Bucks fall to Nuggets. Thompson shines in clinching win
In Milwaukee, Denver dominated the boards 57-44 as David Thompson scored 37 and the Nuggets beat the Bucks 116-110 to clinch the series and advance to face the Super Sonics in the Western Conference finals. Winters led Milwaukee with 27, while Marques Johnson added 22.
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Philadelphia 76Ers
Steve Mix
SIU C Hosts USA Japan Volleyball Exhibition
SIU C Carbondale will host one of three Illinois sites for a USA Japan volleyball exhibition on Oct 15 at the SIU Arena. The nationally sponsored match features a USA team with former West Coast collegians against a Japanese squad that won gold in Montreal 1976. Debbie Hunter, SIUC coach, called it fitting and noted Illinois’ status in women’s collegiate volleyball. Ticket prices will be announced later.
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SIUC
Owens signs with Union University basketball program
Metropolis athlete Mike Owens, a 6 foot 3 versatile forward, signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Union University in Jackson Tennessee. Owens helped lead the Trojans to the Sweet 16 this season and earned all Southern Illinois honors. He is slated to play in the July 8 Class A North South all star game.
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Metropolis
Union University
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Tenn
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Southern Illinois
Bass stringer sets Lake of Egypt record for one day
Carterville angler John Tottleben caught six bass weighing 9.6, 5.6, 5.5, 5.4, 5.3 and 5.0 pounds totaling 35.8 pounds at Pyramid Acres. His haul eclipses the 20.5-pound two day total by four anglers in Crab Orchard Lake’s Bill Harkins Memorial, signaling a standout Lake of Egypt bass season.
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Carterville
Lake of Egypt
Tottleben
Pyramid Acres
Bill Harkins
Crab Orchard Lake
Jack Edwards
Gateway Marina
Jim Aaron
Marion
Illinois
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Jolly Roger
McCombs
Salukis Sink Hopes For First State Softball Crown
SIUC Salukis softball seeks a rebound in Macomb as they enter the state tournament as No. 5 seed with coach Kay Brechtelsbauer aiming to improve after an 10-8 regular season. Northwestern looms as opener. injuries and defense key concerns while Robin Deterding leads batting at .355 and Gene Valli anchors pitching.
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St. Louis
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Nancy Choate
Pat Matreci
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