Sparta Bulldogs stun at Benton track meet as coach Mark North retires
Mark North's Sparta Bulldogs win the Southern Illinois River to River track meet at Benton, delivering a three-peat conference title and signaling the coach's retirement at year end. The emotional victory leaves North tearful as he reflects on a career built on passion and dedication to Sparta cross country and track.
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Cueto Shuts Down Cards as Reds Take NL Central Lead
Johnny Cueto carried a shutout into the eighth and the Cincinnati Reds defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 7-3 to move into sole first place. Brandon Phillips drove in three on a homer, an RBI single and a sac fly, while Ramon Hernandez added two homers as the packed crowd watched Cincinnati surge ahead in the standings. Phillips shrugged off the celebration, saying he focuses on winning.
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Dray lifts Ill. State past SIU with late homer rally
Southern Illinois University by Tyler Dray tied the game with a two-out two-run homer in the ninth, sending the contest to extras before Illinois State capitalized with back-to-back homers in the 10th to pull ahead 11-9. LIU interim coach Ken Henderson lamented free passes as the decisive factor.
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Finneys Lead After Day One In Scout Tournament at Crab Orchard
In Carterville on a soggy day with temperatures in the 50s and rain, 73 boats entered the 2011 Boy Scout Tournament. Buddy Finney and Kevin Finney led with a five fish limit weighing 20.22 pounds, while 17 anglers failed to weigh in a fish.
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