Abrams Leads Camp Says Wayne Abrams Sets Example For Salukis
Wayne Abrams, senior guard for Southern Illinois, emerges as a budding leader during SIU Carbondale’s Basketball Camp of Champions. Coach Joe Gottfried credits Abrams with maturing leadership, crucial as seven new recruits join a team that previously lacked unity. Abrams aims to mentor newcomers, balance teammates, and pursue pro prospects while earning a degree.
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Wayne Abrams
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Saluki
Joe Gottfried
Wayne
Gottfried
Southern Illinois
Abrams
Salukis
Barry Smith
Compton Hinds
Milt Huggins
Milt
National Basketball Association
Corky
Mike Glenn
Backhand volley tips for tennis success by SIU coach
Dick LeFevre outlines a practical backhand volley technique for tennis players. He emphasizes Continental grip, correct stance with right side to net, and a short punching motion. Proper footwork, early contact in front of the right foot, and keeping the racket firm and on the strings reduce spin effects and maximize speed toward the opponent.
Raiders rebound to win regional title in Zeigler comeback
Zeigler Raiders, back in Class A after a year in AA, rode a late surge to beat Royalton and Du Bois K.C. to capture the regional crown at Zeigler. Pitcher Leon Ham mers and reliever Terry Linton combined on a 11-5 win, with Linton earning two wins and a save as Rich Voorhees stressed the team is hungry again and ready to prove their 1977 title was no fluke.
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Mike Chamness
Southern Illinoisan
Zeigler Raiders
Raiders
Southern Illinois
Amateur Softball Association
Zeigler
Rich Voorhees
Voorhees
du Bois K.C
Royalton Village Market
Royalton
Elkville Bedar Oil
Elkville
Danny Ramsey
Terry Linton
Rick Orlandini
Barry McCauley
du Bois
Linton
Leon Hammers
Terry Deering
John Kretz
Pete Young
Ramsey
Deering
Hoss
Dave Loucks
Nolan Ryan
Zeigier
Altamont
Pinckneyville Provart
Pinckneyville Merchants
Green
IGA Phils
Mills Distributing
Goreville
Anixter
4-H Teams to Play at State Level in Bloomington
The Carbondale Condors and Scoobie Doobers 4-H softball teams qualified for the state tournaments in Bloomington on Monday and Tuesday. Condors, ages 13 to 17, beat Randolph and Wayne counties to reach state, coached by Ron Herter and Carroll Wright. Scoobie Doobers, ages 14 to 18, defeated the same counties, coached by Shirley and Otto Briley, with players from Carbondale Makanda Elkville Goreville Dowell Du Quoin.
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Carbondale
Scoobie Doobers
Shirley
Otto Briley
Ginger Funk
Chari Johnson
Cindy Briley
Jane Ann Buyan
Julie Martie
Tammy Spiller
Elkville
Lynn Cox
Goreville
Kim and
Janet Wright
Dowell
Suzanne Davison
Kris Stacey
du Quoin
Fairmount Park Expands Sunday Horse Racing In Southern Illinois
Sunday pari mutuel racing arrives at Fairmount Park near Collinsville, boosting 91 day season with Sunday cards. Track shifts to Wednesday through Sunday, while Du Quoin State Fair and Cahokia Downs also reflect moves. officials cite higher crowds and larger purses, with potential tax benefits. Concerns over past ties to Sportservice and race-date allocations noted as stronger tracks gain dates.
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Southern Illinois
Fairmount Park
Collinsville
du Quoin State Fair
Fairmount
du Quoin
Bob Graham
Ogden Food Chain
Cahokia Downs
East St
Cahokia
Mission
Dixie Key
Pasco
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