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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1978

Page

14

Cubs Boss Kennedy Pushes Three Division MLB Plan

Chicago Cubs general manager Bob Kennedy proposes realigning to three eight team divisions with intra division play first and eventual inter division games. He envisions East Central and West divisions featuring Cubs White Sox Milwaukee Detroit Cincinnati Minneapolis St Louis and possibly Pittsburgh promoting rivalries and reducing travel amid fuel shortages. Kennedy notes two teams would exit the current 26 to fit the format and acknowledges potential attrition over time.

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Major League Baseball Standings and Scores Digest

National League leaders include Burroughs Clark and Foster with SF leading in batting and Rose top in runs. West division features San Francisco and Cincinnati tightly bunched. American League tops list with Carew Lezcano and Rice starring. Miller Park results show San Francisco and Chicago posting wins as teams vie for early season position through Friday and weekend games.

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Garr says he is among baseball's best hitters

Ralph Garr, outfielder for the Chicago White Sox, contends he is one of baseball's top hitters despite being labeled a bad-ball hitter. He cites a .313 career average, three 200-hit seasons, and a 1974 NL leading .353 as proof of consistency, while noting ongoing trade rumors.

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Steeleville Niederbrachs and Pinckneyville KC split softball twin bill

In fast pitch Steeleville 3 Pinckneyville KC 96 first game 374 to 90. Eggemeyer Boliman Ogilvie Boczek and A Martin key players as Pinckneyville advances to Steeleville Regional first round. In slow pitch Ridgway Shawneetown Eldorado VFW results highlight a busy night with three matches and matches tonight include Shawneetown vs Carrier Mills Ridgway vs Carmi Crusaders and Michael Walters Benton facing Eldorado Merchants.

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Lopez says she hasn't hit her golf peak yet

Indianapolis AP Nancy Lopez, a 21 year old rookie who has won five straight events this year, says she has not peaked yet and can play competitively for 15 more years. She prepares for the 26th Women's U S Open at the Country Club of Indianapolis while juggling fame and a closing rookie season.

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Saluki Lemon Captures Ladies' Classic Golf Title

Sandy Lemon of Southern Illinois University Carbondale won the Ladies' Mid-Summer Classic at Franklin County Country Club with a 145 over 36 holes, beating former SIUC golfer Cathy Monroe by seven strokes. Ruth Ann Mann placed third, and multiple flights saw ties and other top finishes among players from Herrin, Marion, Carbondale, Centralia and West Frankfort. the event drew 77 entrants in its third year.

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