Cubs Seek Return From Fall Of Eight Games Lead
Chicago recounts past collapses as Whitey Lockman steers the Cubs through a slump. Players recall Leo Durocher era clashes and lessons, while stars like Santo and Banks praise Lockman’s management and aim to reclaim first in the NL East.
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New York Mets
Leo Durocher
Whitey Lockman
Billy Williams
Lockman
Ron Santo
Ken Holtzman
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Durocher
Holtzman
Oakland A’s
Santo
Leo
Whitey
Ernie Banks
Marion All-Stars Fall 5 4 in State Playoff Elimination
Jacksonville builds 5-0 lead in first two innings on errors and a Dan Griffin homer. Marion rallies to 5-4 in the fifth but can't complete comeback as Atkisson allows two runs in first and Meece keeps Galesburg, Jacksonville in earlier wins.
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Marion
Milan
Elgin
Dan Griffin
Eric Rue
Bryce Glasgow
Rue
Glasgow
Dale Meece
Pete Stewart
Bill Atkisson
Jim Turner
Turner
Atkisson
Marion Pony League wins title behind Ripley clutch hit
Marion topped Carbondale 2-1 in seven innings as Dave Ripley held Carbondale to one run and delivered a bases loaded hit in the ninth. Marion advances to a five team meet at Springfield and faces Joliet Friday at 6 p.m. Mike Austin no-hit Herrin 2-0 for Carbondale in a separate game.
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Carbondale
Marion
Herrin
Springfield
Joliet
Lamer
Hertz
Pulley
Ripley
Orr
Tigers Edge Orioles 3 2 on Ninth Inning RBI Hit
Aurelio Rodriguez delivered a run-scoring single in the ninth to push the Detroit Tigers past the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 Saturday night. The Tigers overcame a late deficit with the decisive hit.
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Aurelio Rodriguez
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Carbo Delivers as Cardinals Top Cubs in National TV Win
Bernie Carbo sparked a 7-2 St Louis victory over Chicago with three hits three RBIs and two runs scored. The Cardinals stretched their lead in the NL East to 2 1/2 games behind Ferguson Jenkins 9-9, while Carbo's hot spell since July 4 lifted his average to .293. Cubs Popovich led Chicago with three hits as bullpen help from Al Hrabosky limited the rally.
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Bernie Carbo
St. Louis Cardinals
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St. Louis
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Red Schoendienst
Lou Brock
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Ferguson Jenkins
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Jose Cruz
Reggie Cleveland
al Hrabosky
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Mike Tyson
Hrabosky
Cleveland
Hrabesky
Andy Thornton
Rick Monday
Popovich
Jose Cardenal
Billy Williams
Tyson
Phillies blank Pirates 5-0 behind Twitchell strong
Wayne Twitchell shut down Pittsburgh on five hits to end Philadelphia's three game skid. Greg Luzinski made two stellar left field catches and the Phillies rallied with a fifth inning run on Craig Robinson's RBI. Luzinski delivered again in the sixth and ninth with key hits to fuel the scoring.
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Richie Hebner
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Terry Harmon
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Jose Pagan
Bob Boone
John Lamb
Manny Sanguillen
Dal Maxvill
Boone
del Unser
Willie Mantanez
Steeleville Slo-Pitch Results And Schedule
Slopitch results from Steeleville include Coulterville 12, Sparta Alumni 3. Outlaws 13, Marissa 11. Hookers 12, Sparta VFW 4. Saturday games saw Willisville 10, Percy 7. Smith Liquor 10, Coulterville 7. Willisville 8, Marissa 7. Smith Liquor 4, Sparta VFW. Hookers 15, Outlaws 14. Smith Liquor 8, Willisville 7. Today's schedule lists Outlaws vs Smith Liquors at 1 p.m. with the winner facing Hookers at 2:30.
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Sparta Aluminum
Outlaws
Marissa
Sparta Vfw
Willisville
Percy
Smith Liquor
Hookers
Willsville
Smith Liquors
Pipes Leads Benton Golf Cup Shot 67 in Midpoint
Mt. Vernon veteran Pursie Pipes shot a five under par 67 at Benton to lead the Golf Cup at the tournament's midpoint. Chasers at 69 include coaches Bob Brown of Elorado and Max McDonald of Christopher. Others at 71 to 74 fill championship contention as seven tied at 77 in Class A, nine at 82 in Class B, and 10 at 87 in Class C. Pro Ron Wright paired with amateurs to win the pro am with 60. the Jerry Glenn team was second with 62.
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Benton
Pipes
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Elorado
Max McDonald
Christopher
Geoff Young
Carbondale
Dave Perkins
Jan Jansco
Johnston City
Randy Lewis
West Frankfort
Connie Connell
Mounds
Brad Miller
Richard Kamman
Belleville
Dick Foulk
Charles Elder
Harrisburg
Ron Wright
Centralia
Byam Houser
Tom Wargo
Jerry Glenn
Earl Wilt
Gus Richards
Aaron’s bases-loaded single sinks Astros in ninth
Hank Aaron delivered a bases-loaded single in the ninth to break a tie and lift the Atlanta Braves to a 3-1 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday night.
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Houston
Hank Aaron
Atlanta Braves
Major League Standings and Matchups Today
California and Kansas City face each other with Sinner and Ryan in key roles while Fitzmorris and Drago carry KC. Chicago meets Minnesota as Wood seeks wins against Goltz. Texas visits Oakland with Durham and Brown opposing Lindblad and Abbott. Detroit travels to Baltimore with Strahler and Hood in pivotal action.
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McDowell
Bell
Weiskopf Leads Canadian Golf Championship In Canada
Tom Weiskopf shot 68 to take a four under total 208 and lead the Canadian Golf Championship at Richelieu Valley. Forrest Fezler, 209 after a 71, pursues the leader with Bobby Mitchell and Jim Ferriwell close behind. Bruce Fleisher carded a hole in one on the 10th during third round play.
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Tom Weiskopf
Weiskopf
Forrest Fezler
Richelieu Valley Golf Club
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Bobby Mitchell
Jim Ferriwell
Chuck Courtney
John Schlee
Bruce Fleisher
Evansville Colts Meet Marion in Colt League Title Showdown
Evansville and Marion clash at Marion at 1 p m for the Colt League 15 16 sectional championship with Marion needing two wins. If needed a second game would be at 4 p m, while Murphysboro beat Paducah 3-0 in another first round matchup.
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Imhoff
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Fricke
Dobbs Price
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Schmidt
Buchanan
Milner's Grand Slam Powers Mets Past Expos 11-3
John Milner delivered a bases loaded grand slam in the first inning to spark the New York Mets to an 11-3 win over the Montreal Expos. George Stone earned his sixth victory, supported by a nine run onslaught including four more runs in the third. Milner's 16th homer of the season capped the big inning.
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George Stone
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Stone
Milner
Hambletonian Plans Advance as Illinois Tracks Sign On
Hayes reports progress on Ogilvie plan to add a Saturday race and boost Hambletonian purses using betting proceeds. Maywood Park signed a contract, Arlington Park signals support, and Madison Square Garden tracks push Hambletonian east. Illinois candidates and local racing trends fuel optimism for Du Quoin.
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