Frankfort board members apologize to Karoski for dismissal handling
West Frankfort School Board members and president apologize to former athletics director George Karoski for how his April 19 firing was executed. Karoski, who learned of the action April 20, defended his nearly 20-year tenure and listed seven debated areas while acknowledging no formal charges were issued.
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Souther Illinoisan
West Frankfort School
Shirley Florian
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Bush League
Florian
Tim Ricci
T’yve
West Frankfort
Ram girls win South Seven track title at Carbondale
Mount Vernon wins the South Seven Conference title scoring 66 points to Marion 61. The Rams claimed three meet records from 400 and 800 meter relays and Leslie Williams 200 meters, with Lisa Goldman 3200 meters and Kim Jones and Michelle Noel scoring key wins for Marion and Carbondale teammates setting records in the 400 and relay events.
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Southern
Mount Vernon
Rosie Taylor
Lolita Harris
Cynthia Duggan
Leslie Williams
Rams
Williams
Lisa Goldman
Pam Harker
Carbondale
Marion
Melanie Steffan
Donna Bragee
Bragee
Kim Jones
Michelle Noel
Noel
Goldman
Jones
Shelton
Centralia
Terriers
Evette Watson
Jennifer Stanley
Watson
Michelle Altekruse
Edith Watson
Crystal Bryant
Rachel Carlton
Bridgett Koster
Altekruse
Stanley
Arlene Jones
Benton
Herrin
Orphan Annie
Kersh
Cincinnati bullpen seals 3-1 win over Cardinals
Reds reliever Joe Price anchored the comeback with a two-on, two-out seventh inning, retiring Keith Hernandez and striking out the side. Johnny Bench homered for Cincinnati, boosting the lead in a game the bullpen preserved as Cincinnati maintained its strong record.
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Reds
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Keith Hernandez
Tom Hume
Gene Tenace
Johnny Bench
Bench
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Dane Iorg
Darrell Porter
Ken Oberkfell
Tommy Herr
John Martin
Steve Braun
Ozzie Smith
Cards
Hernandez
John McNamara
Islanders seek freedom in Game 2 as Canucks apply pressure
In Uniondale, New York, the Islanders aim to open their attack in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final after a 6-5 overtime win. Mike Bossy scored thrice including the overtime winner, while Vancouver's aggressive, physical defense sought to jar New York's rhythm and force errors.
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N.Y
New York Islanders
Vancouver Canucks
Islanders
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Canucks
Calgary
Los Angeles
Chicago
New York
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John Tonelli
Bossy
Vancouver
Richard Brodeur
Harold Snepsts
Leonard Eye Surgery Sparks Calls to Retire From Boxing
Sugar Ray Leonard remains in good condition at Johns Hopkins Hospital after retina surgery. Doctors say recovery could take four to six months as pressure grows from trainers and former champions to retire. Floyd Patterson and doctor Ferdie Pacheco caution against fighting again while noting risks of another detachment.
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Leonard
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N.Y
Ray
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Ronald G. Michels
Wilmer Eye Institute
Ward
David Jacobs
Bernhart Schwartz
Los Angeles
Schwartz
Los Angeles Herald Examiner
Floyd Patterson
Ferdie Pacheco
NBC
Pacheco
Michels
Earnie Shavers
Shavers
Mike Trainer
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