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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1985
Page
16
Cubs pitcher Scott Sanderson, acquired from Montreal in 1984, seeks a healthy year after back spasms cut short his 1984 run. He started strong at four wins in five decisions, then battled late-season injuries, finishing 8-5. He credits the medical staff and hard work for renewed condition.
Area figures once linked to Cahokia school face scrutiny as the district’s ties fade after a regional tournament win. Coach Ken McBride faced legal trouble and an injunction during sectional play. Other former Cahokia staff and players from nearby areas are noted, alongside a Pavarotti benefit concert at St. Louis Arena drawing media attention and questions about athlete pay.
Houston star Ralph Sampson exploded for 26 points 11 rebounds and nine blocks to lead the Rockets past Chicago 106-100 as rookie rivals Olajuwon and Jordan battled on the floor. Jordan had 31 for the Bulls while Olajuwon posted 24 points 21 rebounds in a close game.
Top-ranked Simeon 28-1 faces 22-7 Carver after defeating them 65-54 to win the Chicago Public League title. Homewood-Flossmoor 24-4 edged Elgin 58-42. Mount Carmel 25-4 beat Leyden 37-34. Rockford Boylan 29-2 topped Aurora East 67-65. Other results include Lanphier 82-74 over Bolingbrook and Hersey 71-48 over Mundelein Carmel with Ottawa rallying past Richwoods 67-65.
Dave Parker hit a two run homer in the first inning as the Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5 2 in Tampa Florida marking their fifth consecutive spring training victory Geoff Zahn pitched four scoreless innings for the Angels who routed the Cubs 8 0 in HoHoKam Park Mesa Arizona in Cactus League action and gained a lopsided win.
Illinois coach Lou Henson voiced surprise to be the sole Big Ten team left in the NCAA tournament and warned about Georgia Tech. He highlighted John Salley and Yvon Joseph as major interior threats, noted Mark Price and Bruce Dalrymple in the backcourt, praised Bruce Douglas and Doug Altenberger for defense, and stressed rebounding and hot shooting as keys to beat Tech.
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