Salukis Hope to Grand-Slam CWS Hopefuls
Itchy Jones of Southern Illinois states the Salukis can win the College World Series if they play like they did in the regional. Jones notes strong defense pitching depth and timely offense as SIU enters Omaha with a 38-10 record and aiming to bolster past runs in prior CWS appearances.
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SIU C Alumni in Omaha organize Grand Slam Weekend for Saluki fans
Area SIU C alumni in Omaha plan a steak fry at Elmwood Park then a baseball game against Temple at Rosenblatt Stadium with a Saluki section. Sign up by noon Tuesday via the SIU C alumni office or Faner Hall, 5 dollar steak fry, after game pizza at Sortino's.
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Portland seeks wrapup win in return to home court
Portland Trail Blazers push to clinch a series victory as they host the next game back home in Portland Oregon. The piece notes a focus on finishing a chapter in the season and references the team’s momentum and standings.
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Itchy Jones Sparks Tigers To 10 Game Winning Streak
Itchy Jones started as a freshman guard for the Tigers amid knee trouble and lineup rotations. He helped the team surge into a 10 game winning run, partnering with Ronnie Gray at guard before pursuing baseball and coaching basketball later in Carbondale and Jacksonville.
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Draft Winds Through Southern Illinois Talent Pool
The annual baseball draft Tuesday June 7 targets high school seniors and junior college players. Scott scout Virgil Melvin of Herrin says no standout talents exist this year. Saluki outfielder George Vukovich is a possible pick, with other SIUC players Itchy Jones mentions as potential draftees. Meanwhile Trail Blazers take 3-2 NBA Finals lead as Bobby Gross fuels a Portland win over Philadelphia. Sixers coach Gene Shue vows a strong road push. Final note from Jackson Invitational golf sees early leaders in Class A B C D divisions after 18 holes with final rounds due Sunday.
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Arizona State wins NCAA outdoor track title in final relay surge
Herman Frazier won the 400 meters and anchored ASU’s 400 and 1 600 relays as the Sun Devils overturned UTEP and Washington State. Kyle Arney cleared 7 6 in the high jump and pressed world record attempts. UTEP led early but ASU tied them late and then won by 64 to 50 as USC, WSU, and others trailed.
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Queen's Horse Wins Oaks at Epsom for Queen Elizabeth II
London A Dunfermline owned by Queen Elizabeth II and ridden by Willie Carson won the Oaks for 3-year-old fillies at Epsom. Prize money nears 85,000 dollars as Freeze the Beret finished second and Vaguely Deb third. The favorite Durtal, ridden by Lester Piggott, was withdrawn after the rider was thrown before the start.
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