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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 18, 2003
Page
17
In regional prep and college action, St Louis and Chicago renew a historic rivalry with a daytime game. SlU softball pursues NCAA Region 8 title, while Johnston City hosts Murphysboro in a non-conference tilt. Track, soccer, and regional playoffs highlight a busy week across the area.
Saluki players sought shelter as tornado sirens sounded at Alabama during the NCAA Region 8 Tournament. Play was postponed to Friday morning with SIU set to face Massachusetts in the loser’s bracket and a possible title game if SIU and Alabama meet again. SIU coach Blaylock noted resilient spirits as stormy weather disrupted a key postseason moment.
Funny Cide won the Preakness by a wide margin at Pimlico, setting up a potential Triple Crown bid with the Belmont Stakes in June. Jose Santos rode the New York bred gelding owned by Sackatoga Stable from Sackets Harbor, as fans watched a dramatic stretch run and a field-theory finish. The victory followed a stewards’ investigation over Santos, who insisted his whip was the only instrument in use.
The SIU Salukis men’s track team finished second at the Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Championships led by freshman Ray Scotten who cleared 17 feet 6 inches in pole vault and Felix Anderson who won the 200 and 400 meters. The Salukis totaled 102 points despite lingering rain.
A feature on coach superstition notes Harrisburg coach Jay Thompson and Benton coach Jeff Roper avoid media stories and withhold stats to avoid jinxes. The piece mentions Sports Illustrated cover jinx and recalls local results from May 7–13, including Goreville softball, SIU softball, and LIU baseball outcomes surrounding recent profiles.
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