Phillies Rise From NL Cellar With Fifth Straight Win
The Philadelphia Phillies won their fifth in a row by beating the Chicago Cubs 4 3 to pull out of last place. Ken Walters hit a go ahead homer in the eighth after Frank Herrera added a two run shot, as Dick Farrell earned the win in relief.
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City League Atoms Rally Over Reds
The City League Atoms defeated the Reds 12 to 6 after a first quarter stretch run. Reeder earned the win for the Atoms with Graeff recording the loss for the Reds.
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Unclear boxing results with multiple bouts and figures
A fragmentary boxing card lists Emilio Flores and Noel Humphreys drawing in Charleston with ages 129 and 128, Ray Ri stopping Timmy Jefferson in Fort Worth, Irish Billy Collins defeating Kid Rayo in Los Angeles and Nicaragua, with a 10 bout triple header implied.
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Murphysboro Names Valier As New Coach
Charles Valier former Gorham High School coach is hired as Murphysboro High School head baseball coach and assistant in football and basketball. The board approved team assignments and extra pay scales across Unit 186 with Ed Johnson recommending changes and noting baseball staffing to handle large turnout.
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Golf quarterfinals set in 20th Illinois Amateur Championship
Dredge of Galesburg defends 1957 title contender status as quarterfinals begin at the University of Illinois course. Chamberlin and Pipes win to reach semis, while Moehling, Rosanova, Farlander, and Hirsch advance, despite rain delays and windy conditions.
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University of Illinois
Nicklaus Edged in NCAA Golf Semifinals by Smith
Stanford's Steve Smith defeated Jack Nicklaus 4 and 3 in a 36 hole NCAA semifinal struggle after opening with four front nine birdies to lead early. Nicklaus faltered with bogeys on holes 11 and 13 as Smith built a five hole advantage before the match ended halved on No 15.
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Nesterenko Abandons Bid For Toronto Argonauts
Eric Nesterenko of the Chicago Black Hawks ends pursuit of a spot with the Toronto Argonauts Big Four team. Argo coach Lou Agase says Nesterenko showed merit but would not have earned an NHL salary, and the move was unlikely to succeed.
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South Africa Leads as Player Struggles on Portmarnock
Portmarnock Ireland June 24 AP South Africa leads the Cana da Cup after round one as Gary Player and Bobby Locke hold a three stroke edge over United States pair Arnold Palmer and Sam Snead. Player who set Portmarnock links record Thursday battles asthma and fatigue while shooting a 65 seven under par.
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Carbondale League Scores Amid Busy Night
Bamtams opened with a win over the Cats 8 to 4 while Bats defeated Aces 12 to 2 Royals beat Eagles 12 to 1 Stags topped Celts 11 to 6 Juvenile Sioux rolled past Seals 16 to 4 Midgets beat Lions 17 to 10 and Softball Union Baptist defeated Colp 9 to 0.
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Summer enrollments mix stars with coaching shifts
Herrin's Box and Jefferson enroll for summer at SIU with NAC transfer rules affecting eligibility. Jefferson lettered as a sophomore at Wisconsin, Box lacks transfer clearance due to injury and coaching issues. Benton searches for a basketball coach as Jim Lynch emerges for football. Illinois loses Johnny Counts to scholastic ineligibility and Gary Kolb to a pro contract. Ed Fetzer pitches a no hitter in Carbon Dale softball. Ed Kellew seeks area coaching job, eyeing Mt. Carmel and SIU publicity post.
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