Michigan Freshman Guard Eric Turner Faces Big Weekend
Michigan guard Eric Turner, a freshman, has back to back tests against Minnesota and Indiana as he rides a three game scoring streak of 22 23 and 28 points. He hit 11 of 16 shots versus Iowa and carries a 28 of 43 shooting run into the stretch.
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Olson says adversity binds Hawks as Big Ten title push nears
Iowa coach Lute Olson says negative press has united the Hawkeyes as they enter a pivotal week in the Big Ten race. Iowa leads by one game and faces Minnesota on the final Iowa Fieldhouse date, then Wisconsin, with a share of the title possible. Olson notes a strong practice and dismisses past losses, stressing team unity and behind-the-scenes support.
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Marion claims title with 59 39 win over Monticello
Marion Indians clinched the Wamac Conference title with a 59 39 victory over Monticello in the regular season finale. The win marked the 100th coaching victory for Dick Sloan at the school as Marion improved to 15 4 heading into the first round against Linn Mar. Todd Twachtmann led all scorers with 14 points while Greg Barnhart added 12 and Russ Weston 10 for Marion. Monticello finished 9 10 overall, 8 6 in league play, led by Craig Tuetken with nine points and Myron Manternach with eight points and 10 rebounds.
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Hall quits Gophers amid fraud charges
Minnesota coach Jim Dutcher calls Mark Hall’s decision to quit the basketball team a relief. Hall faces a university inquiry over nearly $1000 in fraudulent phone calls and a separate Conciliation Court ruling for a $969.78 debt to Northwestern Bell collection agency.
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White Sox Open Spring Training With Big World Series Talk
Chicago White Sox manager Tony LaRussa greeted 37 rostered and 18 non rostered players in Sarasota as he predicted a pennant path. GM Roland Hemond echoed lofty goals saying World Series as the squad aims to prove itself. Steve Kemp says expected power from a lineup with strong right handed hitting around him.
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