Northern Illini mayors big time athletics face attendance reality
Northern Illinois University struggles to draw crowds as it pursues major status in football and basketball. After posting strong records 11-3 and 17-2 in recent seasons the Huskies averaged about 3 250 fans for 13 home basketball dates in a 4 500 seat gym. Southern Illinois drew 65 240 fans over 13 home games 5 000 per date, highlighting the attendance gap as NIU joins the Mid American Conference. Tom Jorgensen resigns as NIU basketball coach after two strong seasons, citing loss of enthusiasm.
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Attendance, money rise for Herrin regional tourney games
About 8 200 fans saw three Class AA regional basketball games at Herrin with estimated attendances of 3 400 Herrin Murphysboro final 1 800 Herrin Carbon dale and 3 000 Benton Murphysboro The total match the 6 900 attendance of last year Dollar income rose from 3 300 to 4 500 Herrin High receives 2 900 with the rest for the Th ness High School Association Participating teams will share about 100 per game The article also notes golf entries for an April 29 event and mentions Milt Springer and Al Willis in Illinois high school sports circles.
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Walton UCLA a classic clash ends with UCLA win
UCLA defeats Memphis State 87 to 86 as Bill Walton erupts for 44 points and 13 rebounds. The Bruins seal their seventh straight NCAA title run and extend their dominance over Memphis State, while Larry Finch leads the Tigers with early scoring bursts.
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Cahokia Downs racing opening cleared by court ruling
A Circuit Court judge in Belleville overturned the Illinois Racing Board order restricting Cahokia Downs. The decision said the board acted unlawfully and without proper authority, paving the way for Cahokia Downs to open its season on April 17. The board had demanded disassociation from Cahokia Sport Service Inc. before lease approval.
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Rentzel motion fails in drug possession case
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Lance Rentzel and film producer William Belasco faced a Superior Court ruling as a motion to dismiss drug possession charges was rejected. Judge William Caldecott set April 16 for further defense motions after defense argued the search warrant was invalid and evidence insufficient. Rentzel, 26, and Belasco were indicted by the county Grand Jury following police reports of marijuana and other drugs at their home.
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Robinson leads Santurce to Puerto Rican title win
Frank Robinson's Santurce Crabbers defeated Ponce four games to one to capture the 1972-73 Puerto Rican League baseball championship.
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Jorgensen resigns after seven years at NIU basketball
DeKalb AP Tom Jorgensen has resigned as head basketball coach at Northern Illinois University. Aged 28, he told AP he wants to go into business. He completed seven years with NIU and enjoyed his best seasons recently. The team went 17-8 this past season and 21-1 the year before. Jorgensen will become a representative for a rubber company.
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Pinckneyville Rotary to honor Sweet 16 basketball team
The Pinckneyville Rotary Club will host a basketball banquet Monday at the Seville Inn near Percy to honor the Class A Sweet 16 team. Guest speaker will be Rosy Ed McCarley. The Pinckneyville High School athletic department also sets May 47 for its all sports banquet with speaker Doig Weaver, SIU athletic director.
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SIU Golf Team Home After Gulf Breeze Meet
The Southern Illinois University golf team finished 10th in a tough University Division 15-team event at Gulf Breeze Florida amid strong winds. Coach Lynn Holder praised the underclassmen while noting uneven second-day scores due to full-course play.
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Saluki Baseball Wins Twice In Suspended Nine Innings
SIU Salukis sweep two games against Louisiana State of New Orleans and LSU in a Monday doubleheader. Scott Waltemate earned a two scoreless innings relief on the suspended contest and then a three hit seven inning win. Bob Klass added a two hit shutout in seven innings against Tulane, helping SIU extend a six game win streak and improve to 0-2 on the young season. The Salukis head to Bowling Green Friday for a doubleheader with Western Kentucky before opening home play April 4 against Moorhead State.
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SIU Netters Triumph On Season Opener Victory Over Memphis State
SIU tennis opened dual meets with a 263 win over Memphis State University as the Salukis, an all freshaman lineup, faced rain delays at the Rice Invitational. Coach Dick LeFevre noted incomplete tournament action and announced upcoming home matches against Iowa, Ohio State, Kentucky, and Northern Illinois.
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Contrast in coaches sparks lively tournament run
New Trier mentor John Schneiter earns praise for turning underdogs into a finals contender over Collinsville and Aurora West with humor and unconventional tactics. He jokes about stalls and scrambling defense while defense and late-game choices show savvy. Lincoln’s Duncan Reid draws mixed feelings amid a rugged path, and Lockport coach Bob Basarich quips that he may not be a coach at all as his team faces Hirsch.
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Tournament of surprises in Champaign Urbana state tourney
The Class AA state tournament produced wacky results with lots of scoreless stretches. Lincoln Lockport Central and Hirsch, Aurora West, Elgin and Collinsville all endured droughts, while New Trier East and others struggled in key moments, reshaping semifinal expectations and final outcomes.
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