Eastern shuts out SIU Western for state softball title
Sophomore Bonnie Kraemer pitched a series of shutouts to lift Eastern Illinois University to the IAIAW state championship in Carbondale. She blanked Southern Illinois University Carbondale and top seed Western Illinois, ending Western’s 14-game win streak and giving Eastern its first title since 1974. Kraemer earned victories in all tournament outings, totaling 39.5 innings with 41 strikeouts.
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Panthers
Eastern
LIU Edwardsville
Bonnie
Valli
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SIU C
Univrsity
Wisconsin-Whitewater
Nancy Brigham
Eastern claims 11th inning win over SIUC in softball finals
Eastern Illinois University earned an 11 inning 1-0 victory over SIU Carbondale in the softball finals as Jane Grebner and Jennifer Haley produced the only runs. Deb Stamm fanned SIUC to strand bases loaded in the 11th. Kraemer pitched superbly for Eastern, while Valli suffered the loss for SIUC.
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Jane Grebner
Jennifer Haley
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Grebner
Kay Brechtelsbauer
Winds at Wrigley Give Cubs Lasting Winover Braves
Braves rally to tie in ninth on a disputed wind blown foul ball then lose to the Cubs 14-13 at Wrigley Field. Tim Blackwell scored on a fair ball after initial hesitation as Gene Garber faced Scot Thompson. Cubs manager Herman Franks trusted Thompson to bat for Sutter. Cox chose to pitch to Thompson, who delivered the winning run in the bottom of the ninth. Vail homered twice for the Braves and Kingman added three hits in a wild, high scoring tilt.
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Mike Vail
Vail
Dave Kingman
Rowland Office
Glenn Hubbard
Bill Buckner
Suns rally to take first series game in Phoenix
In a playoff showdown at Veterans Memorial Coliseum the Suns defeated the Sonics 113-103 to cut Seattle's series lead to 2-1. Gus Williams led Seattle with 35 points, while Phoenix stars Westphal Davis and Robinson fueled a key third quarter stretch and 25, 22, and 21 points respectively.
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Grevey shines as Bullets even series with Spurs
Kevin Grevey ends shooting slump to lift the Washington Bullets past the San Antonio Spurs 115-95 in Baltimore to tie the Eastern Conference final at 1-1. Wes Unseld dominates with 26 points and 22 rebounds as Washington overcomes early struggles and regroups for Game 3 in San Antonio.
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Jazz move to Salt Lake to be discussed by NBA board
The NBA Board of Governors will meet today to vote on shifting the New Orleans Jazz to Salt Lake City. A 17-vote supermajority is required. Jazz officials cite scheduling conflicts at the Louisiana Superdome and have signed a 20-year Salt Lake City lease contingent on approval. Hyatt Management Corp threatens legal action over the move. The NBA will also vote on sales of the Boston Celtics and the Indianapolis Pacers.
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Spurs Lose Second Battle as Bullets Surge on Fast Break
Spurs coach Doug Moe blamed sloppy transition defense for the defeat after Washington guards shot 15 for 41. The Bullets opened a 10-0 run in the third quarter as Elvin Hayes added 15 points and George Gervin faced tightened defense. Larry Kenon led San Antonio with 22 as James Silas scored 14 after a 28-point game in the opener.
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George) Gervin
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Simmons Homer Helps Lift Cards Over Pirates
Ted Simmons homered off Bruce Kison as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2. Simmons, who could reach 30 homers in his 10th season, added his second long ball in two games. Lou Brock contributed a triple and three hits, boosting his week tally to 13 for a .382 average. The turning point came in the seventh when a Lacy walk led to a key double play. Darold Knowles closed it out for the win.
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Tim Foli
Salukis sweep ETSU to extend win streak to ten
SIU Carbondale swept East Tennessee State 4-2 and 4-3 in a Sunday doubleheader. Kevin Waldrop earned his seventh win as SIU totaled eight stolen bases led by Kevin House, while Paul Evans and Mickey Wright contributed in relief. The Salukis move to 33-7 and head idle until this weekend.
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