Cardinals Caravan Set to Visit Marion Today
The St Louis Cardinals goodwill tour stops in Marion at noon at the Knights of Columbus hall next to St Joseph Church. Players include Mike Crudale Kerry Robinson Jason Simontacchi minor leaguer Jimmy Journell and alumni Danny Cox Ken Reitz broadcaster Dan McLaughlin and possibly Fredbird. The caravan continues to Evansville Indiana at 7 p m and then Friday to Paducah Kentucky and Cape Girardeau Missouri with afternoon and evening appearances.
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Salukis face Creighton and Drake in MVC road tests
SIU women aim to snap a four game skid as they travel to Creighton and Drake. The Salukis sit 4-7 overall and 0-3 in the MVC while Creighton and Drake chase stronger records. Molly McDowell leads SIU with 13 points per game after a 35 point career night at Evansville raising her career score past 1,000.
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Salukis Hold On For 69 64 Win Over Shockers
SIU escapes Wichita State 69 64 after leading by 15 and clinging to a 65 53 edge with 2 47 left. Dearman and Williams helped pace the Salukis while Hogg Howard Hairston and Brooks reached double figures for SHU. SIU shifts focus to Creighton on ESPN2.
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Mariucci Fired By 49ers After Six Seasons
Santa Clara California AP Steve Mariucci was fired by owner John York after six seasons as coach of the San Francisco 49ers. The move followed a 31-6 playoff loss at Tampa Bay and a protracted clash of egos and visions that marred his tenure. York cited ending the final year of his contract after a 90 minute morning meeting.
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49ers fire coach Steve Mariucci over philosophical split
NFL owner York spoke of needing to move forward after parting with Steve Mariucci. Donahue framed it as a clash over organizational structure and football decisions, noting Mariucci sought a larger role while Mariucci’s agent denied such demands and stated Mariucci wanted to return.
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Bartolo Colon Traded to White Sox in Three-team Deal
MLB trade action centers on Bartolo Colon moving to the Chicago White Sox in a three team swap that also involves the Yankees and Montreal Expos. Orlando Hernandez goes to Chicago, with cash and other players exchanged, while Montreal acquires Colon and infielder Jorge Nunez. The deal shifts payroll and positions, with Expos responsible for part of Hernandez’s salary next season.
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Belbin Agosto stun in U S Figure Skating original dance win
Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto upset Naomi Lang and Peter Tchernyshev by taking first place after the original dance at the U S Figure Skating Championships in Dallas. The free dance follows Friday, with the overall title to be decided from the 50 percent final score. Belbin and Agosto, rising stars and reigning world junior champs, now lead Lang and Tchernyshev by a slim margin.
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Winkelers Glancing Back On A Flickering Athletic Path
LES WINKELER a Southern sportswriter notes his aging body limits on softball and other sports. He recalls past intramural glory while acknowledging current shoulder pain and slow play. He settles for a golf shirt and plans new Pinnacles for spring.
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