Saluki star Rusty Mitchell sets two mile mark
Rusty Mitchell led Southern Illinois University in the 1962-63 season, earning top athletic honors. The English-born gymnast from West Covina accumulated 139 points in dual meets, helped SIU extend its winning streak to 18, and earned the Saluki varsity letter while placing highly in tumbling, free exercise, and all‑around events.
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Herrin Tigers Aim for Winning Year with 10 Lettermen
Herrin football under coach Bob Groves returns 10 lettermen from last season’s 28-20 upset of Marion and opens Sept 13 at home versus Zeigler-Royalton. Key returnees include Arlie Phillips, Ivan Cravens, Paul Cronin, Glen Marlow, Dan Long, Louis Meeks, and David Sauer. The Tigers emphasize stronger defense with a personnel-rich line and a single wing offense.
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Sailboats Rescued After Wind Drops During Coast Race
In Crab Orchard Lake during the national rebel class sailboat races on Tuesday the wind vanished as the second of five races began. Sailors waited an hour with no relief and were towed to shore by motor boats, ending the session short.
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Anna-Jonesboro names Ralph Davison as football coach
The Anna-Jonesboro Board accepted Jerry Hart’s resignation as head football coach and named Ralph Davison to the post. Davison, an Egypt coaching veteran, has coached at Johnston City Harrisburg Benton and Beardstown and will also handle basketball and baseball last year while directing football for fresh-sophs. John Sipe will assist in basketball and become head baseball coach. Hart’s replacement details followed Hart’s offer to join SIU’s football staff, awaiting formal SIU board approval.
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Minor Rule Changes For Football in 1963 Prep Rules
Chicago Aug 21 AP reports changes for state school football rules. Highlights include numbered player positions for uniformity, the fair catch rule adjusting the last down and untimed down options, free kick clock starts on legal touch, and replay penalties granting similar privileges. Aimed to standardize interpretation across downstate suburbs and Chicago.
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Winners In Crab Orchard Club Tourney Announced
Winners in the Crab Orchard Golf Club annual tournament include Al Warner Carbondale champion with Dan Choate Carterville as runner up after a 36 hole final. Various flight results list Virgil Laine Hubert Armstrong Leroy Higgins Morgan Sweeney Fred Haught Maurice Stille Jim Reid Louis Highland Lynn Hastings Sue Dungey Maxine North Jewell Frick and others as winners and runners up.
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Pool table collapse claims life of young girl in Abingdon
Jennifer Sue Davis, 2, died after a pool table collapsed on her while she visited relatives east of Ottawa. Funeral services were set for today in Abingdon. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Davis. she died at a Streator hospital.
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Dodgers Extend Lead With 7-5 Win Over Cardinals
Dodgers beat the Cardinals 7-5 in Los Angeles to widen their NL lead to six games. Maury Wills and Jim Gilliam delivered runs after a five-run fourth inning, while Bob Miller earned the win in relief.
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State Sets Dates For Ducks, Geese
Illinois sets 1963 duck season December 1 to December 5 and goose season October 20 to December 5. Daily bag limits include up to two mallards or black ducks and up to two wood ducks with provisions on possession. In four southern counties goose season runs November 4 to December 23 with a 20,000-bird quota.
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Yale Extends Dominance Over Connecticut in Rivalry History
Yale has defeated Connecticut in all 14 football meetings signaling a long standing series edge. The assertion that Yale also holds a series lead over every Ivy League foe underscores the program's historic strength within the conference.
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