NCAA visits Illinois over basketball recruiting charges
NCAA investigators toured the University of Illinois campus amid alleged recruiting violations involving Dean Thomas. Illinois, ranked No. 5, faces claims the school offered a car to lure Thomas, who sits out this season as the probe continues. Thomas denies knowing of the vehicle offer. no records confirm he received the car.
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Bo Schembechler resignation rumor at Michigan
ANN ARBOR Mich The Michigan Athletic Department planned a 4 p m news conference amid speculation that coach Bo Schembechler AD would resign or discuss his future The 60 year old leader has a history of heart problems and was to attend the meeting with limited details provided by the athletic office.
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Duchesses topple Maroons as Dixon guards star in win
Dixon defeated Moline 68 to 56 behind guards Jennie Withrow and Sally French who repeatedly broke the Maroons press. Fisher 27 points 15 rebounds Petersen 8 points 8 rebounds, Dixon improving to 8-1 while Moline slips to 6-3.
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Dixon Duchesses Rally Past Moline in Key Conference Win
Dixon High School girls basketball beat Moline 68 to 56 after a 12-2 run by the Duchesses. Coach Lesli Spencer urged the community to support the team, lamenting low attendance during the regular season.
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Byron girls rout Mount Morris for second in Mid-Northern
Byron High School girls basketball beat Mount Morris 59-42 to stay 4-1 in the Mid-Northern Conference. Angel Lutz scored 16 for Byron, Cory Hurd added 10, while Janelle Urish led Mount Morris with 20 points as the Mounders dropped to 3-2.
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Ware Thompson Gardner head UPI All-America team
Heisman winner Andre Ware and Indiana runner-up Anthony Thompson lead United Press International’s 1989 All-America list. Ware set NCAA and Southwest Conference passing records, threw 4,699 yards and 46 touchdowns, while Hines and Mathis broke career TD catches marks.
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SVCC Beats Elgin 79 73 in Rematch
Sauk Valley Community College women avenge an early setback by defeating Elgin 79 73. Shelly Lawson scored late to put SVCC ahead, Amy Johnson added crucial free throws, and the team outrebounded Elgin 38 35 while Eve Barry managed only 13 points before fouling out.
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Dixon bowlers defeat Rockets led by Norris 507 series
Dixon High School bowling topped Rock Falls at Plum Hollow Lanes as Andrea Norris rolled a 507 series including a 209 game to lead with 148 and 150 games. Teammate Sheila Vancil added a 434 series with a 170 high, Judy Bowser 426, Tiffany Jacobs 409, and Michelle Reinhold 398.
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Ashton-FCHS wrestlers stay unbeaten
Ashton-FCHS Raiders extend dual meet record to 9-0-1 by beating Valley Lutheran 48-12 and Aurora Central Catholic 54-24 in a double dual. Double winners Jerry Dickerson and Kevin Wiegand each had two pins, while Mario Messer remains unbeaten at 10-0 with a 1:20 pin.
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