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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 03, 2003
Page
15
St Louis dominates Montreal 8 to 1 in a key doubleheader as Wichita State battles for position. The win highlights the Rams offense and pitching edge while pairing with an important matchup against Wichita State.
The LIGA begins its 2003 season with the Players Cup at Green Hills Golf Club in Mount Vernon, setting the stage for early standings and player rivalry.
Mary Kosco of Herrin, a Union University freshman, earns TranSouth All Conference softball honors with an 18-5 record and 0.89 ERA. She led in games started complete games and shutouts, and paired with Leah Gronberg as top pitchers in the conference. Kosco pitched a 3-1 complete game over Lee in the TranSouth Tournament final as Union (41-11) awaits an NAIA regional bid beginning Wednesday.
Weber expresses mixed feelings yet endorses Matt Painter for the Southern Illinois University head coaching post. He notes Painter’s recruiting and Xs and Os skills and says the hire would benefit the SIU players and transition, while acknowledging Illinois interest.
Bruce Weber, former advocate for mid major basketball, weighs when Illinois will finally schedule a showdown with SIU in Champaign. He notes the next season is unlikely, signaling ongoing talks about a cross state matchup.
Marion An Iowa late Friday high jump meet saw Anna Jonesboro senior Mike Chamness clear 6 7 on his second attempt to break Cameron Wright’s mark but lose to Carbondale’s Mike Petrone who won with 6 9. Petrone tried 7 feet but failed. Wright, Olympian and Southern Illinois track coach, praised Chamness’ breakthrough.
In Louisville Bobby Frankel bets Empire Maker will win the Kentucky Derby despite a bruise scare. He insists the 6-5 favorite is 100 percent and that his challenger field includes Ten Most Wanted and Peace Rules. Sir Cherokee scratched, post time 5 04 p.m.
Johnston City star Lindsay Grant, a two time MVP, expects a quick return from a trapezius muscle issue after an April 1 15 inning tie with Goreville. With Grant out, freshman Katie Gaddis has stepped up as the top pitcher and Johnston City remains a strong conference contender aiming for state, aided by Erin Glasco and depth from Grant when she returns.
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