Arizona State and Minnesota Co-Favorites in College World Series
Arizona State and Minnesota are tabbed co favorites as the 31st College World Series opens with a doubleheader in Omaha California State Los Angeles seeks fan support after an upset win over Southern Cal Cal State Los Angeles will face Minnesota in the first round while South Carolina meets Baylor Arizona State aims for a fourth title after past top ratings and recent disappointments with Southern Cal seeking revenge.
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Keeton to Start Salukis Open World Series Bid
Sophomore Rickey Keeton, 7-1 this season and 15-2 overall as a Saluki starter, was chosen by coach Itchy Jones to face Temple in the College World Series opener in Omaha. Keeton has a 57 strikeouts in 58 innings with a 4-1 regional mark and a late surge that emphasized his control and swing-and-miss ability as Southern Illinois aims to outslug Temple’s .360 team average.
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Itchy Jones
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Omaha
Neb
Keeton
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Rickey
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Tulsa
Texas
A&m
Pete Dempsey
Tom Marcin
Illinois State
Michigan
Fullerton State
St. Mary’s
Calif
Cardinals draft Reeves Murray in summer MLB selections
St Louis Cardinals pick Reeves a 22 year old Murphysboro native in the 16th round and Murray a 21 year old O Fallon junior in the 17th round. Saluki outfielder George Vukovich goes to the Phillies in the fourth round. Marion’s Charles Montgomery also chosen in the 24th round, a right handed pitcher from Chipola Junior College 19 years old. Reeves hits .304 with five homers 36 RBIs for SIU Carbondale. Murray a three year SIU C starter holds .292 average with five homers 27 RBIs and may have one more year of eligibility.
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SIUC guard Mike Glenn eyes NBA draft and future contract
SIUC basketball star Mike Glenn, a 6-3 guard, awaits Friday’s NBA draft for college players. He seeks a team needing a guard now and potential summer tryouts while planning graduate study with a $1,500 NCAA grant if not required to report early.
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Mike Glenn
National Basketball Association
Mike
SIU C football posters head to Herrin caravans
SIU C publicity crew led by coach Bob Steele distributed football posters in Herrin on a Tuesday. The visit covered 80 business places with 79 accepting posters as a measure to drum up support for a month long Saluki promotional tour. Tickets for next year rise to 6 dollars at 15 yard line seats and five dollars at ends. Season passes cost 24 dollars for the general public 20 dollars for alumni and 15 dollars for faculty staff.
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Tom Simons
Dave Lancer
Bret Champion
SIUC
Herrin
Siu-C
Four unbeatens remain in Pinckneyville meet
In the Pinckneyville Invitational fast pitch tournament Zeigler Road Builders Hecker and Fairview Heights stay unbeaten after wins. Road Builders face Hecker in a 6 30 p m loser’s bracket game, while Zeigler meets Fairview Heights in another matchup of 4 0 run teams.
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Fairview Heights
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Bank of Zeigler
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Rasmussen Shuts Out Padres 3-0 as Cardinals Win
Eric Rasmussen pitched seven strong innings and earned his fourth complete game of the season as St. Louis defeated San Diego 3-0. He allowed only two singles in the ninth and finished with 1.9 walks per nine. The game followed a 50 minute rain delay in the seventh.
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Vern Rapp
San Diego
Southern Illinoisan: Coach of the year recalls major league effort
Rasmussen credits recent added movement on his fastball as Padres critics note two late innings double plays. The Cards rally with Ken Reitz and Keith Hernandez key a second inning score and a fourth inning two run swing as San Diego defeats the team.
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Randy Jones
San Diego
Ken Reitz
Keith Hernandez
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Vukovich weighs pro option after draft by Phillies
Saluki junior outfielder George Vukovich said he will not rush to sign. He seeks fair terms and coach Jones's guidance during negotiations. If offered and accepted, he will leave SIU. otherwise he plans to return for another season.
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Jockey Cruguet Quiet Amid Seattle Slew Belmont Bid
AP reports Jean Cruguet, veteran rider on both sides of the Atlantic, stays focused on racing rather than fame as Seattle Slew seeks an unbeaten Triple Crown at Belmont Park. The Belmont Stakes field includes Run Dusty Run Sanhedrin Tron Constitution among six challengers for the $150000 added race. Cruguet has ridden Seattle Slew in all eight victories.
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