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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1972

Page

9

Meriweather fouls hinder SIU big man in Weber State win

SIU center Jon C Meriweather, 6-10, fouled out after 27 fouls in six varsity games, keeping him on the bench and limiting his minutes in a 92 70 victory over Weber State. He drew several calls as fans question the officiating and the no shot rule affecting players on fouls.

Jon C. Meriweather Siu Meriwesther Salukis Jeander Oceen Weber State Meriweather Brady Small Weber Joe C Little Small Joe C Tan Paul Lambert

Reds' Bobby Tolan Wins Hutch Award

Cincinnati AP. Bobby Tolan, Reds outfielder, wins the 1972 Hutch Award for fighting spirit after overcoming two 1971 Achilles surgeries to hit 23 and steal 42, aiding Cincinnati’s 1970 title bid. The award honors Fred Hutchinson, the late pitcher-manager.

Cincinnnati Cincinnati Reds Bobby Tolan Fred Hutchinson Hutchinson Tolan Reds

Trico Defeats Murphysboro in High-Scoring Clash

In Murphysboro Trico surged with 23 12 29 18 for an 80 to Murphysboro 17 10 12 20. Trico players Botmaunt K Wade DesRocher King Bowerman Young and Murphysboro’s Adams A Anderson Brown Rothe Dryer Pagels Schenuta Cole Watson posted strong totals as the teams traded baskets in a fast paced game.

Murphysboro Trico Straub Botmaunt Wade DesRocher King Bowerman Young Murphysboro Adams A Anderson Brown Rothe Dryer Pagels

Benton Faces Marion In Big Seven Grade Meet

Benton tests Marion in the 11-0 eighth grade record as Marion hosts a Big Seven Conference tournament night game at 6 30 p m. Benton is 11 2 and meets Marion with semi finals planned after first round results from Monday.

Benton Marion Benton Junior Rangers Herrin West Frankfort Metropolis Johnston City West Frankfort Barksburg Carbondale

Prep games still on despite weather cancélations

Area prep basketball games largely remained tentatively on for tonight amid ongoing bad weather and driving conditions. No games were listed as definitively postponed, with several matchups noted as possible changes if conditions worsen. Matches included Cape Girardeau Central at Annas Jonesters and others across Chester Sparta Pinckneyville West Frankfort Christopher Elverada, plus Shawnee tournament and Joppa tourney schedules in flux.

Sail Cape Girardeau Central Annas Jonesters Trico Steeleville Chester Sparta Pinckneyville West Frankfort Christopher Elverada Wolf Lake

Salukis Triumph Over Weber State 82 70 in Tight Win

SIU, ahead 45 27 at halftime, held Weber State to under 20 points in the second half to clinch an 82 70 victory. Shidler led SIU with 18 points as Meriweather and Ricci added key stretches. Terrific free throw shooting and a late surge by Weber State kept the game close before SIU widened the gap late.

Merle Jones SIU Arena Salukis Paul Lanbert Weber State Ogden Utah UCLA Wildcats Lambert Omizha Pittsburgh Lantbert Pitt Tts Jaco Moncey Tim Rices Dennis Shieler Joe Meriweather Nate Hawthorne Alvin Hendricks Shidler Paul Restivo Ron Felling Lewismaier Thompson Vincennes Vincennes National Juco Cham Portussiol Anc Biven Bee Femina Brad Small Weber Per Syne Dale Braes Gene Visscher Ues Prs Dar Percarfages Biu Meriwoal Shameson Stamnes Hawthorns Mendricks Amarker 'L Benton Tear Tear A Weber Stabe 4K — Watts 7, Small Wiraberlny Fleming Cooper Childs van Dyke Gabler Solee Abe Wildcats Meriweather Ricci Saluki Roses Kiddie James Eiven Tennessee Tech Las Genees N.M Little Rock SIU Detroit St. Louis Creighton Ilinois Indiana State Samford Ilinois State Evansville Colorado Lee Harris Nebrask Texas Christian Dan Murphy Cincinnati Arizona State Leon Douglas Alabama Georgia Tech

Joe Meriweather Puts on Show in Big Conference Tilt

Joe Meriweather, a 50 pro center for SU, uses a strong post move to challenge Weber State guard Riley Wimberly, 24, as the ball finds the basket in a high intensity moment. Meriweather eyes the lane for a decisive follow shot.

Joe C. Meriweather Sach Weber State Riley Wimberly Joe C

North Carolina Beats Kentucky In Tight ACC Tilt

North Carolina, ranked No. 14, built a 46-26 halftime lead and held on for a 74-70 victory over Kentucky as Dean Smith lauded the win. Ronnie Lyons scored 15 in the second half for Kentucky amid a late comeback bid, while George Karl led UNC with 22 points and Bobby Jones added 15.

Associated Press North Carolina Kentucky Dean Smith Ronnie Lyons Bobby Jones Tar Heels George Karl Jones Kevin Grevey Jimmy Baker Nevadasas Vegas Oral Roberts Bob Florence Las Vegas David Vaughn

College basketball results scattered across many games

A jumble of college basketball scores lists numerous teams such as Lehigh, Providence, Vanderbilt, Cincinnati, Arizona, Kansas, Wisconsin, and others with varied outcomes. The page reads like a rapid-fire score roundup with incomplete names and several OCR artifacts, offering little cohesive narrative beyond final scores.

Jets eliminated as Steelers Browns vie for AFC spots

NFL playoff picture narrows to two berths in AFC with Oakland and Cleveland competing for the final wild card and Pittsburgh holding the Central lead. In the NFC Dallas and Green Bay lead their divisions as the league sets matchups for Dec 22 to 24.

Bruce Lowitt Associated Press New York New York Jets Jets Oakland Pittsburgh Cleveland Steelers Browns Miami San Diego Clevland New Chargers Sam Diego Gakland NFL Deas Green Bay Cowboys Packers Minnesota Dallas Washington

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