Hall of Fame voting grows tougher for 2013 class
The piece notes Barry Larkin’s 2012 induction alongside Ron Santo and argues Jack Morris was overlooked. It discusses rising ballot percentages for Morris, upcoming candidates like Biggio Bonds Clemens Piazza Schilling Sosa, and how steroid-era figures McGwire and Palmeiro fared. It questions voter penalties and highlights other contenders Bagwell Smith Raines Trammell Martinez and their vote totals.
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Blyleven
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Rafael Palmeiro
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Jeff Bagwell
Lee Smith
Rock Raines
Alan Trammell
Edgar Martinez
SIU faces tough Missouri State defense in MVC clash
SIU men’s basketball, 5-10 2-2 MVC, travels to face 10-6 3-1 MVC Missouri State at 7:05 p.m. The Bears rank 23rd in scoring defense, holding 14 of 16 opponents to 43 percent or less. SIU aims to tighten perimeter defense after lapses.
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Alabama Wins Second BCS Title With 21-0 Victory
No. 2 Alabama defeated No. 1 LSU 21-0 in New Orleans to claim the BCS title. Jeremy Shelley nailed five field goals, Trent Richardson added a late 34-yard TD run, while A J McCarroll passed for 234 yards as Alabama sealed the shutout after a defensive Game of the Century rematch.
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Caitlin Chrisman seeks Olympic marathon spot in Houston
Caitlin Chrisman, former Carbondale Terrier now living in Charlotte, will race in Houston to qualify for the U S Olympic team. She aims to finish top 50 and plans to target the 2016 trials, aided by coach Mark Hadley and a focus on peak readiness in her early thirties.
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Goreville girls dominate Chester in 79-30 win
Goreville, ranked No. 2 in The Southern poll, jumped to a 32-4 start and led 45-15 at halftime. Alison Webb scored 16 points with nine rebounds, while Shelbey Miller added 12 and Jessica Wright 11. Seven Goreville players had assists and eight made 3s as the Blackcats improved to 15-1, 4-0 in BDC West.
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