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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1972
Page
11
Co captain Jim Cargal holds a 20 as the Loganites claim a narrow tour victory over Herrin with Beltz listed at ten.
The Dolphins and Steelers seek conference crowns with Bradshaw and Lamonica atop the QB list. Miami’s two 1 000 yard backs Csonka and Morris lead a dominant rushing attack as Dallas and San Francisco prepare for key blockers and injuries. Green Bay and Washington also vie for playoff momentum with multiple 1 000 yard rushers in play and Brockington Lane ready for action.
UCLA coach John Wooden returns after a hospital stay for a mild heart condition as his national champion Bruins meet the Pitt Panthers seeking a 50th straight victory. He jokes about avoiding chili and banana splits while noting doctors advise against rushing. The slate also includes various college games and scores from across the nation.
Fans wonder when Herrin last toppled Benton as these longtime rivals meet in Herrin Saturday night. Coach Jeff Ferguson notes his 0-7 mark against Benton over three seasons while Benton’s Steve Stewart and Bob Corn delivered late heroics in past regional OT thrillers.
Beltz and Schaber spark the Logan victory with late free throws by Beltz sealing a 73-70 win. Logan had previously edged Lewis and Clark Community College 77-75. Whitehouse tied the game with a late bucket as Schaber supplied scoring off the bench.
Southern Illinois trailed 71-70 when Bruce Winterrowd grabbed a five foot rebound, then Beltz sank two clutch free throws to seal a win. Logan coach John Sala praised McKendree’s coaching and Tom Wheeler complained of missed late opportunities.
Wheeler explains McKendree benches its top scorer a junior due to fairness at a sparse schedule. The Bearcats are 2-2 after four games as Schaber leads Warren with 12 points before fouling out. Beltz adds 11.
McKendree Whitehouse led with 20 points on 10 field goals. Logan totaled 54- point record, and Lew is and Clark topped Southeastern 93 85 in the third place game as Hartman led with 26. Lewis and Clark shot 575 from the floor and made 43 of 75.
In a Big Ten night of non conference play the fifth ranked team and Ohio State both won as the conference extended its 41 16 edge this season over non league opponents. Ron Behagen scored 26 and Jim Brewer 19 for Minnesota while Bruce King led Corpus Christi with 24 in a 67 53 loss. Ohio State crushed Ohio University 112 80 behind 31 points from Alan Hornyak.
The list ranks teams by region and reviewer, naming Edwardsville Collinsville East St. Louis and others with win loss records. Central North Chicago area and South rankings appear with dozens of schools such as Maine South Waukegan Proviso East Rich Central Thornton Joliet Central East Leyden and St. Teresa listed among others. Prep wrestling results read 36 Herrin 18 Carterville 40 Breese Mater Dei 30.
Miami running back Mercury Morris gains 1000 yards after NFL reversal of a backfield ruling on a Oct. 22 play against Buffalo. Teammate Larry Csonka also surpassed 1000 yards as the Dolphins finish the season 14 0 and prepare for the AFC playoff in the Orange Bowl.
Wayne City hosts a multi team tournament with Mills Prairie, Tamaroa, Noble, Braddock and others. Final scores show Tamaroa 73 over Wayne City 78 in the night session with key performers listed and tonight’s games: Tamaroa vs Mills Prairie at 6 p.m. Waltonville vs Cisne at 7 30 p.m. Enfield vs Wayne City at 9 p.m. for the championship.
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