Philadelphia 76ers End Celtics 18-Game Streak
The 76ers beat Boston 116-98 to snap the Celtics 18 game winning run as Bobby Jones scored 19 and Julius Erving added 21. The victory followed a rough stretch for Philadelphia and sent a message to the league about their renewed competitiveness.
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Watson Wins Heritage Playoff at Sea Pines
Tom Watson reclaimed top form by winning the Sea Pines Heritage Classic in a sudden death playoff over Frank Conner on Hilton Head Island. The victory, Watson's 27th on the American tour, adds $54,000 to his earnings from a $300,000 purse and ties him with Picard and Hagen for 12th on the all time list. He heads to Augusta National with title defense in mind and confidence at a peak. Conner, a stocky 36 year old former tennis pro, pushed Watson in a hard fought playoff after a routine two putt par on the third hole.
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Larry Ratcliffe Named Illinois Swimmer of the Year
Larry Ratcliffe of Carbondale earned the Illinois Swimmer of the Year honor from the Illinois Swimming Association after a unanimous coaches vote. He won the 50 free and 100 butterfly at the Illinois YMCA Championships in Peoria and helped Jackson Intermediate place third in the medley relay. Ratcliffe is a Carbondale Community High School senior with top grades, varsity letters in swimming golf and wrestling, and honors including the Mayor Richard J. Daley Award and Lakeland Newspapers Award. His sister Pam, 1980 state champion, swam for Southern Illinois University Carbondale and is a Broderick Award candidate.
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Eighth annual Illinois All-Star game to feature McDaniel and Doggan
Neal McDaniel of Pinckneyville and Ben Doggan of an unknown school were selected to play defensive back positions for the East squad in the Eighth Annual Illinois Coaches Association Shrine High School All-Star Football game on August 7. Tickets by mail at the All-Star Football Office Box 1331 Bloomington IL 61701. Reserved seats at Hancock Stadium in Illinois State are five dollars.
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Johnston City Spring Classic Slow-Pitch Tourney Set
The Johnston City Fireworks Fund hosts a 24 team slow pitch men’s softball tournament April 23 to 25 at Johnston City Park. Prizes go to fourth place plus an MVP award. Entry is $60 due by April 18. Mail to Fourth of July Fireworks Fund 808 Ninth St Johnston City IL 62951 or call 983-6525 or 983-8641 for details.
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Jim Pearl Inc wins Carbondale league title
Jim Pearl Inc. won the Open Division of the Carbondale Park District Basketball Tournament by defeating McNeil's Knights 63-42 in the championship game. Regular season final had Pearl at 6-1 after a loss to Filling Station Restaurant. Other finals: Webber's Warriors 54 Mundo's 52 in six-foot and under. McNeil's Rejects 44 Major's Match 30 in 30-and-over.
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Franks Leads SIU Carbondale to Quad Relay Victory
Mike Franks anchored SIUC to a 1,600-meter relay win at the home quad meet. He also claimed the 200 meters and finished second in the 100. SIUC hosts Indiana next Saturday in its final home meet of the year.
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Alcott Wins Kemper Open In Hawaii Showdown
Amy Alcott, thriving on competition, defeats JoAnne Carner and Nancy Lopez Melton to win the $175,000 Women’s Kemper Open on Maui’s Royal Kaanapali North. She captures $26,250 first prize after grabbing the lead at the 17th hole. Alcott’s first LPGA win of the year comes as the tour opens in Hawaii.
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