Moncrief, Bucks spoil Erving's special night
The Bucks beat the 76ers 113-110 as Sidney Moncrief scored 18 in the second half to derail Julius Erving on milestone night. Marques Johnson added 24 points and Erving reached 20,000 career points, becoming the 13th pro basketball player to reach the mark amid a 11,052 crowd. Washington defeated Detroit 106-89 in the other NBA game.
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Erving and Kareem to lead All-Star East West teams
Julius Erving tops the East in fan balloting for the 1981 NBA All-Star Game at Richfield Coliseum on February 1, with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar anchoring the West. Voting figures show Erving at 304,600 votes and Jabbar at 265,200 as coaches prepare the final rosters.
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Memorial plaque to honor Murphysboro High students dead in 1925 tornado
Devils install memorial plaque listing all Murphysboro High School pupils who died while attending school. The two by three feet plaque will be placed in the high school gym designated Memorial Gymnasium and cost 1,254 dollars. The board approved two extra curricular programs for basketball and five to six grade junior programs with practice and games starting January 25. Insurance will be individual or park district. district liability covers negligence. Barbara Kortkamp named sponsor of the Junior High Wrestling Auxiliary to supervise cheerleaders.
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Salukis Need Positive Support From Home Fans
A reader criticizes the hostile home crowd toward Southern Illinois Saluki basketball, arguing young players with limited experience suffer from booing and media negativity. The letter urges patience and constructive encouragement to help the freshmen and sophomores develop and perform better.
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Coaches Needed: SIU Basketball supporters urge Gottfried resignation
Southern Illinois University Carbondale season ticket holders urge coach Joe Gottfried to resign, arguing the team has high talent but poor execution. They state Gottfried cannot map effective plays and fear for the program's future if he remains.
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