Boone powers Phillies past Cardinals with grand slam
Phillies catcher Bob Boone hit a grand slam in a 6-2 win over St Louis as Jim Lonborg earned his 10th victory. Boone dismissed All-Star talk, noting Sparky Anderson may select Ted Simmons over him despite Boone batting .318. The game featured Lou Brock being ejected and a key six-run fourth inning.
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Garry Maddox
Jim Lonborg
San Diego
Randy Jones
Lonborg
Hector Cruz
Woman distance runner steals show at Olympic Trials in Eugene
Cyndy Poor of San Jose State broke the American record by winning the women's 1 500 meters in 4 07 32 at the U S trials in Eugene Ore She outpaced Francie Larrieu Lutz and Jan Merrill as Rick Wohlhuter won the men's 1 500 and Dwight Stones failed to win his event Jankunis vaulted 7 5 the high jump to beat Stones and others
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Al Unser Wins Schaefer 500 At Mount Pocono In Cosworth Triumph
Al Unser won the Schaefer 500 at Mount Pocono, edging Mike Mosley by 3.4 seconds. The Vel's-Parnelli team rallied after a long pit stop and a shredded tire, proving the Cosworth engine’s claimed horsepower.
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Giacone Wins Stardust Invitational Golf Title
Benton golfer Larry Giacone captured his second straight title by firing a five under par 139 at the Stardust Invitational at Johnston City. He finished four strokes ahead of Randy Lewis and five ahead of Wayne Beckman as only he, Lewis and Beckman shot par or under over the two days. Giacone, a senior at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, led a field of 128. last year’s champion Jerry Tucker did not compete.
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Pinckneyville Softball Tournament Opens With Three Games
The eight team Class A double elimination event starts tonight at Pinckneyville with three first round games. Du Bois faces Pinckneyville Merchants at 6:15 p.m. Du Quoin vs Belleville at 7:30 p.m. Pinckneyville Kaycees clash Mt. Vernon Merchants at 8:45 p.m. The final first round game...
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Major League Baseball Scores and Standings Snapshot
The daily rundown shows Orioles at Red Sox, Brewers at Indians, and Mets at Tigers among tonight's games. NL East and West standings are listed with key rivals. Saturday and Sunday results recap include New York beating Chicago 10-2 and St Louis edging Philadelphia 3-2.
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Area softball results from Murphysboro and area tourneys
Softball results from Murphysboro include St. Louis Kulls split doubleheader with Jakes and later notes on Nokomis Zeigler and Bellville Du Quoin games. Coulterville tournament notes list Belleville and Du Quoin as top contenders with Road Builders favored. Also mentions WBC protest of Ali Inoki exhibition and NFLPA award to Jim Hart with community work details.
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Return of the Native Wins Ohio Derby at Thistle Down
The year old longshot Return of the Native won the 42nd Ohio Derby at Thistle Down despite a misstep finishing first. It paid $184, $43 and $17.20 to those who backed the colt at 90-1.
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