Defense powers Carbondale over Murphysboro in girls hoops
Carbondale beat Murphysboro 42 to 24 on the Red Devils home court behind a switching defense that stifled Murphysboro’s inside game. Crystal Cooper and Linda Crawford struggled against Terrier pressure as Rachaelle Hayes Collette Grant and Noly Broadnax led the defense and Debby Moreno top-scored with 10 points. Carbondale improves to 5-1 while Murphysboro slips to 2-1.
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Connecticut Huskies face unbeaten pressure after late scare
Connecticut Husky basketball coach Dom Perno warned of danger if the unranked and undefeated team does not wake up after a 61-58 win over New Hampshire in Durham. The Huskies stretched their winning streak to 11 games but missed AP top 20, finishing 21st, amid concerns over poor late play and lingering questions about consistency.
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Gorham and Jonesboro Sweep Opening Chester Invitational Wins
Gorham, Gorham and Anna Jonesboro posted opening-round victories in the Chester Invitational. Dale Crain scored 31 points to lead the Mustangs to a 60 to 50 win over Trico, which got 16 from Steve Bockhorn.
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Gibbs Named Redskins Coach After Chargers Hire
Joe Gibbs, 40, offensive coordinator of the San Diego Chargers, was hired Monday night as head coach of the Washington Redskins and promised an aggressive team fans can be real proud of. Gibbs agreed to a multi year contract after a five hour meeting in a New York hotel with Redskins owner Jack Kent Cooke.
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Steeleville, Carlyle NBA style tourney play by play notes
In Chester tournament action Gorham led 29-24 at halftime to move to 8-6 while New Athens fell to 2-11 after a 69-48 loss to Anna Jonesboro. Mark Peters led the Wildcats with 24 points as they improved to 9-6. Carlyle prevailed in Westlin play with 28 points from James Boehne in a 72-60 win over Livingston, and Carlyle meets East St. Louis Assumption next. Two opening round games were scheduled tonight with Steeleville at Woodlawn and host Yellowjackets vs Tamaroa.
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Redskins Hire Gibbs as New Head Coach
Washington Star reports the Redskins named Gibbs as the new head coach replacing fired Jack Pardee after a 6 10 season. Gibbs arrives after guiding the Chargers offense and may have faced Saints head coaching talk with urgency tied to the Saints vacancy. He expressed elation and aims for a high scoring, exciting team.
Cubs Take No 1 In 16th Winter Draft For Amateur Talent
Major league clubs opened the 16th annual winter free agent draft with 26 teams linked to Commissioner Bowie Kuhn. Chicago earned the No 1 pick in the regular phase with Seattle second, followed by New York Mets and others. two rounds today and more Wednesday. Notable names expected include Rhett Whitman and catchers Bob Melvin and Brick Toifel from past drafts.
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Oregon State Bounces Virginia For No 1 In AP Poll
Oregon State moves to the top of the AP college basketball poll with 39 first place votes and 1,197 points, ending DePaul’s six week run at No 1 after a loss to Old Dominion. Virginia slides to No 2 as Kentucky rises to No 3 and Wake Forest falls behind in the top ranking.
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