Phils Rally Past Giants In Ninth To Grab Lead
The Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to six with a 5-4 comeback over the San Francisco Giants. Two ninth inning runs, sparked by Bake McBride, Bowa, Schmidt, and Jose Cardenal, delivered the decisive hit after Willie McCovey’s three-run double had put the Giants ahead. Giants manager Joe Altobelli saw three straight one run losses, dropping to second in NL West behind Cincinnati. Reds beat Cubs 9-6 as Bonham wins first against former teammates. Expos blank Padres 4-0 as Grimsley earns 10th win. Perez hits 301st homer. Mets top Dodgers 3-2 as Zachry improves to 7-1.
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Guidry Tops Yankees Start 9-0 as Seattle Falls Short
New York Yankees crushed Seattle 9-1 as Ron Guidry logged his ninth straight win and a six-hitter. Guidry has won 19 of his last 20 decisions over two seasons, with a 9-0 start the fastest by a Yankee since 1960. Coats, Coates, and Zachery figures noted in season context. other MLB matchups highlighted with White Sox, Angels, and Brewers results. Reggie Jackson homered twice for the Yankees. Mariners and other Seattle teams endured a rough night.
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Gilbert Could Be Thomas Threat At Memphis Classic
Journeyman golfer Gibby Gilbert, veteran of 11 years with three career titles, arrives at the Danny Thomas Memphis Classic aiming for a breakthrough. He says his best golf ever is shaping his bid for the $50,000 first prize, noting one critical break could lift him from a top 10 to victory. Gilbert has $57,831 this year and $33,710 in his last five starts.
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Southern Illinois Golf Association to Stage 57th Tourney
The 57th Southern Illinois Golf Association Tournament, the area’s oldest continuous event, opens Friday at 1 p.m. with a pro-am on handicap scoring at Jackson Country Club near Murphysboro. Thursday draws set teams. Saturday sees 18-hole qualifiers with final 18-hole play Sunday. Former champs include Pursie Pipes, Bill Blewett, Connie Connell, and Randy Lewis. the event traces back to 1922 with roots in Centralia and a silver trophy donated by Verne E. Joy.
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North Carolina Narrowly Ties With Southern Cal In World Series
North Carolina, the underdog, fought USC to a 3-2 finish but drops to third place as Southern California leads 53-9 and advances to face Arizona State. Arizona State exploded for four runs in the sixth and five in the ninth to beat Miami 11-3, with Casey Lindsey pitching strongly.
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Southern Illinois oldest golf meet tees off 57th time
The Centralia Sentinel notes the 57th edition of Southern Illinois oldest golf event, tracing its 1923 Centralia start as the Egyptian Amateur Open and the 1924 move to St. Clair Country Club Belleville. The 1924 change established the Southern Illinois Golf Association Aug 25 1924, uniting 25 clubs and two seniors groups including Benton Carmi Chester Crab Orchard Egyptian Mounds Egyptian Seniors Elks of Du Quoin Pinckneyville etc.
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