Baseball and high school coaching shakeups loom in regional sports
The Reds and Cardinals clash in Cincinnati as the third game of a four game set is played at Great American Ball Park. Evansville hosts the S I B C A Summer High School Tournament while McLeansboro hires Doug Miller to lead Norris City Enfield Omaha after David Carroll resigns. Miller, previously eighth grade coach at NCOE, will lead the varsity squad and Thompsonville connections surface alongside Jim Tucker taking over NCOE cross country. The Cubs, White Sox, and Sox also play third or fourth games in their respective series as the region fills with youth and high school changes.
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Danton pleads guilty in murder-for-hire plot
Former St. Louis Blues forward Mike Danton admitted conspiracy to cause interstate travel to commit murder in a plea that ends his NHL prospects. A related charge was dropped. Sentencing set for Oct. 22 with potential 7 to 10 years and a $250,000 fine.
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Pitching Dominates District 25 Baseball Startup
Area American Legion teams open the District 25 Tournament with emphasis on pitching depth. Murphysboro coach Butch Brasel calls pitching everything as Du Quoin, Marion, and Carbondale bring strong arms. Du Quoin starter Josh Kellerman leads a staff praised for depth, while Carbondale faces Du Quoin in the opening 1 p.m. game at Zeigler.
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Eikenberg fills SIU coaching staff with Olson and Love
SIU head coach Dana Eikenberg completes her first year staff by hiring Erin Olson as graduate assistant and Rasheeda Love as assistant. Olson played at UMKC and will work with post players while coordinating duties. Love, a Mt. Vernon native and Bradley alum, returns home to aid recruitment and bring Southern Illinois ties.
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Football scorekeeping seminar chaired by Fred Huff in August
Scott Lambert reports on a free football scorekeeping seminar at the Southern Illinoisan building August 9 and 11 at 6 30 pm. Fred Huff explains yardage credit rules and scorekeeping nuances for high school and college games. Attendees include coaches statisticians students and enthusiasts who want practical scoring knowledge.
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