By Les Winkeler, The Southern

Wednesday, August 27, 2008 1:39 AM

MARION - Timely hitting and a serviceable start by Brett Scarpetta put the Southern Illinois Miners gave the Southern Illinois Miners a leg up on Windy City in the race for the Frontier League West Division crown.

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04:56PM SIUC names new dean of students No comments posted.

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03:47PM Carbondale woman missing since July 4 No comments posted.

03:02PM Miners extend Pinto's contract No comments posted.

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01:48PM Blagojevich, Madigan hug. But do they make up? No comments posted.

01:22PM Student arrested, charged with selling pills near school No comments posted.

01:15PM State union workers will get 15 percent raise over four years No comments posted.

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08:30AM Citizens police academy set to begin in September in Carbondale No comments posted.

09:19AM Campground fee proposals moving onward, officials say No comments posted.

09:19AM Tailgate passes on sale in Marion No comments posted.

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