Carbondale and Chester Win Southwest Egypt Games
Carbondale Terriers beat Du Quoin 62 to 55 to match their 1949-50 win total with four players scoring 10 or more. Key second and third quarters, including 21 and 17 points, built a 34-26 halftime lead. Du Quoin narrowly pursued in final period as Carbondale stretched its advantage.
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Chester Defeats Murphysboro 47-34 in Southwestern Egyptian Conf
Chester Yellowjackets beat Murphysboro Red Devils 47-34 at home. Koeneman led with 13 points supported by Roberts 11 and Kendrick 13. Murphysboro's Little Devils won 49-29 in the preliminary.
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Attucks Bluebirds Trounce University School 67 to 37
Attucks dominated University School 67 to 37 on the S I U floor despite several ill teammates. Key player Chauncy injured in practice, yet Attucks built a 21 8 first quarter lead and outscored the hosts in each period. The second team finished strong holding U School to 22 points while Attucks added 29.
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Maroons Open Rivalry Against Cape Girardeau Tonight
Southern Illinois University Maroons host Cape Girardeau in a storied series that began in 1913. Coach Lynn Holder confirms Cape will travel despite heavy snowfall. key lineup features Johnson and Millikin at forwards with Halopeter at center. Cape last beat Southern narrowly in recent memory.
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Galatia Edges Carterville 49 to 46 in Tight Contest
Galatia defeated Carterville 49 46 at Carterville as the Lions started fast, leading by 12 9 at the first break and 30 19 at the third. Carterville rallied to within three late but could not overtake Galatia who shot better (.391 to .225) and held on behind Cook’s four fourth quarter baskets.
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Johnston City Clouts West Frankfort 52 43 In H.S. tilt
Johnston City junior high led by 5-11 guard Bill Shelby beat West Frankfort 52 to 43 on the road. Shelby scored 28 points on 13 baskets and 2 free throws. Kee added nine for Johnston City. The winners pulled away after a tight first quarter, clinching with a strong third period. Johnston City also won its junior varsity game 38 to 2. West Frankfort status: 4-2. Johnston City to play Benton Thursday.
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Ott Named Oakland Manager In PCL Baseball Brief
Mel Ott, former Giants outfielder and manager, was named to manage Oakland in the Pacific Coast league. Vic Janowicz of Ohio State won the Heisman Trophy as the country’s outstanding college football player. Five teams tied for first in the Miami International best-ball golf tournament.
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Carbondale City League Opens With Six Teams
The Carbondale city basketball league will begin play at the Armory Thursday night with six teams entered. Alan Domer, recreation director, said two more teams can join by December 13. Teams include the Jaycees, National Guard, Moose, Hogan Center, Eagles and Woodmen. The Moose meet Hogan Center at 7:30 p.m. and the Eagles face Woodmen next. Players are male adults above high school age.
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Herrin Graders Fall To Carbondale In Midwinter Showdown
Carbondale defeated Herrin 35 to 23 as he held Herrin to two points in the first quarter and one in the third. Langan led Carbondale with 17 points while Richard Jones paced Herrin with eight. A preliminary Herrin seventh grade game went 28-21 in favor of Herrin.
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Open Forum Estimates Top Egypt Basketball Teams This Season
Mt. Vernon Marion Centralia West Frankfort Johnston City and Pinckneyville vie for early Vee top status as schedules loom. Key pre holiday games run Dec 8 9 12 14 15 16 19 and 22 with contests featuring Mt. Vernon Marion West Frankfort Pinckneyville Johnston City and others. Last season AP top 15 started Dec 12 with Mt. Vernon Centralia Flora leading early. this year Centralia Marion Pinckneyville Murphysboro Johnston City have losses and Mt. Vernon West Frankfort look strongest if they win weekend games.
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Centralia Teams Split In Buzzer Beater Loss Numbers
The Centralia Sentinel notes Coach Arthur Trout used two units in a 57-42 loss to Paris. The No. 1 unit outscored Paris 37-26 while the No. 2 unit was outscored 31-5. Halftime favored Paris 32-17 as rotations shifted frequently.
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Mystery Man Wins Headline Purse at Fairgrounds
New Orleans standout Mystery Man captured the headline purse at the Fairgrounds meeting, earning $7.20 to top the event. The upset victory attracted local attention and boosted expectations for the colt's next start.
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