Albie Pearson Converts to Ministry Amid Drug Rehab Work
New York report profiles ex major leaguer Albie Pearson now pastor of The Church of the Mountain in Mammoth Lakes California. He recounts mentoring an 18 year old addict, his past as a player, and his focus on prayer and shared life to help families and individuals.
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New York
UPI
Albie Pearson
Church of the Mountain
Mammoth Lakes
Calif
Pearson
Albie
Washington
Baltimore
Los Angeles
California Angels
Little Albie Pearson
High
Sierras
Billy Graham
The
Angels
Yankee Stadium
Albie Parson
Man of faith greets diverse worshippers in seeking fulfillment
A preacher speaks of serving both regular Sunday worshippers and marginalized groups including drug addicts, alcoholics, derelicts, hippies, and the affluent "up-and-outers." He notes rich individuals seeking deeper meaning beyond material success as he pursues personal fulfilment.
Vigo Sullivan Take Mack Lead in Connie Mack Action
Vigo IGA and Sullivan surged to early leads as local Connie Mack league games unfolded at South High School and Spencer Ball Park. Vigo IGA beat defending champion Terre Haute Banks 2 to 1 in eight innings with Bob White tossing a one hitter. Rich Silcock had Banks' lone hit. Sullivan defeated Dairy Queen 6 to 1 behind Scott Wilson, aided by Dairy Queen errors late. John Bohnert had two doubles and two RBI for Sullivan. Mayflower edged Brazil 7 to 6 with Kevin Snyder scoring on a throwing error in the bottom of the seventh as Mayflower rallied for the win.
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Vigo Iga
Sullivan
Connie Mack
O'Malley
Rich Silcock
Banks
Dairy Queen
Scott Wilson
John Bohnert
RBI
Dave Pirtle
Mark Lane
Mike Brewer
Greg Jennings
Larry Waggie
Chuck Trhlik Wins 2 Races at Terre Haute Quater-Midget Meet
Chuck Trhlik swept two feature races at the Terre Haute Quater-Midget Association event held at the Fraternal Order of Police track. He won the modified and light B mains, with other feature winners including Mike Ralston, Jodi Myers, Darrin Barton, and Greg Durr.
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Chuck Trhlik
Order of Police
Mike Ralston
Jodi Myers
Darrin Barton
Greg Durr
Billie Jo Samm
Greg Nelson
Jena Snow
Laura Digier
Don Trhlik
Ray Morgan
Alan Nelson
Jim Pendergast
Lisa Ridgeway
Kevin ‘Snow
Dori Myers
Jim Cagle
Jeff ‘Crum
Greg Selvin
David Houk
Brian Butts
Angie Cagle
David Hoskins
Robert Breneman
Rob Knudsen
Billie Joe Samm
Don Trichik
Jeff Crum
Kevin Snow
Chuck Trhlck
Softball schedule including Chevettes Casey and Vigo Dodges
The listing shows softball games with Chevettes versus Casey Illinois at 12 30 p.m. Vigo Dodges against Robinson Alabama at 4 p.m. Lindsay s Sunoco faces Southern Illinois at 7 15 p.m.
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Chevettes
Casey, Ill
Lindsay
Sunoco
Southern Illinois
Hester Faces Hodgkin Disease While Fighting On Field
Ray Hester, famed linebacker with Tulane roots and NFL and World Football League experience, reports Hodgkin disease with a 50-50 prognosis. He endures cobalt treatments and weight loss, remains defiant about living, and draws support from friends while recalling his football career and high school teammate Butch Duke who died young.
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NEW Orleans
Ray Hester
Tulane University
Hester
New Orleans Saints
Kyle
Kristan
Butch Duke
Louisiana State University
Holy Cross
Butch
Casper Misses Open After 1959 Gap In Eligibility
Philadephia AP Casper, a 10 time Open winner, fails to qualify for Medinah Open due to USGA rules. He plans a cherry harvest on his Mapleton Utah farm with 7 000 fruit trees and hints at no retirement. Johnny Miller is his Open pick to win. Casper reflects on past glory and current form.
