Kahoks 25 6 in Arena Fletcher calls Carbondale home
Collinsville's Kahoks head to the SIU Arena for a Class AA super sectional against Murphysboro after a 74-68 East St. Louis sectional final win. Fletcher notes historic success in Carbondale and prepares his 12th state tournament lineup while Ashman eyes a strong showing for Murphysboro.
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Collinsville
Kahoks
Murphysboro
SIU
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Fletch
Mascoutah
South
Charleston
Red Devils
Decatur Eisenhower
Devils
Carbondale
Fletcher
Tom Ashman
Murphysboro Collinsville semifinal rematch preview at SIU Arena
In December at Carbondale Collinsville beat Murphysboro 72-64 in the semifinals despite Murphysboro leading 47-44 entering the fourth quarter. The Kahoks benefited from late free throws and pressure defense as key players sat out. Tonight at SIU Arena both teams seek an Elite Eight berth in a tight rematch with emphasis on defense and rebounding.
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Carbondale
Murphysboro
Collinsville
SIU Arena
Red Devil
Red Devils
Kahoks
Mike Schaulat
Dan Calandro
Martin Bankhead
Gary Tiemann
Kahok
Jerry Kellum
Tom Ashman
Bankhead
Dan Ward
Ronnie Barger
Vergil Fletcher
Brad Brunken
Schaulat
Tiemann
Fletcher
Lincoln Railsplitters Favored In Illinois Class AA Semis
Lincoln, 28 0, tops AP ratings with 12 of 18 first place votes and 261 points to capture the state title. Elgin, Lockport and Collinsville also figure as top contenders in Champaign, as supersectional action unfolds across six sites with Parker and Hirsch Farragut meeting to determine Chicago Public League entry.
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Chicago
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Hirsch
Farragut
Maurice
Bo) Ellis
Austin
Murphysboro
Lockport Central
Collinsvile
Proviso East
Moline
Rockford West
New Trier East
Bloom
Niles West
Pekin
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Aurora East
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Heavy ticket demand for Murphysboro Collinsville game at SIU Arena
Tournament director Reid Martin reports at 10 a.m. today that ticket sales for the Murphysboro versus Collinsville basketball game at SIU Arena tonight may push attendance beyond 9,000 of the 10,000 seat facility. With 1,500 tickets remaining, sales continue at Bowen Gym until 2 p.m. then area radio stations will be alerted to advise on any further tickets after the 6:30 p.m. ticket office opens.
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Reid Martin
Collinsville
SIU
Martin
Bowen Gym
CCHS
Clemente Expected For Hall of Fame Induction Today
Roberto Clemente's Hall of Fame induction appears imminent after his death in a Managua plane crash. The Pittsburgh Pirates star, Puerto Rico native and 18 year veteran, is honored by a special Baseball Writers Association election with tributes from teammates and fans.
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Fla
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Pittsburgh Pirates
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Baseball Writers Association
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Puerto Rico
Pittsburgh
Managua
Nicaragua
Caribbean
Manny Sanguillen
Roberto
San Juan
Pirate Club
Pirates
Walton Named AP College Basketball Player of the Year
UCLA star Bill Walton wins the 1973 AP Player of the Year for a second straight season. Walton dominated the season with UCLA 26 victories and a personal 120 game win streak since high school, averaging about 20 points and 17 rebounds per game.
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Bill Walton
UCLA
Associated Press
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Walton
David Thompson
North Carolina State
Ed Ratleff
Long Beach
Kermit Washington
American University
Providence
Ernie DiGregorio
Kellum Expected to Sit Out Carbordale Showdown
Kellum will not start tonight against Collinsville in the Carbordale supersectional due to a fever and medical care after feeling unwell Monday. Coach Tom Ashman says Kellum may play if his condition allows but the morning status is uncertain. Bankhead returns to starting lineup with Brown Sullivan Calandro and McAllister.
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Jerry
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Ashman
Martin Bankhead
Tim Brown
Dan Sullivan
Dan Calandro
Walt McAllister
Herrin sophs win 64 55 over Benton for tourney title
Herrin sophomores rally to beat Benton 64 55 in the 16 team Herrin frosh soph basketball tournament final. Herrin led by as many as nine after halftime as coach Bruce Jilek’s Tigers improve to 22 2 on the season. Mt Vernon edged West Frankfort 66 65 for third.
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Herrin Frosh-Soph
Benton
Bruce Jilek
Tigers
Mt. Vernon
West Frankfort
Kellum
Maeser
Maller
Moore
Logan Volunteers Head South For Spring Training
John A. Logan College Volunteers travel to Pineville for doubleheaders with Louisiana College, then a six game stint against LSU in Baton Rouge. Returning sophomores include Rick Korando and Stan Serati, with Ray Huelsman leading the pitching staff and Larry Laney praised as a versatile walk-on. Freshmen join an eager squad aiming to mirror last season’s 10–2 mark and SI College Conference title as NIT first round results note Alabama over Manhattan.
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Greg Starrick
John A. Logan
Jon Rivers
Louisiana College
Pineville
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Coach Rivers
Rick Korando
Murphysboro
Stan Serati
West Frankfort
Ray Huelsman
du Quoin
Bob Schaber
Percy
Volunteers
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Marion
Doug Bishop
Steve Toler
Barry Bonucci
Mike Moore
Glen
Carbondale
Rivers
South
Huelsman
Bishop of Toler
Tony Korando
Larry Laney
Glen Broadway
Abernathy
Schwartz
Bonucchi
Schaber
Southern Illinois College Conference
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