Salukis Sweep Western Kentucky For 500th Intercollegiate Win
Southern Illinois University baseball fans celebrated the 500th intercollegiate win as the Salukis defeated Western Kentucky 4-0 in the second game after a 8-3 victory in the opener on Abe Martin Day. SIU, 22-3-1, built a big fifth inning with Harrell and Calafetti driving in runs while Rick Ware allowed two hits in five innings for his fifth win. Dan Radison and Joe Wallis contributed key hits in the run support as SIU extended home dominance to 128 victories since the park opened in 1965.
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Southern Clinoisan
Weatherman
Western Kentucky
Southern Illinois University
Glenn ‘Abe
Martin
Salukis
Evansville
Northern Illinois
McKendree
St. Louis U
Carbondale
Steve Long
Jim Fischer
Southern
Mike Eden
Joe Wallis
Wallis
Dan Radison
Stan Mann
Fischer
Larry Calafetti
Howard Mitchell
SIU
Rick Ware
Ware
Danny Thomas
Mann
Thomas
Honors for Glenn Abe Martin Presented by SIU Club
One of many honors and proclamations presented to Glenn Abe Martin Sunday by SIU I Men’s Club president Paul Restivo. Each year on the ceremony date, the club honors local figures with recognition and praise.
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SIU “I Men
Paul Restivo
Abe Martin Field dedication honors longtime SIU servant
At Glenn Abe Martin Field dedication ceremonies SIU supporters and dignitaries applauded Abe Martin a 23 year SIU server. U S Senator John Gilbert and SIU officials attended as a memorial plaque will name the SIU baseball player who best embodies Martin with a presentation during the season finale doubleheader.
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Krausse earns first Boston win in 3-0 victory over Rangers
Krausse pitched nine flawless innings before leaving for a pinch hitter as Boston defeated Texas 3-0. Carlton Fish doubled, Burda drew an intentional walk, and Tommy Harper delivered a two run double followed by Aparicio’s RBI double. Lee closed out, giving Krausse victory.
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Associated Press
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Texas
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California
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Cleveland
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Martin Oilers dominate Scott City in softball sweep
The Martin Oilers softball team defeated Scott City, Missouri 7-0 and 8-1 Sunday to move to a 3-1 season record after starting with a split against the Missourians. The doubleheader results followed by mentions of upcoming games against Anna and Jonesboro highlight a busy early season.
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Rangers call Stanhouse to 21 day disabled list
Du Quoin star Don Stanhouse is placed on the 21 day injured list with an arm injury after Sunday relief or start for the Texas Rangers. Coach Ray Saundes notes the injury is not believed to be major though his mother is reassured. Stanhouse had two solid relief outings against Chicago and California before the 10 inning 3 0 loss to Boston with Jim Panther of SIU referenced.
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du Quoin
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Texas
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Chicago
California
Boston
Jim Panther
SIU
Abe Martin testimonial dinner reflects lifelong devotion
Nearly 200 guests gathered in Carbondale for Abe Martin’s testimonial, where he recalled Elise’s vow as the greatest day of his life. Speakers included former SIU figures and local educators, sharing memories in a two hour, nostalgic program that honored the Martins and their family.
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Abe” Martin
Carbondale
Elise
Martin
Frala Leaves Missouri Football Post to Lead Paving Firm
Bob Frala quits as Missouri freshman coach after 20-year career. A Belleville native who joined Dan Devine, Frala will become president of CEMO Paving Co. in Jefferson City on May 1. He had recruited notable Southern Illinois players like Don Stanhouse and Bob Pankey for Missouri.
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Missouri
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Belleville
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Cemo Paving Co
Jefferson City
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du Quoin
Bob Pankey
Carbondale
Stanhouse
Trickey Eyes Stronger Oral Roberts Next Season
Ken Trickey, Cairo native and ORU coach, vows improvement after guiding the Mountaineers to a national profile and an NIT berth. He signed Greg McDougald a 6-8 forward from the Bronx who averaged 21.3 points in three postseason games at Oral Roberts gym and adds seven-foot Dave Vaughn, 6-7 Eddie Woods, 6-6 Slim Montgomery, and Richard Fuqua the nation second high scorer to a returning lineup.
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Cairo
Oral Roberts University
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Bronx
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Eddie Woods
Slim Montgomery
Richard Fuqua
Amati and Elkins claim wins at Benton Raceway season opener
Southern Illinois native Chuck Amati won the super modified heat and feature at Benton Raceway to start the 1972 season in winning form. Jim Elkins of Buncombe won the modified stock feature after leading early in the race as Eliis passed Frank Kmucha late in the closing laps. Cliff Cockrum finished second in the super modified feature with Gene Henson sustaining a pit area crash earlier in the program.
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Decatur
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Fairfield
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Lick Creek
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Carbondale
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Elkins
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Anna
Walker
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Shawneetown
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