Cardinals edge Phillies in rain delayed finale to stay in mix
St Louis rallies after an 84 inning rain stoppage to beat Philadelphia 3 2 and stay a half game behind Montreal in the NL East race. Keith Hernandez drove in the decisive run in the 10th as Doug Bair earned the win. Meanwhile Montreal pursued playoffs with a 5 2 win over Pittsburgh as Parrish tripled for three RBIs.
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Saluki Scooby Doo nickname fuels NFL hopes for Harper
SIUC junior John Harper, nicknamed Scooby Doo, is pursued by pro scouts after standout pass rushing and coverage. Coach Rey Dempsey says Harper is a definite pro prospect with 6 3 and 230 pounds, 4.7 speed, and a drive to provide for his Memphis family. If football fails, he plans to earn a degree and teach or coach.
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Salukis Look to Extend Redbird Hex in ISU Clash
SIU C to face Illinois State on Parents Day at McAnrew Stadium in a 1:30 p.m. kickoff. Dempsey notes SIU has beaten ISU five straight since 1976 and seeks to snap a Redbird spell while ISU fields new coach Bob Otolski and a fragile line amid injuries.
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Vienna Wins SEC Baseball Title In Tall Finish
Vienna defeats Century 8-4 to clinch the South Egyptian Conference Tournament title as sophomore Tim Watson shines on mound and at bat. Watson retires the final six Century hitters after entering with bases loaded, while Vienna builds a 6-0 lead and Rogues Carlton Miles also contribute two hits. Century’s Stoner allows eight Viennese hits and suffers the loss.
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Elverado Girls Clinch Black Diamond Softball Title
Elverado High School clinched the Black Diamond Conference softball crown with a 17 5 win over Lesser Walters. Senior Kim Wright pitched four hits and drove in three runs as Elverado finished 9 1 in league play and 10 2 overall. Wright batted .380 while Julie Martie hit .464 with five RBIs in the finale. Kim Davis hit .484 and Lisa Winthrop .325 for the Falcons.
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