Frankfort recruit Brown joins Illinois guard camp
Bob Brown the University of Illinois freshman coach and scout has joined Camp Riley summer training with the Illinois Army National Guard. The West Frankfort native plans to scout next year’s high school seniors and continues recruiting from the East Coast and Midwest while serving in the National Guard.
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Bob Brown
University of Illinois
Illinois Army National Guard
Pfc Brown
West
Frankfort
Bob
Company B
Third Battalion
130Th Infantry
West Frankfort
Camp Riley
Illini
Brown
Illinois
Ilinois
St. Louis
Louisville
Evansville
Mauch
Indiana
Purdue
Wisconsin
Sof
Ken R. Richardson
Self
Benton
Richardson
1Éth Brigade of
Universillini
Him
Ripley
Hart pace 24-7 Cardinal exhibition win over Steelers
Hart threw two touchdown passes in the second quarter as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 24-7 in the Friday night exhibition in St. Louis. Hart connected with Jackie Smith for a 23 yard score to cap a 57 yard drive, and Willis Crenshaw added a one yard score as St. Louis led 14-0 early. Charley Johnson took over later, Bakken added a 26 yard field goal, and the next tuneup is August 17 at Kansas City against the AFL Chiefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Hart
Pau
St. Louis
Cardinals
Pittsburgh Steelers
Hart
Big Red
Jackie Smith
Steelers
Dave Williams
Smith
Southernllinois University
Bobby Joe Conrad
Willis Crenshaw
Jim Bakken
Charley Johnson
Kansas City
AFL Chiefs
Kankakee and Marion Win First Round in Pony League
In Marion on Friday night the Pony League region tournament saw Kankakee defeat Springfield 4-1 while Marion beat Burlington Ta 5-2. Key plays included Fredman stealing second, Murne driving in two, and Logan contributing in the late rally. Illinois colleges agreed to a state track meet schedule with Loyola hosting cross country on Nov. 2, an indoor meet Jan. 25, and outdoor May 24, 1969 at Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kankakee
Marion
Springfield
Burlington
Stu Fredman
Kelly Logan
Scott Murne
Fredman
Logan
Murrie
Illinois
Ilinois
Lew Hartzog
Southern Illinois University
University of Ilinois
Western
Eastern
Northern Illinois
Loyola University
U of I
Steiner Leads Salukis Toward Olympic Trials
Steiner the latest of three Southern Illinois University swimmers to qualify for the Olympic Trials at Long Beach California. In Lincoln Neb Steiner clocked 17 045 in the 1500 meter freestyle to earn a spot with Dasch and Conkel also competing at Lincoln. Coach Ray Essick noted travel costs about 500 per swimmer could determine if the trio makes the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Steiner
Miinois University
Long Beach
Calif
Scott Conkel
Vern Dasch
Steiner
Lin
Coln
Neb
Mike Burton
UCLA
John Nelson
Yale
Conkel
Dasch
Earier
Lincoln
SIU
Ray Essick
California
Oilers win tourney title at Murphysboro
The Martin Oilers dominated the Zeigler led field to win the Southern Illinois Region One softball tournament at Riverside Park. Gary Endres pitched seven innings in the final, fanning 13 and allowing five hits as Oilers won 5 to 0 behind strong defense and timely hitting. Endres was named tournament MVP after tallying 37 strikeouts in three games. Rich Spiller and Bob Morgan led the offense with five hits combined, aided by Jim Pribble’s two hits in the title game. The Oilers, 38-10, move on to defend their title Monday against the Murphysboro Tom Boys in the opening-round of the tournament.
