Cubs beat Pirates to widen division lead
Chicago Cubs pitcher trio Mike Krukow Willie Hernandez and Bruce Sutter combined on an eight hitter to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3. Krukow fell behind early but the Cubs rallied with two runs in the third and held on for the win and Sutter earned his 15th save.
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Expos edge Cardinals in 13th on Valentine hit
Ellis Valentine delivered a two out single in the 13th frame scoring Andre Dawson from second to lift the Montreal Expos to an 8 7 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Dawson had drawn a walk and stole second before Valentine’s grounder up the middle sealed it for Montreal. The Expos had tied it in the eighth after Gary Carter hit his eighth homer.
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Hutcherson Takes Texas 500 Pole Over A J Foyt
Ron Hutcherson of Keokuk Iowa earned the pole at Texas World Speedway with a speed of 168.303 mph in the Texas 500 qualifying, ahead of A J Foyt who ran 167.950 mph while ill. Foyt, fresh from his fourth consecutive Indy 500 title, will share the front row with Hutcherson and Tom Williams.
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Pinckneyville Keene Road Builders Improve to 33 5
Kevin Hicks and Bob Hepp each collected five hits in a double header as the Pinckneyville Keene Road Builders improved their record to 33 5 Saturday night at Teutopolis The first game was called after six innings Today the Keene Road Builders play two more at Arcola.
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Kee Fourth in 100 and Salukis Hold Final NCAA Day
Sophomore Mike Kee of SIUC finished fourth in the 100 meters at the NCAA meet in Champaign, helping the Salukis reach at least four points. Gary Hunter tied for fifth in the pole vault at 16-6 as SIUC compiled a 5% total, with Illinois seventh at 30. Kee improved from last year’s sixth in the 100, posting 10.40 seconds as he trailed Texas’ Johnny Jones and Seton Hall’s Calvin Dill in the finals.
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Seton Hall
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Tim Johnson
Mike Bisase
James Brewster
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Ken Larraway
Scott Dorsey
Jerry George
Carbondale Tennis Open seeds advance Saturday
Favorites win in the adult division as the Carbondale Open proceeds at SIUC courts sponsored by Carbondale Park District. Semifinals set in men's 35 and over singles with Don Garver facing Fred Stewart. Ron Davis meets Jim Pearce. Top seeds advance in open divisions and juniors move toward semifinals.
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Murphysboro
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Carterville
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Saluki Baseball Camp Opens at SIU C June 19
SIU Carbondale coach Richard Itchy Jones launches the sixth annual Saluki Baseball Camp starting June 19 with two one week sessions through July 1. Astaff of 14 coaches including Larry Harris Mike Roberts Dave Kareff and Virgil Melvin will run instructional drills evaluate skills and tailor guidance per camper. Fees are 120 per week 230 for both weeks and 80 per week for commuters with housing in university dorms.
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Virgil Melvin
St. Louis Cardinals
Siuc Division of Continuing Education
Youngster makes unassisted triple play in junior baseball
Marion City Clerk Maureen Johnston cheers her eight year old grandson Joe Johnston of Barnett's junior minors as he makes an unassisted triple play at Marion. Joe caught a line drive and tagged two runners as his team defeated the Kiwanis 20 to 14.
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Crab Orchard Lake Tennis Tournament planned again
The fifth Crab Orchard Lake Tennis Tournament runs June 18–19 at John Logan College courts Carterville Illinois. Events include men's singles doubles and 35 plus divisions with 32 participant limits per event. Entries due June 16 1977 with fees 3 for singles 5 per doubles plus a new can of tennis balls.
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Javelin and 209 Meter Kay Fail To Advance In Semis
Javelin-Roggy tied for eighth with a first throw of 238-5 far below his season best and Saturday’s winner. 209 meter Kee placed eighth in his heat of the semi finals with a 21.63, missing the finals.
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Baseball Standings and Sunday Schedule Highlight Major Leagues
The American League East shows Baltimore 28 20 .583 New York 28 23 Boston 26 23 Milwaukee 25 26 Cleveland 21 24 Detroit 19 27 Toronto 19 30 The West leads Minnesota 31 19 Chicago 28 20 Texas 93 22 Calif 24 23 Oakland 25 25 Kansas City 22 25 Seattle 21 33 Sunday games list key matchups including New York at Chicago Boston at Minnesota Baltimore at Kansas City Toronto at Oakland Cleveland at Seattle Milwaukee at Texas Detroit at California, plus late-night games and minor league results.
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Softball results from Murphysboro and nearby venues
Jonesboro 2 Murphysboro Mills 6 in 6 innings. Jonesboro 2 Murphysboro Mills 3. home runs by Jim Gee and Ron Hubbs for Jonesboro. Melvin Ralls 1 run for Jonesboro. Buckner Ralls Hine Snyder Holder for Murphysboro. SLO-PITCH: The Dugout 12 LBJ 3 with Ken Springhorn grand slam.
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Hospital bid aims to buy St. Louis Blues and Arena
Fred Kummer of Hospital Building and Equipment Co says his firm has offered to purchase the financially ailing St. Louis Blues hockey team and The Arena. Sidney Salomon Jr. confirms negotiations while warning there is still much to resolve. Another local group is reportedly interested.
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