Autograph Session Trails Walt Frazier in Carbondale
Walt Frazier visited Carbondale to relax with SIU friends Ed Zastrow and Bob By. Crowds gathered at the Jackson County Club and SIU Arena as he signed autographs for dozens of fans, explaining the fatigue of fame and his ties to the area.
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Larry Odell
Carbondale
Walt “Clyde
Frazier
SIU
New York
Rado
Est
Walt
Walt Frazier
Heygde
Zastrow
Murphysboro
Saluki
Bobby Jackson
U.S. Marines
Upstate
Bobby
Harvey
Southern
SEU
Caponi and Carner tied for Open lead at Kahkwa
Donna Caponi and Joanne Carner share a one stroke lead midway through the U S Women's Open at Kahkwa Club Erie Pa Caponi seeks a third straight title after a 70 that included three birdies and a late 18th hole 1 1 foot putt Carner credited with a shaky round but two birdies including the 13th and a par five 47th to grab a share of the lead Caponi recalls a controversial finish in Muskogee Oklahoma 1970 and aims to avoid a repeat while chasing the victory and the record.
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Erie
Donna Caponi
Joanne Carner
Kahkwa Club
Muskogee
Okla
Miss Ceponi
Miss Caponi
NBA and NCAA face off over four year rule reform
The NBA proposed relaxation of its four year rule allowing hardship cases to enter the draft, prompting university coaches like Massachusetts's Jack Leaman to warn of a campus pro lure. The change follows court action and ABA pressure, with players needing to prove hardship due to finances family or education.
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Boston
National Basketball Association
NCAA
NBA
University of Massachusetts
Jack Leaman
Julius Erving
American Basketball Association
Leaman
NBA Jong
ABA
Board of Governors
J. Walter Kennedy
Sikes Opens Cleveland Open With Seven-Under 64
Dat Sikes leads the $150,000 Cleveland Open after a sparkling seven-under 64 at Beechmont Country Club. The Jacksonville pro, aiming for Ryder Cup points, said he needs a top finish to move onto the U S team, as a crowded field clustered at 66 and 67. Trevino struggled on bent greens, missing several short putts.
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Bob Green
Associated Press
Cleveland
Dat Sikes
Jacksonville
Fla
St. Louis
Dave Stockton
Gene Littler
Mason Rudolph
Bobby Mitchell
George Bellino
Bob Goalby
Gay Brewer
George Archer
Charles Coody
Billy Casper
Lee Trevino
Trevino
Bruce Devlin
Australia
Trevino targets $1 million in prize money
Lee Trevino, still adjusting after beating Jack Nicklaus in the U S Open playoff, said he wants to win a million dollars in prize money. He believes the current purses could push the record beyond reach and views the goal as a real accomplishment.
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Lee Trevino
Jack Nicklaus
Two Players Wrestle for Rebound at SIU Arena Workout
During a Thursday workout at SIU Arena the two were awaiting a rebound as they moved through drills. The scene suggested a tense practice session with focus on positioning and timing.
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SIU
Crockett Targets AAU 100 Title In Eugene
Ivory Crockett, Southern Illinois University sprinter from Webster Groves, Missouri, defends his AAU 100 yard crown in Eugene Oregon. The 21 year old says he remains the underdog but is healthier and faster after recent injuries. He also plans the 220 yard dash, facing 16 rivals with sub 9.2 second times.
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Ivory Crockett
Southern Hinois University
Eugene
Ore
Webster Groves
Crockett
John Carlos
Miami
Fla
Tye
Pitching dominates AL action as McNally and Slaton shine
Bruce Lowitt notes two AL starters McNally and Slaton each worked four hitters as Baltimore beat Washington 6-1 at night and Milwaukee blanked California 6-0 in a day game. McNally earned his 12th win, second to Vida Blue, while Detroit beat Cleveland 3-0 and Oakland’s game with Minnesota was rained out.
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Bruce Lowitt
Associated Press
Dave McNally
Jim Slaton
McNally
Baltimore Orioles
Slaton
Washington
Milwaukee Brewers
California
Detroit
Cleveland
Oakland
Minnesota
Vida Blue
Benton Upsets West Frankfort In Last-Minute Junior Game
Benton Legion Frankfort rallied to beat previously undefeated West Frankfort 4 3 in the bottom of the seventh. Steve Stewart delivered the decisive two out single, as Frankfort pitcher Larry Bozic allowed only two hits. The win marks Benton's first in six tries, dropping West Frankfort from the Southern Division lead as Carbondale overtakes the top spot.
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Benton
West Frankfort
American Legion
Carbondale
Steve Stewart
Frankfort
Larry Bozic
Sta- Benton
Baltimore
Don Buford
Brooks Robinson
Boog Powell
Frank Raobinson
Brooks
Andy Etchebarren
Senators
Orioles
Goth
Detroit
Brewers
Slaton
Angels
Tony Gonzalez
Tommy Harper
Clyde Wright
Andy Kosco
Dave May
Jeff Torborg
Mickey Lolich
Cleveland
Tigers
Boston
Dick McAuliffe
Mickey Stenley
Norm Cash
Aurelio Rodriguez
Gene Lamont
Lolich
McAuliffe
Frankfort Wins Tight Frame After Two Walks
In a tense sports scene Frankfort grabs the win with timely hits after two walks opened the frame. Timmy Norman, a sophomore, scattered five for the victory as Frankfort outs Benton 4 to 1. Bozic and Brown, Norman and Rhine contributed key at bats.
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Timmy Norman
Sophomore
Frankfort
Benton
Bozic
Brown Norman
Rhine
Kenny Washington dies at 52 former UCLA Ram star
Kenny Washington, a legendary UCLA and Los Angeles Rams back, died at 52 after battling polyarteritis. He set UCLA single season rushing records and passed for nearly 1,300 yards, and in 1946 became the NFLs first black player in 18 years with the Rams.
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Los Angeles
Kenny Washington
UCLA
Los Angeles Rams
Ucla Medical Center
Washington
National Football League
The
Rams
Champaign Golf Final Sees Paola Smith Upset Mrs Sharpenter
Paola Smith of Champaign defeats Mrs Robert Sharpenter of Chicago 2-0 on the 18th to win the Women's State Amateur Golf title after eliminating Lois Drake the defending champion in the semifinals. Smith, a former SIU instructor and tourney medalist, also beat four time champion Mrs Paul Dommers in the process.
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Champaign
Paola Smith
Champagn
Robert Sharpenter
Chicago
Sharpenter
Lois Drarke
Miss Smith
University of Illinois
Paul Dommers
Belvidere
Breen
Jackson Country Club
Smith
Eldorado
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SIL
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Buffalo
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Johnston City, Illinois
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Marion
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Charleston
Area Lady Leads
Sim's Sporting Goods
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North Park Herrin, Ill
Jake’s Tire and Recap, Inc
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Marion Main & Raymond
H’burg
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Ckat Motor CO
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Jay Ly
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