kyle Schwartz Start
Notable Bend Lake College baseball coach Bobby Simpson recruited Kyle Schwartz from Harrisburg, signing the pitcher first baseman who excelled at Harrisburg with a 12-1 record and 1.30 ERA on the mound and a .390 bat. Schwartz, an 85-86 mph lefty with a strong curveball, could anchor the lineup, as Simpson plans to sign four more players.
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New Bend Lake College
Bobby Simpson
Harrisburg
Kyle Schwartz
Schwartz
Simpson
Dearman earns Pacers summer league invite in Salt Lake City
Jermaine Dearman, SIU standout, is one of three free agents chosen for Indiana Pacers summer league after camp, joining Jamison Brewer and Fred Jones. The team will split with Philadelphia 76ers in Salt Lake City for the Rocky Mountain Revue July 18-26. Dearman eyes NBA exposure and Europe scouts while finishing his business marketing degree.
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Carbondale
Jermaine Dearman
Southern Illinois University
SIU
Dearman
Indiana Pacers
Indiana
Philadelphia 76Ers
Salt Lake City
David Maravilla
Pacers
Indianapolis
Sekou Smith
Hawaii
Carl English
Fresno State
Hiram
Fuller
Jermaine
Maravilla
Jamison Brewer
Fred Jones
James Jones
Miami
Fla
76Ers
Creighton
Kyle Korver
Philadelphia
Saluki
Kent Williams
Denver Nuggets
Los Angeles
Rocky Mountain Revue
Nuggets
Junior Golf Clinic draws area youth to Rend Lake range
About 50 youngsters ages 12 to 17 attended a Tuesday Junior Golf Clinic at Bend Lake Golf Course sponsored by the Southern Illinois Golf Association and The Southern Illinoisan. Local pros and college coaches provided instruction on driving, chipping, and putting while stressing etiquette and fundamentals for a game built on integrity.
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Whittington
Lucas Roney
Roney
Bend Lake Golf Course
Rend Lake
Cobden
Southern Illinois Golf Association
The
Southern Illinoisan
Gene Carello
D.W. Davis
Craig Zinzilieta
Preston Baker
Benton C.C
Britt Pavelonis
Franklin County C.C
SIGA
Bob McBride
David Perkins
Rend Lake College
Cindy Corn
Dennis Crain
Jason Drew
Bryce Kujawa
Mount Vernon
McBride
Davis
Pavelonis
Corn
Baker
Bryant Arrested Over 19-Year-Old's Sexual Assault Claim
Kobe Bryant, a five time NBA All Star, was arrested in Eagle Colorado on an accusation of sexual assault by a 19 year old. Investigators sent evidence to the state Bureau of Investigation and a decision on charges was expected by week’s end. Bryant posted a $25000 bond and was released.
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Eagle, Colo
Los Angeles Lakers
Kobe Bryant
Colorado
Eagle County
Joe Hoy
State Bureau of Investigation
Bryant
Pamela Mackey
Vail
Cordillera
Edward
Mackey
Russell Granger
Granger
Nike
Tut Company
Celeste Alleyne
Hart revival for Cardinals fans sparks renewed faith
In a reader essay, Les Winkeler of St. Louis describes Hart’s arrival as a Christmas gift that revived his love for baseball. He contrasts Hart’s impact with memories of McGwire, Buck, and Pujols, praising Hart as a possible miracle on the field. See Hart page 2C.
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Bo Hart
Hart
St. Louis Cardinals
Tony LaRussa
Cardinals
LaRussa
Cubs
Albert Pujols
Pujols
Stan Musial
Cooperstown
Abner Doubleday
B.H
St. Louis
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Morgan Corn
Benton
Rend Lake Golf Course
Rooney
Sarah Cluhy
Goreville
Les Winkeler
Mark McGwire
Roger Maris
Jack Buck
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