GEC and SEC consider merger. travel costs block plan
Conference leaders from the GEC and SEC discussed a possible merger into a single eight-team league with two divisions for 2012-13, but travel expenses prevented progress. The GEC plans eight teams with a two-division format and eight nonconference games, while Apple Knockers pursue independent status for scheduling flexibility. The SEC anticipates a six-team lineup by 2012 and must plan accordingly.
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Irving goes No 1 despite toe injury and draft hype
NBA draft opens with Kyrie Irving selected No 1 as he signs the momentous moment despite a right toe injury limiting him to 11 games last season. Irving says his choice reflects the organization's pick and he cherishes family and friends on draft night. The draft features three of the first six players from Europe and marks the first lottery with four international players who did not attend a U.S. college.
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Miners pull off walk-off win versus CornBelters
Key hit by Womack in the fifth breaks a 1-1 tie as Southern Illinois Miners beat Normal’s CornBelters 2-1. Joy pitches into the eighth, lowering his ERA to 3.11. Shivers secures the win. SIU moves to 23-8, 15 games over .500, after three-game homestand ends tonight. Teague released. Macy signed as reliever.
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2011 SICA Alt South Girls Track Leaders
Readout of junior and sophomore sprinters hurdlers and jumpers from Charted teams led by Chelsea Miller Kristen Crites Kaliyah Cobb Emma Basler Kaitlyn Schutt and others. Highlights include state meet placements times and marks across 100 200 400 hurdles high jump long jump triple jump shot put and discus with school and area records noted.
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Centralia and Mount Vernon relay teams post season bests
In IHSA Class A and Class AA events, Centralia relay quartet Kayla Price Jordyn Looman Caroline Walthes Khadiza Brown Haywood posted 10:00.5 for a season best. Mount Vernon led with Erin Moore Stephanie Modert Lexi Cobb Jenna Wileman at 9:53.11. Audrey Vaughn Lena Reiff Aziah McBurney Brandy DeDecker ran 9:56.1 and finished tenth as IHSA Class A featured Andy Sloan Benton and Class AA Greg Storm Carbondale were noted.
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Jordyn Looman
Caroline Walthes
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Stephanie Modert
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Jenna Wileman
Murphysboro
Audrey Vaughn
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Li bows to Lisicki in Wimbledon upset
Li Na's Wimbledon run ends in the second round after a 3-6 6-4 8-6 loss to wild card Sabine Lisicki of Germany. Lisicki fires 17 aces, matching a top season pace, as Li crashes despite two saved match points amid a day of notable results at the All England Club.
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Benton tops Orient with six-run first inning
Benton defeats Orient 13 to 2 after a six run first and seven run second. Kyler Smith throws a two-hitter for his second win as Benton plates 13 runs on six hits. Orient struggling with two errors and late rallies, final record 4-2.
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Hefferman: Jackson Will Pay Off for SIU
Salukis coach and fans expect Jackson to contribute as a scorer and defender as SIU rebuilds with eight new players including five freshmen. He aims to improve his 3 point shot and adapt to new teammates while hoping to match the impact of former transfer Tony Freeman.
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