Winter famine kills 87 deer at Crab Orchard refuge
Wildlife officials report at least 87 deer starved this winter on the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. Biologist Ross Adams says more deer likely remain uncounted as searches continue. Most dead are yearlings, noted project manager Wayne Adams, due to a dense spring fawn crop and limited food.
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Deer die-off at Crab Orchard refuge prompts calls for population control
Wildlife officials report 32 deer found dead on the Crab Orchard refuge amid severe winter with snow and low browse. They warn overpopulation pressures demand continued hunting as a necessary control to prevent future starvation and habitat depletion.
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Sayers not seeking Missouri athletic director post
SIUC athletic director Gale Sayers says he is not seeking the Missouri job and has not been interviewed. University leaders stress no binding commitment. officials note Missouri offers and large program, while Sayers remains content at SIU Carbondale.
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Snags threaten A's Denver move
Oakland owner Charles Finley has withdrawn his offer to sell the A's to Denver oilman Marvin Davis, ending talks to move the franchise. Davis's lawyer released a statement noting the negotiations are dead, amid Finley's refusal to pay more than 1 million to break the Oakland Coliseum lease as a 3.25 million demand looms.
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Size versus speed in NCAA semifinals matchups
Kentucky and Notre Dame rely on size and muscle while Arkansas and Duke push pace in the NCAA semifinals at Checkerdome. Arkansas' Marvin Delph cleared and reinstated on eligibility adds tension as Duke battles Notre Dame with Spanarkel leading the Blue Devils against a seasoned Irish squad. NBC televises Saturday’s 1:15 CST doubleheader and Monday’s final.
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Fletcher vows to return after health scare during season
Collinsville basketball coach Vergil Fletcher canceled two week South Carolina vacation due to elbow surgery for bone spurs from a fall. He visited a doctor Monday and was back at school Tuesday teaching four P E classes before resuming duties running boys and girls sports programs. His wife Violet said he may also have a hernia.
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Kahoks cling to title hopes after tough semifinal loss
Kahok coach Vergil Fletcher and his Collinsville squad returned from Champaign to a hero’s welcome as fans packed the gym. Despite a 55-53 semifinal defeat to Lockport and bloody uniforms for Rick George and Kevin Stallings, Fletcher vowed to carry on with his 32-year record of 747 wins and 171 losses and belief the team could beat Lockport in a seven-game series.
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