SIU Women Head To Omaha For World Series
SIU Carbondale women’s softball heads to Omaha for a second straight Women’s College World Series, seeded No. 3. They open versus Stephen F. Austin at 8:45 p.m. Thursday after a 19-9 season, with Me lannie Eyler notable for Arizona State leading the field.
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Robin Deterding
Pat Matreci
Debbie Stamm
Nancy Choate
Cards Lose 11th Straight in Montreal Expos Setback
St Louis struggles deepen as Ken Boyer cites offensive slumps and a costly misplay in a 4 1 loss to Montreal. Pitcher Bob Forsch took the loss while Chris Speier and Gary Carter sparked the sixth inning rally. Expos push to 11 straight defeats tying a club record for long skid.
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Tony Perez
Reitz
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Perez
Ellis Valentine
Warren Cro
Martie
Rudy May
Mike Garman
Teddy
Simmons
Dick Williams
California Angels
Winkles quits as A's manager amid chaotic club changes
Oakland fires and rehires managers in a season of upheaval as Bobby Winkles resigns with the A's in first place after a game skipped by the Brewers. Jack McKeon returns to manage, while Charlie Finley blasts the move and questions Winkles motives.
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Milwaukee
Sal Bando
Walton named NBA MVP by Trail Blazers coach
Portland coach Jack Ramsay lauds Bill Walton as the best at his position after his NBA MVP selection. Publicist said Walton may be in San Diego while his team posted a 50-10 record with him in the lineup.
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Roggy Javelin Highlight during SIU Outreach at Du Quoin
SIU officials led by athletic director Gale Sayers and coach Lew Hartzog visited Du Quoin for an informal Saluki Athletic Club gathering. Bob Roggy demonstrated a javelin throw near 270 feet, while fans and local leaders discussed scholarships and recruiting. Merle Jones retires as Southern Illinoisan sports editor after 29 years. Gary Sosniecki to take over.
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Chicago White Sox
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Louise
Las Vegas
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Hughlett enters race for SIUC basketball coaching staff
Hughlett Mel Hughlett, a 24 year old former Carbondale Terrier and SIUC 1977 graduate, announces candidacy for a coaching staff vacancy under new SIUC coach Joe Gottfried. Gottfried will begin June 1 in Carbondale with Rod Spivery as one assistant and George Subelt not returning.
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