Willis Led State Tourneys With Quiet Class
In a 64-63 overtime loss Carbondale and Crane Tech defeated the Terriers. Al Willis, director of the Illinois High School Association, reflected on his 28 years steering state basketball tournaments and the sorrow of defeat. Reid Martin and coach Walter Moore shared in the dignified moment after the game.
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Illinois High School Association
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Crane Tech
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Willis
Reid Martin
Walter Moore
Heldman advances to Mexico City final in upset
Unseeded Julie Heldman of San Francisco defeats Francoise Durr of France 4 6 6 2 6 3 to reach the women's singles final in Mexico City's international tennis tournament. She faces Ann Jones after Jones beat Elena Subriats 6 2 6 4 in the other semifinal.
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Mexico City
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Great Britain
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Rafael Osuna
Mexico
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Carbondale Terriers Rise Despite Underdog Label
The Carbondale Terriers, seeded low and overlooked in AP polls, surprised by reaching the regional final then losing in the first round at Champaign to Crane Tech. Coach John Cherry rebuilt a small lineup into a cohesive unit featuring Lester Taylor, Chuck Taylor, Bobby Pankey, Bob Westberg, Doug Woolard, James Wilson, Brad Wood, Jim Martin, Steve Thompson and Gary Bagget.
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Pankey
L. Taylor
Wilson
Woolard
Westberg
Martin
Baggett
Crane Tech
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Sibert
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Patrick J. McGann
Peoria
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Chuck
Cherry
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Lester Taylor
Bobby Pankey
Vern Pollock
Bob Westberg
Doug Woolard
James Wilson
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Jim Martin
Steve Thompson
Gary Bagget
Marion
Assembly Hall
Semiz Wins Ebonite Open for First Major Title
Team Semiz of River Edge New Jersey defeated Don Johnson of Kokomo Indiana 256 192 to win the 60000 Ebonite Gold Cup PBA Open in Mountainside New Jersey. Semiz earned 8000 dollars for his first major tour title.
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River Edge
N.J
Don Johnson
Kokomo
Ind
Alcindor Leads UCLA Past Houston to NCAA Finalists
UCLA star Lew Alcindor fends off Houston's Carlos Bell as UCLA dominates 101 to 69 in Los Angeles. Neville Saner and Bill Sweek also featured in the action during the NCAA semifinal showdown.
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Lew Alcindor
Houston
Carlos Bell
Los Angeles
Neville Saner
Bill Sweek
Terriers fall in overtime as Freeman seals upset bid
Before 16 128 fans at Assembly Hall Jerome Freeman sunk the free throw that beat the Terriers 65 63 in overtime. Coach Walt Moore faced questions after a 20 10 season while Les Taylor scored 28 to lead Mt Vernon and Bobby Pankey added 15.
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James Wilson
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al Willis
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Walt Moore
Champaign
Huff Gymnasium
Mt. Vernon
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Bill Jackson
Jackson
Murphysboro
Little Egypt
Don't change Willis says after 26 IHSA basketball tournaments
Albert Willis, retiring as executive secretary of the Illinois High School Association on June 30, defended the current tournament format. He rejected complaints about finals on the same day and noted no medical proof that remaining schedule harms players in good condition. He did not rule out changes but found no recommendations and said principals favor the present format.
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Willis
Illinois High School Association
Illinois
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