Effingham preps gain foreign star as 7-2 German joins Flaming Hearts
Effingham high school basketball teams may again reach the Carbondale Class AA super-sectional after a summer Europe trip. A 7-2 West German recruit known as The Big German, Uwe Blab, is joining the Flaming Hearts, averaging 20 points and 14 rebounds. Coach Jim Maxedon retains 6-5 guard Mitch Arnold and other key players from last season.
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Regional tourney winners advance to sectional rounds in multiple counties
Regional leaders from Marion Mount Vernon Newton and Salem move toward West Frankfort sectional play. Effingham seeks Newton matchups while Alton Belleville East Collinsville and Highland head to East St. Louis sectional with a possible Effingham East St. Louis rematch. Gale Sayers attends area events as SIU Carbondale athletic director.
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Non-hunters need survival kits too in winter travel
Art Reid urges all readers to carry compact survival gear for winter trips and commutes. He advises a car trunk kit with warm clothing, insulated boots, gloves, a hooded coat, a flashlight, a small first aid kit, waterproof matches, quick energy rations, and solid-fuel hand warmers. He cautions to keep fuel tanks full for heater use and to ensure the exhaust is clear.
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Jets rookie goalie faces heavy shots in 6-0 loss
Lindsay Middlebrook faced 48 shots as the Minnesota North Stars overwhelmed the Winnipeg Jets rookie goalie in a 6-0 victory. Steve Payne led the Stars with three goals, Gilles Meloche posted his first shutout of the season, while the Flyers extended their unbeaten streak to 31 in a 4-4 tie with Hartford.
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