South Seven Preview Sees Rams Rivaled by Contenders
Mt Vernon Rams enter the South Seven race with hopes of defending their title as Herrin Harrisburg and Benton push to end Rams dominance. New coach Harold Hutchins succeeds Stan Changnon, while teams rely on veteran guards, big players, and rising juniors to challenge for the league crown. Bracket openers loom Friday with Marion visiting Centralia and Harrisburg at Herrin.
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Colorado A. and M players review game mistakes after defeats
After each game Colorado A. and M players submit a list of mistakes to Coach Bob Davis. The coaches then add errors noted from the sidelines. Davis says the process helps players recognize flaws they overlooked and improve.
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Colorado A. & M
Bob Davis
Pinckneyville Grade School Hosts Murphysboro Game
A grade school match at Pinckneyville drew Murphysboro to the local gym, with score details showing Pinckneyville leading 16 to 1920.
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PinckneyviLle
Murphysboro
Prep Boxes at Dahlgren 71 Royalton 41
A high school prep game at Dahlgren featured Royalton defeating Dahlgren 71 to 41. The matchup showcased early dominance by Royalton with a strong second half.
Springer Stake May Not Return to Crab Orchard Lake
The English Springer Spaniel national stake may be held in the Midwest next year amid a leadership change at the National English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association. New officers include Charles Goodall as president and Dr. Samuel Milbank as first vice president. trials run through Sunday with dogs from ten states competing at Crab Orchard Lake Area 13.
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Kenneth Williams
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Chicago
Wolf Creek Road
Crab Ochard Sportsmen's Association
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Philadelphia
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California
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Connecticut
Washington
Nebraska
Hummers Sweep Royalton in Big Second Half Victory
The Hurst-Bush Hummers crushed Royalton 84 to 43 at Royalton as Havens scored 22 and Fann 19 to spark a 55-point second half. Royalton led 29 to 22 at halftime before the rout. Royalton reserves won the earlier 69-52, and coach Huck Wohlwend plans a Little Egyptian Conference game at Dahlgren tonight.
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Attucks and Trico Face Off Tonight in Carbondale Thriller
Attucks Bluebirds and Trico Pioneers meet in Carbondale as both teams hold 3 wins and 1 loss. Key players include Gerlach and Herberger for Trico, with Attucks relying on Jerry Brown and James Slaughter as starting five. A potential three more clashes loom in upcoming tournaments and a return game.
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Norman Green
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Ernest Force
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Trice
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Lovejoy
Mound City
Chester
Badgers Open Cage Season
Wisconsin kicks off the basketball season against Marquette in Madison as part of a busy Big Ten weekend. Indiana beat Valparaiso 95 56 with Don Schlundt scoring 13 and Bob Leonard 16 for the Hoosiers. Iowa visits Oklahoma seeking a second win after a 62 52 victory over Butler.
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Deacon Davis
St Mary's Chester vs St Andrew Murphysboro Cager Tilt Rescheduled
The St Mary's Grade School Chester game with St Andrew's Murphysboro has been moved from Monday to Saturday night in Murphysboro. The preliminary tips at 7 p.m.
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St. Mary's Grade School
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Carbondale Lincoln Ninth Declines to Centralia in Game
Carbondale Lincoln seventh graders won their preliminary 24 20 but the eighth grade team fell 44 36 to Centralia at Carbondale. Lincoln trailed 20 16 at half as Centralia pressed in third quarter before pulling away. Lincoln schedules a home game against Murphysboro Thursday with players’ parents invited.
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Carbondale Lincoln
Centralia
Carbondale
Lincoln
Murphysboro
New York Lifts Ray Robinson's Middle Crown
The New York State Athletic Commission vacated Sugar Ray Robinsons World Middleweight title after ruling he failed to defend within six months. Robinson, 42, was last in action June 25 losing to Joey Maxim by TKO due to heat exhaustion.
