Saluki sign Cincinnati star Dan Weiss to SIU C basketball
SIU C coach Allen Van Winkle announced the commitment of 6-5 forward Dan Weiss from Greenhills High School in Cincinnati. Weiss averaged 22.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, and five assists per game, shot 50 percent from the field and 79 percent on free throws, choosing SIU-C over VMI and Butler.
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Volunteer State College
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Bulldogs Shelton double sparks state track runs
Du Quoin freshman Evette Williams led Southern Illinois at the IHSA State Track and Field Meet at Eastern Illinois University. Williams won the 400 meters in 57.9. Shelton of Harrisburg placed in two Class AA events, taking third in 200 hurdles and seventh in 100 hurdles.
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Dodgers Rally To Edge Cardinals 3 2 In Night Game
Los Angeles Dodgers overcome a 2-0 deficit to beat the St Louis Cardinals 3-2. Pedro Guerrero drove in the tying and go ahead runs with a two run single after a bases loaded inning. Ted Power earned the win, Mark Littell took the loss.
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Howe
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Celtics Force Game 7 Hinge on Road Rematch With 76ers
Celtics beat 76ers 88 75 in Philadelphia to tie series 3 3 and set up a deciding game at Boston Garden. Bird and Parish led defense holding Philadelphia to a 27 point second half as McHale sealed late surge.
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Whittington Brothers in Indy 500 Qualifying Field Grows
Indianapolis 500 trials expanded to 31 cars with nine more qualifiers. Dale Whittington joined brothers Don and Bill as the first trio of siblings to qualify in the same year. Michael Chandler posted the fastest four lap average at 198.042 mph in a Chevrolet Eagle. Rookie Phil Krueger suffered a concussion after a wall impact. Gordon Smiley was killed last week during warmup. Remaining spots to fill, bumping to follow.
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