SIU track meets Valley title as rain threat fades
SIU Carbondale faces a weather delay as resurfacing of the McAndrew Stadium track threatens the Missouri Valley Conference meet. Coach Lew Hartzog fights for temporary lane markings while hoping permanent lines can wait for drier weather. Star athlete David Lee, NCAA 400m hurdles champion, ends home appearances this weekend.
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Decathlon Meet Delayed to Friday at SIU Arena
The Missouri Valley Conference decathlon begins Friday at 1 p.m. after weather delays, with four entrants led by SIU's John Sayre and Jon Whyte and West Texas State's Jim Jones. The second day resumes Saturday at 10 a.m. with events through Sunday, as tickets and a full schedule are announced.
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Salukis Face Wichita State In MVC Playoff Series
Wichita State, 54-11 with a .388 average, hosts Southern Illinois University Carbondale in a best two of three MVC series. Games are Friday, Saturday, and possibly Sunday at 2 p.m. each day, broadcast on WCSL AM. The Shockers rely on Joe Carter and Phil Stephenson to carry the offense while pitching questions linger. Salukis counter with Rob Clark as a possible ace and a lineup led by Corey Zawadzki and Bobby Doerrer as key bats.
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Wichita State
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Stan Brown
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Frank Schulte
Jones
Harold Brown
Rob Clark
Clark
Bradley
Jerry Green
Saluki
Carterville
Jerry Halstead
Ken Klump
Klump
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Bobby Doerrer
Mike Mesh
P. J. Shranz
Mike Robertson
Bob Bomerito
Bomerito
Kevin Penner
Celtics set to close out 14th NBA title in Game 6
Houston center Moses Malone buoyed the Rockets with bold taunts as Boston built momentum to lead the best of seven finals 3 2. Celtics players vow to finish the job and Malone doubles down on his claim Boston is not that good.
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