Wide Open Scramble Prep Races Resume This Week
Southern Illinois conference prep basketball races resume with South Seven, Southwest Egyptian and Black Diamond showings. Mt Vernon and Benton clash as contenders. Centralia hosts Marion while Carbondale debuts in a nonleague at Sparta. Strong showings from Anna Jonesboro and Du Quoin highlight the crowded standings.
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Benton Seeks First South Seven Title With Johnston City Win
Benton opened league play with a 90-58 victory over Johnston City fueling hopes of a first South Seven basketball title for the Franklin County school. The conference, formed in 1939-40, has seen Benton never claim the crown while others like Marion, Harrisburg, and West Frankfort have won or shared titles. The piece chronicles past champions, notable players, and context around Benton’s historic drought and historical rivals.
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Hubert Tabor
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Harvey
Ranger
Wilbur Henry
Lou Boudreau
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London Close To Signing World Title Bout With Clay
London nears a world title fight with Cassius Clay as Mondor Ay hints negotiations are favorable. If signed, promoter Jack Solomons plans Wembley Stadium in spring for 100000 spectators and $2.8 million gross with transatlantic TV. Angleo Dundes backs the deal. a U.S. trip to finalize likely.
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Nobis Still Noncommital About Team
Associated Press reports Texas linebacker Tammy Nobis remains undecided between joining the Houston Oilers or the Atlanta Falcons as NFL bidding heats up. Astronauts Frank Borman and James Lovell Jr. noted Nobis may sign soon while circling Houston aboard Gemini 7. a spokesman said no strict deadline exists, though both teams want resolution. Nobis was seen on a handball court in Austin, Texas, delaying a firm choice.
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Wichita State Beats Michigan In Big Upset
Wichita State defeated No. 2 Michigan 100 84 as Jamie Thompson scored 28 points and five players reached double figures. John Clawson led Michigan with 28 in the setback. Creighton fell to Iowa 103 77 while Minnesota beat Drake to stay unbeaten in the conference race. Ohio State edged Butler 75 74, with Bob Dove scoring 23.
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John Clawson
Jamie Thompson
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George Peeples
Shade Butler
Tony Hinkle
Bob Dove
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Ron Sepic
College Basketball Scores From Varying Matchups
A digest of college basketball results shows Yale beat Fordham 68 to 63 while Seton Hall edged LaSalle 93 to 92 and Providence defeated Assumption 88 to 73. Other notable scores include Cornell over Bucknell 84 to 78 and Indiana Tech 110, Spring Arbor 96.
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Johnston City Wins Seventh Grade Opener
Johnston City defeated Marion 34 28 to open the Big Seven Conference seventh grade basketball tournament in Johnston City. The eighth grade tourney ends tonight with Marion facing Cairo for the title after Benton and West Frankfort play for third at 6 30 pm. Herrin visits Benton at 2 30 pm and Johnston City goes to West Frankfort Friday at 2 30 pm. The title game is Monday at Benton. Johnston City names Zeigler Cargal Hays Fraterscan MrBride Gaddis as scorers. Marion's Cooksey Shoot Hudgens Manley Fredmani tally for Marion.
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Benton
West Frankfort
Herrin
J. City
Dohaston City
Protests Over Sticky Ball Mark 76ers Versus Bullets
Wilt Chamberlain led Philadelphia with 46 points as the 76ers lost 129 127 in Baltimore after objecting to a ball allegedly sticky. Coach Dolph Schayes filed the protest in the first quarter amid claims the substance aided grip.
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Baltimore
Wilt Chamberlain
Bullets
Philadelphia
Dolph Schayes
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