Zeigler’s Recalled Glory From Coal Boom and Brave Athletes
Zeigler Illinois once thrived on coal with mines Nos. 1 and 2 employing thousands and producing 17 500 tons daily before closing in 1951. The town, laid out in a circular plan, produced gifted athletes in the 1930s led by undefeated 1931 football and later state champion Tornadoes teams.
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Zeigler origins and early ball legends from 1900s town
Zeigler Illinois traces its 1900 founding and 1914 incorporation to Levi Zeigler Leiter, with a wagon wheel plan like Washington DC. The town boasted notable players in the low mood era including Mike Milosevic of the Yankees in WWII. Mike Sortal, a Zeigler native, recalled state basketball in 1939 and local camaraderie of sports minded youth, a close knit community that walked everywhere.
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Expo Attends Salukis Expo Despite Loss At Panthers
Salukis fall to Panthers but attendance remains steady as alumni and guests linger at the SIU Brunch and Expo. Ron Graves notes the event showcases SIU to alumni who may not know all school activities. Visitors from Carbondale plan brunch, shopping, and a quick return home after sightseeing.
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