Saluki TIP plan aims to spark area support in summer blitz
Saluki athletic director Gale Sayers launches TIP a community outreach to boost scholarships ticket sales radio sponsorship and recruiting. The program includes six p.m. socials and film showings in Herrin plus caravans to Murphysboro Carbondale Marion and other cities starting June. Coaches like Dempsey Lambert Hartzog and Jones join in while Sayers urges local involvement.
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Saluki athletic drive targets area fans with outreach plan
West Frankfort through Metropolis area clubs will receive programs featuring athlete coach-film formats. SIUC officials plan a massive summer mailing to season ticket holders alumni faculty staff students and local business people. They will advertise on radio television newspapers and billboards to set up ticket outlets and distribute cards brochures and posters. The Saluki Fund offers five giving levels with benefits including seating priorities parking privileges and newsletters.
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IRS to probe athletes could threaten Olympic eligibility
Time Magazine reports the IRS is investigating top amateur athletes including Dwight Stones for concealing earnings from sponsors and appearances. The probe targets income hidden from Olympic bodies and the Amateur Athletic Union, risking loss of eligibility.
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Top tennis stars begin pre Wimbledon grass warmups in Nottingham
World class players including Guillermo Vilas Brian Gottfried Stan Smith and Jimmy Connors depart clay for grass at Nottingham John Player tourney as Queen's Club also resumes warmups. Vilas and Gottfried open against Tim Gulikson and Kurt Johansson with seeds led by Vilas.
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Kensil to lead Jets after NFL chief role change
In a career move, Jim Kensil accepts the Jets presidency and CEO role, with son Mike joining as administrative assistant two months prior. Kensil notes Rozelle’s blessing and a clear path to total control, following Leon Hess’s move to Jets chairman.
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Pinckneyville Invitational opens with upset in fast-pitch
The Pinckneyville Invitational fast-pitch tournament opened with Provart Construction stunning Du Bois K of C 20 4 as Leo Smith earned the win and Terry Rheinecker slugged a solo homer. Du Bois made seven errors behind its pitchers and Mike Matys hit a two run homer for the losers. Hecker edged Murphysboro Mills 12 1 behind Dale Meyer. Mt Vernon DeKalb rallied from 7 1 deficit to beat Pinckennyville Merchants 11 8 as Gary Glenzy homered for the Merchants. West Frankfort Rebels defeated Du Quoin VFW 6 5 with Leon Hammers earning the save. Eddie Blades homered for the winners and Ernie Ogilvie homered for the losers. The meet continues with Du Quoin Carson Construction vs Pinckneyville KOC at 5 45 p m followed by Fairview Heights Royalton Bank of Zeigler West Frankfort and DuBois KOC Pinckneyville Merchants loser's bracket game. Murphysboro Mills fielded poorly on a rough weekend, beating Old Ripley 11 3 but losing to Aston A s 17 0 and 12 2.
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Tenth inning winner gives Cardinals 4 3 over Padres
Keith Hernandez delivers a tenth inning single off Dave Tomlin to lift St Louis past San Diego 4 3. The win halts the Cardinals four game skid as Ted Simmons and Garry Templeton contribute key hits against left handed pitching and John Denny struggles late.
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No. 11976 draftee Bannister to pitch tonight for Astros
No. 1 pick Floyd Bannister, now with the Houston Astros, is expected to start tonight in Philadelphia. He recalls the thrill of being drafted ahead of the College World Series and advises the new No. 1 to stay focused and confident amid pressure. Other former No. 1 selections in the majors include Rick Monday Tim Foli Jeff Burroughs Mike Ivie and Bill Almon with Ron Blomberg on the disabled list.
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Bannister a Top Amateur Seeker Faces College World Series
Southern Illinois notes a top amateur pick Bannister who beat Arizona in the first round of the College Series before an EMU loss. He recalls being burnt out after the tournament and says he signed after a month off. Bannister then joined spring training with the Astros and earned a spot on Houston's pitching staff as Arizona State returns to the College World Series in Omaha opening Friday.
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Sutter saves Cubs in 3-1 win over Dodgers
Cubs righty Bruce Sutter earned his 16th save with a one inning relief outing after Rick Reuschel wavered in 6 1-3 innings. Burt Hooton started for the Dodgers as Chicago rallied for two runs in the second and added one in the seventh to hold on. Reuschel survived a seventh inning jam before Sutter closed it out with two strikeouts and a grounder double play to end the game at Dodger Stadium.
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Salukis to watch Cardinals at Busch Stadium
The SIU C baseball Salukis plan a mid day workout then attend the St. Louis Cardinals versus San Diego Padres game at Busch Stadium. They will hold a final Abe Martin Field workout Wednesday at 2 p.m. before departing Thursday morning for a 5:10 p.m. Friday opener against Temple. The team will depart from Southern Illinois Airport in a DC-3 plane.
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