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Martin Oilers
Cesey
Zeigler
Riverside
Whittington Park
Gary Endres
Endres
Rich Spiller
Bob Morgan
Spiller
Jim Pribble
Oilers
Murphysboro
Tom Boys
Riverside Park
Whittington
Ilinois
Carbondele Travelers
de Sota
Carbondale Fidelity
Murphysboro Alley Cats
Royalton Merchants
SIU
Murphysboro Tom Boys
Operation Little Giant Baseball Tourney Comes to Carbondale
Albert Vanhorn, tournament chairman, announces August 12 through August 7 as the dates for the Tenth Annual Operation Little Giant Baseball Tournament at Evergreen Park Field Carbondale. Proceeds aid Camp Little Giant camping for physically handicapped children through Easter Seal Society for Crippled Children and Adults of Southern Illinois. Most players are 12 or 13. no one may be 14 in 1988. Admission 25 cents. First three nights show Carterville Amna at 6 30, Pinckneyville Murphysho at 8 30 Tuesday Carbondale Christopher 4 30 West Frankfort Chester 8 30 Wednesday Du Quoin Mounds 6 30 Monday 6 30 Winner Harrisburg 3 30.
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Albert Vanhorn
Camp Little Giant
Easter Sea Society For
Southern Ilinois, Inc
Evergreen Park Field
Carbondale
Carterville - Amna
Pinckneyville
Mur
Christopher
Frankfort - Chester
du Quoin - Mounds
Harrisburg
SIU's Bond Switch Hitting Shows Promise This Summer
SIU centerfielder Jerry Bond, a sophomore from Waukegan, is trying switch hitting this summer with notable early results. After six homers and near .300 batting, he could gain 10 to 12 hits with a left handed stance, according to coach Joe Lutz. Bond hit .289 in 1968 with six homers including a game deciding 11th inning shot vs Harvard in the College World Series and a ninth inning drive to defeat St Louis U.
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Jerry Bond
Southern Timess University
Swifty
Waukegan
Mobridge
Jerry
SIU
Joe Lutz
Bond
Harvard
St. Louis U
SHU gymnasts set to face 11 foes this season
Southern Illinois University gymnasts aim to regain national supremacy with a schedule that features 11 top opponents. The Salukis will clash with Big 10 powers Iowa Michigan State and Illinois and meet Arizona New Mexico and Oklahoma in the Southwest. Five home meets are planned with Iowa opening on Jan 3 followed by Illinois. The slate includes the USAF clinic at Ft Lauderdale Iowa Jan 8 at Michigan State Jan 17 and NCAA regionals in March leading to Seattle and Monroe LA championships. MARION YOUTH PITCHED ON GERMAN LI TEAM Charles D Baker 12 pitcher with the Wurzburg Little League allstars plays in Ramstein Germany after district wins. The winner advances to the Little League World Series in Williamsport PA representing Europe. Baker is son of SFC and Mrs Dale Baker and lives in Marion.
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Southern Illinois University
Bill Meade
Saukis
Southern Cal
Iowa
Michigan State
Illinois
Salukis
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Iowa State
SIU
Air Force Academy
Indiana State
Chica- 80
Ames
USAF
Tenois
Seattle
United States
Monroe
Marion
Charles D. Baker
SFC
Dale Baker
Wurzburg
Ramstein
Germany
Baker
South Munich
John Baker
Edgewood Park
Rt. 4
Phyllis Brown
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Alan Crews
du Quoin
Crews
Alan
Lill
National Guard
Kankakee, Marion
Gerage
Trestate
Web
Hobgood Contractors, Inc
Riverside Or
Ind
Phore
Evansville Chamber OF Commerce
Franklin County Country Club
Stourtey
Percy Pipes
Mt. Vernon
iNew
Vienna
Vienna High School
Eagles
Simpson
Cairo
New Chester
James A. Boston
Sparta
U.S. Lawn
Airgo, Inc
Southern Illinois
Cessna
Airtaxi Air Charter
AIR Ambulance
AIR Freight
Baudino
BUICK
Herrin
Barrett
Discount Golf Center
Park Street
Grant City
Joe Morisco
Chandler Harper
Paul Stevens
SHU
Ronson
Fondo
Denham’s
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