China trip shows Erickson’s U.S. meet honors
Erickson, SIU track standout, joined 65 U.S. athletes on a two week three city swing through Canton Shanghai and Peking for a Meet of Friendship. He placed second in the 400 meters and won the 1600 meter relay while the team dominated most events. He valued seeing the Great Wall and liked representing the United States.
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Terry Erickson
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SIUC
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America
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Shanghai
Peking
Li Yun Piao
al Hall
Morton Grove
Southern Illinois University
Du Quoin athlete Gary Fann to attend Millikin University
Gary Fann, a 240-pound All-Southern Illinois tackle, becomes the third Du Quoin High School athlete to commit to Millikin University in Decatur for this fall. He joins teammates Tony Day and Merino DeMarie, aiming to compete in track and field events and pursue Olympic opportunities, while facing funding questions for upcoming AAU and Olympic trials.
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Gary Fann
du Quoin
Millikin University
Decatur
Southern Illinois
Tony Day
Merino DeMarie
Herrin Park District To Offer Two Tennis Lesson Sessions
Tennis lessons sponsored by the Herrin Park District begin Monday with two sessions through late June and early July. Classes run 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. by age, cost $20 for two weeks, with a blind-draw round robin doubles tourney the last weekend of June. Contact Steve Bailie at 942-7481 or 708 N. 16th St. for details.
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Steve Bailie
Herrin
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Bailie
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Basketball play begins Tuesday in John A. Logan program
The John A. Logan Summer Basketball Program opens Tuesday night for area high school students in District 530. It operates under IHSA rules with restrictions on coaching, team identity, and district sponsorship. Participants must reside in the district, meet age and eligibility limits, and may face scheduling conflicts with baseball events.
West Frankfort to lead South Seven basketball officiating group
At John A Logan College on Tuesday night representatives from area schools approved West Frankfort coach Harold Hood to run scheduling for league officials. Eight teams enter two balanced squads in two divisions with games set Tuesday and Thursday through July 31. Area fans may attend all games free at the John A Logan College gymnasium.
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West Frankfort
Harold Hood
Carbondale
Murphysboro
Herrin
Marion
du Quoin
Johnston City
Crab Orchard
Trico
Elvorado
Carterville
Elverado
Herrin-Marion
CCHS
David Lee
South rise in Illinois prep hoops via John A Logan program
A group of area coaches led by Tom Ashman and Jeff Ferguson teams with John A. Logan College to launch a summer basketball program at the Logan gym. Four games are free for readers to attend, with Ashman reporting scores Fridays and emphasis on fun over competition to foster youth interest in the sport.
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John A. Logan
John A. Logan Gymnassium
Tech
Ern Illinoisan
Ashman
Ferguson
Illinois High School Association
Regatta Ends Today at Crab Orchard Lake
The 17th annual Egyptian Cup Regatta finishes today at Crab Orchard lake with a final race at 10 a.m. Trophy presentations follow around 2 p.m. Officials record boat times to determine the top performer, and Lewis Herndon of Springfield is the defending champion.
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Crab Orchard Lake
Lewis Herndon
Springfield
Legion baseball schedule for 25th District teams week
The 25th District American Legion baseball slate lists games through Saturday. Matches include Steeleville at Sparta, Paducah Kentucky at Murphysboro, Marion Cumberland at St. Louis, and Du Quoin at Carbondale among others with daily ties to local towns and venues such as West Frankfort and Freeman Spur.
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Carbondale
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Carlyle
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Carlyle Benton
Altered 1974 75 NF Rules Shape High School Game
Coaches agree on changes guiding play until the end of the season. Each dressed player must log at least ten minutes and four quarters total per game. Games run four ten minute quarters with a five minute halftime and man to man defense only. Five fouls eject a player. Free throws apply to shooting fouls except late fourth quarter revert to normal rules.
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National Federation
Logan College backs summer basketball venture with donation
John A Logan College coach John Sala welcomes the project as a community effort with an estimated 50 dollar gym operating cost per evening. Logan absorbs 20 to 30 dollars nightly from a 100 dollar entry fee for 16 teams, planning a 400 dollar donation over eight weeks. Sala cites threefold benefit: regional athletic service, local talent exposure, and networking with area coaches. He notes the region’s long gap since a Final Four finish and a state title.
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John Sala
Logan Gymnasium
Logan
Sala
Champaign
Carbondale
Herrin
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