Mt. Vernon Holds 45-Game Win Streak With 31-30 Victory
Mt. Vernon edged Marion 31-30 to extend its winning streak to 45 as Walt Moore's late free throw broke a 30-30 tie. Marion shot 11 of 62 and Mt. Vernon 13 of 53, with both teams struggling on offense. Mount Vernon led 8-3 early. key injury to John Aselton may have affected Marion's scoring.
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Johnston City
Rams
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Indians
Walt Moore
Taylorville
John Aselton
Stanley
Moore
Jim Stokes
Young
Aselton
Kent
Baggett
Marion Rams Hold Off Mt Vernon In Tight Basketball Clash
In Goreville and Chester Marion and Mt Vernon battled to a 30 30 deadlock late. Moore finally broke the stalemate with a late basket as Marion escaped with a hard fought 30 30 tie and missed chances in the final seconds.
Outcome of first 53 NHL games highlighted by first-goal wins
NHL officials note 31 wins for teams that scored first, 10 losses, 12 ties. The game ended with Mose Stokes securing the rebound after Moore missed two free throws with one second left. Marion’s Stanley stands out as a developing talent as Eldorado and Mt. Vernon prepared for upcoming games.
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Moore
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Kent
McMain
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Young
Moake
Mt. Vernon
Jim Stokes
Jim
NEW York
National Hockey League
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Eldorado
Salera
Stan
Mose
I I A C Awards 1951 Meets. Eastern Illinois to Host
The Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference grants immediate eligibility to transfer students for B or freshman teams. It selects Eastern Illinois State College Charleston Ill to host track golf and tennis championships May 25 26 1951. Charles T Lantz Eastern Illinois athletic director elected president with Paul Harrison Northern Illinois vice president Ross Pierson Michigan Normal secretary and Howard Hancock Illinois Normal re elected treasurer Abe Martin Southern Illinois retiring president.
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Ypsilanti
Howard Hancock
Illinois Normal
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Abe’’ Martin
Southern Illinois University
Redbirds Sweep Centralia In 46 39 Loop Fight
West Frankfort Redbirds pulled away late to defeat Centralia 46 39 in the South Seven clash. Key plays by Bill Foulk and Dean Rose at the end, plus Dodds and Matchek contributions, sealed the win as Centralia’s Orphans battled back from early deficits.
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Dean Rose
Howard Dodds
Lee Matchek
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David Durham
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Buffet
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Carterville
Attucks Bluebirds Topple Douglass Tornadoes 65–63
Attucks wins its sixth of seven as Linford and Joe Thomas lead with early baskets and a strong second half. Morris and Norman keep Douglass close, while Attucks struggles at the line, hitting nine of 26 free throws. Sophomore Jerry Brown sparks the second unit in a 55–41 win for Attucks’ reserves.
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Elkville Blazes Past U. School in Coal Belt Showdown
Elkville Bluebirds topple University School 68 to 38 at Carbondale for their second Coal Belt win. Hurst-Bush beats Carterville setting up next Tuesday’s Elkville vs Hurst-Bush clash for conference leadership. Riley tallies nine baskets for Elkville while Chancey leads University with 17 points and key rebounds.
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University School
Carbondale
Hurst-Bush
Carterville
Elkville
Lynxes
Riley
Bluebird
Chancey
Harrisburg Bulldogs defeat Benton Rangers 68 to 51
Harrisburg surged to a fast 24 points in the first quarter and held on for a 68 51 road win over Benton. Logsdon led Harrisburg with 21 points while Lutketts 18 and Bailers 23 paced Benton in a losing effort.
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Benton
Bull Dogs
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Earl Bailor
Luckett
Bull Dog
Ralph Davison
Frank Ligsdon
Logsdon
Don
Diz) Anderson
Benton Harrisburg
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San’usky
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Mills
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McGuire
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O Gray
Ewelley Miller
O Stout
Webster
O Threet
E Rice
O Dalton
McNew
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Illinois Foxhound Wins U S Open Field Trials
A durable foxhound named Pickett owned by H. V. Wankel of Petersburg Illinois won the U S Open trials championship at Florence Alabama. Pickett scored 715 points in four days as rain snow and frozen ground reduced 80 starters to 15 finishers. He is the son of Howard Pickett and Kirsha Haggin and had previous strong showings in Nationals futurity events.
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Illinois
Pirates retain Bill Meyer as 1951 manager
St. Petersburg Florida Bill Meyer is retained as manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates for the 1951 season. Miami Florida Toney Penna and Bob Taski upset Ed and Marty Furgol two and one to reach the semi finals of the Miami International four ball tournament. Atlanta Georgia Southeastern Conference extends term of Commissioner Bernie Moore by four years.
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Associated Press
St. Petersburg
Fla
Bill Meyer
Pittsburgh Pirates
GOLF
Miami
Toney Penna
Bob Taski
Marty Furgol
Atlanta
Bernie Moore
Mt Vernon Rams edge Marion 31 30 keeps streak alive
Mt Vernon Rams beat Marion 31 30 to extend a 45 game victory run. Coach Stan Changnon notes inexperience and size gaps as key issues with Mose Stokes and Young adjusting to pivot and rebounding. S CLA Q C club meets Monday at 7 30 p m at University Carbondale with Shrine game photos shown.
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Stan Changnon
Mt. Vernon
Veterans Enforce New Basketball Rules In Marion Game
Veteran officials Claude Rhodes and Jim McCosky called a tight game at Marion implementing two new rules. A technical foul can be called for not holding up a hand when committing a personal and two free throws for intentional fouls in the last two minutes. Despite the enforcement, none of the extra free throws were made and the outcome remained unchanged.
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Benton
Jim McCosky
Murphysboro
Southern Illinois
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Young
Mt. Vernon
Rhodes and McCosky
Vernon
Ted Search
Chester
Indians Rally Beats Herrin For First Win Of Season
Johnston City defeats Herrin 46 36 to secure its first win of the year in a tense three quarter game. Davis leads Indians with seven baskets while Jack Burke stars for Herrin's underclassmen in a separate preliminary. Herrin struggles with early foul trouble as Johnston City pulls away in the final period.
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Inflation Hits IHSA By-Laws Permit $2 Gifts
Inflation has hit the Illinois High School Association with an amendment allowing a high school boy to receive gifts up to two dollars. The change appears in by-laws and continues on page 8.
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