Open Forum Coach Eckert Accepts Davenport Job
Paul Eckert returns home after accepting the head basketball coaching post at Davenport High. He faces a demanding task, succeeding a 26 year veteran Moon, with fans expecting strong performance and a quick transition to a winning program. The system emphasizes reducing mistakes and a controlled fast break. Eckert notes Iowa schedules and regional competition impact the path to state finals. He cites connections with Stan Changnon and Mt. Vernon as influential in his new role.
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Macomb
Stan Changnon
Mt. Vernon
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Harold Hutchins
Centralia
Farris resigns as Galatia cage coach after three seasons
Bob Farris resigns as Galatia High School basketball coach after three seasons with records of 18-7 19-7 and 20-7. He will pursue a master's degree at Indiana University this summer with no definite coaching or teaching plans for next year.
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Johnston City
Ralph Davison
University of Wisconsin
Navy
Southern Illinois University
Hurst-Bush
Harrison Girls Sweep 4-H Softball Bouts
Harrison Ramblers beat New Era 15 to 9 and the Farmerettes defeated Buckles Girls 9 to 7 in Tuesday night action at the Jackson County 4-H Park north of Murphysboro.
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Carbondale Lions Kiwanis Softball Benefit Set
The Carbondale Lions and Kiwanis meet in a 7 30 p m softball game at Carbondale lighted park. Proceeds aid the Carbondale Junior Baseball League formed this summer. Admission 25 cents. A magician and other acts will perform.
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Skala Named New Cage Coach for Hurons at Michigan Normal
Jim Skala a 1952 Michigan graduate 24 joins Michigan Normal coaching staff to replace Bob Hollway He becomes head basketball coach and football end coach plus teaching swimming and health He captained the Wolverines in his senior year and has coached at University High School and Adrian College Born in Chicago married with a young son.
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Michigan Normal
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Adrian College
Chicago
Meeting on Little World Series Plans For Coal Belt Trico Leagues
A meeting of all managers and members of the Coal Belt and Trico Teen Age Baseball Leagues is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m in Herrin City Hall. The agenda is to work out a Little World Series between the two leagues after the regular season ends.
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Wyoming Native Is One Of Two Seniors On Team
Bill Wilson, a Wyoming native and second string catcher, is the only local on the squad. The rest of the nine are from Chicago, with others from Massachusetts Missouri and California. This will be his final year on the team as a senior.
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Missouri
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Chisox Aim to Maintain Lead After Week of Wins
Chicago White Sox sit atop the AL standings as manager Paul Richards declares confidence. Kell’s two run homer helps a 9 3 win over Philadelphia. Pierce returns and Minoso shines with a .332 average and 52 RBIs leading the league.
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Minnie) Minoso
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Norge And Bank Win Openers In Herrin Little League Start
In openers Tuesday Nacht Norge beat Zwicks 9 to 7 and the Bank of Herrin defeated the Herrin Elks 9 to 8. The Clothiers posted an 8 to 7 farm league win over the Financiers. The Herrin Major Girls Softball League opens Saturday at the Herrin Lighted Diamond with a 7 PM doubleheader. Sixty players ages 12 to 16 compete.
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B. Jones
Woodis
Hogan
Bank
Dodgers Get Kress for Wayne Belardi
New York June 9. The Dodgers receive Charley Kress and two Buffalo farm club players in a cash deal to move Wayne Belardi to the Detroit Tigers where he will likely begin playing on arrival.
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Charley Kress
Detroit
Buffalo
Orioles Stand-In Manager as Dykes Is Suspended
Boston June 9 The Baltimore Orioles operated under Coach Tom Oliver today during the suspension of manager Jimmy Dykes. Dykes received a three day ban and a $50 fine from American League President Bill Harridge after a dispute with umpire Ed Hurley in New York last Sunday. He was ejected from both games of a doubleheader against the Yankees.
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Ed Hurley
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Yankees
Bosox Fans Aid Baltimore Win
Two unruly Boston fans affected the Orioles 7 to 4 win at Fenway Park. A ground rule double kept Sammy White at third in the second inning after a ball touched by a spectator. In the seventh, a fan aided a tag on a fly ball, costing the Red Sox two potential runs.
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Giel Expected To Sign Today With Giants
Minnesota’s All American Paul Giel, famed Gopher tailback, is expected to sign a major league bonus contract with the New York Giants. At a testimonial banquet he confirmed a signing would occur today, with sources indicating the Giants as the club. The 21 year old right hander would stay at least two years and would not be farmed out, posted as a five figure deal.
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New York Baseball Giants
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Chicago Bears
Wides Oil Nine Wins Close Tilt In Khoury League
Midget 2 scored four runs in the late innings to edge First National Bank 8 to 6 at Riverside Park Murphysboro. Midget 4 led 5-4 entering the sixth before Midget 2’s four-run rally on walks and hits by Lavender Walker and Mileur. Atom 4’s bats produced six runs in the first inning at Longfellow as New Era Dairy beat J. W. Ward Transfer 24 to 2.
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Engineers and VFW win in Herrin Babe Ruth League
The Engineers defeated the Chevrolets 13 to 7 and the VFW squad beat the Sportsmen 8 to 2 in opening Herrin Babe Ruth League games Monday night. In a Little League farm game the Fraternals beat the Industrials 5 to 4.
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Carbondale VFW, IC Railroad to play. Martin Oilers face Herrin Norge
GAMES TONIGHT as the Carbondale VFWs host IC Railroad at 7:30 p m and the Martin Oilers meet Herrin Norge in two softball games in Carbondale. Tuesday’s games were postponed due to wet grounds.
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Romonosky Pinkham Battery Possible With Cardinals
Romonosky of Harrisburg and Pinkham may reunite as a battery for the Cardinals in Columbus. Romonosky is back in Columbus from San Diego after a brief major league stint last fall. Pinkham, facing possible demotion with three catchers available, appears to have earned a reprieve. Pete Riggan was sent to Rochester.
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