Sparta, Du Quoin lead tight SEC race with key wins
Sparta beat Nashville 8-6 as Jim Kessler struck out 11 and homered in a big day. Du Quoin rallied to 8-2 at Anna Jonesboro with a six run seventh, while Murphysboro beat Pinckneyville 4-1. Nashville, Sparta, A J and Du Quoin sit near the league lead with two losses each.
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Herrin Takes Twin Bill In South Seven Baseball Night
Herrin beats CCHS 12-2 and 9-7 in a South Seven Conference double header at Herrin. Nine home runs were hit by Herrin and Carbondale with Jeff Bayles and Steve Knewitz each homer ing twice. Knewitz capped a bases loaded seventh inning blow as Carbondale fell to 2-3 while Herrin improved to 3-1 in 11 games.
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Cardinals Starve for May Revival in 1973 Season
The Cardinals endure a 3-15 start the worst in club history as they open a nine game Western swing in San Diego. The piece contrasts their record with Atlanta and San Diego and recalls 1971 and 1972 comebacks, noting hope for a stronger May and June while outlining current gaps at home and on the road. It also mentions Cub fortunes and an upcoming May 16-17 Chicago meeting. Unity Point hosts Region Two district track meet at Bleyer Field in Carbondale with Jackson and Randolph counties participating.
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Salukis extend streak with 5-0 and 8-3 wins at Arkansas State
SIU baseball stretched its school record win streak to 18 with freshman Bill Dunning pitching a two hit shutout in a 5-0 opener and Rob Klass earning a four inning relief victory in an 8-3 nightcap. The 20-2 Salukis beat Arkansas State for the 27th and 28th times in program history, with two more games against Missouri and Murray State on the slate.
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Russians Tie U S 78 76 In Rough San Diego Showdown
In a bruising second game of a six match series in San Diego Russia edged the U S 78 76 as Jaak Salumets hit two late free throws and Aleksander Boleshev tipped in to tie. Coach Bob Cousy complained of organized mayhem under the basket and questioned officiating while Russia accused Swen Nater of dirty play.
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Knicks Los Angeles Open Series Favorite Lakers Expected to Prevail
The Lakers, defending champions, are favored to defeat the New York Knicks in the championship series opening at the Forum. Lakers listed as four point favorites with history of beating the Knicks 4-1 in last year’s finals.
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Melton and Kelly Spark White Sox to AL West Lead
The Chicago White Sox surge to the AL West lead on hitting from Beltin Bill Melton and Pat Kelly. Melton tops the homers with six while Kelly hits .486, as Wilbur Wood and Dick Allen provide pitching and power. The Sox open a seven game home stand against the Orioles after a 6-1 road trip. The Cubs face the Dodgers tonight.
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