Organizing Women's World Cup faces tough task in U S
New York AP notes the 1999 event set a high bar and 2003 faces budget limits 16 doubleheaders and venue challenges. Sweden trails in infrastructure with FIFA coverage and TV rights complicate exposure. Organizers aim coast to coast play with 4 7 stadiums and few 50 000 plus crowds.
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Bob Contiguglia
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ABC
Marathon prep softball game sets state record in Macomb
In Macomb, Stronghurst Southern defeated Macomb 1-0 after 26 innings to claim a regional title. The five hour 13 minute marathon included a 10 minute intermission. Leigh Thurman and Mindy Morrison EACH pitched hundreds of pitches as 201 batters faced 653 total pitches.
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Kelly Sears
Illinois
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Glenbard West
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Sparta
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Lake Zurich
Ashley Robison
Pinckneyville
Leigh Thurman
Southern
Mindy Morrison
Marion track club to hold registration at junior high
The Marion Swamp Fox track club invites boys and girls ages 6 to 18 to register at Marion Junior High track at 6 p.m. June 5. Fees range from 10 to 20 dollars with a 30 dollar family cap and practices begin June 10. For more information, call Leora Baker at 618 993 8773.
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Rick Walker
Jeff Goelz
Donnie Torres
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Carbondale and Murphysboro athletes shine at state meet
Petrone and Chamness duel in high jump and sprints as Carbondale's Petrone wins high jump and triple jump while Chamness leads AJ with strong showings. Murphysboro's Burkes rebounds from state to win 100 and long jump, Kee-on-ah Burkes plans cross country next season, Chrisman dominates 3200, Bentons and Harrisburg top team titles with record 1 600 relay.
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Sectionals loom as base hit crucial for Class A teams
In Illinois sectional play, Carterville (26-6) faces Du Quoin at 4:30 p.m. after a 2-0 regional win highlighted by Zach Whitecotton's seventh inning heroics. Nashville (29-7) edged Chester 3-2 to reach the sectional, while Goreville and Carmi-White County compete in Harrisburg-Carmi White County with notable pitching strengths guiding hopes for a title. Harrisburg, 35-1, hosts Eldorado at 4:30 p.m., backed by a strong rotation led by Keating, Schwartz, Denbow and Oestreich, as Murphysboro and Carbondale begin Class AA action Saturday.
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Doug Bogard
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Matt Niedbalski
Josh Maschhoff
Brenden Morris
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Goreville
Carmi- White County
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Carmi-White County
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Southern
Matt Oestreich
Infield Memories Stir Local Baseball Affection
Les Winkeler recalls childhood favorites like Cal Maxvill as the Blackcats enter the dugout, finding renewed interest in the game through a simple infield drill and fond memories. The Southern sportswriter invites readers to share in the nostalgia.
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Fantasy Land
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Miami Considers ACC Move Amid Big East Departure
The University of Miami nears a decision on joining the Atlantic Coast Conference. The board executive committee will meet Wednesday to discuss leaving the Big East, and the first ACC site visit occurs Friday as officials gauge relocation chances. Coach Larry Coker says a decision could come sooner rather than later.
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