Blewett Wins Frankfort Playoff In SIGA Tour
Bill Blewett of Carbondale won a three player sudden death playoff at West Frankfort to capture the Southern Illinois Golf Association tilt. Emery and Giacone tied for second after a 139, five under par.
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Energy
John Given
Dave Perkins
Ray Parker
Ron Hickman
Royals Lose Bats in Locker Room Heist at Milwaukee
Thieves steal 53 Kansas City uniforms 20 gloves 10 pairs of shoes and 15 warmups from the Royals at County Stadium. Milwaukee pitcher Jerry Augustine shuts out Kansas City 4-0 as the AL results see Red Sox sweep Texas and Yankees fall to Minnesota with White Sox rallying past Baltimore in extra innings.
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Rainstalls Series as SIUC set to face Arizona State
The College World Series schedule shifts after a rain suspension left Minnesota and Baylor tied 3-3 in 11 innings. SIU C Salukis prepared to meet No. 1 Arizona State at 5:10 p.m. following the completion of the Baylor Minnesota game.
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Mt Vernon names Pancoast and Law as coaches
Mt Vernon High School appointed Brad Pancoast as football coach and Steve Law as basketball coach after an athletic committee selected five finalists from about 100 applications. Pancoast comes from Kankakee Eastridge and Duke assistant duties, Law from Momence with a 59-23 three year record. Sammy Miranda had been mentioned for the basketball post but withdrew to pursue private business.
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Geiberger Faces Open After 59 Fever and Double Victory
Al Geiberger speaks of mental fatigue after a record 59 in the Danny Thomas-Memphis Classic, then scarcely restates the challenge of returning to reality for the United States Open. He finishes with a three stroke win over Gary Player and Jerry McGee amid 90 degree heat and spectator collapses.
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Cubbies nip Giants to sweep four-game set
Chicago overcame two errors that led to three unearned San Francisco runs and two runners thrown out at the plate. Bruce Sutter earned his 17th save as the Cubs, led by Ivan DeJesus, improved to six wins in seven games and 29th in 39 since May 1. Giants manager Joe Altobelli lamented costly miscues and missed chances in the 6-5 loss.
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Zeigler captures Pinckneyville Invitational title
Zeigler Raiders crown Pinckneyville Invitational unbeaten with 8-1 win over Fairview Heights. MVP Tommy Wheeler fueled a seven game hit streak including a three run homer in the semifinals and three hits in the final. Pitcher Terry Linton earned Outstanding Pitcher as Zeigler rolled past rivals.
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Baseball attendance shows Dodgers lead in West. Oakland lags
The four game Cardinals Dodges series drew 137003 fans, 36251 per game, in St Louis the best ever. National totals rise by 1695796 as of June 5 while Dodgers top Mill gate. Oakland and SF lag with small crowds.
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