Leslie 101 points falls short as South Torrance refuses second half
In INGLEWOOD California Lisa Leslie a 6 foot 5 Morningside star scored 101 in 16 minutes but missed the national mark of 105 when South Torrance High School declined to play the second half after fielding six players and two fouled out. Leslie hit 37 of 56 shots and 27 of 35 free throws despite a cut lip as Morningside won 102 24.
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Mullen Named to Illinois Shrine All Star Game
The 16th annual IHSA Shrine High School All-Star football game will be in Bloomington on July 28 at Hancock Stadium. Ken Mullen of Sterling Newman leads a West squad coached by Orangeville’s Brian Benning, with 88 players selected. Other area players include Troy Drake, Corey Chattie, Rakeem Short, Joe DiPiazza, Doug Bruyn, and Mike Suarez. Tickets cost $5.
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Drake reassigns coach pending inquiry
Drake University in Des Moines announces coach Tom Abatemarco is reassigned to other duties as an in house investigation proceeds. Assistant Eddie Fields will run the team. school cites no admission of wrongdoing amid student allegations of harassment and inhuman treatment.
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ILLINOIS HOCKEY? basketball inquiry looms over program
The university faces possible penalties up to a one year ban on basketball as the NCAA inquiry continues. Ikenberry stresses integrity while backing Lou Henson, praised as the finest coach for his character and results. Henson awaits the NCAA letter expected after John Mackovic publicized the inquiry. He hopes the facts arrive quickly to halt speculation and adverse publicity.
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Amboy and Manlius battle in 1A regional clash
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Baseball and football contract and staff moves across leagues
Major league teams announce one year or three year player contracts including Jeff Robinson Dan Plesac John Moses Eric Plunk James Rogers Robert McDonald and Mark Grant. NL teams add Jeff Blauser Ron Gant Tommy Greene Richard Luecken Russell Richards Pete Smith. Braves also sign Tom Rossley as assistant coach and Monte Clark as director of pro personnel.
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Regional finals slated for 2A and 1A basketball action Thursday
Regional finals highlight Thursday with Dixon vs Rock Falls at 7 p.m. in 2A Sterling Regional, Byron vs Forreston and Amboy vs Sterling Newman in 1A, plus 1A Newman Regional matchups. Friday moves to boys basketball with Dixon at Mendota and many other pairings, and wrestling sectionals set at East Moline for 2A and Byron for 1A.
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Swimming YMCA Team Scores Belvidere vs Dixon and Illinois Valley
The Belvidere YMCA team scored 639 points, Dixon 307, Illinois Valley 271 in a swimming meet. Cadet and Inter girls claimed multiple firsts including 100 yd free, 200 IM, and 50 yd breast with Kari Obma and Rob Sprenger among winners. Boys earned firsts in 200 IM, 50 yd free, 100 back, and 200 free relay with Nick Boss and Kyle Johansen leading scorers.
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Hubs Face Ottawa as Lundquist Eyes Strong Finish
Lundquist, the NCIC scoring leader at 25.8 ppg, is limited by fatigue after a 17-point night but aims to rebound against Ottawa. He has improved help from Matt Beard and Aaron Gilbert while guards Chris and Mark Mershon attempt to break Ottawa’s fullcourt press, with Cobler threatening from 3-point range.
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Dukes Hope Duffy Sparks Comeback After Slump
Dixon 6 3 senior Matt Duffy, once hot in the DeKalb Holiday Tourney, has cooled with double digit scoring rare since then. Rex Paisley leads the Dukes at 14.1 per game but has battled illness. Junior Aaron Fox has found his shooting touch, scoring 10 or more in four of five recent games.
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