Sparta Bulldogs win fourth straight SWE track title
Sparta captures its fourth consecutive Southwest Egyptian Conference track crown at Nashville led by multiple event wins and records. John Glade twins his 1:58.0 880, Alan Crews breaks shot put and discus marks, while Murphysboro runner Dave Ray adds two wins.
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Bill Turnage
Southern
Bulldogs
Murphysboro
John Glade
du Quoin
Alan Crews
Alex Singer
David Ray
Red Devils
Chester
Jack Herschback
Sparta
Lyle Bulliner
Rufus Cole
Nashville
Bob Jack
Tim Degener
Glade
Crews
Steve Borgsmiller
Borgsmiller
Giants Star Ernie Koy Signs 1868 Contract
Ernie Koy, the New York Giants leading rusher last season with 704 yards, signed his 1868 contract. He carried the running game after injuries sidelined Tucker Frederickson and Bill Triplett, and also caught 32 passes for 212 yards with five touchdowns.
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Ernie Koy
New York Giants
Koy
Giants
Tucker Frederickson
Bill Triplett
Hannum Named Coach and Executive VP of Oakland Oaks
Alex Hannum, 44, resigned Philadelphia 76ers coach is hired as coach and executive vice president of the Oakland Oaks. Bruce Hale remains with the Oaks as general manager.
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Alex Hannum
Philadelphia 76Ers
National Basketball Association
Oakland Oaks
American Basketball Association
Hannum
Bruce Hale
the Oaks
Blues Face Canadiens in Stanley Cup Final Showdown
Blues forward Ron Schock says St Louis can challenge Montreal in the Stanley Cup final opening in St Louis with game two slated for Tuesday. He stresses a deep lineup and endurance as the Blues seek to upset the Canadiens after buying a dramatic 2 1 OT win over the North Stars.
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David
Goliath
Ron Schock
St. Louis Blues
Montreal Candiens
Giants
Blues
Canadiens
Wunderkind
St. Louis
Shock
Schock
Minnesota North Stars
Dickie Moore
Canadien
North Stars
Scotty
Scotty Bowman
Montreal
Egypt track honor roll shows sprint and distance stars
The Egypt track honor roll lists top performers across events such as 100 yd dash with Gibbons and Marion and Zeigler-Royalton. 220 yd dash. 440 yd dash. 880 yd run. mile and two mile runs. hurdles. field events including shot put discus high jump pole vault long jump. and relay squads from schools like Murphysboro Centralia Marion Sparta and Mt. Vernon with times and marks.
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Ray M
Glodo
de- Marie D
Smith P
Schneider P
Stanhouse
Utchman
Woodlawn
Douglas M
Roberts
Kimzey P
Carson N
Diefenbach
McCormack M
Jack N
Degener
Dunker
Estel M
Lewis P
Herschback C
Beard
Huntley
Luthy S
McCann M
Higgerson
Geppert N
Crews
Linders
Downs
Thompson S
Bass AJ
Throgmorton
Fury’s
Singer
Pinckneyville
Schmale
Goldman P
Gillespie D
Boyd AJ
Hale N
V. Boston
Bulliner S
Morrison N
Schubert P
Bergsmiller M
T. Boston
Douglas S
Plumlee P
Attig M
Sparta
Murphysboro
Nashville
Anna - Jonesboro
du Quoin
Dash Shockely
Benton
Ray
Kell
Centralia
Ghent
Marion
Janelle
Christopher
Run Glode
Shockley
Cunningham
Lesser
Johnson
Maschhoff
Okanville
Bethel
Lewis
Elverado
Wham
Clark
West Frankfort
Murray
Bowlin
Wentzel
Harrisburg
Jack
Hughes
Raid
Eldorado
Herschbach
Chester
Bundren
Perschbacher
Johnston City
Holt
Cavinder
Chase
Willis
Mt. Vernon
Corn
Dempsey
Thomas
Zeigler-Royalton
Cole
Appleton
Rowney
Plumless
Lodge
Trico
Scott
Carbondale
Nagel
Dinkins
Depue
Schneider
Clutts
Carter
J. Williams
Zeigler- Royalton
Lipe
Waggoner
Goldman
Adkins
Koenig
Coloni
Herrin
Green
R. Basso
Orioles blank Senators as Hardin fans seven in win
Unbeaten Jim Hardin pitched five hitters and struck out seven to lift the Baltimore Orioles over Washington 5-3 for their sixth straight victory. Paul Blair and Brooks Robinson drove in two runs in the fifth, while Frank Howard homered and doubled for the Senators. Del Unser doubled in the sixth and Reed Howard added the late Washington run with a Bowens double.
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Jim Hardin
Paul Blair
Brooks Robinson
Baltimore Orioles
Washington
Frank Howard
Senators
Hardin
Baltimore
del Unser
Decatur
Howard
Du Quoin Tops Murphysboro In Baseball Clash
Du Quoin remains atop the standings with a 4 0 victory over Murphysboro to improve to 6 1 while Murphysboro drops to 4 6 Rich Payne had the Red Devils lone hit until Craig Voorhees blooped a two out single in the seventh Don Stanhouse pitched and homered driving in three runs and fanning 15 for the Indians who bunched early scoring on McRoy Heape Duncan and Campanella effort spoiled by the Cardinals extra innings note the Cardinals Reds series featured three straight extra frame games
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du Quoin
Murphysboro
Indians
Red Devils
Don Stanhouse
Stanhouse
Mike McRoy
John Heape
Jeff Duncan
McRoy
Duncan
Jim Campanella
Rich Payne
Craig Voorhees
Payne
Voorhees
Higgs
Parmley
Graeff
Herron
Baker
Bencini
Murphysboro Wins Sophomore Track Championship
Murphysboro captured the Pinckneyville fresh soph meet title by a narrow margin with 33 points, narrowly ahead of Benton 29 and Pinckneyville 28. New records included the pole vault and shot put. multiple events featured standout performers from Murphysboro, Pinckneyville, and nearby schools. The Baltimore Colts announced three free agents for training camp including McFarland, Cooper, and Walker.
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Murphysboro
Pinckneyville
Red Devils
Benton
Sparta
Lesser
Trico
Nashville
Christopher
Carbondale
Shawnee
Herrin
Zeigler-Royalton
Marissa
du Quoin
Chester
Cole
Rowney
Nagel
Porter
Foreys
Baltimore Colts
National Football League
Brady Walker
Northwestern College
Towa
Jimmy McFarland
Jackson State
Eddie Cooper
Florida A&m
McFarland
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Appleton M
Lowry C
Hawkins P
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