Pressing defenses reshape college basketball this season
Lon Eubanks notes a surge in pressing defenses across colleges, highlighting UCLA's zone press led by Gail Goodrich at the NCAA finals and Iowa's Ralph Miller implementing a similar approach. The piece discusses press strategy, speed, and how teams adapt to counter pressure, with matchups and local game results interwoven.
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Wall
George Peeples
Gerry Jones
Chis Pervall
Gary Olson
Towa
Huston Breedlove
Californians
SIU
Jack Hartman
New Zealand Stars Chase Nassau Trophy in Bahamas
New Zealand drivers Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon join Texans Texas Jim Hall and Hap Sharp as contenders in Nassau Bahamas for the 252 mile Nassau Trophy race. McLaren won the Governor's Trophy at a record speed, while Amon set a Vee Grand Prix mark, signaling a record climax to the world road racing season with 35,000 tourists watching.
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Oakes Field
Grabbo Again On All Big 10 Grade Team
Michigan State leads with four picks on the 13th Big 10 All-Academic football team as Midwest writers honor players with B or better academic averages for 1964-65. Jim Grabowski repeats as All-America back. other honorees include John Wright, Jim Proebstle, Don Bierowicz, Ken Ramsey, Bill Ridder, Mike Reiner, Ray Pryor, Steve Juday, Gordon Teter, Don Tapings, and Jim Grabowski.
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Michigan State
Bill Reed
Jim Grabowski
University of Illinois
John Wright
Hinois
Jim Proebstle
Don Bierowicz
Ken Ramsey
North Western
Bill Ridder
Ohio State
Mike Reiner
Northwestern
Ray Pryor
Ohio
Steve Juday
Gordon Teter
Purdue
Jdon Tapings
TL Unois
Italy population up by over a million since 1964
Rome Italy government figures show Italy's population at the end of September stood at 2 829 000 two million eight hundred twenty nine thousand an increase of more than a million since 1964.
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Lynxes Win 5-4 Victory Over Cobden
University School of Carbondale edged Cobden 54 to 49 as Tim Higgins hit a late rebound basket with 12 seconds left and Charley Stewart’s final Cobden shot was blocked by Wiggins. Stewart led Cobden with 18 points while Wiggins added a crucial block and 14 rebounds. U School outrebounded 50-43 and outshot Cobden 429 to .355, improving to 3 straight wins. Cobden, 2- wins, had led 47-43 after three quarters before the Lynxes rallied.
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University School of Carbondale
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U. School
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Grilhausen
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Aikwan — Norman
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Hoyle
Thompson
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Oklahoma State Edges Sooners On Last-Second Field Goal
Oklahoma State defeated Oklahoma 17-16 in Norman as Charles Durkee kicked a 25 yard field goal in the final two minutes. Durkee tied the Big Eight career field goal record with his 16th. Ron Shotts starred for Oklahoma, rushing 163 yards and kicking a 30 yard field goal earlier before the decisive Cowboys drive.
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Lynn Chadwick
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Illinois Athlete Nominated For AAU Award
Washington AP reports fourteen nominees for the 1986 James E. Sullivan Award include Ronald Zinn of Orland Park who was a national race walking champion and was killed in Vietnam on July 7. The AAU board and top sports writers will vote in December to select the winner.
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High school score roundup from local games
Delavan 82 beats Armington 53 and Deer Creek 57 defeats Danvers 49. Macomb 62 over Rushville 45. Bushnell 81 over Beardstown 38. Lewistown 61 defeats Forman 49. Ohio 64 over Tampico 46. Mt. Pulaski 60 beats Argenta 47. Glasford 41 defeats Easton 40. Mahomet 74 over Fisher 50.
Du Quoin Beats Sparta In Tight Southwest Egyptian Clash
Du Quoin rallied to a 51-50 victory at Sparta, becoming the first East conference team to win a league game this season. Danny Eisenhauer sparked the win with a late steal and free throws, while Alan Crews added the clinching free throw and Sparta misfired on a final shot. Robington led Sparta with 20, as Mt. Vernon and Centralia won their South Seven openers and other area teams posted results across the schedule.
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Eisenhauer
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Alan Crews
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Marion
Crews
Gleghorn
Tim
Oeste Robington
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Wisenbauer
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Mt. Vernon
Harrisburg
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Orphans
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Ram
Westbrook
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Frea
Wildcats
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tan_dem
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Jamie Humphrey
Benton
Johnston City
Rich Yunkus
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Eagles
Pinckneyville Eyes Rise After OT Win Over West Frankfort
Pinckneyville Panthers, led by Reggie Petty with 38 points, shocked West Frankfort 72 to 70 in overtime to spark a season turnaround. Coach Eldon Bigham said the victory could be an early turning point, with the team showing grit and potential despite a small roster.
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Panther
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Centralia Faces Strong 1966 Grid Challenge After Heavy 1965 Departures
Centralia and several area teams brace for a lean backfield season as 1985 seniors depart. Centralia, Cheater, Egypti an and U School look to defend titles in South Seven, Southwest Egyptian, and Black Diamond conferences. West Frankfort and Johnston City retain backfields, while many schools lose most backfield starters and key linemen.
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Local High School Scores Roundup
Bellflower 70 Mansfield 3. McLean 87 LeRoy 39. Batavia 74 Oswego 63. Geneva 57 Kansland 38. Sycamore 74 Mooseheart 44. Yorkville 60 Lemont 52.
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