Durocher flatly denies Cubs firing in farewell remarks
Leo Durocher said he was not fired by the Chicago Cubs and that there was no formal contract with owner P K Wrigley, only a handshake. He reflected on his 45 years in baseball, shared stories of legends, and spoke to reporters after stepping aside as Cubs manager.
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Durocher retires as Cubs manager after pennant regret
Major League standings show National League leaders with split results. San Diego beat Cincinnati in 17 innings while Chicago beat St. Louis and Philadelphia defeated Pittsburgh. Durocher reads a telegram from Randy Hundley praising his retirement and names Whitey Lockman as his successor. He notes regret at not winning a pennant for Chicago and Mr. Wrigley.
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Five share Gold Cup Golf lead at Benton round one
Five golfers tied for the first round lead at the Gold Cup Golf Tournament in Benton, the oldest tourney in Southern Illinois, firing 70s. Names include Pursie Pipes Mt. Vernon Geoffrey Young Carbondale Charles Dale St. Louis and Richard Kamman Denny Aliberts Belleville among tied leaders as Class A entries show Wayne Bollinger Carterville Hugh Frailey Benton Bob Tierney Eldorado and Bill Morris Du Quoin at 76. Class B leaders include Richard Tock Dean Smith Jan Nevinger George Sims and Burton Fensal Du Quoin. Donald Miller St Louis and Don Sheffer Benton lead Class with 26.
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Cubs Top Cardinals 3-2 Behind Williams and Hundley
Billy Williams drove in a run with a sacrifice fly and doubled while Randy Hundley hit a homer to lift the Chicago Cubs to a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in a nationally televised game. Williams scored again on Santo’s sacrifice fly after a Pepitone single and Cardinals miscues.
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Newcombe Tops Riessen to Reach National Tennis Semis
John Newcombe the top seed from Australia defeated Marty Riessen 7-5 6-3 to reach the semifinals of the $50,000 First National Tennis Classic. Newcombe trailed 3-1 in the first set before breaking Riessen three times, using a strong serve and precise net play to clinch the win.
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Eaves Wiggs Win at Benton Raceway Features
Eaves Wiggs won multiple feature events at Benton Raceway on Saturday night outqualifying rivals. Wiggs dominated the super-modified feature, outdistancing Cliff Cockrum and Richard Reder as Rider won a heat and the trophy dash. Other winners included Frank Kyucha and Bob Melvin in the modified stock feature with Kyucha and Melvin posting strong showings.
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Expos Top Mets 6-3 Behind Fairly Homer and Foli Hit
Montreal Expos defeated the New York Mets 6-3 as Ron Fairly belted a three run homer in the first inning off Gary Gentry and Tim Foli drove in the decisive run with a late single. Yorrez winning pitcher. record improves to 12-5 with 3 40? line.
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Frankfort bicyclethon crowns Herrin team champs
Rick Brandon of Bank of Herrin led a six day bike race ending Saturday at West Frankfort, celebrating his 17th birthday. His team Richard Bracy Tim Byrne and John Bayles won $300 after riding 4 741 laps, nearly 1 200 miles on the quarter mile track amid heat rain and tents home kitchens and even a houseboat setup at the stadium.
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Padres outlast Reds in 17 innings for 4-3 win
Jerry Morales delivered a RBI single in the 17th after Nate Colbert doubled and Clarence Gaston was intentionally walked, giving the San Diego Padres a 4-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. The win trimmed Cincinnati's NL West lead to six games as both teams traded runs late.
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Astros Rally Past Dodgers 7-2 Behind May's Four RBI
Houston gains on Dodgers as Lee May drives in four, including a 21st homer, powering a 7-2 Houston win. Six Astros runs were unearned, with key errors aiding a first inning rally and a seventh inning burst that sealed the victory.
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Giants Rally Past Braves Amid Shortened NL Tilt
The San Francisco Giants exploded for five runs in the fourth inning and benefited from five singles and a two-run error by Atlanta third baseman Darrell Barns to beat the Braves 5-2. The game was the lone contest of a scheduled doubleheader after the players association protested rescheduling of the second game, rainout Friday night, as part of a doubleheader Saturday night.
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Pirates Gain Split With Phillies In Twilight Doubleheader
Manny Sanguillen drove in two runs with a homer and a single to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies and force a split after a twilight doubleheader. Larry Bowa drove in two and scored twice as Philadelphia won the first game 5-2. The Pirates narrowed the NL East gap behind New York and ahead of the Mets, aided by Duke Walker’s seven shutout innings in relief two days before his 90th birthday.
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West Frankfort eyeing state Little League finals
West Frankfort has risen from playoff underachievers to win the Southern Illinois championship at Carmi. If they advance, they will compete in Springfield and could reach the state finals near Chicago, with further aims at the Midwest regional in Roseland and Williamsport. Local director Pete Gentry praises the team’s pitching and hitting, notably Jeff Hancock, and notes strong Chicago area competition and travel. The club will play the district winner Thursday at Griffin High School Field in Springfield with a Friday title game possible.
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Starrick reflects after cut from Carolina Cougars
Greg Starrick, famed Southern Illinois basketball star and top free throw shooter, is cut after a tryout with the Carolina Cougars. He recalls the difficulty of not matching the big men’s play and laments ending a 21 year basketball run, while noting potential future pro chances elsewhere.
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Ex Salukis shine in minor league action
Former Southern Illinois University players headline a string of performances in the California and Arkansas minor leagues. Outfielder Jim Dever was promoted from Modesto to Arkansas after a line collision sidelined Tommy Cruz. Duane Kuiper extended his hot hitting in Reno, while Lee Pitlock posted a 2.78 ERA in the Pacific Coast League.
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Publicist Bill Young earns Arch Ward Plaque at NYC event
Top sports publicist Bill Young, new in his third year as University of Wyoming sports information director, received the Arch Ward Memorial Plaque at a national convention in New Orleans for outstanding publicity last year. He visits his mother in Carbon and joins family including his year-old daughter and eight-year-old son.
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