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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 2006
Page
18
Sprint star Justin Gatlin accepts an eight-year suspension after cooperating with doping officials, forfeiting his May 9.77 world record and facing a near lifetime halt to his career. The deal allows a six month appeal window and reflects acceptance of his first offense.
WINKELER notes the St Louis Cardinals look dull this season with Rolen and Pujols excelling at corners while middle infielders underperform. Edmonds remains reliable in the outfield though a step slower, Encarnacion and So Taguchi erratic, and Duncan keeps the offense afloat, likened to a crab chasing a fly.
Du Quoin High School basketball earned an AP ranking of No 2 as fans and players anticipate the season opener. Coach Martin notes limited talk of polls but acknowledges the public expectations and respect. Cahokia and Belleville Althoff also appear in Class 5A. The high school season opens Friday with a full slate of games.
The 84th Du Quoin State Fair hosts ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series and CARS Late Models on Sunday at the Magic Mile. Gates open 9 a.m., qualifying at 11 a.m., racing at 2 p.m. with a $15 adult and $5 child admission. Ken Schrader to compete. Jeff Walston leads CARS standings ahead of Danny Jolly.
The United States beat Slovenia 114-95 as LeBron James dismisses a guaranteed world championship but says a run of three straight wins boosts belief. Dwyane Wade led with 20 points, James 19, and Team USA shot 56% overall and 33% from three as they prep for Italy in group play.
Prep ROUNDUP shows Allin-Malor Laker pitching a complete game with 10 strikeouts as the Lady Centurions beat the Lady Blackcats. Jessica Trexler led Century with two hits and two RBIs while Goreville’s Haystings went 2-4 with an RBI. Century improves to 1-0, Goreville falls to 0-1.
SIU volleyball adds new faces and veteran Jo Yutzy as they aim for a MVC title run. Yutzy led last season with 310 kills and a .365 hitting percentage while seniors seek conference tournament success. The Dawgs, picked sixth in the MVC preseason poll, open in Dayton against IUPUI.
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