Safin Mauled Crowd In Rollercoaster French Open Win
Marat Safin rallied to beat Felix Mantilla 11 9 in a dramatic fifth set to reach the French Open third round amid crowd antics and debate over fines. The match was suspended by darkness and featured Safin’s clashes with chair umpire Carlos Bernardes Jr. Davenport advanced as top contenders won in straight sets amid the spectacle.
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State track meet lanes buzz as Spartans, Bulldogs vie for titles
At the boys Class A state track meet, Sparta and Harrisburg push to maximize points with multiple qualifiers. DeAndre Truss failed in the 100 but reached the 200 and helped Sparta in relays, while Nashville’s Habbe dominated shot put. Batesville’s Cade urged the team to finals and victory as Perkins Zollner and others eyed hurdles and sprints.
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Marion runners reach finals in 800 and long jump bid
Marion’s Marion Jones and Carter advanced in running events after prelims, with Jones reaching the 800 final and Carter tying the long jump qualifying mark at 21 feet 4 inches. Coach Gene Watson noted near misses in the 4x400 relay and the 2 mile, while Dom Carbondale’s Thoro Umana faded late in the 400. Harrisburg grid tattoos drew attention from fans and media.
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Wichita State on a roll in MVC title chase
Evansville beat Wichita State after 166 pitches from Adam Rogers in the first round. SIU and WSU square off in the Missouri Valley Conference Baseball Championship final setup in Springfield with the winner shaping NCAA regional fate. The Shockers seek two wins over SIU after blowing past SMS Friday, led by Drew Moffitt’s grand slam.
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Logan golf team earns national runner up at Phoenix
John A. Logan College men's golf finishes seventh after day two to claim runner up at the National Championships in Phoenix. Sean McNamara, a signee, ends junior college career as All American with a second place finish. Calcio Express runs soccer camps at Marion Soccer Complex in June and July with age specific sessions and fees. Contact Calcio hotline at 618 937 2483 for details. payments may be mailed to Mike Intravaia or to the Marion Rec. Dept. at given addresses.
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