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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1972
Page
15
SIU defeated Drake University in Carbondale during the 1972 homecoming game. The image credits Jack Griggs and highlights football as a major regional draw across prep college and pro levels.
The Harris sports survey shows football at 63 percent, baseball 60 percent, and hockey rising from 17 to 24 percent as the biggest gain. Basketball reaches 51 percent, with auto racing and boxing down from a year ago while TV coverage expands.
Harris survey data indicates auto racing interest at 28 percent, below the 1969 high of 31 percent. The report notes a continued annual decline with boating and skiing added to the choices, reflecting waning fan engagement across sports.
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