Valley football turmoil and racial tension ripple in Midwest
The report covers SIU’s potential conference future after losses to Louisville and Tulsa and a 21 20 win over Drake, Tulsa coach Glenn Dobbs resigning after a 3 7 season, Wichita racial dispute over Pete Robertson’s awards, plus Chicago area high school hoops results and top college rankings.
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Ben Hogan still defies retirement at Colonial
The aging golf great, 56, contemplates a return if conditions are right after shoulder surgery and a worn knee. Despite paralysis of competitive drive at times, Hogan remains engaged with golf and business, hinting he may try the Masters again if form returns.
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Hudspeth Named to North Squad in Shrine Game
SIU tackle Bob Hudspeth, a 6-4 270 standout from Lubbock Texas, earns North selection for the North-South Shrine game on Christmas Day in Miami. He will report to North coach Ara Parseghian December 19 and was SIU's outstanding blocker of the year and a two-time lineman of the week.
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Salukis Salukis Texas clash in Volunteer Classic opener
SIU's Salukis meet Texas in Friday's 6 Pm CST game as Keith Hatfield predicts a final with Tennessee after Oklahoma and Texas. UT and SIU both rely on quickness and defense with limited height as Hartman emphasizes a strong start and loose play.
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Sherman and Winner Named Senior Bowl Coaches
Mobile Alabama AP The North and South squads for the 20th annual Senior Bowl have been named with All-Americans among the players selected last week. Allie Sherman Giants head coach will direct the North and Charley Winner Cardinals coach will run the South for the January 11 televised game.
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Prep Scores Across City Matchups
Bowen beat Harper 69 to 48 and Cooley topped S Shore 82 to 80. Lane Tech defeated Taft 66 to 49, Sullivan won over Mather 78 to 62, Schurz beat Holy Cross 71 to 70, Lage Park edged Washington in OT 70 to 68, KuSable defeated Crane Tech 99 to 59, and Marshall beat Hales 89 to 88.
ABA plans to land Lew Alcindor in bid for talent
Oakland coach Alex Hannum said the ABA may team with other leagues to fund a Lew Alcindor contract potentially in excess of one million dollars if he signs elsewhere. He noted ABA trustees would meet in Miami next Monday to discuss Alcindor and aim to gain a head start on negotiations.
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