Koosman Returns to Form as Phils Top Cardinals
Philadelphia lefty Jerry Koosman, sharp after knee surgery, limits St. Louis to six innings in a 1-0 win. Greg Gross drives in the lone run with a single after Koosman and Don Carman combine for a five hitter. Carman earns save as Cardinals’ five game win streak ends.
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Philadelphia
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Phils
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Schmidt
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Andujar
Tom Lawless
Ozzie Virgil
Lawless
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Avid swimmer Ed Shea plans world age group glory
Ed Shea of Carbondale, 72, swam two miles daily and holds world and American age-group records in backstroke events set at the United States Masters Championships in Milwaukee. Training for the World Games in Toronto and nationals at Brown University, he urges older adults to active living, noting benefits beyond records and touting swimming as best overall exercise.
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Williams stays at SIU for third term as assistant coach
Herman Williams, bypassed for the SIU head coaching post after Allen Van Winkle resigned, agrees to remain an assistant under Rich Herrin. Williams cited love for Southern and plans to discuss salary with interim athletics director Dean Stuck, while Herrin praised his popularity, knowledge, and recruiting ties. Williams previously coached at SIU, Auburn, and Parker High School in Birmingham.
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Southern
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Southern Illinois
Steve Carroll
Williams
Paul Lambert
Auburn
SIU
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Rich Herrin
Massimino likely to coach Nets after Wildcats title
Rollie Massimino appears set to leave college basketball to take over as coach of the New Jersey Nets. The Nets scheduled a 1:30 p.m. press conference to replace Stan Albeck, with Nets President Bernie Mann noting Massimino was asked to consider a 10-year deal amid ongoing negotiations. A woman identifying herself as Massimino’s wife’s mother declined further comment.
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Langenfeld wins 10th Pepsi Mid-Summer Classic title
Centralia native Mary Ann Langenfeld held a four stroke lead entering the 18th hole at Franklin County Country Club to capture the 10th annual Mid-Summer Classic. She finished 79 78 157, with Dana Todaro second at 160 and Sarah Bixby ninth after late mistakes.
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Franklin County Country Club
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Centralia
Illinois
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Todard
Mid-Summer Classic At West Frankfort Golf Results
Championship flight Mary Ann Langenfeld posted 157 with Dana Todaro at 160 and JoAnn Longton 165. Pat Kienath and Loretta Pick finished 166. In A flight Kim Birch and Judy Kennedy tied at 178. B flight Sue Reynolds 183, C flight Julie Herman 195, D flight Paulette Simpson 200.
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Dana Todaro
JoAnn Longton
Pat Kienath
Loretta Pick
Kim Birch
Judy Kennedy
Sue Reynolds
Julie Herman
Paulette Simpson
NCAA moves to tough rules amid sports scandals
New Orleans AP report says the NCAA will push through get-tough reforms at a two day integrity convention led by President Jack Davis. The Presidents Commission drafted 12 items targeting recruiting and academic abuses, with votes set for Friday and drugs or gambling not on the agenda.
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Sayre makes rapid rise in decathlon at TAC Americans
John Sayre, a former SIU walk-on, scored 8381 points to place third all time among Americans at the TAC American championships. He set five personal records, including a 14.84 high hurdles, 151-2 discus throw, 17-4 1/2 pole vault, and 222-12 javelin, finishing with a 4:37.07 1500 meters and eyeing national number one and Olympic gold with Bruce Jenner as a benchmark.
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Southern Illinois University
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