Jones Dillman to Attend SIU Visit
Rodney Jones and Chris Dillman discussed plans to visit Southern Illinois University with Herrin coach Paul Restivo as they consider college options for football.
Southern Illinoisan in Carbondale, Illinois
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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1973
Page
11
Murphy Seeks Best Mark Ever In Murphysboro Run
Murphy Highs look to extend a two week layoff as the Red Devils aim for their best season record yet. The 22-2 regular season, guidance from Tom Ashman, and historical ties to the 1942-43 team tempers the push toward a school best while Benton looms in the Herrin regional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Ashman
Murphysboro Red Devils
Anna-Jonesboro
Murphy
Devils
Benton
Herrin
Ashman
SIU
MTHS
Murphysboro
Dennis Harmon
Harmon
Murphy Cage
Hurst Bush
Marion
Rich Herrin
Christopher
Anna Jonesboro
Sparta
Chester
Pinckneyville
Red Devils
Carbondale
Rangers
Ashman and Lee to run junior basketball camp
Coaches Ashman and Lee announce a two week basketball clinic for boys in grades six to nine starting June 11. The Mardale Basketball Camp will be held at Carbondale Community facilities Bowen Gymnasium and the old school girl's gym with a $40 fee and potential pro players and coaches to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lee
Herrin
Tom
Murphysboro
Lee
Carbondale
Bowen
Mardale
Ashman
Jones Dillman sign with SIU on football scholarships
Halfback Rodney Jones and quarterback Chris Dillman signed letters to enroll at Southern Illinois University on football scholarships. SIU coach Dick Towers praised their speed, versatility, and impact potential, noting Jones could play wide receiver and return kicks while Dillman brings a strong arm and multi position ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Jones
Chris Dillman
Herrin
Southern Ilinois University
SIU
Dick Towers
Jones
John Quillen
Quillen
Rodney
Dillman
Towers
Chris
Southern Illinois
Leonard Hopkins
West Frankfort
Mike Abegg
Belleville
STU
Paul Restivo
Herrin High
Restivo
Dennis Shidler
Lawrenceville
Benton's Dinkins Clears Hurdle for Murphysboro Clash
Dinkins a 6-5 junior averaging 16 points per game for the Benton Rangers will be available tonight against Murphysboro at Herrin after a two week ankle sprain. Coach Rich Herrin will decide start status after warmups as Benton uses a six man rotation and strives to stay ready for the playoff push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Dinkins
Benton Rangers
Murphysboro
Herrin
Dinkins
Rich Herrin
Chris Moore
Steve McCommons
David Hurley
Bob Corn
Billy Smith
Corn
Red Devil
Perry County rivals clash in Class A sectional action
Pinckneyville hosts Aviston Central at 7 30 p m as Du Quoin faces Waltonville with Ridgway Meridian and Carrier Mills also in sectional play. Central relies on 6 9 Warren Reisman 64 Mike Haar and 6 2 Jerry Zurliene to power its attack while Pinckneyville edged Trico 52 51 in a recent strong showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry County
Pinckneyville
du Quoin
Norris City
Waltonville
Ridgway
Meridian
Ottawa Marquette
Elgin St. Edward
Bloomington Catholic
Venice
Triad
Lawrenceville
Bridgeport
St. Anthony of
Effingham
Carrier Mills
DuQuoin
Augusta
Mendon Unity
Quincy
Porta
Girard
Carlinville
Winchester
Du Quoin Eyes Eight-Game Streak Against Waltonville Hope
Du Quoin 12 14 will pursue an eight game edge over Waltonville a 62 58 loss to Christopher in Carterville semifinals. Enfield 69 67 and Clay City 64 63 also toppled Little Egyptian Conference champions with Norris City game at 7 30 p m. Ticket sale for class A and AA super sectionals March 13 and 20 at SIU Arena begins Wednesday 2 tickets 2 p m Bowen Gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
du Quoin
Waltonville
Christopher
Carterville
Enfield
Clay City
Norris City
SIU
Bowen Gymnasium
Herrin
Terrier
Carbondale
Paris Tigers eye regional win in Mattoon tourney opener
Paris Illinois 23 1 Tigers face Mt Zion 13 9 in Class AA regional opener at Mattoon. Coach Gene Gourley notes strong crowd 1 050 and a 3 500 seat gym as Paris pursues a title run led by Brad Farner 6 6 and 6 3 Chris Ellredge with SIU and major schools tracking their stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Odell
Paris
Ilinois
France
Illinois
Tigers
Mt. Zion
Gene Gourley
Carbondale
Carbondale Terriers
Gourley
Nashville
David Lee
Terriers
Paris Palace
Chris Ellredge
Mike Elledge
Larry Witters
Larry Jackson
CCHS
Mike Jennings
Brad Farner
Brad
Farner
STU
Fred Webking
Missouri
Notre Dame
Duke
North Carolina State
Mattoon
Decatur Eisenhower
Lincoln-Quincy
Eisenhower
Decatur
MacArthur
Lakeview
Stephen Decatur
Marion
Bob Jones
Champaign Centennial
Springfield Lanphier
Mascoutah Navigates Open with Victory over Salem 41 39
Mascoutah topped Salem 41-39 in the opening round at Centralia Class AA regional. The win sends Mascoutah Indians to face Breese Mater Dei Thursday night. Mt. Vernon visits Centralia as two of the area's 10 Class AA teams meet in the regional race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Certralia
Mascoutah
Salem
Libertyville
Stevenson
Lincoln Hillsboro
Lenphier
Munacie
Wauconda
Lake Zurich
Centralia
Indians
Breese Mater Dei
Countdown Set As Murphysboro And Benton Clash In Herrin
Murphysboro with a 22-2 record faces Benton at 21-4 in Herrin for the first meeting of the season. Six other area Class AA teams wait to debut at regional level Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Benton
Herrin
Schools outline ticket plans for regional final
Murphysboro and Benton high schools set ticket sales for Friday's Class AA regional final at Herrin. MTHS will sell Wednesday to students and staff, with limited four tickets per purchaser and a Thursday sale if tickets remain. Benton will sell Wednesday and Thursday to reserved seats, students and staff, with remaining tickets Friday to the general public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Benton
Herrin
Tim Bowers
MTHS
Bowers
Robert T. Philipak
Ranger
Philipak
Lincoln Cleans Up as No 1 in Illinois Class AA
Lincoln's Railsplitters rise to the top of the state rankings after defeating Danville 68 52 to close the regular season with a flawless record. They overtook Lockport, which lost to Moline 67 63 last Saturday night, ending the Porters 23 win run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Lockport
Porters
Moline
Danville
Quincy
East St. Louis
Murphysboro
Associated Press
Quincey
Elgin
West Aurora
Collinsville
Joliet Central
East Leyden
Proviso East
Peoria Bergan
Chicago Hirsch
Herrin
Paris
Rock Falls
Galesburg
Rockford West
Rockford Auburn
Rich Central
LaSalle-Peru
Rock Island Alleman
Edwardsville
Glenbard West
Aurora East
Rich East
Peoria Central
Benton
Maine South
Thornridge
Allin Finishes Sixth as Florida Open Puts Him Higher in Money List
Buddy Allin earned 30000 dollars at the Florida Citrus Open to raise his 1973 PGA earnings to 45042 dollars and move into sixth on the money list. Bruce Crampton remained atop the list with 77561 dollars after a tie for 18th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Buddy Allin
Allin
Bruce Crampton
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