Foster Leads Herrin To Second Straight 10-0 Season
Chuck Foster, running back, anchors Herrin's offense as the Tigers roll to a 10-0 season. Benton tackle Steve McCommons, Centralia halfback Morris Bibb, and Centralian quarterback Mark provide defensive and offensive tests in a bold display of high school football prowess.
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Chuck Foster
Herrin
Lef
Benton
Steve McCommons
Centralia
Morris Bibb
Centralian
Mark
SIU women gymnasts sweep Ozark Invite titles
SIU Saluki gymnasts dominate the Ozark invitational in Springfield, winning or sharing all four firsts. Sandi Gross takes vault with 9.55 while Stephanie Stromer ties for silver at 9.35, Stromer wins balance beam at 9.2, and Grayson takes uneven bars. All-around leaders are Grayson 46.40, Stromer 35.70, Gross 25.25.
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SIU
Sandi Gross
Stephanie Stromer
Cheryl Diamond
Southwest Missouri
Miss Stromer
Saluki
Miss Gross
Deanna England
Wichita Gymn Club
Miss Diamond
Diane Grayson
Miss Grayson
Lions Face Cardinals in Aerial Battle as Smith Rewrites TE Record
Detroit seeks defensive stops against St. Louis passing attack led by quarterback Hart and tight end Jackie Smith who set NFL career records with 430 receptions and 7,133 yards. Cardinals sit 3 7-1 while Lions own strong defense and Johnsons noted on Illinois football roster.
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Detroit Lions
St. Louis Cardinal
Cardinals
Jim Wart
Jackie Smith
Hart
Smith
St. Louis
Mike Dikta
Cincinnati
Louis
Lions
Williams trio: 19-year-old linebackers on Illinois team
Illinois football features three linebackers all named Williams aged 19. Chris from Brooklyn Greg from Miami and Rick from Yorkville Illinois form a unique unit on the roster. Their shared surname highlights a rare coincidence within the team.
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Illinois
Chris
Brooklyn
Greg
Miami
Rick
Yorkville
Ill
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Perm Press
Chas. Todd Outlet Store
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