Red Devils Lead League as Sparta Beats Du Quoin 4-2
Sparta upset Du Quoin 4-2 at Du Quoin, shaking the Southwest Egyptian League race. Murphysboro and Du Quoin were tied for first in the league standings before Thursday games, as Murphysboro later won 7-3 in non conference action at University School in Carbondale.
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Murphysboro Board to Screen Basketball Coaches
A committee of Murphysboro Township High School district will preliminarily screen over 40 applicants for the head basketball coaching post and report to Unit 166 board on May 23 for interviews. Board President Bill Green named Supt. James Blackwood and five trustees to the screening panel to oversee all coaching position applications in Unit 186. Bozarth’s resignation leaves one vacancy in the basketball program and another for a freshman football coach, with other staff duties noted.
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Mets Move Marv Throneberry To Buffalo
New York May 10 AP Marvelous Marv Throneberry, symbol of the Mets last season, has been optioned to Buffalo of the International League. The club, after a rough year, has won four straight games with improving pitching and clinging defense, signaling a shift from last season’s hapless image.
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Gorham Wins League Title in 13-3 Playoff Victory
Gorham beat Hurst Bush 13 to 3 in a South Six Conference playoff at Murphysboro to secure the league crown. Gary Hollman struck out 12, walked five, and Gorham exploded for nine runs in the third inning. The Mustangs finished 11-3 and advance to face Carbondale in a district tournament at Murphysboro Monday.
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Pro Football Star Big Daddy Lipscomb Dies in Baltimore
Gene Lipscomb known as Big Daddy, a 6 foot 6 inch defensive tackle who played for the Steelers and Colts over 10 NFL seasons, died at Luther an Hospital after being found unconscious in a Baltimore house. Police investigated unknown cause and possible alcohol or narcotics involvement as teammates and family recalled his jovial nature.
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Big Daddy) Lipscomb
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Marion Blanks Terriers For Qualifying Marks
Marion exploded with 10 runs in the fourth inning to beat Carbondale 10-0 in district track action at Zeigler. Key performances came from Marion's Joe Davidson and Chuck Carter in a pitching duel, with Fosse driving in runs and multiple district meet notes on standards for state finals.
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Hartzog Targets Fast SIU Western Meet Saturday
Hartzog promises a rapid two hour Saluki meet at MadAndrew Stadium with six exhibition freshmen events. SIU aims to finish in record time while fans witness a near record mile and sprint showdowns against Western Michigan. Key entrants include Cornell Turner Green Saunders and Saluki sprint trio Stewart Pulliam Houston.
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Thursday's Stars Bat Reds Roll Over Astros Reds rallying bats pace win
Frank Robinson of Cincinnati went five-for-five with two home runs two singles and a double driving in seven as the Reds walloped Houston. Ray Herbert of the White Sox allowed only two hits and posted his third straight shutout in a 2-0 victory over the Yankees.
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SIU Football Drills End Under Coach Piccone's Spring
SIU Salukis close spring drills with a 1:50 p.m. scrimmage on the McAndrew practice field. A planned night scrimmage was canceled after coach Carmen Piccone and his family faced hospitalizations and a spate of injuries. The team has practiced a new pro-type offense for next fall’s 10-game schedule against five major opponents.
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