Christmas Gift for Longtime Herrin Umpire Groves
In Herrin a baseball meeting at city hall two days before Christmas honored 74 year old Ernie Groves of Energy with a wrist watch, a souvenir bat, and autographs from local leaders and players. The gesture recognized his 30 years of umpiring, with Groves shedding tears as photographers captured the moment. Cash donations support ongoing baseball programs, and Groves bowed to the effort as he thanked everyone.
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Four top QBs duel in Orange Bowl North South game
In Miami on Friday the strongest North and South college football all star teams meet with Tulsa’s Jerry Rhome and Wavy’s Roger Staubach for the South and Notre Dame’s Heisman winner John Huarte and Indiana’s Richie Bader for the North. Pass defense could decide the outcome as both squads rely on the air. The game starts at 2 p.m. CST and will be televised by ABC.
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Cappelletti Tops AFL Scorers in 1984 Records
Gino Cappelletti named AFL Player of the Year as he breaks his all time scoring mark with 155 points for Boston. George Blanda and Charley Hennigan set three single season aerial records for Houston while Hennigan adds 101 receptions. Blanda throws a season high 505 attempts and 262 completions, surpassing Denver’s Tripucka marks.
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Jim Brown A Dual Image From Football Star To Indian Fighter
In a personal interview Sue Brown describes Jim Brown as a football star and TV image, yet to their children he is the West’s famed Indian fighter. She recalls his courtroom calm as a husband and father and recounts the day she nearly gave birth at a stadium during a Browns game.
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Wilson Quits As Coach Of NFL Lions
Detroit December 24 AP George Wilson resigned as head coach of the Detroit Lions after a power struggle over his authority with owner William Clay Ford and GM Edwin J. Anderson. The move followed a conference about hiring five assistants and despite Wilson’s objections. Ford said they parted on friendly terms and Wilson hoped to remain free for other opportunities.
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Prep Basketball Scores Across Chicago Area
Summary of multiple prep basketball results including Harper 73 Sean 46 Carver 84 St Rita 76 Steinmetz 78 Kelvyn Park 72 Holy Trinity 91 Prosser 43 Mount Carmel 62 Bowen 46 St Laurence 71 Lindblom 50 McHenry 53 N Chicago 45 Fenwick 51 De Paul Acad 49 Windsor 70 Stewardson Strasburg 42 Heyworth 76 Benson 74 Neoga 76 Teutopolis 73 Eisenhower 58 Quincy 52 Oblong Noble 76 Grayville 63 Palestine 61 Oblong 57 Greenview New Holland Middletown 61 Bath Balyki 53 Petersburg Porta 40 Greenview 38 Morris Skreator 2 Morris 24 Ottawa 78 Coal City 75 OT Joliet Central 65 La Salle Peru 48 consolation Dwight Fairbury 54 Dwight 48 Heerscher 61 Momence 39
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Weather May Shape Pro Football Title Games
The Associated Press reports a chilly weekend as the AFL title game has San Diego Chargers at Buffalo Bills on Saturday, and the NFL final features Baltimore Colts versus Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Forecasts expect temperatures in the 30s with large crowds in Buffalo and Cleveland, though both games could have sold out twice.
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Pizarro Delivers Four-Hitter In Winter League Win
Juan Pizarro of the Chicago White Sox threw a four hitter as Santurce beat San Juan 2 0 in Santurce Puerto Rico. Alex Johnson hit a three run homer to spark Caguas past Mayaguez 8 4. Jacksonville, 1964 International League pennant winner, went 17 of 22 from Richmond.
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Lakers Seek $250000 In Contract Suit
The Los Angeles Lakers sue Subscription Television of California for 250000 in a breach of contract action filed by the Minneapolis Basketball Corp. The suit says a contract signed August 4, 1964 obligated 300000 to televise Lakers games for two seasons. California voters then outlawed pay television on November 3.
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Coaches named for South squad in Senior Bowl clash
Mobile Alabama December 24 AP Howard Hickey and Dick Nolan were named to assist Tom Landry of the Dallas Cowboys in coaching the South squad for the 16th annual Senior Bowl on January 19.
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SIU Holiday Schedule Notice
Southern Illinois University offices close at noon today and reopen at 8 am Monday. For the New Year break offices close 5 pm Dec 31 and reopen 8 am Jan 4. Students on holiday break return to school Jan 4 for the winter term start.
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