SIU Coach Lambert Remembered By Mike Glenn At Arena
Mike Glenn told over 1,000 fans at SIU Arena how Coach Lambert inspired him after a neck injury and pledged to bounce back. Lambert died in a Columbus fire and was buried in Kansas City. Glenn recalled the hospital visit that showed Lambert’s selfless support and loyalty to a former Saluki.
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Remembering Coach Paul Lambert at SIUC service
Southern Illinoisan recalls coach Paul Lambert's impact as ex players and colleagues gather in Carbondale. Notable attendees include Joe Meriweather sending a note due to knee surgery, SIU President Warren Brandt, and Auburn and Wichita State coaches. Former players praise his teaching, dedication, and mission to win with integrity. Memorials benefit the Paul M. Lambert Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund at SIU Foundation.
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Geiberger Seeks Second-Round Parity At Memphis Classic
Al Geiberger matched last year’s opening-round 72 in the Danny Thomas Memphis Golf Classic while Mike Morley led with 66 as thunderstorms delayed play. Lee Trevino missed a late birdie chance, finishing a stroke back, with a group chasing at 68 that included Ballesteros and Miller. Morley praised his bogey-free round amid a tiring two-month slump.
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Wilkins juggles flights for AAU discus bid at UCLA
Muscular Mac Wilkins aims to improve the world discus mark during the UCLA AAU Track and Field Championships while balancing multiple flights from San Jose. He led discus qualifiers at 209-3 after crisscrossing the country, then plans to return for finals, before Europe trip. Renaldo Nehemiah set a meet record in the 110 hurdles semis, fueling a Fos ter showdown. Guy Abrahams led a fast 100-meter qualifying field with a 10.16 semis, as Williams, Edwards, Coleman, Gilkes, and Robinson advanced.
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Norton and Holmes Ready to Battle for Heavies Title
Ken Norton and Larry Holmes prepare for a 15 round heavyweight title fight at Caesars Palace Las Vegas televised on channels 2 and 3. Norton, 32, argues the WBC crown is earned not given while Holmes seeks a win to unify with Spinks. Norton weighed 220 pounds and Holmes 209 as tension runs high ahead of the bout.
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SIU duo Kee and Roberts miss NCAA AAU finals
Southern Illinois University runners Kee and Roberts failed to reach the finals at UCLA Drake Stadium during the National AAU championships. Kee, with 10.46 in prelims and 10.52 in semifinals, finished fourth, needing third. Roberts posted a 13.99 in the 110 meter high hurdles but ended fifth.
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