Herrin Tigers Rated State’s Top Class AA Softball Team
Herrin high school softball, led by pitching ace Jennifer Brown, earned the No. 1 Class AA ranking after an 8-0 win over Murphysboro to finish 20-0. Coach Bruce Jilek notes the polled top spot reflects statewide results, not a guaranteed path, as tougher regional and sectional rounds loom against Bellville West, Bethalto, Mount Vernon, and Carbondale. The Tigers won Cahokia tournament and seek their first state title, facing stronger regional competition and possible early tests from metro east teams.
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Holmes Aims to Break Maricano Record in Reno Bout
Heavyweight title action heats Reno as Larry Holmes, 35, seeks a 48-0 mark against Carl Williams in a 15 round IBF clash at Lawlor Events Center. Williams, 25, is 16-0 with 12 KOs and vows to defend his chance at the IBF crown.
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76ers rally but face 3-1 hole in Celtics series
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics 115-104 to cut the series deficit to 3-1. Julius Erving led with mixed shooting as Charles Barkley fueled the comeback, while the Lakers took a 3-1 edge over Denver amid injury woes. In Houston, the Astros boosted power after fence changes, led by Enos Cabell and Panovkivits as they swept past St. Louis.
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Pavin captures Colonial crown with record run
Corey Pavin wins the Colonial National Invitation in Fort Worth by four strokes, firing a final 2-under 68 to finish 14-under 266 and surpass Lee Trevino’s tournament record. He earns $90,000, a plaid jacket, and his second PGA title. Murphy challenges but fades as Hoch and O Meara stumble early.
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Graves Steinmetz lead Champions at Meet of Champions
Cairo athletes Lucretia Graves and Phil Steinmetz headline the Meet of Champions at Bleyer Field Carbondale The pair bring state and sectional success to a field of top area performers including Jim Childers Mark Thompson Brad Conte and others The event begins at 4 p.m with preliminary races at 4 and finals at 4 30 admission 2 for adults 1 for students
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