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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1981
Page
10
Boston secures a 98 95 victory over Houston to take a 1 0 series lead in the best of seven. Tuesday’s game in Boston sets the tone for a tight semifinal NBA clash with Houston visiting again later this week.
Herrin dominating from start to finish wins 6-0 over Centralia as Calcaterra and Humphreys combine for the shutout. Murphysboro tops Chester 12-9. Dongola crushes Joppa 18-1. Trico edges Marissa 9-5. Anna Jonesboro routs Pinckneyville 15-1. Carbondale 6 Marion 5 in South Seven clash. John Patterson stars with nine Ks in wild Wildcat effort.
Marion's Jack Fletcher notched his 200th career prep baseball victory in a big win over Johnston. In his 14th season, Fletcher recalled the milestone, said his players knew of it during the game, and his wife baked a cake as teammates celebrated with ice cream afterward.
Steeleville and Cobden will host invitational prep boys baseball tournaments this Saturday. In Cobden the Appleknockers meet Carterville at 11 a.m. followed by Goreville versus Anna Jonesboro at 1 p.m. Steeleville opens against Trico at 1 p.m. with Sparta facing Chester at 3 p.m.
Spackman former Southern Illinois University Carbondale trainer and current John A Logan College training consultant will be guest speaker at the Herrin High School All-Sports banquet. The 7 p.m. May 21 event at the Herrin Eagles Club is limited to 200 people. Tickets cost 5 dollars and are available at Herrin High School the Herrin Elks the Herrin Knights of Columbus and the Herrin Eagles.
Chester native Don McGee who coached Wheaton Central to a fourth place in this year’s Class AA state basketball tournament will be the guest speaker at the Chester banquet. The event is at 6 30 p m Tuesday at the Chester VFW.
AP columnist Will Grimsley critiques ongoing media obsession as Billie Jean King defends her past relationship and marriage. He questions why screens and airwaves won't let the star of tennis and women’s rights rest, noting her gutsy conference performance and persistent public scrutiny.
SIUC women’s track heads to Illinois for the 1981 IAIAW State Track and Field Championships. Coach Claudia Blackman notes SIU’s familiarity with the Illini track may boost confidence and that all four programs ISU WIU SIU U of I have a chance to win. Nelson and Meehan spearhead strong state times as SIU seeks improved team result.
The girls track honor roll to be printed this Sunday will base qualifying for the Honor Roll Meet of Champions at Carbon dale Bleyer Field on May 18. Coaches must report updated times and distances by 7 p.m. Saturday.
The 10 000 meter run at Nashville slated for May 24 at Memorial Park begins at 3 p.m. The event offers nine men’s divisions and six women’s divisions, with top three in each receiving awards. Entry fees are 4 dollars before May 17 and 5 dollars afterward. Entries accepted on race day. race forms available from race director Brad Meyer, P O Box 92, Nashville Illinois 62263.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale baseball coach Richard Itchy Jones will be guest speaker at the Du Quoin High School Elks All-Sports banquet. The event is set for next Wednesday at the Du Quoin Elks Lodge.
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