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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1978
Page
13
Fred Rothenberg reports on Ty Cobb’s volatile reputation and how peers viewed him. Baseball’s legends detail Cobb’s fierce drive, isolation, and a famed spiking incident, while Frank O’Rourke recalls Cobb as a gentleman who fought to win and refused backtalk.
San Diego Padres beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 in 14 innings as Jerry Turner, a reluctant pinch hitter, lined a bases loaded single off Pete Vukovich to cap a marathon West Coast trek. Turner, batting .316 with two homers, argued he hates the label but produced the decisive hit in relief of a late Padres rally.
New York Times report notes Ken Holtzman, 32, has seen scarce use with the Yankees since 1976. Dock Ellis recalls Holtzman’s decline, while Holtzman questions front office moves, vetos, and potential trade plans as his contract nears June 15, 1980.
Indiana State star Larry Bird faces a June 9 NBA draft if he leaves college. Supporters report Bird could go to the Pacers or another team, with his silence fueling speculation he will turn pro. Bird’s drawing power boosted Valley crowds and earned him national magazine covers as he contemplates his future.
Journey director Don Yewell announced a May 2 deadline for the Greater Southern Illinois Amateur tournament entries to be held May 26 through 28 at Crab Orchard Golf Club. The second annual event offers a $2,500 purse plus merchandise with a $25 entry fee across five flights. Defending champion Randy Lewis of West Frankfort and ex Southern Illinois University Carbondale golfer Jim Brown of Paducah are among entrants.
Denver Crain of Chester aced the par 3 No 8 at Chester Country Club on a 150 yard hole using a five iron. He teamed with Joe Riggio and posted a nine hole score of 43. this was his second ace.
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