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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 2003
Page
15
In today’s Apple City Classic American Legion baseball tournament, Kirk Rueter and the Giants square off in a high profile game. Local teams, fans, and sponsors cast a watchful eye on this showcase event highlighting young talent and regional competition.
MLB feature notes the St Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs start a pivotal NL Central set at Wrigley Field with a 1 pm first pitch. Also listed are Murphysboro hosting Apple City Classic, LPGA U S Open round two at Pumpkin Ridge, Wimbledon finals, and Legion games at Riverside Park.
Carterville guard Justin Barrington signs a letter of intent to play at John A Logan College next season. He averaged 21.0 points per game for the Lions in 2002 03, with 118 three pointers, 7.7 assists, 3.1 steals and 1 863 career points. He ranks on IHSA all time lists for three pointers, quarters, consecutive games and steals.
Venus Williams battled through an abdominal strain to defeat Kim Clijsters 4-6 6-3 6-1 in the semifinals, setting up a final against Serena Williams who beat Justine Henin-Hardenne 6-3 6-2. The sisters have dominated recent Grand Slams, including Wimbledon. Serena watched from Centre Court as Venus persevered despite stomach pains.
Former SIU standouts Kent Williams and Jermaine Dearman attend NBA free agent camps hoping for summer league spots with the Nuggets and Pacers. Williams aims for Denver while Dearman eyeing Indiana. both face cuts and possible overseas options if summer league bid fails.
Area coaches report low turnout for 18-under summer softball with few local teams. Clubs like Pinckneyville Herrin and Zeigler Royalton Christopher struggle to form rosters as players travel for travel teams, work, or other sports. Carbondale fields 18-under with 24 games in 12 doubleheaders, while officials note widespread apathy and competing teams from nearby towns.
A White Sox fan brags about a solid run nine wins in 12, cites recent acquisitions Roberto Alomar and Carl Everett, and taunts Cubs fans as the Sox gain momentum while the Cardinals community remains skeptical. The piece notes Prior’s performance, Dusty Baker’s pitching decisions, and ongoing cross town ribbing.
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