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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1973
Page
10
Leo Durocher praises Cesar Cedeno as a potential Willie Mays successor with a .320 season and 22 homers, 55 stolen bases, while recalling Pete Reiser’s peak and career injuries. He notes Cedeno’s arm and catching ability match Mays, as HoustonReloads looks to a breakthrough season.
Oakland owner Charles O Finley announced permission to use orange baseballs in three spring games at Mesa Arizona against the Indians Giants and Dodgers. He said the alert ball could become standard within three years and noted all games are day contests.
Du Quoin guard David Porter 21 enters with the Class A Carterville regional trophy after the 60 46 victory over Zeigler Royalton. Teammate Greg Calvert 25 follows as Du Quoin marks its eighth straight win in a 12 14 season.
Whitey Lockman said he cannot foresee Billy Williams moving to first base full time in 1973. Williams, the majors’ leader at .333 last year, may split duties with Joe Pepitone Jim Hickman Pat Bourque available for first. Williams could start opener in left then move to first in the second game to keep his bat in both games. Williams, the Cubs' highest paid at an estimated $150,000 for 1973, is a team leader willing to do what helps the club.
The Martin Oilers defeated Du Quoin 136 120 to claim the Northern Division playoff in the Southern Illinois Penitentiary League. Oilers improve to 50 12 on the season and advance to the Carmondale Park District tournament next week.
The Chicago White Sox signed outfielder Braddy Bradford and pitcher Eddie Fisher in Sarasota Florida. Their arrival, along with John Jeter and Jorge Orta who had previously signed, brought the squad to 39 players at Saturday’s workout in near 80 degree weather. Pat Kelly could not throw due to a sore elbow but doctor’s advice is rest only.
Carterville schools begin junior high wrestling alongside the new high school program. Coach Phil Jones notes 72 students from fourth to eighth grade joined a successful match with Murphysboro, aided by a $2700 mat and 15 uniforms. Principal support and football coach Junie Decker praise the plan for keeping athletes in shape and boosting quickness. The Cubs plan a March 10 state-wide junior high meet at Centralia.
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