Valley teams face a leaner slate in 1982-83
Merle Jones reviews the Missouri Valley Conference outlook for 1982-83, noting Wichita State carries probation risk but potential returnees. Tulsa and Bradley mix strong histories with transitions. Illinois State and Creighton show promise as Illinois State returns several big players while Indiana State and Southern Illinois rebuild under new coaches.
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Merle Jones
Southern Illinoisan
Tulsa
Wichita
Creighton
Drake
Bradley
Golden Hurricane
Western Texas
Texas
Mitchell Anderson
Donald Reese
David Thirdkill
Peoria
Illinois State
Bob Donewald
Bobby Knight
Indiana
Indiana State
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Tony Martin
Jay Jackson
Mike Jones
Antoine Carr
Cliff Levingston
Greg Dreiling
Area Bowling Honor Roll Names by City and Score
Area bowling honor roll lists players and scores with hometowns such as Herrin Carbondale Marion Murphysboro and Pinckneyville. Includes Lynn Naumann Judy Manning Rosemary Burley Jeannie Carnaghi and Ananda Palmer among many others with scores ranging from 633 to 643.
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Lynn Naumann
Carbondale
Judy Manning
Marion Wilma Parker
Herrin
LaRue Shelton
Carterville
Rosemary Burley
Bonnie Pinkerton
Murphysboro
Barb Gantenbein
Linda Sims
Pat Conley
Bettie Talley
Maxine Foster
Anna Joyce Rentfro
Marion Jeannie Carnaghi
Betty Kinslow
Jonesboro
Susan McDaniel
Sue Montgomery
Roberta Hutchison
Benton
Southern
Richard Blakely
Tamaroa
Joseph Groskind
Joe Rider
Mulkeytown
Kevin Roberts
West Frankfort
Kevin Morgan
Morris Arnold
Gordon Hamnon
Mike Baggett
Jim Middleton
Marion
Ed Magers
Tom Mevert
Steeleville
Gorham
Paul Zemlyn
Chester
Jack Hardy
Jeannie Carnaghi
Jeff Muzzarelli
Barbara Glasford
Bob Wallace
Judy Baine
Chevyl Jobe
Ray Meadows
Zeigler
Marsha Meininger
Howard Rix
Jim Hess
Wanda Jackson
Energy
Betty Rowland
Christopher
Barb Millette
Dave Kear
Joann Lytle
Salukis Should Seek Sun Belt Conference Move
In a letter to the Southern Illinoisan a reader urges SIU Carbondale to consider applying to the Sun Belt Conference and, if accepted, leave the Missouri Valley. The note cites Sun Belt TV contracts, larger arenas, and named coaches as reasons, while noting football reclassification to I ask and potential travel changes.
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Southern Illinoisan
Dick Versace
Allen van Winkle
Bradley
SIUC
Lew (Hartzog
Western Kentucky
Las Cruces
N.M
Canyon
Texas
NCAA
Sun Belt
ESPN
Lee Rose
Gene Bartow
Request for weekly pro sports column to cover national news
A reader urges the Southern Illinoisan Sports Editor to include more professional sports coverage. He cites the Yankees NFL NBA and figures like Reggie Jackson Steinbrenner and Landry and asks for a small weekly column detailing national sports news and the players’ strike developments.
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Southern Ilinoisan
New York Yankees
National Football League
NBA
Reggie Jackson
George Steinbrenner
Tom Landry
Girls deserve more coverage in sports
Lisa Winthrop from Elverado High School appeals to the Southern Illinoisan Sports Editor to boost coverage of girls athletics. She argues female athletes deserve equal visibility, noting their teams’ strong records and exciting softball and basketball games.
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Southern Illinoisan
Lisa Winthrop
Elverado High School
Knees push Soderholm from Cubs spring camp in Mesa
Veteran third baseman Eric Soderholm left the Cubs spring training camp in Mesa due to persistent knee pain and returned home to Hinsdale. He plans to rest and decide on retirement. he said his days at third base may be over though he has not retired. He previously played for the Twins Rangers White Sox Yankees and was invited to spring training as a possible designated hitter for an American League club.
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Soderholm
Cubs
Minnesota Twins
Texas Rangers
Chicago White Sox
New York Yankees
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Bill Hodges
Purdue
Don Schellhase
NEW Mexico State
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Wichita State
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Nolan Richardson
Texas Western
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Paul Pressey
Greg Stewart
Phil Spradling
David Brown
West Texas State
Ken Edwards
Tom Kelly
Southern Illinois
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Scott Russ
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Ken Byrd
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