Carlyle hires Weathers to emphasize defense after tragedy
Carlyle High School names Brad Weathers as basketball coach and athletic director, replacing Mike Sommer. The 27 year old Benton native vows tougher defense as he inherits two returning starters James Boehne and Eldean Nottmeyer while dealing with the death of 6-5 senior Tim Seiffert in a car crash. He previously led junior varsity and freshman squads.
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Carlyle High
Indians
Benton
Weathers
Carlyle
Mike Sommer
Sommer
Carlyle School Board
Dave Luechtefeld
Okanville
Luechtefeld
Mike
Tim Seiffert
James Boehne
Southern Illinois Coaches Association
Boehne
Eldean Nottmeyer
Curt Beckmeyer
John Krieger
Longest game ends quickly Pawtucket wins 3-2 in 33 innings
Pawtucket Red Sox beat Rochester Red Wings 3-2 in 33 innings after 66 days and eight hours total. Dave Koza delivered the decisive single off Cliff Speck in the bottom of the 33rd. Koza batted .259 with five hits. Wade Boggs added a double and Koza doubled in the 21st to help the comeback. The game began April 18 at 8 p.m. and resumed from a 4:07 a.m. suspension, setting multiple pro baseball records.
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Sloan to sign new contract with Bulls for three years
Chicago Bulls expect to sign coach Jerry Sloan to a three year deal at about 125000 per year with reports from the Chicago Tribune and Sun Times. A news conference was planned as officials and Sloan could not comment. Sloan, a McLeansboro native and former star, led the Bulls to a 45 37 record last season and their first round playoff win before a conference semifinal exit.
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Boston Celtics
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State golf meet opens with Hammel sharing first day lead
Penny Hammel carded a par 72 to take the first day lead at the Illinois Women's State Amateur Invitational at Lincolnshire Fields. Mary Beth Zimmerman tied for third with 75, while Lisa Rottman of Metropolis was tied for fifth with 78 as 16 players make up the championship flight after Tuesday's round. The 72-hole event continues with 18 holes scheduled today and two more rounds through Friday.
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Penny Hammel
Mary Beth Zimmerman
Lisa Rottman
Metropolis
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
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Decatur
Zimmerman
Hillsboro
Lincolnshire Fields County Club
Mari McDougall
Midlothian
Lois Drarke
LaGrange
Tracy Keller
Mount Vernon
Rottman
Mary Ellen Murphy
NHL owners push for free agency talks in Toronto meeting
NHL President John Ziegler says a July 9 Toronto session with the Players Association could move toward specifics on free agency after Las Vegas discussions. He notes the players can terminate the CBA by June 30, risking a strike, though work‑restart timelines complicate any action.
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White Sox Pitcher Barrios Charged With Drug Possession
Chicago White Sox right-hander Francisco Barrios was charged with possession of cocaine after two one gram packets allegedly fell from his wallet during a police encounter at the BBC Lounge on the Near North Side. He was arrested for disorderly conduct and jailed for a custodial search. court date set for August 11.
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Griffin
Memphis Classic Draws Strong Field After Open
The Danny Thomas Memphis Classic resumes at Colonial Country Club in Memphis with a 156-man field led by defending champion Lee Trevino. George Burns, Bill Rogers and other veterans join Bruce Lietzke and Dave Hill as contenders for the $54,000 first prize.
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Memphis
John Cook
Dave Eichelberger
Tom Kite
Ron Streck
Larry Nelson
Gibby Gilbert
Westchester
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John Mahaffey
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