Giants Take Game Lead On Eagles
In a key NFL weekend, the New York Giants defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 28-24 in Philadelphia, with Charlie Conerly coming off the bench to throw three touchdown passes and Del Shotner catching one. Sonny Jurgenson led the Eagles with three TD passes and a 367-yard game, a season single-game record. The Giants moved one game ahead in the Eastern race, while the Browns were upset by the Chicago Bears 17-14.
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Marion Grand Tourney Opens at Marion Junior High
A Southern Illinois grade school basketball tournament begins Monday at Marion Junior High Gym with eight teams vying for the title. Marion meets Johnston City and Herrin faces Carbondale in first round games, followed Tuesday by West Frankfort versus Pinckneyville and Benton against Metropolis. Semifinals are Wednesday night with finals Thursday. Teams are split into two brackets with Marion Herrin Benton Metropolis in one, West Frankfort Pinckneyville Herrin and Attacks in the other. First games start at 6 0 p.m.
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Wilt Cools Off With 55 Points In NBA Weekend
Wilt Chamberlain scored 78 Friday night and 61 Saturday as the Philadelphia Warriors beat the Chicago Packers 118-109. Cincinnati defeated New York 134-94, with Jack Twyman scoring 29 and Oscar Robertson 27 as the Knicks faltered amid Chamberlain’s prolific weekend.
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Murphysboro Open Wrestling Season Opens Monday in Carbondale
Murphysboro Red Devils open their third season under Coach Tim Bowers this Monday with a 7:30 p.m. meet at Carbondale. The squad, 35 strong, features returning letter-winners Genovese 133 Potter 120 Houston 112 Crabtree 154 and Bankhead 165, plus veterans Schimpf 103 Wides 112 Peters 120 Taylor 45 Summers 165 Harrison 163 Dailey 180 and Wides heavyweight. Most of the team are underclassmen with several meets already planned against Benton Wood River and Mehlville High. Murphysboro will host a four team January meet with Benton Carbondale Mehlville and the Red Devils.
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State Prep Board Named for Illinois Basketball Poll
A 16 member statewide panel of sports writers will rate Illinois high school basketball teams this season for The Associated Press. The first poll, conducted weekly, will precede the state finals where a champion is chosen. Members include Niepotter, Helme, Hart, Leuseh, Levandusky, Carson, Judy, Reynolds, Irish, Leighty, Kyle, Barnhart, Jannusch, and two API staffers.
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Trico Enters League Race
The Black Diamond Conference this week marks Lime entering the league competition with Chris leading the team.
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Murphysboro Grid Boosters Meet for League Action
Murphysboro grid boosters set for a busy week with league games across the Southwestern Conference. Shawnee and Elkville visit Murphysboro while Trico hosts action as teams chase standings led by Shawnee and Pinckneyville.
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West Point fires football coach Hall after Navy defeat
The announcement followed rumblings after the season ending 13 7 loss to Navy. West Point superintendent Maj. Gen. Westmoreland, with the athletic board, dismissed Hall who had been Blaik's successor in 1959. The firing signals potential program overhaul and possible recruiting changes.
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Key Games In South Seven Conference Start Weekend
South Seven basketball heats up as seven teams test league play with three key Friday clashes and three more on Saturday. Benton, Herrin lead 1-0 after opening wins as Centralia surprises Marion 61-45. Mt Vernon, Harrisburg also swing into action, West Frankfort debuting Friday at Harrisburg.
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Conference realignments and NCAA talks move after votes
Conference votes remove SIU Eastern Michigan from current setup while SIU braces for uncertain next league home. John Swart may gain eligibility first semester as eligibility rules face reopening. Big Ten cuts athletic scholarships and loosens grade rules, while coaching moves and new eyewear tests shape Midwest prep and college hoops.
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Film To Show Rule Changes At Herrin High Gym
A film illustrating current rules and proposed changes for basketball will be shown at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Herrin High School gym. James Mitchell, head basketball coach, secured the film for public viewing.
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