George Sisler, Hall of Fame star, dies at 86 in Missouri
Richmond Heights, Missouri (AP) George Sisler, famed for a .340 career average and the 1922 MVP season, died Monday two days after his 86th birthday. He battled an eye infection that shortened his career and later worked in sports business. Sisler played for the Browns, Washington, and Boston Braves, holding records for hits and hitting streaks. He was praised by Branch Rickey as the greatest player he ever saw.
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Braves Release McLain After Waivers Bid
Former 31 game winner Denny McLain is released by the Atlanta Braves after placement on waivers. He hints at a radio TV job or a pitching coaching role if he remains in baseball. Braves VP Eddie Robinson says the move aims to help him catch on with another club before the season.
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Briscoe wins middleweight title with third round TKO
Philadelphia scene reports Benjie Briscoe stopped Art Hernandez of Omaha by technical knockout at 1:19 of the third round to capture the North American middleweight title. In Cleveland, the Crusaders rallied from two goals down to beat the New England Whalers 7-5, the WHA’s only game of Monday. No NHL games were scheduled.
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Vida Blue Signs Contract With Oakland A's For 1973 Season
Oakland pitcher Vida Blue signed a 1973 deal in Phoenix after a five hour meeting with owner Charles O. Finley and attorney Robert J. Gerst. Finley predicted a second straight world championship, while Blue, 6-10 last season, and 24-3 the prior year, hinted he would reach his potential despite the holdout. Contract terms were undisclosed though believed near 51 000 to 63 000 range.
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Jockeys for playoffs as NBA finish tightens
The Warriors trail the Lakers by a slim margin with two games left in the NBA regular season. A loss to Phoenix preceded a bid for a last meeting with either the Lakers or Bucks in the first round depending on pairwise percentages. The Suns surged late to overtake Golden State, while Milwaukee defeated Portland in a separate NBA game and Dallas beat Carolina in ABA action. Kareem Abdul Jabbar and Oscar Robertson led Milwaukee with strong numbers.
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Carbondale boy lands 12 pound carp with brother aid
Michael Poston, age 2, and his brother Shane reeled in a 12 pound carp at the city reservoir. Photos accompanied the tale, with notes on improving image quality for future submissions. Other items urge proper photo technique and discuss Illinois firearms card renewals and anti hunting campaigns.
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