Lacy quits UCLA team after Wooden criticism
UCLA forward Edgar Lacey confirms he is through with the Bruins after missing practices and discord with coach John Wooden. Wooden voiced frustration over Lacey being ineffective versus Houston as UCLA’s 47 game win streak ended, but hopes he may reconsider in the future.
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Lockport Central loses in overtime to Joliet Catholic
Top ranked Lockport Central unbeaten in 16 games fell 76-74 in overtime to Joliet Catholic. Effingham moved to 15-0 by winning the Salem tournament 81-69 over Mount Vernon. Stephen Decatur edged Eisenhower 47-45 in Decatur city tourney.
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Rupp Aims For 12th Win In Record Chase
Adolph Rupp, 67, eyes a record-breaking triumph as Kentucky hosts Mississippi after tying for No 1 on the all-time wins list with Phog Allen following a 121-95 victory at LSU. Casey scored 31, Jaracz 24, and Kentucky sits 5-3 in the SEC, chasing a 21st league title.
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Sparta Stages Victory Over Carbondale In Gridiron Bout
In a high school basketball tale, Carbondale edges Sparta with a 59-56 final. Key scorers include Laster 14 Moore 12 and Welch 8 for Carbondale while Robison 14 McMichael 13 pace Sparta with Pigg 9 and Peck 14. Seventh Grade Carbondale 58-27.
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West German skater Erhard Keller sets 500m world mark
West Germany speedster Erhard Keller, 24, a dentistry student, shattered the 500 meter world record with 39.2 seconds at Zell am See. The performance came in a warmup for the Winter Olympics in Grenoble, and compares to a 44.9 second 440 yard world record.
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Karen Muir Sets Two World Records in Backstroke
South Africa's Karen Muir, 15, shattered world marks in a 110 yards back and 100 meters back events during a Saturday night swim. She clocked 1 minute 6.7 seconds for 110 yards, beating her own 1:07.5 record and Elaine Tanner's 1:07.1 for 100 meters, achieving dual world records in one competition.
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Derby Nominee Vaguely Noble Nominated for Derby
English-bred Vaguely Noble, bought last year for a record price at public auction for a horse in training, has been nominated for the Kentucky Derby.
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Celtics top obers as they beat 76ers 115 103
Celtics top obers to reclaim the NBA title chase with a 115 103 win over the 76ers. Bailey Howell scores 29 and Sam Jones adds 29 as Philadelphia slips to 37 15 while Boston leads in their season series.
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SIU Wrestlers Start 15-Day Challenge At Bloomsburg
Southern Illinois University wrestlers open a tough 15 day stretch tonight at Bloomsburg State to face three time NAIA champions. The Salukis compete Feb 2 3 at Nebraska Invitational Feb 9 10 at Detroit Invitational before hosting Morehead State Feb 12. Coach Wilkinson says the schedule tests readiness.
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Geiger plans return to Braves in spring training
Gary Geiger the Murphysboro native and Braves outfielder will report February 28 to West Palm Beach for spring training after receiving his 1968 contract but not signing yet. He aims to be the Braves fourth outfielder while pushing for more playing time and considers Miami golf events before the season opens.
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Vaughn and Frazier star as SIU grads shine in pro basketball
Charley Vaughn scored 33 points as the Pittsburgh Pipers beat New Jersey 123 122 after two late free throws. Walt Frazier tied a Knicks career high with 23 points, including two free throws with 37 seconds left to lift New York past San Francisco 133 130.
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