Bears fire Armstrong as Ditka emerges as frontrunner
Chicago Bears owner George Halas fired head coach Neill Armstrong after four seasons with a 30-34 record. Mike Ditka, a former Bear tight end and Cowboys assistant, emerged as the leading candidate, with Halas delaying talks until after the Cowboys’ playoff outcome.
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Benton visits Okawville for prep duel tonight
Coach Rich Herrin returns to Okawville, a venue with a rebuilt gym, as Benton Rangers visit Okawville to face former player David Luechtefeld. Benton (6-2) seeks balance behind Robbie Williams and Tim Wills while Okawville relies on Greg Rennegarde and Paul Jansen. Cairo hosts Egyptian as Zeigler-Royalton visits McLeansboro in key early season clashes.
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Bradley wins in double overtime on Indiana State night
Bradley outlasted Indiana State 79-77 in double overtime at Terre Haute to open the Missouri Valley race as Thirdhill and Anderson led the Braves scoring while Bannister fouled out late. Tulsa beat Creighton 80-55 for a 9-1 start. Illinois State topped Drake 59-49. New Mexico State beat West Texas State 75-66. Wichita State defeated U S International 92-67.
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Battered Bruins lose to Washington in Pac-10 clash
UCLA, ranked 19th, fell 56-50 to Washington after a 57-51 triple overtime loss to Washington State. Steve Burks led Washington with 17 points, as UCLA stumbled late and shot poorly. Washington surged to 9-2 with a six-game win streak, while UCLA dropped to 6-4, 0-2 in league play.
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Benton and Collinsville top area polls in 1982 boys hoops
The Southern Illinoisan presents the first 1982 boys basketball poll with Benton ranked No 1 in Class A at 6 2 and Collinsville unbeaten at 12 0 leading Class AA. Ten coaches from each class rated the teams, with eligibility noted for all squads.
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Illinois Class A and AA state basketball poll glance
Nashville Pinckneyville and Benton hold sixth to eighth in Class A with Lawrenceville leading, while Quincy tops AA with all first place votes. The edition notes complete polls, regional leaders, and voting panel, listing top 10 in both classes and key area teams.
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