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Isu's Ground Attack Big in Scrimmage

NORMAL -- In Kevin Brockway's first season as Illinois State's starting quarterback, it appears the fifth-year senior will have plenty of assistance in the backfield. Geno Blow and Walter Mendenhall reeled off long touchdowns runs to highlight the offensive exploits as the Redbirds held an intrasquad public scrimmage Saturday at Hancock Stadium.

3 Solo Homers Not Enough As Chiefs Fall 9-5

CLINTON, Iowa - The Peoria Chiefs committed four errors and allowed eight straight runs after taking an early lead in a 9-5 Midwest League loss to the Clinton LumberKings Saturday night. Peoria dropped to 5-19 over its last 24 games and stands 7 games out of first place at 26-29.

Zook Impressed by Memorial Stadium

CHAMPAIGN - When he first walked onto the field Saturday, coach Ron Zook paused for a moment, scanned renovated Memorial Stadium and just shook his head. "How bout this place?" he asked. "I just hope we can play like it looks."

Isu's Myers Sees 'Good Things' From Her Volleyball Team During Scrimmage

NORMAL - First-year Illinois State volleyball coach Melissa Myers got her first look at the Redbirds in a game situation during Saturday's annual Red-White scrimmage at Redbird Arena. The new NCAA scoring rules were implemented, with three sets played to 25 points, and the six-player head-to-head lineups were switched after each set.

D'backs, Angels Biggest Roadblocks for Cubs

Even when you squint, it's hard to see another 1969 on the horizon. That summer, the Chicago Cubs wilted with an 8-17 record in September as the New York Mets zoomed past to win the National League Eastern Division by eight games.

Hedrick Claims Farmer City Feature

Richie Hedrick of Urbana rode the high groove to victory in Friday night's late model feature at Farmer City Raceway. Hedrick was followed across the finish line by track leader Eric Smith of Shirley, Scott Bull of Fairbury, Mike Glasscock of LeRoy, Daren Friedman of Forrest and Jimmy Dehm of Lexington.

Isu's Sampay, Hill On Way Back From Offseason Surgeries

NORMAL - The road to recovery is under way for Illinois State's basketball team. ISU coach Tim Jankovich said forwards Bobby Hill and Brandon Sampay are progressing well from their offseason surgeries. However, Jankovich added it is much too early to tell when Hill and Sampay will be ready to play in games.

Juice Sharp Again in Illini Scrimmage

CHAMPAIGN - Four of his first five passes fell incomplete. In between, there was a sack, a scramble and some offensive sputtering. Then Juice Williams remembered who he was.

From Pages Past

5 years ago (2003): The St. Louis Saints escaped a bases-loaded jam in the sixth inning to defeat the Bloomington Lady Hearts 3-0, leaving the Lady Hearts tied for fifth place in the American Softball Association Women's Major Fastpitch National Tournament at Pekin. The Lady Hearts equaled their best finish ever in the national tourney. 15 years ago (1993): Mike Hulbert was the guest PGA Tour player at the 14th annual D.A. Weibring Redbird Golf Classic at Crestwicke Country Club. Hulbert, a l...