Illini center trio helps topple Purdue in 90-78 win
Illinois pressured Purdue star Stephen Scheffler with a three-man pivot rotation led by Ervin Small Andy Koech and Rodney Jones. Kendall Gill poured in 21 as the Illini improved to 19-6 while Purdue dropped to 19-5 with a narrowing Big Ten edge.
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Baseball players furious as owners push brinkmanship
New York AP report details a heated clash over a proposed baseball plan aimed at restructuring arbitration and salaries. After 26 negotiating sessions, players and the union vow to press talks, with Fehr warning of a countrywide tour if progress stalls and opening day in jeopardy.
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Nets end 14-game losing skid in late rally
The New Jersey Nets snapped a 14 game losing streak with a 95 93 win over Minnesota after blowing an 18 point lead. Chris Morris hit a 3 on a pass then Lester Conner scored at the buzzer to seal the comeback with 28 seconds left.
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Walnut senior Hamrick named to All IVC girls second team
Jennifer Hamrick of Walnut High School earns second team honors in the All-Indian Valley Conference girls basketball selections. She averaged 10 points per game and was the lone Walnut representative. Ten players made the first team, with three unanimous picks: Kelly Woodford, Nicki Hansen, and Chris Cox. A full list appears in Scoreboard on page 12.
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Wyoming
Dixon YMCA Plans 4 on 4 Basketball League March 6
Registration is under way for the Dixon Family YMCA 4 on 4 league with opening games set for Tuesday March 6. Sign up as an individual or team. fees are 20 dollars for Y members and 30 dollars for non members. Minimum six players per team, maximum eight. practice night scheduled for February 27.
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Dixon YMCA Plans 3 on 3 Tournament and Slam Dunk Contest
The Dixon Family YMCA hosts a 3 on 3 basketball tournament and All-Star slam dunk contest for students in grades 7 through 12. The 3 on 3 tourney costs $6 per team with two divisions 7 and 8 and high school. Dunk contest costs $1 to enter and begins at 3 p.m. on 8 foot 6 and 8 foot 9 baskets with prizes for artistic, athletic and worst dunks.
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Dix on High hosts Park District 3 on 3 Basketball Tourney
The Dixon Park District announces the fourth annual Six Feet and Under 3 on 3 tournament on Saturday March 10 at Dix on High School. Entry is 25 dollars per team with a March 6 deadline. Rosters limit five players, double elimination, three games guaranteed, prizes for top four and consolation winner. contact 284-3306 for details.
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Free Scuba Class at Dixon Family YMCA Sunday
A free Scuba Experience program will be held Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Dixon Family YMCA. A five week course begins March 11 with a $150 fee for YMCA members and $160 for non members.
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