Hawks end long drought with 5-4 win over Flyers
Doug Wilson blasted a 50 footer on a late power play to lift the Chicago Black Hawks 5-4 past Philadelphia. Chicago moved atop the Smythe Division while Philadelphia led the Patrick Division. Links noted strong defense, coach comments, and other NHL results from the night.
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Illini face big tests as Big Ten schedule opens
Illinois aims to prove itself as a title contender by hosting Michigan State and Michigan after an upset over Indiana. Michigan State and Purdue lead the league at 2-0 with Michigan as a strong challenger. Freshmen are making an impact, including Earvin Johnson ranking among the top scorers.
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Shabbona Edges Dirksen In Tight Downey Grade Game
Shabbona 57 Dirksen Joliet 55 as Greg Cailey scores 19 and John Peacock 11 for Shabbona while Pete McCarter 15 and Andrea Thompson 12 pace Dirksen. In seventh grade, Dirksen upsets Shabbona 43 40 in OT after 36 36 tie. Ron Shelby 14 leads Dirksen, Ray Synoracki 13 and Sam Black 8 for Shabbona. Minooka tops Troy 65 25. Minooka seventh grade wins 27 15. Minooka eighth grade to Illinois Valley tournament starting Jan 20 with Minooka vs Braidwood and Shabbona vs Wilmington. Semifinals Jan 21. finals Jan 23.
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Cardinals: Coryell tied to first round draft trade with Rams
St Louis coach Don Coryell is wanted by the Los Angeles Rams but both sides say a first round draft pick is a steep price. Cardinal owner Bill Bidwill says compensation would be needed to prevent Coryell from leaving mid contract. Coryell met with Bidwill and then flew to LA to discuss options while Rams owner Carroll Rosenbloom indicated interest if Coryell were available.
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Bills hire Chuck Knox as new head coach in Buffalo
Chuck Knox, formerly of the Los Angeles Rams, is named Bills head coach and vice president in charge of football operations. He aims to assemble the staff and rebuild a 5-23 team over two seasons under prior coaches. Owner Ralph Wilson Jr. supports Knox, who signs a multi year deal to lead Buffalo and return to the East with his family.
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City cage tourney actions move to Sunday semis
Stockdale and Prombo Realty win to reach Sunday semi finals. John Schilling hit the late winner for Stockdale over Morris Stag 68-66 as Schilling and Mitchell lead Stockdale. Prombo Realty beat Gretencord Realty 77-70 with Prombo scoring 22. Syls, McElwain win by forfeit and 82-62 respectively with Heintz brothers notable. Tournament resumes with Stokke vs Stockdale and Prombo vs McElvain at 1 and 2 pm, then Syl’s faces the other semi. Championships next Sunday.
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North Carolina State tops Maryland in 88-82 comeback
NC State, under coach Norm Sloan with 10 new players, games in at 11-1 overall and 2-1 in the ACC after beating Maryland 88-82. Hawkeye Whitney led with 18 points, Tony Warren 17 as the Wolfpack relied on a tight zone. Maryland freshman Greg Manning scored 20 as they fall to 9-4, 0-3 in conference play.
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NBA and hockey matchups listed for Friday games
A slate of Friday pro basketball and hockey pairings features Denver at Houston Indiana at Buffalo Detroit at Phoenix Cleveland at Seattle Milwaukee at Chicago New Jersey at Boston Kansas City at Indiana Portland at Washington San Antonio at Atlanta Buffalo at Philadelphia New York at Golden State. Classified ads invite readers to check today's rentals for new apartment living options.
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