Cal State LA Stuns as Spoilers Open College World Series
California State-Los Angeles, 40-20, surprises in the 31st College World Series opening night. Coach Jack Deutsch leads a quirky, hustling roster of largely city players in late inning rallies to upset USC and others, with Cal State LA facing Minnesota and Baylor in the first round.
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Seattle Slew Seeks Belmont Win Despite Big Field
Seattle Slew draws post six in a 10-horse Belmont Stakes field. Mickey Taylor, owner Karen Slew, says Slew can gallop faster than most horses and treats Belmont as home turf. Max Gluck’s Make Amends and Hey Hey J.P. may not run, reducing field to nine. The race offers 183800 total purse with 110280 to the winner.
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Salukis head to College World Series with steak fry in Omaha
About 100 SIUC alums and friends joined the Salukis in Omaha for a steak fry ahead of the College World Series. SIU C coach Itchy Jones led the team’s travel party, with Rickey Keeton starting tonight against Temple at Rosenblatt Stadium in a 5 10 p m start. Knezevich may start later. Rob Simond could follow. Equal coverage by WCIL WSIU and WJPF in the area.
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Rob Simond
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Clemson
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Bring Out The Band In Mother Goose Bid At Belmont
Bring Out The Band seeks a second step toward the filly Triple Crown as Seattle Slew nears the Derby. The 3 year old filly won the Acorn at Belmont May 28 and is listed as a 3-1 favorite in the $75 000 added Mother Goose two races before the Belmont. Northern Sea and Small Raja loom as top rivals ahead of the Coaching Club American Oaks July 2.
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Cubs Cards and Sox surge as pennant race tightens
The Cubs beat the Giants 1-0 in Chicago, the Cardinals topped the Dodgers 6-3 in St. Louis, and the White Sox edged the Rangers 4-3 in 11 innings in Texas. Cubs lead NL East, Sox two games behind the Twins in the A West, three teams contending in Midwest. Radio details include WGN and WMAQ broadcasts. Marques Johnson earns College Basketball Player of the Year honors in New York.
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Sport Magazine
White Sox rally past Rangers in 11th in sweltering heat
In Chicago the White Sox beat Texas 5 4 in 11 innings after late inning drama. Rich Zisk and Jim Spencer were hurtless but Frank Lucchesi faced hospitalization for Texas as fields heated to 95 degrees. Larry Anderson closed the inning to seal the win for Chicago.
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Rangers
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Jim Sundberg
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Gussie Busch
Cardinals rout Dodgers 6 3 as Forsch stars
St Louis pitcher Bob Forsch earned the win after an early three run burst, aided by Jerry Mumphrey and Garry Templeton as St Louis built a 5 0 lead. Dodgers starter Rick Rhoden took the loss, giving up 13 hits as Los Angeles finally got on the board late.
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Dewey Robinson Wins Abe Martin Award for SIU
Saluki pitcher Dewey Robinson, a senior right hander from Chicago, is the 1977 recipient of the Glenn Abe Martin trophy awarded by the SIU Varsity Lettermen. Coach Itchy Jones announced the honor before the team heads to the College World Series. Robinson posted a 10 save season with a 5-2 record and 2.69 ERA, part of a four season SIU career 19-5.
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Abe” Martin
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Saluki pitcher Dewey Robinson drafted in 19th round
Dewey Robinson of Southern Illinois University learned in Omaha that he was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the 19th round of the free agent draft. Teammates George Vukovich Rick Murray and Jim Reeves also received selections as the Salukis prepare to play Temple in the College World Series.
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Cardenal Drives Squeeze Play for Cubs in 1-0 Win
Cubs beat Giants 1-0 as Jose Cardenal executes a squeeze bunt in the 11th off Ed Halicki, bringing home Mick Kelleher after Herman Franks designs the rally. Bonham and Halicki faltered with no-hitters into the sixth, Sutter gains the win and his 16th save.
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Fiala Drafted by Cardinals in 32nd Round
Salukis junior Neil Fiala drafted by the St Louis Cardinals in the 32nd round as the third Saluki infielder chosen by the club. He hits .316 with 21 steals in 24 attempts, joining Murphysboro natives Jim Reeves and Rick Murray who were also selected. George Vukovich and Dewey Robinson were drafted by Philadelphia and Chicago respectively.
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Braves Niekro Ks 13 in 3-0 win over Phillies
Knuckleballer Phil Niekro struck out a career high 13 as the Braves blanked the Phillies 3-0. Philadelphia managed only four singles as Niekro kept hitters off balance with a dancing knuckleball. Ted Sizemore commented on the pitch's movement after the loss.
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