Granite City High School - Warrior Yearbook (Granite City, IL)

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With an over-flowing crowd of 53,723 baseball fans, Busch Stadium was aglow with Cardinal Red. The enthusiastic peo- ple rocked the stadium with cheers and whistles as the last world series game of 7 was about to begin. The devoted supporters were restless after beating the Brewers 13-1 the pre- vious night. Many stayed after the sixth game in order to camp out in the line that encircled the stadium. This was to assure them of a ticket for the final game. It was obvious that not only the fans were enthused. All of the Cardinal heroes thundered out onto the field one by one as they were introduced. As Ozzie Smith went to his second base position at the start of the game, he did a back flip. The final game was on its way. In the early innings, the Cardinals squandered opportunities against Brewer Pete Vucko- vich. Finally, the Cardinals got one run in the fourth on singles by Willie McGee, Tom Herr, and Lonnie Smith. The Brewers tied the score in the fifth inning with a home run. Then the Brewers used a little Whitey Ball to move ahead in the sixth inning. Milwaukee led 3-1, but only for a little while. Ozzie and Lonnie singled and doubled successfully to left field. Keith Hernandez singled to right field sending home the tying runs. By this time, the crowd was going wild. Hendrick then hit a single to right sending home the run to pull ahead to 4-3. Lonnie Smith opened the 8th inning. Hernandez was walked deliberately and Hendrick flied out. Porter lined a single to right field scoring Lonnie. Brauns singled to right and sent Hernandez home, giving the Cardinals a 6-3 lead. With three fast outs made by the Brew- ers, the 1982 series was over. The Cardinals were WORLD CHAMPIONS. Fans rushed to the field. It became a field of red. Fireworks exploded overhead. The whole world was looking at St. Louis. Outside the stadium, Brewers pennants were burned, while anything containing the word Cardinal or World Series sold for no less than $5.00. Screams of delight poured from miles around the stadium as the celebration be- gan. The Cardinals were now the World Champions for the first time since 1964. by Chris Peterson

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AT BAT 1 BALL STRIKE OUT BUSCH 3 1. The St. Louis Cardinals are the World Champions at the end of the 7th game. The final score was 6-3. 2. On a double play, Keith Hernandez tags Oglvie at first while Ozzie Smith traps Ted Simmons at 2nd base. 3. Lonnie Smith runs to home plate and helps increase the Cardinal lead. 4. Fireworks explode when the Cardinals become the champions. 5. Redbird fans show their Cardinal spirit. 6. Kenny Beavin wears his World Series shirt. 12 WORLD SERIES

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1. A loyal South fan proudly waves the Confederate flag during the first game at the state tournament. 2. Mr. and Mrs. Sikora bundled up to keep warm during the cold Chicago temperatures. 3. Gina Graham holds a South sign during one of the exciting tournament games. 4. Patty Burch, Chris Peterson, and Sandi Peterson walk around during half-time to try to get some feeling back in their toe tips. 14 STATE FANS