Dundee Edges Redskins In Overtime For Holiday Tourney Win
Dundee defeated Morris 74-73 in overtime at Batavia High School to upset the Redskins in the Fox Valley Holiday Tournament. Lutz led Morris with 20 points while Dimke had 23 for Morris. Unruh paced Dundee with 18 points as the Cardinals converted 22 of 24 free throws.
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Dooley fired as Bears coach in surprise move
Chicago owner George Halas dismissed Jim Dooley after a 6 8 finish and 20 36 record. Halas opened the job to outsiders but hinted a new coach would come from his staff or the college or pro ranks. Names like Ara Parseghian Abe Gibron and Bill Austin surfaced as potential replacements.
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Steelmen dominate Morris Holiday Tournament title run
Joliet Central led by Roger Powell with 93 tournament points and a 50 point single game set a scoring pace as Bob Catchings and Phil Clarke joined Powell on the first team. Dwight and Marquette players earned second team honors while Morris, Newark, and Marseilles also featured in the all tournament selections. Powell's record breaking performance powered Joliet Central past Dwight 61-60 in the semifinals and a decisive final.
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Mendota At Princeville Prep Basketball Scores
Mendota 72 Princeville 48. Dunlap 71 Toulon 66. Metamora Eureka 61 Metamora 55. Pekin 88 Taylorville 79. Durand South Beloit 64 Durand 52. Byron 83 Pecatonica 82. Marengo 69 Kirkland Hiawatha 69. North Boone 67 Marengo 66. East St. Louis 64 Danville 62. Joliet Central 79 Richwood 69. Rockford Guilford 74 Dixon 72. Champaign 54 E Moline 40. Pekin 69 Moline 67. Mendota 868 Taylorville 79.
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Honorable Mentions Named for All-Tournament Team
Keith Long Joliet Central Forrest Harris Joliet Central Gary Masching Dwight Jim Tuiner Coal City Kim Sobinsky Marseilles Jon Siron Morris Larry Lutz Morris are listed as honorable mention selections for the all tournament team with six Joliet Central and Morris players among the recognized standouts.
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Bowling The Winter Olympic Games In Sapporo
The winter Olympic games will be held in Sapporo Japan from February 3 to 13. The event includes national teams competing in bowling with officials confirming dates and location.
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Illini capture Gator Bowl title over Florida 76 75
Illinois Fighting Illini edged Florida 76 75 to win the Gator Bowl Basketball Tournament title. Tony Miller led Florida with 31 points before getting fouled on the final play and suffering a broken ring finger.
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Sam Houston Wins Quincy Holiday Basketball Tourney
Sam Houston State College defeated Illinois Wesleyan 79 68 to win the 18th Quincy Holiday Tournament led by Mike Newell 10 free throws in the final 20 minutes. Jim Listner scored 17 and was named MVP as Houston built a 39 37 halftime edge and held on in a tight second half. Eastern New Mexico beat Bethel College 53 47 for third place with Duane Norris scoring 14 and Danny Williams 16 for the losers. Quincy College beat Georgetown 75 73 in the consolation round and Western New Mexico defeated Western Carolina 93 89.
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Bruins Rout Hawks End Chicago Home Win Streak
Boston Bruins thrashed the Chicago Black Hawks 5 to 1, ending Chicago’s eight game home winning streak after jumping to a 4-0 lead in the first 10 minutes. Mike Walton Johnny Bucyk Phil Esposito and Johnny McKenzie scored, Bobby Orr added a goal with three assists after Tony Esposito relieved Gary Smith. The win keeps Boston within four points of the New York Rangers in the East Division as the Rangers won 5-1 at Philadelphia. The NHL slate also saw Montreal beat California 3-2 Detroit top Buffalo 7-3 St Louis defeat Toronto 6-3 and Los Angeles down Vancouver 3-1.
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