Carbondale Terriers Top Murphysboro 38 to 33 in Home Win
Carbondale Terriers defeated Murphysboro Red Devils 38 to 33 on their home court. Bill Ellis led Carbondale with scoring contributions while Morgan and Smith added key baskets as the Terriers pulled away in the third period.
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Kent Aselton Pace Wildcats To League Win
Kent and Aselton led the Wildcats past Herrin in a 68-38 league win. Marion built a first half edge and then pulled away as Herrin struggled from the field, with Aselton scoring 18 and Kent totaling 21 points for the Wildcats. Herrin’s tall posts, notably the 6-5 Stanley and 6-4 Aselton, battled but could not sustain offense.
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Food Critical For Egypt Birds Food Critical For Egypt Birds
Quail and winter birds in Southern Illinois face a foraging shortage as snow depths reach up to 10 inches over 10 days. State official John D. Montgomery warns that crusted snow from thaws or rain could worsen food scarcity, though Central Illinois reports lighter winds and cleared fields.
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Little League founded to reach 16 000 players in 28 states
Williamsport Pennsylvania organized 11 years ago by Carl E Stotz created Little League baseball drawing 16 000 boys across 28 states.
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Carl E. Stotz
Thebes, Wolf Lake Claim Round One Wins In UPA Tourney
Thebes defeated Dongola 48 to 42 as Dal ton scored 28 for Thebes and Ullin fell 71 to 46 to Wolf Lake led by Johnson with 25 and McMahan with 20. Miller topped Ullin with 19. Tonight Mound City faces Alto Pass and Cobden meets Mounds. York Charlie Yarosz was disqualified in a Turpin bout after 2:15 of round eight.
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Marion Wildcats Struggle in Tough Notes Ahead of Weekend Trip
Marion suffered close losses to Centralia 47-44 and Mt. Vernon 31-30. Coach Virgil Wilson praised 30 points from a standout but found other players like Stanley and Baggett inconsistent. Marion faces Harrisburg Friday and Belleville Saturday on the road as Herrin hosts Mt. Vernon in a bid to extend a long win streak.
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Harrisburg Victorious In Low-Scoring Basketball Tilt
Harrisburg edges Eldorado 53 to 59 in a tight game. Zeigler led with 23 points while Raley added 6 and Finnie 5 for Eldorado. Officials: Peebles, Marion, Catlett, and Hurst.
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Mt Vernon Ram fans defend team against critical column
A Mt Vernon Ram basketball supporter argues that Southern Illinois supporters deserve credit for the Rams’ efforts. He challenges published records of Mt Vernon versus Centralia, cites three meetings per year over two years, notes four straight wins, and urges fair treatment ahead of tournament play.
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Attucks Bluebirds Set to Host Hurst-Bush Hummers
Attucks and Hurst-Bush meet Thursday in Carbondale High gym with Attucks aiming to extend a seven game season run while Hurst-Bush seeks its fifth straight win. Attucks features James Norman Joe Thomas Linford Thomas and Raymond Wise. Hurst-Bush relies on Profitt and a veteran lineup as last year’s district finals foes.
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Mound City Pirates
Mt Vernon Rams Favored In 16 Team Holiday Tourney
Pairings announced for a 16 team Egyptian holiday tournament at West Frankfort December 28 to 30. Mt Vernon is the state champion and top seed with Harrisburg ranked second. First round games Thursday include Mt Vernon vs McLeansboro and West Frankfort vs Du Quoin, with a full bracket Friday and Saturday culminating in the championship and a consolation game.
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Mt. Vernon Rams
Equality Meet In Semi finals At Local Invitational
The Equality invitational tournament advanced to the semi finals with Waltonville facing Equality and Crab Orchard meeting Shawneetown. Crab Orchard previously defeated Ridgway 57 to 35 and Shawneetown 55 to 20, while Waltonville topped Golconda 48 to 31 and Equality beat Enfield 66 to 31.
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Richmond UR athletic council to replace football coach
University of Richmond announces Karl A Esbeck will be replaced as head football coach next year by the athletics council.
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University of Richmond Athletic Council
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Dick) Esbeck
Logan Valley College Dismisses Football Coach Melinkovich
Logan Utah head football coach George Melinkovich and his assistants are dismissed by Utah State Agricultural College officials.
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Utah State Agricultural College
George Melinkovich
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