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Utah
Casper
United States Golf Association
Charlotte
N.C
Medinah
Johnny Miller
Willy Anderson
Ben Hogan
Julius Boros
John McDermott
Walter Hagen
Bobby Jones
Gene Sarazin
Ralph Guidahl
Jack Nicklaus
Miller
New Orleans
Philadelphia Classic face delayed start and uncertain finish
The Philadelphia Classic at Whitemarsh Valley is bogged by rain with the first round wiped out twice. A Monday finish is planned with 18 holes today and Sunday and a 36-hole Monday, though forecasts threaten more delays. The U.S. Open next week looms as players weigh options and contract constraints.
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Philadelphia
Good Lord Willing
Creek
John Montgomery
Whitemarsh Valley Country Club
Crosby
Medinah
Ill
Gary Player
Johnny Miller
Tom
Weiskopf
Divison
Sponers
TPD
Montgomery
Aces Butler Eye New Midwest Basketball Conference
Six Midwestern colleges met in Cincinnati to explore forming a new primarily basketball conference in NCAA Division I. Butler led by Coach George Theofanis and Athletic Director Bill Sylvester attended, with Evansville represented by Brad McCutchan. Chicago meeting planned for August.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Midwest
Evansville
Butler
Indiana
George Theofanis
Bill Sylvester
Chicago
Brad McCutchan
Detroit
Depaul
Loyola
Xavier
Bell and Casey Barn Honors
Schulte High School named its top boys athletes last night with Melvin Bell and Jay Casey receiving honors. Casey earned nine varsity letters in basketball tennis track and field and cross country. Bell earned eight letters in football basketball and track and field.
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Schulte High School
Melvin Bell
Jay Casey
Casey
Bell
Thomas 2nd in Floor Ex at US Gymnastics Championships
Kurt Thomas of Indiana State earned runnerup in the floor exercise at the US gymnastics championships in Southern Illinois. Peter Kormann of Southern Connecticut won with an 18.575, about a point ahead of Thomas. Tom Beach claimed vaulting rings and high bar, while Bart Conner won side horse and parallel bars.
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Kurt Thomas
Indiana State
Southern Illinois
Thomas
U.S
Peter Kormann
Connecticut
Whe
Tom Beach
California
Bart Conner
Illiana League Sunday Games Set Matchups
Sullivan visits Brazil Effingham plays Prison Mattoon faces Blanford Robinson meets Valley Star's in Illiana League Sunday play.
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Bandford Senna Tweens Valley Stars
Eh Eeeenes
Aseeecord
Robinson Terre Error
Mattoon
Pew
Sullivan
Serene Remoterwnes
Brazil
Seeaveses
Effingham
Tyaee
Reds crush Cubs 18 to 1 in high scoring game
Chicago daily recaps Sparky Anderson praising reliever Darold Knowles after Knowles allowed seven runs in the ninth. The Cincinnati Reds totaled 24 hits in an 18 to 11 win over the Chicago Cubs, showcasing the club's potent offense.
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Chicago
Cincinnati Reds
Sparky Anderson
Darold Knowles
Knowles
Anderon
Chicago Cubs
Baseball marathon ends in Reds win over Cubs 3 15 hours
In a 3 hour 15 minute duel the Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 9 7 after a ninth inning rally. Key players include Cesar Geronimo five hits and Pete Rose three, with Madlock four for the Cubs. The series continues Saturday with Stone vs Kirby.
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George Foster
Rose
Reds
Cubs
Geronimo
Tony Perez
Morgan
Bill Madlock
Anderson
Madlock
Steve Stone
Clay Kirby
South Carolina and Texas Set Title Game Showdown
South Carolina stunned Arizona State 4-1 after a four-run ninth inning to reach the College World Series final against Texas. Texas earned a bye to the final as the Longhorns await the winner. Timmy Lewis closed out ASU with three quick outs to seal the Gamecocks’ win.
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Neb
Mark van Bever
South Carolina
Sonappy
Gamecocks
Arizona State
Texas
Longhorns
van Bever
Garry Blancock
Hank Small
Timmy Lewis
Jim Brock
Greg Cochran
Cochran
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