Kingman Fined One Day's Pay By Cubs Boss Kennedy
Chicago AP Dave Kingman, slugging outfielder, was fined one day’s pay worth about 1250 dollars by Cubs general manager Bob Kennedy for missing Friday’s 7 6 loss to the Braves. Kingman sought Thursday off to address a burglary claim and returned Saturday after a player meeting. Barry Foote named as Buckner’s successor as player representative amid team attempts to boost morale.
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Cubs Rally To 10-5 Win Over Braves After Team Meeting
Desperate Cubs end a four game skid with 18 hits and a 10-5 victory over Atlanta. Ivan DeJesus and Larry Buttner each post three or four hits and three RBI, while Mike Vail adds three hits and three RBI. Buckner, Niekro, Lamp, and Murphy provide notable contributions as Chicago scores early and holds on after a late Braves run.
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Motocross Course Planned Near Marion by Carbondale Owner
Tom D. Carney of Carbondale outlines Interstate Motocross Bikers' World to open July 3 on 15 acres nine miles south of Marion near I 57 IL 148. The mile long track will feature about eight jumps with weekend camps for enthusiasts and plans for feature races on summer holidays.
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Lundquist Leads Boston Five Classic After 3rd Round
Danvers Massachusetts AP Dale Lundquist fired a 6 under par 66 to seize a four stroke lead at 12 under 204 entering the final round of the Boston Five Classic on the Ferncroft course. Beth Daniel and Pat Bradley sit at 208. JoAnn Washam is fourth at 210 and Amy Alcott fifth at 211.
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Bannister to help Indians as ex-Saluki sidelined
Cleveland acquires Alan Bannister from Chicago in exchange for Ron Pruitt to fill the void left by Duane Kuiper's season ending knee surgery. Bannister, 28, joins ahead of the game vs Minnesota as Kuiper misses rest of the year.
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Bixby Leads Koeneman Classic At Chester Country Club
Defending champion Bixby of Sparta shot 70 to take a one stroke lead after the first round of the Koeneman Insurance Classic at Chester Country Club. Rohlfing and Smith sit one back at 71, with Kirkland and Jacobus at 72 two back, and a cluster of 77s for Class A lead. Final round to be played today in a field of about 110.
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Carbondale
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Casebeer defends Illinois state title in time trial
Carbondale cyclist Dan Casebeer, 21, won the 25 mile time trial at Walnut in 55 minutes 42 seconds, beating the runner up by a minute and breaking his own state record by over three minutes. It marks his third straight title. Ulner finished fifth in the junior event. Both riders are sponsored by Phoenix Cycle Southern Issue University Carbondale Cycle Team.
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Marion Track Club Forms In City
The Marion Recreation Department sponsors a new program registering 8 to 18 year olds from the Marion Unit 2 district. A $2 fee covers registration with workouts twice weekly. Glen Gibbons will be head coach, joining a staff including Bill McCoy as director and Barbara Palmer as secretary.
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Dirt racers set for Bopp Chassis 100 at Tri-City Speedway
More than 75 drivers from 26 states chase the Bopp Classic 100 at Tri-City Speedway Granite City Friday and Saturday. Former NCAA and NDRA winners include Leon Archer Griffin GA Buck Simmons Baldwin GA Larry Moore Dayton OH Rodney Combs Loveland OH Bobby Thomas Phenix City AL Tom Helfrich Haubstadt IN Don Hobbs Bloomington IN Fulmer Lance Washington GA Freddie Smith Kings Mountain NC Qualifying begins Friday at 7 PM with the fastest three cars earning spots.
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Leon Archer
Griffin, Ga
Buck Simmons
Baldwin, Ga
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