Pilcher is OVC Runner of Week

Southeast Missouri State University cross country standout Kaci Pilcher has been named the Ohio Valley Conference Runner of the Week.

A sophomore, Pilcher has won the individual title in both of the Otahkians' meets so far this season.

Blues buy team's AHL affiliate

ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Blues purchased the team's American Hockey League affiliate, the Worcester IceCats, on Friday.

The Blues have been affiliated with the IceCats since 1995.

Blues president and CEO Mark Sauer said the purchase strengthens the relationship between the two teams. He also said the Blues look forward to owning the IceCats.

"Their efforts and outstanding fan support from the entire Worcester community have enabled the team to consistently rank among the American Hockey League's attendance leaders," Sauer said.

Last season, the IceCats had the best record in the AHL with 108 points, while the Blues advanced to the NHL's Western Conference Finals.

Former Wimbledon champion dies

LONDON -- Jaroslav Drobny, who won three Grand Slam tennis tournaments in the 1950s and an Olympic medal in hockey, died at his London home. He was 79.

A left-hander who wore eyeglasses on court, Drobny won consecutive French Opens in 1951-52, after losing three previous finals at Roland Garros.

At Wimbledon, he lost a five-set final to Ted Schroeder in 1949 and a four-set final against Frank Sedgman three years later.

In 1954, at age 33, Drobny won Wimbledon by beating 19-year-old Ken Rosewall 13-11, 4-6, 6-2, 9-7.

Drobny also won three Italian Open singles titles in the 1950s.

-- From staff, wire reports