Lee’s Terriers stumble in nightmarish opener against Murphy
Carbondale coach Dave Lee lamented a 72 to 63 loss to Murphy after an initial pace controlled by his team. He blamed the final five minutes’ press from Murphy and anxious play on two on one breaks, noting better defense and shooting against Murphy but poor free throw shooting and contrast with Anna Jonesboro.
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Ashman lauds Carbondale after tough loss to Terriers
Coach Tom Ashman admitted Carbondale played better than expected as his Team Ashman Terriers slipped to 0 2 with Herrin next on Saturday night He praised Carbondale for controlling tempo and noted a second half surge by the Terriers while criticizing his defense and offense in the Meridian defeat.
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Du Quoin Opens With Wins As Big Trio Shines
Saunches lauds defense after a one point win over Herrin in a season opener then leads Du Quoin to a 93 77 victory over Anna Jonesboro. Roger Schneider Dan Falk and Robert Baxter form a 3 man frontline dominating rebounds and scoring with 42 of 61 versus Herrin and 68 of 93 versus A J. Rick Licata adds 17 and 14 points in the two wins providing steady guard play.
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Herrin Coach Sees Fight After Injury to Star Player
Ferguson expressed cautious optimism after Ferguson Herrin's 6-5 Gary Rafe was hurt and two opening weekend losses to Class A squads. He praised five seniors Waldrop Daugherty Jones Welch and Murphy for stepping up and noted aggressive play despite a year away from the court. The South Seven rejected moving to junior varsity style play, a change Ferguson supported but others opposed.
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Big college cage week Irish meet Indiana
Notre Dame's No 8 basketball team prepares for a key road game at No 3 Indiana while football eyes a Sugar Bowl clash with Alabama. The season’s top battles unfold as UCLA NC State and others also vie for prominence, with Notre Dame led by Shumate and Dantley in a 94-65 win over St Louis.
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Rain spoils new golf tour start in St. Petersburg
The debut of Tournament Golf International draws interest from PGA members amid rain delays. Mike Hill leads with 68 as players weigh future TGI participation and potential antitrust action. Many PGA regulars see the split as a chance to play elsewhere, while concerns over equity and access linger.
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Rams seek 1 000 yard milestone as McCutcheon powers L A
Rams rely on Lawrence McCutcheon to reach 1 000 rushing yards against the Giants in a game that could clinch the NFC West. He needs 66 yards to reach the mark while Jim Bertelsen adds 747 yards this season. Rams aim to extend to 11 2 with a fifth straight win as Giants visit Memorial Coliseum.
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Wilt Chamberlain and era of scoring records noted
The piece surveys Wilt Chamberlain’s retirement from the NBA to coach in the ABA and compares his scoring feats with peers like Jerry West Oscar Robertson and John Havlicek. It mentions Chamberlain’s 1961 62 season 4029 points average 50.4 ppg and career 30.1 ppg over 1045 games. It also cites other sports figures and local college basketball notes and obituaries.
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Record deer harvest tops Illinois season at Crab Orchard refuge
Illinois hunters report a record deer harvest at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge with over 1 000 deer taken in Williamson County by noon Sunday. Total refuge harvest reached 753 by Sunday noon and statewide totals exceed 55 000 permits issued as the season nears a close. Goose season remains erratic with diverse results across southern Illinois. JR college basketball results include Shawnee beating Southeastern Illinois 103 to 80.
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South Seven seventh graders set doubleheader at Harrisburg
No 1 seeded Carbondale faces Benton at 6 30 p m tonight while Herrin meets Marion in the nightcap in the South Seven Conference tournament at Harrisburg. Carbondale had a first round bye as Benton Herrin and Marion won. The third place game is set for 6 30 p m Wednesday with the championship to follow.
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Byron Beck Treated After Stars Game
Denver Rockets forward Byron Beck was released from hospital after a slight concussion and sprained jaw from the 121-111 loss to Utah. A Rockets spokesman said Beck will practice lightly before Wednesday's rematch with the Stars in Salt Lake City.
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Murphysboro grows as basketball town amid SIU links
Jim McDowell, former Murphysboro prep writer now teaching government at Indiana State University, says Murphysboro showing basketball strength as the Red Devils open the season 82 62 over Meridian. He notes Illinois players on Kansas roster and Illinois talent in Jayhawks staff and recruits. McDowell reports Indiana State’s new 10 000 seat gym has installation problems with the Tartan floor and may not be ready for openings with Purdue and Oklahoma. He bought four tickets for the CLA–North Carolina State and SIU St. Louis games, including two limited visibility seats.
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