Salukis edge Wichita State to claim MVC title
SIU Carbondale pitcher Ken Klump threw a two hit shutout as the Salukis stunned heavily favored Wichita State 3 0 to win the Missouri Valley Conference playoffs and earn a berth in the NCAA Midwest Regional. SIU improved to 29 15 and will face San Diego State in Tulsa on Friday.
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Templeton Sparks Cards Past Astros In Wild 15-12 Victory
St Louis shortstop Garry Templeton batted 12 of 64 with two singles and a triple driving four RBIs as the Cardinals erased a five run Houston lead. Don Sutton faltered after a strong start, templeton fueled a seven run surge to tie and surge ahead, with Whitey Herzog noting miscues but praising late offense. Art Howe collected three hits for Houston as Jim Kaat earned the win for St Louis.
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Porter Out Two Weeks With Rotator Cuff Injury
Injured catcher Darrell Porter leaves St. Louis for LA for a Dr. Frank Jobe evaluation after a slight tear in his right shoulder. If surgery is required, Porter, 29, would miss the year. Whitey Herzog notes Porter's absence heightens reliance on Gene Tenace and Orlando Sanchez as the Cardinals chase a strong start.
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Baseball bargaining gives glimmer of progress toward strike deadline
The federal mediator reports movement in MLB talks as owners submit a new contract proposal. Dan Quisenberry notes the offer is semi-different but not a compromise, while Ray Grebey says it could be included if agreed. The plan expands ranking free agents rights and redefines compensation and performance criteria for various positions.
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