Australian exchange student shines on Du Quoin softball
Australian 18 year old Sue Davis discusses adjusting to Du Quoin High School softball serving as backup pitcher to Suzanne Davison. She describes differences between Australian and American softball, daily training, travel, and academics while awaiting college sports opportunities and planning a major in animal husbandry.
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Mike Estes
Southern Illinoisan
Sue Davis
du Quoin High School
Davis
du Quoin
Narrabri
Australia
United States
Suzanne Davison
Carbondale
Harold Rice
Illinois
Minton
Sydney
U.S
Keep Wrist Firm Through Impact in Forehand Swing
Southern Illinois University Carbondale coach emphasizes maintaining a firm wrist during the forehand. A firm wrist preserves rebound energy, improves stroke efficiency, and prevents the racket head from absorbing power, aiding accurate ball direction and follow through.
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Sloan Emphasizes Defense As Bulls Plan Next Step
Chicago Bulls new coach Jerry Sloan, returning to coach camp in McLeansboro, says defense wins games and will be central next season. He recalls his own pro career, notes limited roster depth with Artis Gilmore and Reggie Theus, and stresses patient, attitude driven progress.
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Jerry Sloan
McLeansboro
Chicago Bulls
Larry Bird
Sloan
Bird
Baltimore Bullets
Bulls
Chicago
Northbrook
Bobbye
Curt Reed
Dave Lee
Aurora
NBA
Billy Cunningham
Philadelphia 76Ers
Evansville
Milwaukee
Larry Costello
Costello
Scotty Roberston
Robertson
Artis Gilmore
Reggie Theus
Los Angeles
Lakers
Michigan State
Earvin
Magic
Johnson
Greg Kelser
Rash of injuries darkens the all star game picture
Baseball fans may see a thinner all star lineup at Seattle on July 17 as a wave of injuries hits major stars. Cesar Cedeno, Bob Horner, George Foster, Reggie Jackson, Carlton Fisk, Tom Seaver, and Lou Brock are among the notables sidelined or threatened, prompting speculation on manager Tom Lasorda naming veterans and sentimental picks to fill the roster. The piece notes high salaries and longer contracts as a possible factor.
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Seattle
Cesar Cedeno
Houston
Cruz-Puhl-Leonard
Cedeno
Boston
Carlton Fish
Butch Hobson
Bob Horner
Braves
Ron Cey
Dodgers
Enos Cabell
Astros
Larry Bowa
Phils
Gary Templeton
Cards
Joe Morgan
Reds
Manny Trillo
Dale Murphy
Willie Stargell
Pirates
George Foster
Greg Luzinski
Reggie Smith
Rick Monday
Johnny Bench
Steve Yeager
Tom Seaver
Rick Reuschel
Cubs
Ken Forsch
Jim Rooker
Larry Christensen
Doug Ray
Terry Forster
Red Sox
Doug DeCinces
Orioles
Don Money
Brewers
Frank White
Royals
Mike Jorgensen
Rangers
Rod Carew
Angels
Reggie Jackson
Yanks
Larry Hisle
Dave Cowens
Oscar Gamble
Carlton Fisk
Rich Gossage
Mark Fidrych
Tigers
Jon Matlack
Phillie
Bowa
Trillo
Phil
Phillies
Pete Rose
Lou Brock
Tom Lasorda
Brock
LaSorda
Atlanta
Phil Niekro
Seaver
Bench
Stargell
Morgan
Horner
Foster
Luzinski
Nationals
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