Salukis face Ohio Univ after rough week
Southern Illinois visits Grove Center in Athens to meet Ohio University led by Coach Jim Snyder after a winless start. Ohio stunned Wisconsin 77-76 at Madison in a late rally powered by juniors Don Hilt and Mike Haley, while Salukis seek first victory while dropping to 0-3.
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Giants Win Steelers Stay In Title Race
The Steelers rallied late after a fourth down fake, with Ed Brown’s pass to Red Mack and Theron Sapp’s 24 yard TD run, but fell to the Giants 44-14 to keep New York in a strong position in the Eastern race while Chicago led the West and other teams chased division crowns.
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Roosevelt Taylor
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Joe Childress
Sonny Randle
Larry Wilson
Tim Brown
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Cards in Title Contention Tied by NFL Rules
Southern Illinois notes the Cards’ slim odds for a second place finish in the Eastern division under NFL tie rules. Pittsburgh could win the division with a victory over the Giants. Other items include baseball trades, a Senators purchase, and area basketball schedules moving earlier start times to combat longer games.
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Former SIU prep stars chase college hoops network
Former Southern Illinois prep basketball standout names dot college rosters this season leading to frequent interschool matchups. Kansas State player Roger Suttner and Sam Ulrich of Pinckneyville each scored eight at St Louis Univ while Dave Roach of Pinckneyville and Iowa impressed at Evansville with Jerry Sloan of McLeansboro shining. Iowa and Kansas State won tight games as Roach Ulrich friendly rivalry fuels fan interest for tonight’s St Louis matchup.
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St. Louis U
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Dave Roach
Jerry Sloan
McLeansboro
St. Louis
Roach-Ulrich
All-Time Arkansas Academic Team includes future Senator Fulbright
Fayetteville Arkansas AP notes that the University of Arkansas all time Academic Team includes halfback Bill Fulbright who starred 1921 24 and is known today as Senator J William Fulbright Democrat Arkansas.
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Navy faces Texas in Cotton Bowl after Army win
Philadelphia AP Navy claims top ranking after a 21-15 conquest of Army. Coach Wayne Hardin credits his players while acknowledging Army's superb effort. Southern Methodist coach Hayden Fry backs Navy, while Pitt and Army perspectives remain contested as bowl lineups form around Texas Navy match.
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Leafs Run Unbeaten Streak to Five With 5-3 Over Wings
Toronto's NHL champions edge Detroit 5-3, with Red Kelly leading as the Leafs extend their unbeaten run to five. The win pulls Toronto within one game of second place behind the Black Hawks, who shut out Montreal 3-0.
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Grade meet opens at Benton tonight
Herrin Red Devils unbeaten in 11 starts ride as heavy favorite in the grade basketball tournament opening at Benton. Herrin meets Carbondale Lincoln at 6 30 p m with Johnston City facing West Frankfort. Benton then plays Metropolis and Marion meets Pinckneyville Tuesday with semifinals Wednesday and finals Thursday.
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Royalton and Royalton Dudley face off in Grade B hoops
In a Grade B basketball matchup at Royalton, Zeigler Royalton led by Phelps and Gebbia outscored Christopher-Dudley with Gunter top scoring. Final line shows Zeigler Royalton 50 to 31 over Christopher-Dudley in preliminary play. Mondino and Huiz contributed, while Thomas and Muir defended for Royalton. game details include players’ points and team shifts.
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Energy Victories Highlight Regional Basketball Scores
In a sequence of regional games Energy teams upset Pittsburg and Carterville while Vienna and other rivals post strong showings. Detroit star Gordie Howe, noted as a scoring ace, has 48 playoff Stanley Cup goals but no overtime playoff tally.
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Royals Guard Adrian Smith Fractures Facial Bone
Cincinnati December 9 Adrian Smith of the Royals suffered a fractured face bone in the second quarter of the game against Philadelphia. He was unconscious for about four minutes and will miss at least two or three games per team officials.
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Royals
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Smith
Hal Greer
Philadelphia
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