Century girls win regional title with last second shot
Kathy Miller hit a six foot jumper with seconds left to lift Century past Shawnee 71-69 for the Redskins Class A regional title. Miller and Rachel Hart each scored 16 and 18 points while Elnora Willis fed them key passes. Shawnee, led by Vanessa Anderson and Janice Schaefer, fought back to force a final tie before Miller’s dramatic winner. Century advances to the Eldorado sectional to face host Eldorado after improving to 18-6.
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Mike Estes
Southern
Century
Royce Womack
Miller
Rachel Hart
Kathy
Womack
Hart
Elnora Willis
Shawnee
The
Centurions
Redskins
Cavaness
Janice Schaefer
Carrie Ward
Anderson
Jana Pinnon
Bell
Robyn Walker
Old man Kaat stays young gracefully in baseball
St Louis Cardinals pitcher Jim Kaat, 43, advocates a measured fitness routine to age gracefully in baseball. He emphasizes modest exercise, stretching, and knowing his limits. Born in Superior, Wisconsin, Kaat debuted with the Senators in 1959 and later pitched for Minnesota, Chicago White Sox, and the Yankees before joining the Cardinals in 1980.
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Will Grimsley
Associated Press
ST. Petersburg
Fla
Jack LaLanne
Jim Kant
St.Louis Cardinals
Pop
Kaat
Katt
Superior
Wis
Washington Senators
Minnesota
Chicago White Sox
New York Yankees
Cardinals
Southern Illinois wrestlers struggle at state meet say local experts
Frank Coniglio of Murphysboro notes less off season effort and stronger northern programs. He cites 500 fan finals and higher competition in Class A and AA. Coniglio predicts progress for Carbondale and West Frankfort with summer tournaments and parental support to boost future state chances.
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Mike Estes
Southern Illinois
Assembly Hall
Champaign
Frank Coniglio
Murphysboro
Coniglio
Oak Lawn High School
Illinois College
Southern Ilinois University-Carbondale
Illinois
Carbondale
West Frankfort
Twin County slow-pitch softball league seeks teams
The Twin County league needs more teams for its slow-pitch season. Entry fee is 150 dollars and includes balls. For details contact George Sheffield after 6 pm at 684 4976.
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Twin County League
Twin County
George Sheffield
Z-R girls win regional title in close 45-43 comeback
Zeigler-Royalton Tornadoes edge West Frankfort 45-43 to claim the Christopher Class A Regional title and advance to the Eldorado Sectional against Massac County. Debbie Sanders scored 21 points before fouling out, with Vickie King adding 10 as Karla Horn secured the final rebound and layup to seal the win. Keili Golis led West Frankfort with 25. Sanders fought through injury to star for Z-R all season.
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Larry D. Bush
Southern Illinoisan
Zeigler-Royalton
Carl Horn
West Frankfort
Christopher
Z-R
Redbird
Tornados
Eldorado
Tornadoes
Debbie Sanders
Sanders
Horn
Lisa Sudd
Karla Horn
Keili Golis
Redbirds
Debbie
Deb
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Phil Niekro
Atlanta Braves
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Boston Red Sox
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Phillies
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