Cubs sign SIU outfielders Ken Kral Joe Wallis
SIU outfielder Ken Kral and teammate Joe Wallis reported to Bradenton Florida to begin pro contracts with the Chicago Cubs. Wallis, 21, was named College All-America first team after a 380 batting average and a school record 34 steals. Kral, one of four seniors on the 1973 Ishzkis, hit .256 this season and delivered a dramatic three run homer in the NCAA District Four final. Both players drafted in rounds two and six respectively. It was unclear if pitcher Rick Ware signed with the Cubs after leaving Carbondale for Pensacola Florida.
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Goodbye Joe Jones Cubs sign LIU stars Wallis and Kral
LIU baseball coach Itchy Jones shook hands with star outfielder Joe Wallis as he rounded third on a home run this season. Wallis, an All American junior, signed with the Chicago Cubs ending his senior year of eligibility. Te senior outfielder Ken Kral also signed with the Cubs Tuesday.
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Washington
Philadelphia
National Basketball Association
Cubs edge Astros behind near no hitter by Reuschel
Rick Reuschel pitched three hits through eight and two thirds, carrying the Chicago Cubs to an 8-0 win over the Houston Astros. He nearly no hit the Astros, ceding only Cesar Cedeno’s seventh inning single, as Cubs support came from Don Kessinger and Billy Williams who homered.
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Du Quoin Night Busch Stadium Plans for Cardinals Game
Du Quoin Night offers a St Louis trip Monday to see the Cardinals vs. Montreal at Busch Stadium with a 7 15 P M start Tickets cost 3 for the same 3 40 for the band or a 26 50 package Joe Cunningham of the Cardinals will pick up unsold tickets Five chartered busloads are signed and others will drive Du Quoin bands perform pregame mayor Armstrong will throw the first ball Miss Du Quoin 1973 to be named Saturday night in Carbondale Merchants Makanda Bucks results listed.
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Schofield family sports legacy spans baseball and track
Dick Schofield, 18, signed by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1953 and later with several clubs, never became a regular, won a 1960 World Series ring with the Pirates, and now father to Kim Schofield, a standout Springfield Southeast track star who won three events at the state meet. Kim may earn an invitational trip to Los Angeles and possibly Russia, as her season builds a dynasty.
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Benton and West Frankfort plan cancer benefit basketball game
Former Benton and West Frankfort players gather for an American Cancer Society benefit at West Frankfort on Friday June 13 at 745 pm. Coach Rich Herrin leads Benton with players Rich Yunkus Dennis Smith Ron Head and others. Gene Ernest coaches Mer Redbirds with Bob Brown Francis Florian Tim Weever and more. Admission is one dollar for adults and 50 cents for students. Officials Hob Blondi Benton Stratt Schmidt West Frankfort.
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Buddy Walton
Dale Hutchins
Jeff Overturt
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Cards pound Reds 112 4 behind strong hitting night
St Louis pounded Cincinnati 112 4 as 25 Cards hit led by Joe Torre and Ted Simmons with four RBIs. Red Schoendienst praised their pitching attack while Reds starter Ross Grimsley took the loss after a rough third inning. Reggie Cleveland earned his sixth win in seven games as the series wraps with Jack Billingham to face Rick Wise.
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Hartman visits Mardale Camp as teaching aid tour begins
Pupil David Lee helps coach Jack Hartman during a Carbondale visit to the Mardale Basketball Camp. Hartman uses a 20 minute film on 1971 72 Kansas State basketball highlights as a teaching tool while addressing 99 campers on dribbling and passing. A one day guest appearance kicks off a two week series of lectures by four guest lecturers.
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Hartman visits clinic at Murdale Camp in Carbondale
SIU legend Jack Hartman spoke at the Murdale Basketball Camp in Carbondale guiding 89 campers through drills and films. He stressed Illinois producing top players, praised youth effort, and highlighted upcoming lectures by Bob Dallas and Les Taylor with Sloan set for June 22.
Steeleville Legion Post 34 Dominates Benetton in League Sweep
The Steeleville American Legion baseball team improved to 3-0 in league play with a 15-0 victory over Benetton on the visitors’ field. Steeleville had earlier defeated Du Quoin and West Frankfort in league games.
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