Shawnee and Carlyle set for State baseball showdowns
Shawnee meets Peotone in a 9:36 a.m. Class A State opener as both teams make first appearances at the state tournament in Springfield. Carlyle draws Quincy Notre Dame at 4 p.m. with both programs relying on strong pitching and defense to counter.
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Doc Bencini the man who shaped Murphysboro sports
Quiet style defined a 35 year coaching career at Murphysboro high. Doc Bencini built a winning football program with focus on basics, seldom raising his voice, and a caring bond with players. His teams posted 139–57–16 record, including 26 straight wins and 1947 unbeaten season.
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Doc Bencini of Murphysboro Remembered as Gentleman Coach
Merle Jones recalls Edward L. Doc Bencini as a modest record of success at Murphysboro High and University High. The late coach earned a 20 plus game win streak at Murphysboro and led University High to a Black Diamond Conference title. He also coached basketball with 177 school wins and received SIU Carbondale’s 1968 William McAndrew Award for service to youth.
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Doc” Bencini
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Doc Bencini remembered as a legendary Murphysboro coach
Edward L. Bencini known as Doc will be buried this afternoon. He inspired players with hard work and motivation, a memory that lingered beyond a possible book on his coaching. Delyte Morris praised him as a fatherly influence in Illinois sports.
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