Track champion Mt Vernon wins South Seven title
Mt Vernon Rams captured the South Seven Conference track crown at West Frankfort in Sonny Ellis first year as head coach. The varsity relay team set a new meet record of 1 33.7 with Eddie Lively winning the 100 and 220 yard dashes. Bob Hughes of Marion and Don Wright of Centralia posted other event wins as Mt Vernon edged Centralia and Marion for the title.
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Lively and Gibbons win sprint sweep at West Frankfort meet
Eddie Lively of Mt. Vernon edged Marion’s Ray Gibbons to win the 100 and 220 yard dashes at the South Seven track meet in West Frankfort on Friday. Both runners are juniors.
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Date Set for 1970 Americans Cup Golf Match
The 1970 Americans Cup will be played at Broadmoor Golf Club in Colorado Springs, Colorado in July 2025. Teams from Canada Mexico and the United States will compete in this amateur golf match as announced by the USGA on Saturday.
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Pittsburgh Pipers Win ABA Title in Final Game
The Pittsburgh Pipers claim the American Basketball Association title with a 122-119 win over New Orleans. Star Charlie Williams scores 35 as Connie Hawkins adds 20 points and Heyman and Washington pitch in 18 each, sealing the best-of-seven series in four games.
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SIU golfers post 19th win this season
Southern Illinois University golf team secured its 19th win by defeating Southeast Missouri State 1244 to 5 in Cape Girardeau. Medalist Steve Heckel carded 71, edging teammate Dave Wargo at 72. Schonhoff 73 and Ott 73 also contributed for the Salukis as several head-to-head matches produced mixed results.
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Salukis Top Wyoming Club In Openers Tilt
Salukis defeated Wyoming 2-1 in Laramie as pitcher Howard Nickason delivered a dramatic one-out ninth inning home run to win his fifth game in seven decisions. The victory marked Southern Illinois University’s ninth straight win in the day-night doubleheader opener.
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Indians Trim Minnesota 2 1 as Athletics Sweep Boston
Danny Cater drove in three runs with a homer and a single while Lew Krausse earned his first victory in relief as the Oakland Athletics swept a doubleheader 4 2 securing a decisive day against the Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins.
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Sikes Leads Houston by Stroke in Champions Intl Golf
Dan Sikes built a two under 69 in the third round to take a one stroke lead at 203 in the Houston Champions International. Jack Nicklaus faded with a 72 as Miller Barber and Lee Trevino tied for second at nine under. Sikes birdied 3 and 9, but double bogeyed 12 after a pond shot, with rain delaying play by three hours.
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First Triple Play Of Season By Phillie Phils
The Philadelphia Phillies completed the first triple play of the 198 baseball season in the eighth inning against Pittsburgh. After singles by Clemente and Clendenon, shortstop Bobby Wine fielded a liner, then threw to second to start the double play, Rojas doubled Clemente, and Rojas’ throw to left to retire Clendenon completed the play.
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Benton and Centralia share golf crown in 18 hole meet
Benton and Centralia tied for the South Seven Conference championship after 18 holes with 319 strokes each on Benton’s home course. Individual medalist Bartoletta of Benton shot 73 while Centralia’s Riva won a playoff after tying 77 with Bryan. Bartoletta led Benton with 37-36-73 and Terry led Centralia with 37-38-75 as other teams trailed.
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U S Clinches Davis Cup Zone Victory
The United States Davis Cup team clinched a first round victory over the British Caribbean squad. Stan Smith and Bob Latz defeated Richard Russell and Lance Lumsden in doubles 6 2.
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