Gura waived by Royals to clear roster space
Veteran pitcher Larry Gura a two time 18 game winner for Kansas City Royals was placed on waivers Saturday to allow the unconditional release. Lonnie Smith was acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals for minor leaguer John Morris to fill the roster. Gura born in 1954 had 18 10 in 1980 and 18 12 in 1982. He struggled with 11 18 in 1983 and 12 9 with a 5.18 ERA last season. This season he had no decisions and a 12.46 ERA in three appearances.
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Letters to Editor Somit Stuck good leaders
Olin N. Martin of Carbondale praises Dr Somit for selecting Dean Stuck and assembling a coaching team to restore Southern Illinois University basketball. He commends the leadership and Rich Herrin for guiding players toward character and success, expressing strong community support for the program.
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Herrin hiring brings favor for SIU basketball
Dear Sports Editor, a letter praises SIU for hiring Rich Herrin as basketball coach. The writer notes Herrin trains players to maximize talent and believes his leadership will lead to winning teams, possibly reoccupying the arena with fans.
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Waltonville bats blank Sesser-Valier in Class A regional win
Marshall Johnson pitched a no hitter with nine strikeouts as Waltonville defeated Sesser-Valier 11-0 in Friday regional action. John Laskowski took the loss while John Walker and Todd Dressler contributed two hits apiece including a double. Waltonville improves to 28-3-1.
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Surprised Labonte earns Bud 500 pole at Dover
Terry Labonte topped NASCAR Grand National Budweiser 500 qualifying at Dover Downs International Speedway with 138.106 mph on his first lap. Twenty nine cars qualified, track officials expect 40 starters, and a $347,845 purse with at least $30,000 going to the winner. Labonte, points leader and defending Winston Cup champ, expressed surprise at the pole. Rain and a sealant left the surface slick for time trials.
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Talley’s Baseball Book inspires SIU link to sports writing
Rick Talley, former Pinc kneyville standout and Chicago columnist, has authored Temporary Insanity about baseball figures led by Jay Johnstone. In a St. Louis rain delay interview with Jack Buck, Talley reflects on his career, aging, and timing as he eyes a summer publication. He recalls Illinois high school and SIU days, noting how his work grew from a local press path to a 2,400-column span and two million words. Talley hopes the book sells about 10,000 copies while exploring his move from Chicago for change.
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Ninth inning rally wins for Cards over Astros
In Houston, the St. Louis Cardinals erased a 6-1 deficit with a decisive ninth inning. Jack Clark Andy Van Slyke and Terry Pendleton delivered run scoring singles with two outs as Willie McGee and Tommy Herr started the rally. Dave Smith finished the comeback after relieving Calhoun. The Astros lost 8-6.
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