Doug Collins Seeks 76ers Title After Finals Collapse
Benton native Doug Collins recalls Darryl Dawkins punching incident that sparked Portland’s comeback and says Philadelphia has to prove itself in the 1978 semifinal versus Washington Bullets. Collins, star guard and defender, discusses pressure, goals, and his path from Benton to ISU to NBA All Star status.
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Mike Chamness
Doug Collins
Philadelphia 76Er
Darryl Dawkins
Portland
Collins
Benton
Dawkins
Philadelphia
76Ers
Trail Blazers
Washington Bullets
Julius
Dr. J”’ Erving
George
Philadelphia 76Ers
NBA
Boston Celtic
John Havilcck
Celtics
Havilcek
Chris
Philadelphia Phillie
Phillies
Mike Schmidt
Cherry Hill
New Jersey
Hall of Fame Inducts Moore and Notables in IBCA Ceremony
Geoffrey Red Moore, a Benton High standout and long time coach at Goreville Zeigler Eldorado Carbon dale Elkville and Carrolltown, joins fellow inductees B Floyd Smith Merritt Skeezil Allen Jimmy Evers Lester Hake Ralph Davison and other modern players and friends of basketball in the Illinois Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame. Benton’s rich history includes coach Rich Herrin with 368 wins and an all time 1 016 victories against 660 losses.
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McGinnis
Collins
Philadelphia
76Ers
New York Knicks
NBA
Benton High School
Rich Herrin
Herrin
Illinois State University
Merle Jones
Southern Illinoisan
Jones
Benton
Geoffrey
Red” Moore
Elverado
Moore
Carrolltown
Southern Illinois
The
Illinois Bas
Ketball
Red’’ Moore
Benton High
Goreville
Zeigler
Merritt
Skeezil
Allen
Carbondale
Freeport
Siuc Hall of Fame
Jimmy Evers
Centralia
Lester Hake
Nashville
Ralph Davison
Johnston City
Illinois
Missouri
Frank
Pud
Gladson
SIUC
Jim Bredar
Salem High
University of Illinois
Ernie Wilhoit
Collinsville
Friends of Basketball
Jimmy Oldani
Illinois Cafe
Cliff Stein
Murphysboro
Zips
Benton Prep
Salukis Improv ing Offensive Line Faces Key Spring Work
Southern Illinois University Carbondale works to fix a weak offense after a 74 start in 1977. Coach Mike Barry praises returning linemen Byron Honore John Hall Jack Vagas Steve Wheeler and others as they push for cohesion and stronger blocking to lift the team from mediocrity.
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Rey Dempsey
Saluki
Mike Barry
Byron Honore
Honore
On- Pray
John Hall
Jack Vagas
Steve Wheeler
Barry
Hall
John Schroeder
Schroeder
Vegas
Salukis
Joe Dauparas
Wheeler
Rick Huff
Mike McArthur
Hugh Fletcher
Larry Kavanaugh
Ex Saluki stars set for SIU celebrity golf meet at Jackson
Six former Southern Illinois University Carbondale athletes commit to attend the First Saluki Celebrity Golf Tournament at Jackson County Country Club on June 26. Notables include LIU Hall of Fame inductees Carver Shannon Larry Kristoff George Woods Buffalo Braves guard Mike Glenn Ivory Crockett and Carl Mauck. Revenue supports the Saluki Athletic Fund. Rey Dempsey earns Geneva College Distinguished Alumni Award and is SIU-C head coach with a Christian leadership role and family details.
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Jackson County Country Club
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
LIU Hall of Fame
Los Angeles Ram
Carver Shannon
Larry Kristoff
George Woods
Buffalo Braves
Mike Glenn
Liu
Ivory Crockett
Houston Oilers
Carl Mauck
Saluki
Gale Sayers
SIUC
Saluki Athletic Fund
Siuc Athletic Department
Rey Dempsey
Southern Illinois University- Carbondale
Geneva College
Joe Namath
Beaver Falls
Dempsey
Geneva
Hopewell High School
Hopewell
Westminster College
East Palestine High School
Canton Central Catholic
Bowling Green
Miami
Ohio
Purdue
Youngstown State University
Delaware
Detroit Lions
Salukis
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Organization
Marion
Errors sink SIU women in double loss to ISU
SIU Carbondale softball fell to Illinois State 5-2 and 2-1 at the women’s athletic field. An early error opened ISU’s 5-2 win as Dee Stull mishandled a fly ball leading to unearned runs. Lisa Dennis homered for SIUC, but ISU answered with Wendy Smith and Joanie Blackford driven drives. The second game remained scoreless until Lisa Plesko’s bunt single sparked a redbird rally for a 2-0 lead, ending SIUC’s home season.
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Siu-C
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Illinois State
Salukis
Redbird
Saluki
Dee Stull
Wendy Smith
Smith
Joanie Backford
Helen Meyer
Kay Brechtelsbauer
Lisa Plesko
Judy McNamara
Blackford
SIUC
Kathy Schappaugh
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SIU
Rey
Tony
Terri
Mike
Jodi
Butch Nevious
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Rugby Club
Springfield
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