Astros Rise From Dull TV to Contender Season Spotlight
Hal Rock notes Houston's turnaround from dull TV a few years back to a contender now. Tal Smith’s front office rebuilt the team after Colt Stadium days and long prior missteps. Players Reynolds Leonard Cruz Cabell Niekro fuel the surge, with a .294 to 9-2 track record fueling faith in being televised.
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Orioles blank White Sox in standstill baseball brief
In Major League action the Orioles routed the White Sox 6 to 0 as McGregor earned the win. Across the day’s scores, American Legion play saw Freeman Spur fall to Scott City 8 to 2 and Murphysboro beat West Frankfort 9 to 1. Stadia details: Vienna beat Cobden 5 to 3 in first game and 8 to 7 in second, while Anna defeated Cobden 8 to 2 and Cobden won 6 to 7 in late play, with notable home runs by Bean, Smith, and Lewis.
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DeSoto Homecoming Softball Tournament Results
In the men fast pitch softball event, Monday's games saw Montroe’s score 17 to Bush Construction 3 with Pinckneyville Provart beating Elkville Bedar 7 to 2. Tonight's schedule lists Jonesboro White Horse Inn versus Carbondale Napa Green's IGA against Chester Montroy's.
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Bowling Thursday Night Men Triplicate League
A bowling league titled Thursday Night Men Triplicate League features male bowlers competing in a weekly event. Local standings and schedule details are provided by the league organizers and bowling center staff.
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Lopes Learns to Lope After Home Runs with Dodgers
Dodgers second baseman Davey Lopes, 33, surprised by a power surge this season, has hit 16 homers in his past 28 games and matched his career high of 17 with a 9-7 loss to the Cardinals. He credits better trajectory and power, while noting a decline in stolen bases as he prioritizes hitting and on-base ability for the team.
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Burlison captures Shamrock Invitational golf title at Crab Orchard
Dr John Burlison of Benton fired 74 to win the ninth Shamrock Invitational at Crab Orchard Golf Club Carterville. Juanita Mayer of Marion won the women's title at Lake of Egypt CC with 88. Class A winner Vi Nelson and Class D first Richard Rouse lead a field with multiple Marion and Johnston City players. Other top finishers include Tom Riley Johnston City, Al Nelson Herrin, and Bill Orlandi Marion. Mayer also had the longest drive. Pancho Bioni Herrin had fewest putts 27.
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Herrin Looks Inside System for Boys Basketball Coach
Herrin school board held in system interviews Monday night in its search for a new boys basketball coach. Athletic Director Paul Restivo said action might be taken at the next meeting and that openings include two boys assistant positions plus two high school and one junior high girls coaching jobs. He recommends promoting internally unless external search becomes necessary.
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Deadline nears for Franklin County Mid-Summer Classic
Friday is the entry deadline for the Franklin County Mid-Summer Classic, a women’s golf tournament on June 26-27 at Franklin County Country Club in West Frankfort. Entry fee is 15.50 dollars plus 5 for the pro-am on June 25. Mail entries to Mary Dunn Route 2 Mulkeytown 62865 and note preferred morning or afternoon tee times. call 932-2723 for details.
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Four Carterville anglers place in Kentucky Lake tourney
At the Bass Casters Association Schlitz Hi Lo Tournament on Kentucky Lake four area fishermen earned top finishes. In the Hi Division Fred Washburn placed eighth with 27 pounds 12 ounces, Andy Aschieris 15th with 22 pounds 4 ounces. In the Lo Division Keith Aschieris was seventh with 10 pounds and Kermit Keim was eighth with 9 pounds 14 ounces.
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Murphysboro
CCHS Wrestlers Shine at Sikeston Invitational Meet
Carbondale Community High School wrestlers posted strong showings over the weekend. Richard Freeman won the combined 112-119 pound weight class championship, while Jeff Meyers finished second in the 132-pound class.
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Jeff Meyers
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