Torre's humor and proportion mark new Mets manager
Joe Torre, the 36-year-old player-manager named by the Mets, blends toughness with warmth. He cites Father Joe Dispenza as his shrink and credits self hypnosis for focus, shaping his transition from star player to coach while reflecting on his Brooklyn roots, weight loss, and All-Star career.
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Hecker Keene Road Builders edge Pinckneyville in tourney
Hecker shortstop Sonny Wyatt dares the field to spark a 3-1 win over Pinckneyville Keene Road Builders as Tommy Wheeler belts a three run inside the park homer for Zeigler Raiders in a 4-2 victory. The Pinckneyville tourney also saw Mt Vernon Dekalb defeat Pinckneyville K of C 5-4 and Consol Burning Stars of De Soto improve to 7-1 with a 22-5 win over the Carbondale 49ers.
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Southeastern pitcher Pisel earns All-America honor
Freshman Ron Pisel of Southeastern Illinois College was named to the 11 player All-America Junior College baseball team as one of three pitchers. He was a 20th round pick by the Milwaukee Brewers in the MLB draft after going 10-1 with a 0.79 ERA, 109 strikeouts, 31 walks, and 36 hits allowed over 79 innings for Coach Rich Hacker's Falcons who reached the state JUCO final. He now may sign with the Brewers or return for another year at Southeastern or transfer to a four year college.
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Century Doubles Tennis Tournament Planned in Murphysboro
The Century Doubles Tennis Tournament will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday in Murphysboro with semifinals and finals on Sunday. The tourney expects 16 doubles teams from a three state area and is sponsored by the Murphysboro Park District and local businessmen as an annual event.
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