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Center of soccer complex in Illinois turns into a large sinkhole
ALTON, Illinois: A massive sinkhole has engulfed the center of a soccer complex built atop an active limestone mine in southern Illinois, swallowing a large light pole and creating a vast chasm where children often play. Fortunately, no injuries were reported when the sinkhole emerged on June 26 morning. Alton...
River Dragons start 2nd half with a road loss
-0- The Alton River Dragons opened the 2nd half/July portion of their season in Terre Haute (IN) last night. REX Baseball defeated Alton, 4-2 on Tuesday night in Indiana. The River Dragons are scheduled to host a doubleheader today (WED) at 4:30 pm at the Bethalto Sports Complex. The opponent for today's DH - the O'Fallon (MO) Hoots.
Sports, spice, and everything nice
Through ownership changes, renovations and tweaks to the menu this joint has remained a staple in this northwestern Madison County town since the 1980s. Some recent adjustments to the menu drew me in with some friends. Some goodies were removed, but there is still plenty to choose from. We were also there to watch some sports, which is always a major draw here.
Former Oiler Jayden Ulrich makes Olympics in discus
21-year old Jayden Ulrich from East Alton (IL) has qualified for the USA track and field national team for the 2024 Paris Olympics this summer in the discus throw event. Ulrich finished 2nd in the discus throw at the U.S. Olympic team trials last week. Her 2nd place throw was 62.63m (205-feet, 5-inches).
Kribs Shines with Three Hits as Jerseyville Triumphs 6-1
JERSEYVILLE - Jerseyville Post 492 player Abe Kribs led the Panthers with three hits, while pitcher Gage Carey held Alton Post 126 to one run on four hits in taking a 6-1 win over the Legionnaires in a baseball game played Monday evening, July 1, 2024, at Jersey Community Middle School in Jerseyville.
Alton Post 126 Legion baseball update - scores, schedule
-0- Tonight's (MON) schedule:. Alton SR. defeated Edwardsville Post 199 (DH), 11-2 & 16-8 Alton JR. (RED team) went 4-and-1 in the wood bat classic tournament in Blue Springs, MO over the weekend. Their only loss was to Sedalia (MO) on Sunday, 3-2. -0-
Three Illinois teams win division titles in first half of Prospect League season
-0- The first half of the Prospect League Baseball season ended over the weekend. The first half division winners automatically qualify for four of the playoff spots at the end of the 2024 regular season. Three Illinois teams and a team from Ohio won division titles in the month of June:
River Dragons to play DH July 3 in Bethalto
The following statement is from the Alton River Dragons' Dallas Martz:. Alton, IL — July 2, 2024 — The Alton River Dragons would like to inform fans of a schedule change for the upcoming home games originally slated for July 3 and July 4. Due to ongoing testing at Gordon Moore Park following the sinkhole that occurred on June 26, both games will now be combined into a doubleheader on July 3.
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