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    Bad day for purse snatching: First the purse thief lost the purse back to the owner, then the thief lost the foot race with the sheriff's deputy, police said.

  • Cards Q&A: The man who keeps Busch Stadium green

    Do you think Busch Stadium is looking good this season? Thank 10th-year head groundskeeper and O'Fallon resident Bill Findley. He and his 17-man crew have successfully navigated through a cold and wet spring, but their work never stops. The dry and humid summer months are approaching, meaning there's no time to pat themselves on the back.

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  • Relaxed Rockies hang lopsided loss on Cards

    Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle has been pleading with his team to play more relaxed. With the losses piling up, though, relaxed was the last thing the players felt.

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  • Flyers extend their SWC reign

    The East St. Louis Flyers are champions of the Southwestern Conference -- again. Javaughn Tabb won the 400 while Kraig Appleton and Jon Edwards also posted convincing victories.

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