Baseball and tennis action across major leagues and Wimbledon
The schedule features Cubs at Cardinals in Busch Stadium, White Sox vs Indians in Chicago, and interleague play including I-70 clashes. Wimbledon continues as Elkville's Jacob Brandon departs to play football for Blackburn College in Carlinville, a 6-foot-2, 280-pound senior offensive lineman, as Blackburn posts a 2-7 record in the UMAC.
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Ramirez's late double gives Cubs 5 4 win over Cardinals
Aramis Ramirez delivered a two out two run double in the eighth off Jason Isringhausen to lift Chicago past St. Louis 5 4 as the Cubs trim the NL Central gap to one game. Moises Alou and Derrek Lee homered for Chicago while Tony Womack and Albert Pujols produced for the Cardinals.
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SIU West Stadium and Rec Center Showcase Campus Athletics Contrast
The Southern Illinois University sports complexes West Stadium Rochman Field and the Student Recreation Center differ in age and function. West Stadium opened last year and hosts a 17 member softball team, while the Rec Center opened during the Carter era and drew over 660000 visitors last year. The facilities sit across Grand Avenue from each other, yet both symbolize SIU’s athletic ambitions as campus leaders praise their impact on hosting events and improving recruiting.
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State of SIU sports facilities survey begins
Part one of a four day look at SIU facilities surveys Abe Martin Field SIU Arena and Rec Center across Grand Avenue. The piece highlights locker room quality seating capacity night games pride and the MVC tournament context as key program requirements.
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Magera earns Olympic spot on U S archery team
At the U.S. Archery Team Trials in Carbondale John Magera, a newcomer to the Olympic recurve, earns a place on the team alongside Vic Wunderle and Butch Johnson. Wunderle and Johnson praised his steady approach and potential as a teammate as the trio prepare for the Games this August.
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Busch Stadium memories fade as a baseball fan recalls 1960s Cardinals games
The writer reflects on lifelong attachment to Busch Stadium and Sportsman’s Park, recalling Stan Musial, Bob Gibson, and Curt Flood. They relive a 1967 Sunday vs the Reds after Cepeda trade, the seat cushion promotion, Tommy Herr’s slam, and a pivotal Ozzie Smith defensive catch that preserved a slim lead.
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