Illinois faculty backs hard line with Big Ten over Wilson case
Illinois faculty and student senate press a firm stand against the three year Big Ten probation citing university integrity over conference membership. They urge Ikenberry and Cribbet to reject the penalty as unjust, while court actions over quarterback David Wilson’s eligibility unfold in Peoria.
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Celtics rally to spark with Moses Malone comments
Celtics coach Bill Fitch spread copies of a Houston Chronicle report in locker rooms after Moses Malone declared Houston a better team. Larry Bird dismissed the taunt, insisting effort and points win games as the Rockets and Celtics head to a pivotal fifth game in Houston. Bird struggles, averaging around 13 points in the series, while Robert Reid limits him as Houston seeks a fast tempo and stronger rebounding in the tied NBA Finals at two games each.
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Royals Failing Late in AL West Amid Slump and Team Meeting
The Kansas City Royals suffered a 9-1 loss to the Texas Rangers extending their slide to four straight losses and dropping to 10 games below .500. Catcher Jerry Grote led a players meeting after the defeat as Kansas City sat last in the West, 132 games behind Oakland, while Texas and Boston notched wins and Cleveland edged Chicago.
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Boys district track meets set for Friday and Saturday
The Class AA district in Murphysboro hosts 14 teams with field events starting 4 p.m. Friday. Class A districts run at McLeansboro and Anna-Jonesboro, both with 22 teams total. The top two in each event advance to the state tournament in Charleston the following weekend.
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North Stars face Islanders in Stanley Cup finals
North Stars arrive in Uniondale for the Stanley Cup finals against the Islanders in a surly mood after a turbulent flight. Winger Steve Payne vows to punch a rival, while teammate Brad Maxwell jokes the omen of rough weather may persist. Minnesota, the younger underdog, seeks a decisive series as Gilles Meloche and rookie Don Beaupre shoulder the goalkeeping load against the Islanders’ rugged defense.
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Murphysboro Man Sinks Hole-In-One at Local Club
Don Presley of Murphysboro aced the par-3 No 5 at Jackson Country Club with an 8-iron Monday afternoon. He was among players Harry Zeigler, Robert Martin and Norman Wayman.
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No-hitter may keep Lea in Expos rotation
Montreal pitcher Charlie Lea threw a no-hitter against the Giants, prompting manager Dick Williams to consider him for another start in the upcoming Candlestick Park series. Lea, calm and unlikely to boast, had earlier moved from bullpen to spot starter after a rough first couple of appearances and a stint with Memphis where he won nine straight starts.
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