Joliet Central Steelmen Face Argo and Joliet East Tests
In Joliet high school basketball the Steelmen aim to rebound and split a weekend double bill, visiting Argo then Joliet East. Coach Ed Woods notes Argo as a top SSL foe, with Gene Sims 6-3 and Kent Parker providing boards and scoring as the team pursues a stronger second half to the league race.
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East Seeks Upset In City Basketball Showdown
East coach Dale OConnell lauds his young squad after a tough half against Thornton Harvey and anticipating wins this weekend. Quas leads with 19 points and Winters 17 as East prepares for Kanakakee Friday and a Saturday clash with Central at Central gym.
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Joliet West Seeks Win as Tough Week Looms
Joliet West basketball aims for a win amid a rough stretch eight straight losses. Coach LeRoy Leslie’s Tigers face Thornton Friday and travel to Kankakee Saturday hoping to rebound after a 54 41 setback to Blue Island and a narrow halftime deficit.
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Porters Next Four Tell Tale In South Suburban Race
Lockport Central coach Bill Connors says the league is unbalanced and one loss could end the title chase. Porters face Blue Island and Bloom this weekend, then Thornton at home, then Argo looming as a challenger. Connors fears Eisenhower and Bloom this week as pressure grows.
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European Skiers Target Norge Jumping Meet at Fox River Grove
Two Finnish champions Niilo Holonen and Raino Vitikainen arrive in the U S for the Norge Ski Club jumping tournament at Fox River Grove aiming to upset Olympic hero Toralf Engan and Torger Brandtzaeg. Holonen, a teacher, and Vitikainen, a highway employee, boast stronger technique and year round training including a 209 foot plastic hill in the off season.
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Chicago Outdoor Living Show Attracts Global Travel Interest
Chicago's annual largest indoor exposition of outdoor living returns Feb 12 to 21 at the International Amphitheatre producer Tom Durant says. The event features extensive exhibits including mobile homes boats camping gear fishing tackle and free public casting pools with a travel section drawing in states Canada and foreign countries.
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