Niekro breakthroughs to 10 wins in Astros win
Joe Niekro wins his 10th game of the season lifting the Houston Astros to a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. He improves to 10-2 with a 2.43 ERA as he emerges from his brother Phil’s shadow. The Dodgers, Reds, Padres, Expos and Cubs also win in NL action.
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Reitz contract shields him from midseason trades
Cardinal third baseman Ken Reitz signed a five-year pact worth about 1.25 million dollars, guaranteeing no trades the first three years. The piece notes shifts in baseball trade dynamics, owner anxieties, and player leverage amid high salaries and long-term deals. It also recalls Steve Carlton’s 1969 19-strikeout game and historic Mets, Cubs, and Cardinals moments.
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Reid named to Illinois Recreation Council by governor
Art Reid, Carbondale freelance outdoors writer and former Urbana police officer, is appointed by Gov. James Thompson to the 12 member Illinois Recreation Council. Reid, a columnist for The Southern Illinoisan since 1964 and host of an outdoors program on WSIU-TV and PBS stations, will serve a two year term advising on state recreational needs.
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Lady Saluki Girls' Basketball Camp Led by Cindy Scott
Cindy Scott, Southern Illinois University Carbondale women's basketball coach, will head the Lady Saluki Girls' Basketball Camp with two sessions July 15-20 and July 22-27 at the SIUC Arena. Instructors include Vicky King, Sue Schaef fer, and Denny Kelly. Camp fees are 55 dollars for commuters and 100 dollars for overnight campers. Call Jeannie Bortz at 536 7751 for details with July registration deadline.
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Bench Tops Simmons In NL All Star Catcher Voting
Cincinnati star Johnny Bench moves to the top spot among catchers with 346,474 votes, edging St. Louis’ Ted Simmons by 10,923 as 1970s fan voting continues. Luzinski leads NL outfielders with 442,588 votes while George Foster and Dave Parker trail. Pete Rose and Mike Schmidt pace at first and third base respectively, with Larry Bowa leading at shortstop.
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