Mitchell Wins SIGA Championship With Four Under Final Round
Jim Dutch Mitchell 25 of West Frankfort captured his second SIGA amateur title by firing a 68 final round at Franklin County Club for a 214 total, three strokes ahead of Pursie Pipes Mt Vernon Bill Barnett West Frankfort and Jim Pfeifer Benton. Connie Connell the defending champ finished with 222.
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Leon Walton
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Russell Orr
C. W. Bishop
Edsel Keller
Jim White
Mitchell Wins Title With Long-Hole Mastery at Franklin
Jim Dutch Mitchell claimed his second Southern Illinois amateur golf title at Franklin Country Club by excelling on the three long par five holes. He finished the long holes in 26 strokes four under par, while his partners, Pursie Pipes and Dick Foulk, faced higher totals. Mitchell’s big rounds featured a 300-yard drive and eagle on No. 6 plus a birdie on a 12-foot iron shot, with the No. 1 hole also aiding his rally as he never trailed after taking an early edge on the front.
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Herrin Eagles Top Murphysboro In 4-3 Victory
Herrin Eagles beat Murphysboro 4-3 as Bill Wade homered and drove in runs. Jim Gualdoni added a triple. Murphysboro used two fourth inning hits and walks for their three runs.
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Carbondale Bears Dominate Gorham in Coal Belt Clash
Carbondale rolled over Gorham 11-0 Sunday in Coal Belt action at Gorham. Larry Drake pitched a two hit effort for the victory. Chuck Reno crushed a homer with a man aboard for the big blow. Jerry Martie added three hits to lead Carbondale’s offense.
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Murphysboro Extends Lead With 2-1 Win Over Walsh
Murphysboro protected first place in the Egyptian Baseball League by a 2-1 victory over Walsh at Walsh. Haertling and Glidewell combined for a three hitter with four strikeouts and no walks. Walsh plated a third inning run on Caron's infield error and C Kempfer’s long double. Kin Lavender and Korando contributed key runs. Freeman Spur defeated Chester 9-3. Du Quoin beat Neunert 3-1.
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