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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 2007

Page

26

Wehrli Earns Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Honor

Roger Wehrli was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton Ohio in 2007. The ceremony featured fellow newcomers Michael Irvin Thurman Thomas Bruce Matthews and Charlie Sanders at a private luncheon with current Hall of Famers offering testimony. Wehrli and guests from King City Missouri St Pauls Lutheran Des Peres joined a 260 person weekend delegation including Dan Dierdorf Larry Wilson Mel Gray Mark Arneson and Joe Kadlec from Missouri.

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Pro Football Hall of Fame inducts six new members

In Canton, six new members enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame in a family centered ceremony. Michael Irvin salutes Cowboys kinship and dedicates his speech to loved ones while Thurman Thomas renews a vow with his wife. Charlie Sanders says Hi Mom as Gene Hickerson’s son accepts for his father. Bruce Matthews pushes for his brother Clay’s induction. Roger Wehrli notes timely election for grandchildren. The event recalls Irvin’s past legal troubles and honors longtime fans and teammates.

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Harvick Wins NASCAR Busch Canada Debacle Ends in Disqualification

Kevin Harvick holds off Patrick Carpentier to win NASCARs inaugural Busch Series race in Canada at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Robby Gordon initially led but was disqualified after a controversial finale as NASCAR ruled him 13th on the restart. Ambrose bumped Gordon, sending him spinning and triggering the ontrack drama.

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Salukis practice in heat as Randle back in action

SIU star running back John Randle returns to practice amid high expectations as the Salukis open camp. Coach Kill backs Randle, noting his special ability as he steps in for Arkee Whitlock. Quarterback Nick Hill also exudes confidence after Day One drills, saying the session went smoothly despite some rust.

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Miners Finish Strong In 9-3 Win Over Beach Bums

Miners pull ahead 9-3 as Keene drives in three with a two run double and an RBI. Rademacher and Kalter provide late scoring for Traverse City while Kalter tops Beach Bums with a key leadoff double. The two teams square off in a four game set, with WQUL 97.7 FM carrying the action.

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