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'It's hard to deal with reality': Whitey Herzog's family copes with his death
ST. LOUIS — The family of Whitey Herzog shared more of their memories of the legendary St. Louis Cardinals manager on Sunday. He died last week at the age of 92. Herzog led the Cardinals to three pennants and a World Series title in only five years from 1982-1987. His style of play — "Whiteyball" — was known for speed on the bases.
St. Louis Cardinals owners plan to ask taxpayers to fund Busch Stadium renovations
This story was commissioned by the River City Journalism Fund. In the some two decades since the St. Louis Cardinals reached an agreement to obtain public funding for a new stadium, team leaders have touted its economic benefits for the area and described the agreement as unique in professional sports because of how much of the stadium was privately financed.
McCarron tosses 3 TDs as Battlehawks blitz Showboats
ST. LOUIS — Quarterback AJ McCarron threw for 222 yards and three touchdowns to lead the St. Louis Battlehawks to a 32-17 win over the Memphis Showboats on Saturday at The Dome at America’s Center. Jacob Saylors rushed for 103 yards on 15 carries as the Battlehawks (3-1)...
Local baseball teams sweep weekend at Busch Stadium
Both the Jackson and Perryville baseball teams had the rare and special opportunity to play a game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Both the Pirates and Indians are enjoying winning seasons and scored wins against their Illinois counterparts at the home of the St. Louis Cardinals. High school baseball...
Sporting KC, St. Louis City draw 3-3 in action-packed tilt
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Sporting KC pulled ahead early, fell behind, and stormed back for the lead before ultimately relinquishing its advantage in stoppage time on Saturday night for a 3-3 tie with St. Louis City Sporting Kansas City. Kansas City goalkeeper Tim Melia played a goal kick...
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