Hawks beat Canadiens to stretch win streak to four
Denis Savard scored the go ahead goal late in the second and Chicago held off Montreal 3-1. Steve Larmer set up Savard, with Adam Creighton adding an empty netter as the Blackhawks extended their four game winning run while Montreal dropped to 0-2-2 in their last four.
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Bird 40 points fuels Celtics past SuperSonics in win
Boston’s star Larry Bird erupts for 40 points to post a 109-97 victory over Seattle, his fourth triple double of the season as Kevin McHale, Jim Paxson, and Ed Pinckney contribute. Bird shoots 17 of 27, adds 11 rebounds and 10 assists, ending concerns about his shooting touch.
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Smith lifts Missouri past Arkansas in late jumper
In Fayetteville Lee Mayberry scored 14 in the first half then none after halftime as Arkansas fell 89 88 to No 4 Missouri. Doug Smith hit the decisive layup with 13 seconds left after Arkansas failed a late 3 point try. Georgetown thumped St Leo 92 51 as Mutombo posted 15 points 17 rebounds and 8 blocks for the No 3 Hoyas.
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Illinois basketball recruiting probe not yet finished
UI spokesman Terry Shephard said interviews remain and no end date exists for the NCAA inquiry into Illinois basketball recruiting. Reports of a next week wrap up conflict with campus statements as investigations continue over alleged offers to recruit Dean Thomas, including a Chevrolet Blazer, tied to a taped Iowa contact.
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Fetterolf named MVP as Dixon star shines at Aurora banquet
Brian Fetterolf of Dixon earned Aurora University football MVP and Defensive MVP honors at the awards banquet, finishing the season with 71 tackles and 10 interceptions while ranking second in NCAA Division III. Fellow Dixon grads Ron Griffin and Ron Stinson also earned top honors. Sterling Newman lineman Ken Mullen earned selection to the Shrine All-Star game set for July 28 at Illinois State University.
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