Gibson Masters Second Win Blanks Cubs 1-0
Murphysboro opens American Legion play with a 2-0 win over Pinckneyville as Murphysboro pitchers Murphysboro’s Dana Pearson and Tony Korando combine on a no hit bid. Bruce Flannigan and Jim Reeves add three hits each with Pearson also homering. Murphysboro hosts Marion in a Riverside Park doubleheader Saturday with game one at 1 p.m.
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Aaron ties Mays for second on all time list
Aaron ties Willie Mays for second with his 648th home run and eyes Babe Ruth's 714 as Atlanta beats San Diego 5 4. The game featured a first inning homer by Aaron and mentions of Dodgers Giants Padres and other NL results.
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Village Inn names and race results at Marion
In Marion Du Quoin area reports list Village Inn results with participants Waters, Downs, Kreid, Peterson, and Bishop across multiple lines. West Frankfort notes include McDonalds locations, Fitzgerald Williams Hott Rankin and related scores across two entries.
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West Frankfort
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Fitzsimmons Resigns Suns Coaching to Lead Hawks
Cotton Fitzsimmons, Phoenix Suns coach for two seasons, resigns on Wednesday to take over as coach of the Atlanta Hawks. The move echoes his earlier resignation from Kansas State that spurred Jack Hartman to move from Southern Illinois to Kansas State.
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NBA
Phoenix Suns
Atlanta Hawks
Kansas State
Jack Hartman
Southern Illinois University
Zeigler Wins Pair in Doubleheader Sweep
Zeigler improved its softball record to 10-2 with a double win over Christopher Wednesday night. Linton pitched a one hitter in the first game, Hudson homered for the decisive runs, and Goins dominated in the second as Zeigler rolled 7-0 to 10-2. Zeigler heads to West Frankfort and hosts Sandoval this weekend. Fitzsimmons signs to coach Hawks in Atlanta after Phoenix stint. contract terms undisclosed. SISL softball at Royalton Merchanst wins 9-6 over Royalton. Marks pitches for Merchants, Beardon on the mound for Royalton.
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Carbondale Braves Clash With O'Dale Clubs Tonight
In Coal Belt League action Carbondale Braves host unbeaten O'Dale clubs at 7 00 p m at Williams Field southwest of Carbondale Braves sit 0 2 while Crainville leads Southern Division and Propolis and West Frankfort top Northern Division Tonight's slate lists Braves Carbondale 7 30 p m, Williams Field Propolis Olive Branch West Frankfort Anna Herrin Cobden Grand Tower U S Pen Lesser Crainville Du Quoin open date
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Lyle Saves Yankees In 54 Victory Over Milwaukee
Sparky Lyle earned his 10th save after being brought in from the bullpen for the 14th time. Ralph Houk’s Yankees improved to 54 victories, with Danny Cater traded from Boston noted for contrast as he bats .164. Other AL results include Detroit 5-4 over Cleveland in 10, Oakland 5-1 over Texas, Minnesota 5-2 over Kansas City, and California 4-3 over Chicago. Baltimore and Boston rainouts.
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Hawthorne Back for SIU This Winter Gains 18 Pounds
Mt. Vernon native Nate Hawthorne returns for his SIU senior year hoping to be ready after dropping 18 pounds. He will work in Mt. Vernon this summer as SIU finalizes a schedule featuring road and home series against Detroit Creighton Evansville and others and three December tourneys. The piece also notes alumni ties, football homecoming dates, and upcoming night games.
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Salukis Out as SCU and ASU Lead College World Series Field
Southern Cal appears set to join eight schools in the 1972 playoffs in Omaha with Arizona State fighting for a second place. Towa and Connecticut also vie for spots as district play resumes. The Salukis’ withdrawal from the Midwestern Conference shatters hopes after a season of publicized tensions and strong opponents.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Bunny Bread field closes amid golf tournament entries
The Bunny Bread annual amateur golf tournament field closed with 128 entries as chairman Jim Davis announced to prevent late entries this weekend. Prize money totals $1,500 in merchandise. Jane Blalock will not play in the Lady Carling Tournament amid speculation of potential LPGA action. LPGA rules and late-entry considerations were cited by tournament director Gene McAuliff.
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Jane Blalock
Ladies Professional Golf Association
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Jim Caffrey
Gene McAuliff
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