Sparta Bulldogs Top Nashville 69 50 In SWEC Clash
Sparta beat Nashville 69 50 to knock the league leader from first in the Southwest Egyptian Conference. Four Bulldogs hit double figures led by Dean Beard with 17 points, as Patrick Davison’s squad used a smothering press and zone defense to force 30 Hornets turnovers and win decisively.
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Bill Tornage
Sparta Bulldogs
Nashville
Sparta
Bulldogs
Hornets
Bulldog
Ralph Davison
Dick Ruggles
Dean Beard
Dennis Robison
Jack Vince Boston
Robison
Davison
Pinckneyville
Kemper
Hale
Beek
Wetzel
Roethemeyer
Ichendahl
Carson
Haake
Maxwell
Beard
Boston
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Bremer
Linders
Throgmorton
West Frankfort Rolls Over Herrin In Bird vs Tiger Clash
West Frankfort Redbirds defeated Herrin Tigers 73-54 in a South Level conference game at West Frankfort. Dziadus led the Birds with 21 points and 21 rebounds, while Hutchins added nine in the second period. Freshman Tim Ricci debuted with 11 points off the bench as West Frankfort moved to 3-1 in league play and 6-4 overall.
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Merle Jones
West Frankfort
Redbirds
Herrin Tigers
Mt. Vernon
Benton
Gene Ernest
Birds
Aston
Pinckneyville
Herrin
Tigers
David Dye
Terry Gossett
Dye
Civics
Hertin
Gossett
Frankfor
Mike Davey
Larry Willis
Murphysboro
Collinsville
Carbondale
Denny Dzaidus
Chins
Tim Walker
Redbird
Little Hutchins
Ernest
Stewart
Tim ‘Ricci
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Regordan
Ried
Driedus
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Dovshiy
Walker
Sarealds
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Melhorn
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Century
Barfield
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Ulen
Thieke
Jorden
C. Stewart
J. Stewart
McClelland
Glasco
Cutts
Meare
Steeleville
Taigler-Royalton
Zeigler—King
Vaughn
Gebbin
Stanhouse Sparks Du Quoin Past Murphysboro 95-41
Du Quoin rolled past Murphysboro 95-41 in a Southwest Egyptian Conference game. Stanhouse led with 28 points, Crews added 26, Duncan 15, DeMarie 10 as the Indians hit 58 percent from the floor while holding the Red Devils to 46.6 percent and 21 foul shots.
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du Quoin
Don Stanhouse
Murphysboro
Indians
Red Devils
Stanhouse
Alan Crews
Crews
Thel
Jeff Duncan
John DeMarie
Ed Uioe
Duncan
DeMarie
Campanella
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Pullis
Sipe
McCormack
Payne
Parmley
Ray
Bost
Glodo
Benton Wins 79-63 Over Carbondale Terriers in South Seven Clash
Benton rallied from an early third quarter deficit to defeat Carbondale 79-63 at home, tying atop the South Seven with Mt. Vernon idle. Johnson scored 40, Miller and Taylor contributed, as Carbondale’s late turnovers and press defense sealed the victory for the Rangers.
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Mike Schuebel
Iindsan
Benton
Carbondale
Rich Herrin
Rangers
Mt. Vernon
Terriers
Johnson
Dennis Miller
Les Taylor
Rich Herrin Rebuilds Benton Rangers Shine at Centralia Tourney
Benton coach Rich Herrin relies on proven players as the Rangers, 7th year under Herrin, win 6 of 7 after a slow start. Senior Dan Johnson starred, earning MVP at Centralia tourney for a consolation squad with a 10 point showing against Carbondale. Teammates Dick Corn, Bruce Taylor, Joe Milton, Dennis Miller and Pat also contributed.
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Mike Schweber
Miihoisan
Rich Herrin
Benton
Rangers
Carbondale
Herrin
Centralia
Danny Johnson
Johnson
Dick Corn
Bruce Taylor
Joe Milton
Dennis Miller
Pat
Rams Face Uphill Battle in Conference Race
Mt. Vernon’s loss in the Carbon dale tournament and Benton’s shaky status keep fans guessing. Miller, a 5-11 senior, limited Carbondale star Les Taylor to 10 in the second half while Her tin’s sagging defense helped, as Tindall and others provide scoring depth. The South Seven race remains wide open with Benton's chances tied to help from other clubs and potential shocks from Carbondale Marion and others.
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Tindall
Miller
Carbondale
Les Taylor
Les
Her- Tin
Taylor
Mt. Vernon
Eisenhower
Rams
Herrin
Benton
Marion
Wildcats
Palmer Haynie named 1967 top golfers in AP report
Norwalk Connecticut AP says Arnold Palmer and Sandra Haynie were named the year’s best professional golfers. The Golf Digest method measured players’ achievements in official events against rivals, naming Palmer and Haynie atop the year’s Performances Averages.
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Norwalk
Conn
Arnold Palmer
Sandra
Haynie
Golf di
The
Palmer
Sparta meet pairings announced for eight team prep
Pairings for a Sparta prep basketball meet were announced. The eight teams include Breese Mater Dei, Trico, Sparta, Mascoutah, Cahokia, Murphysboro, Du Quoin, and Highland. Upper bracket consolation and semifinal contests are set for Thursday with fewer bracket games Friday. First two game sessions start at 7 p.m. Saturday schedule begins at 6 p.m. with third place at 7:30 and championship at 9 p.m.
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Sparta Prep
Breese Mater Dei
Trico
Sparta
Mascoutah
Cahokia
Murphysboro
du Quoin
Highland
Johnston City breaks Eldorado run. no invincibles left
Johnston City Indians upset Eldorado 76-74 as Eldorado sees its unbeaten run end. Alton snapped Collinsville’s 12 game streak 79-76, Granite City defeated Madison 82-73, while Eldorado boasted wins over Ridgway and Moose Stallings.
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Johnston City
Eldorado Jjils
Eldorado
Alton
Collinsville
Granite City
Madison
Larry Harris
Johnston City Indians
Eagles
Indians
Chicago St. Patrick
Ridgway
Moose
Stallings
Carterville tops Sesser 79 53 to take conference lead
Carterville crushed Sesser 79 to 53 at Sesser to halt the Devils seven game win streak and move into first place in the Black Diamond Conference. Jerry Glenn and John Walker led Carterville with 20 and 18 points respectively as lesser trailed early before the Lions pulled away after the halftime.
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Ry Larry Odell
Hlinoison
Zeigler
Rohrschneider
Carterville
Lesser
Jerry Glenn
John Walker
Goreville
Glenn
Walker
Lion
Phil Noakes
Robbie Church
Dennis Falmier
Dave Reid
Bob Doerr
Sesser
Falmier
Church
Noakes
Skelcher
Horn
Sésser
Reid
Garner
Basso
Doerr
Laur
Willmore
Prep schedule for multiple high school teams in jam packed slate
A dense list of slated games across several towns and schools. Matches include Nashville versus Trico and Du Quain vs McLeatsboro, with many others such as Herrin at Mit Vernon, Marlon at Nashville, and Pinckneyville at Sparta on Saturday January Jam.
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Tess Nashville
Trico
Christopher
Lesser
Baseball March: 1968 MLB Exhibition Campaign Opens in Florida
The 1968 major league exhibition baseball season will begin in Florida in March with teams traveling south for warm up games. Managers and players anticipate early tests, improved rosters, and speculative lineups ahead of the regular season.
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Florida
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