Lee to West Frankfort basketball coach named tonight
David Lee, 41, longtime McLeansboro coach, is set to be named West Frankfort basketball coach at a 6 p.m. board meeting after the selection committee’s recommendation. Lee led McLeansboro to a 212-79 record in 10 seasons and a 1984 Class A state title, and he faces leaving a basketball-crazy town as West Frankfort seeks a top Class A program.
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Scott Monserud
Daryl van Schouwen
Southern
Terry Warren
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West Frankfort
McLeansboro
LIU
Jack Hartman
Illinois
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Johnston City
Carmi
Carbondale
McLeansio
SIU
Karla
Ricci
Franklin County
Benton
Rich Herrin
Jeff Ferguson
Herrin
Lakers and Celtics set for repeat finals showdown
Lakers coach Pat Riley hailed his club after a 153 109 win over Denver to reach the NBA finals against Boston. Magic Johnson became the all time playoff assists leader with 19 assists in the clincher. Celtics edge 76ers 102 100 to advance with stifling defense and Bird sealing the win late.
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Lakers
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Boston
Larry Bird
Philadelphia
Andrew Toney
Los Angeles
Track titles loom at state meet in Charleston
The two day state track and field meet starts Friday in Charleston with top hopes led by four event ace Phil Steinmetz of Christopher and discus standout David Rodely of Du Quoin. Rodely seeks his best throw after improving to 170-11 while Steinmetz eyes at least one title despite a quadricep issue. Other contenders include Jeff Wood of Watseka and Jeff Olson of Mansfield in the discus, and Cairo sprinter Eric Childs who has posted 10.66 in the 100 and may contend in the 200. The meet showcases leading runners from Du Quoin, Streator, and Providence St. Mel as the state title chase builds.
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Daryl van Schouwen
Southern Illinoisan
David Rodely
Charleston
Phil Steinmetz
Christopher
Rodely
du Quoin
Brad Conte
Eric Childs
Cairo
Steinmetz
Jeff Wood
Watseka
Jeff Rolson
Farmer City
Mansfield
Jack
Bob Karnes
Karnes
State
Conte
John Stein
Peoria
Troy Maddux
Streator
Roger Craft
Maddox
Childs
Rodney Harris
Providence- St. Mel
Eric
Jim West
Southern Illinois
West
Pilots
St. Anne
Chicago
Sharp
Rodev
E . Conte
Streator Woodlawn
Matt Hampleman
Hamplemann
Craig Tuthill
Marty Nutter
Monte Kuhnert
Brian Mifflin
Stacey Maguire
Anna Jonesboro
Joel Reed
Cairo Pilots Aim for State Track Championship in Charleston
Cairo pilots eye state title at Charleston as coach Jim West stresses winning. Du Quoin, Christopher, St Anne, Chicago Latin and Walther are among top challengers with standout athletes like Phil Steinmetz and Tim Mowatt. Cairo features Eric Childs, 400 and 800 relays, and eight competitors proceed to Class A prelims Friday. Class AA prelims follow.
Cardinals to press pennant bid this season in NL race
Baseball notes discuss the St Louis Cardinals push to contend with Vince Coleman and Jack Clark fueling a stronger lineup and defense. They analyze the Mets and Cubs, DH adoption, and payroll moves including Lonnie Smith’s departure freeing spots for Coleman and Van Slyke as 1980s baseball shifts unfold.
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Saluki
Cardinals
Vince Coleman
Jack Clark
Mets
Cubs
Peter Ueberroth
National League
Ueberroth
Lonnie Smith
Coleman
Andy van Slyke
Smith
St. Louis
Cardinals Struggling Dynasty Echoes From Past World Champs
The piece analyzes the 1982 World Championship Cardinals and the Detroit Tigers, noting player trades, aging stars, and a downturn in run production. It compares hitting slumps, the impact of the designated hitter, and the shifting value of speed versus power while highlighting key Cardinals players and Twins contributors.
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Cardinals
Keith Hernandez
Detroit Tigers
Willie Hernandez
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