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New York State Athletic Commission
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George Gainford
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Robert Christenberry
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Christenberry
Gainford
Jack Solomons
Randy Turpin
London
Boston
Sugar Ray
Joey Maxim
College Basketball Scores From East to West
East Rhode Island defeated Boston College 82 to 82 in a notable men’s college game. Chicago Loyola beat Elmhurst 67 to 60 while St Proopius triumphed over Eureka 65 to 62. Detroit Tech over Cleary 107 to 64 and Indiana Central 83 over Wabash 61. North Carolina State 88 beat Washington and Lee 63. Maryland 64 edged William and Mary 61. Clemson 77 defeated Presbyterian 64. Tulane 91 over Birmingham 42. Wyoming 74 defeated Montana State 50. New York’s Ted Murray, 147, in New York, knocked out Gaby Ferland in Montreal 2.
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Maryland
Clemson
Presbyterian
Tulane
Birmingham
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Montana State
Weimaraner Trials to Run Three Days at Crab Orchard
The 3rd National Gun Dog Trial, sponsored by the Weimaraner Club of America, begins Saturday at Crab Orchard Lake. About 50 dogs from roughly 15 states are entered in four divisions with judges from Illinois and Wisconsin.
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Crab Orchard Lake
Michael J. Burke
Flint
Mich
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Carterville
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South Miami
Fla
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Herrin
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Carbondale
John Fraser, Jr
Milwaukee
Wis
George Ochler
Springfield
Marion K. Kellogg
Detroit, Mich
Prep Schedule Showdowns Across Five Counties Tonight
Mec Five prep schedule lists Cisne versus Noble and multiple boys and girls matchups including Lawrenceville at Fairfield and Vienna at Rossclare. Other games span across Brookport Shawneetown Crab Orchard Tamaroa Ridgway Golconda Alto Pass Dongola Allendale Mills Prairie Joppa Thebes Steeleville Chester Grayville Albion Bluford Wayne City Elkville Anna-Jonesboro Centralia Norris City Equality Harrisburg Herrin Eldorado Carmi Hurst-Bush Galatia Cave-in-Rock West Frankfort Murphysboro Shawnee Zeigler Karnak Mound City Carrier Mills Mt. Vernon Marion Carmi Crossville Pinckneyville West Frankfort Johnson City Salem Olney.
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Browns edge toward winner status with 1953 lineup shifts
The St. Louis Browns plan a near full rethink for 1953 with many new regulars. Veeck reshapes infield and pitching staff, noting upgrades at second base catcher and shortstop while aiming to avoid last season’s midseason collapse.
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Browns Face Uphill Path as Fans Hope for Better Season
The Browns enter another campaign with limited expectations while supporters cling to the belief that progress is possible and that the team can rise from prior struggles.
Southern Fullback Bob Ems Earns All Star Berth
Southern's fullback Bob Ems made the JIAC all star first team while tackle Cliff Johnson secured a spot on the defensive unit. Central Michigan Chippewas led with eight players on both first defensive and offensive teams, followed by Michigan Normal with six and Western with four. Illinois Normal and Southern and Northern each had two selections, and Eastern had one.
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Bob Ems
J.I.A.C
Ridgway Tourney Announces Eight Team Pairings
Ridgway will host an eight team tournament December 29 30 and January 1 2 now in its third year. Defending champion Grayville awaits as pairings include Allendale versus Equality Galatia versus Norris City Ridgway versus Rossclare Grayville versus Shawnee Town winners and losers brackets follow on subsequent days.
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Norris City
Galatia
Allendale
Equality
Rossclare
Grayville
Shawneetown
Crainville Graders Extend Win Streak to Eleven
Crainville grade schoolers coached by Guy Peterson extended their unbeaten run to eleven with an 80 to 34 victory over Herrin St Marys. The reserve team also won 47 to 11, remaining dominant with ten wins in eleven games. Top scorers included Alexander 32 and Howerton 21.
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Crainville
Herrin St.Mary’s
Alexander
Howerton
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Wiggs
Russell
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