Iowa State Faces Kansas State in Key Big Eight Clash
Iowa State hosts first place Kansas State as the Big Eight title race tightens. Tex Winter warns K State to sharpen offense while Cyclones chase an outright crown after a 93 92 overtime win over Nebraska. Columbus Princeton Duke UNC ACC title bids and NCAA NIT brackets noted.
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Regional high school playoff round opens across five towns
Eleven of thirty six area schools begin regional play tonight with matchups in Sparta Norris City Metropolis Mt Vernon and Cairo. First round action features Trico Crab Orchard Eldorado Shawneetown McLeansboro Metropolis Cave In Rock Century Mt Vernon Grayville Carmi Mills Prairie Meridian Altpass Shawnee Anna Jonesboro and Poplar Jamie with local time slots listed. Jamie driven by John Chapman posted Yonkers one mile trotter mark of 2 01 4 in 1967.
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South Seven Futures Bright With Fresh-Soph Talent
Mt Vernon sophomores defeated Marion 61 60 to win South Seven soph honors. Marion's duo Waterbury and McCabe are highlighted as top sophs. The prep season ends next Saturday with Herrin hosting a 12 team frosh soph meet and Sparta a 16 team tourney, showcasing будущие звезды.
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Regional tourney favorites in SIllinois area predicted to win
Larry Odell notes historic regional success rate and lists teams with strong records. Eldorado leads 21 1, Crab Orchard 22 4, Mt Vernon 21 4, Meridian 20 4, Benton 20 5, Sparta 18 5 among 20 win clubs. Anna Jonesboro worst at 2 21.
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76ers Edge Celtics to Push Eastern Title Bid
Philadelphia beat Boston 133-127 as Hal Greer scored 43 and Wally Jones supported with sharp drives. The win steadies the 76ers for an Eastern Division crown while Garden turmoil marked the finale.
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SIU gymnasts place in North American Championships in Vancouver
Donna Schaenzer and Joanne Hashimoto of Southern Illinois University finished third and tenth in the all around at the North American Gymnastics Championships in Vancouver. Linda Metheny led the U S to team first with Canada Mexico and Cuba following. Schaenzer placed high in uneven bars vault beam and floor. Hashimoto placed fifth on beam. Coach Vogel noted the meet had limited Olympic implications but upcoming trials on Long Island are important.
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Lutz Falls to Bates at Illinois State Wrestling Meet
Carbondale Central's Joe Lutz Jr. was eliminated in Evanston after a 7-0 defeat by Eric Bates of University High School Normal. Bates retained the 154-pound title and finished the season unbeaten.
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Saluki Track Team Dominates Illini Meet 96 44
Saluki track club swept 11 events in a 96 to 44 dual meet at the University of Illinois Armory. John Vernon, Jim Thomas and Butch Hohman each posted two wins with Vernon taking triple and long jumps, Thomas claiming the 880 and 70 yard high hurdles, and Hohman winning the mile and two mile runs.
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