Cardinals, Cubs, White Sox, and Astros in early week series mix
The St. Louis Cardinals face Pittsburgh in a NL Central clash while Sammy Sosa and the Chicago Cubs meet the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field. The White Sox play the Indians at Jacobs Field and wrap a Pirates series at PNC Park. Herrin’s Kyle Walker ran for 321 all purpose yards and four TDs in a Tigers rout of Chester.
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Carbondale opens Heinz era with big win over Murphysboro
Carbondale Terriers debut under new coach Fred Heinz with a 55 18 win over Murphysboro Red Devils at Bleyer Field. Mike Hartman 34 yard run and Obadiah Mims two TDs pace the visitors as Chris Harper throws three TD passes including a 59 yard strike to Rashad Kirksey. Murphysboro, despite 271 passing yards by Charlie Weber and a 77 yard Jehray Moore TD, self destructs with eight penalties for 60 yards and four fumbles as Carbondale answers with 41 straight points.
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Harrisburg holds on to trump Aces
Harrisburg edges Mount Carmel 40 34 after a dramatic finish as the Bulldogs hold a slim lead with 39 seconds left. A botched punt near Harrisburg’s 40 sets up Mount Carmel’s late charge before time expires at the Harrisburg 21.
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Du Quoin Rallies to Down Highland in Season Opener
Du Quoin overcame a pair of early miscues including a lateral TD return by Highland’s Andrew Harris and several fumbles by Highland. The Indians’ Matt Milam intercepted, Trent McKinney scored, and Kyle Tyner hit Jeff Conner for an 82 yard TD as Du Quoin seized momentum and won 27 12 on the road in the opener.
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Argentina tops United States in Olympic semis to reach final
Manu Ginobili scored 29 as Argentina defeated the U S 89 81 in Athens to end the American dream of gold for the first time since 1988. The U S will contest bronze against Lithuania while Argentina meets Italy for the title after showcasing superior teamwork, passing, and defense. Iverson said the team fought hard but could not get it done.
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