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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1998

Page

7

Local ER fishing report from Clarks Hill Thurmond area

Fishing remains strong on Clarks Hill Thurmond Lake and nearby hotspots with schooling black bass and rising striper activity. Anglers report catches of largemouths on plastics and lizards, crappie with minnows near docks, shellcrackers with nightcrawlers in shallow water, and shad raps and crankbaits around points and grass.

Clarks Hill Thurmond Lake Hutto’s Modoc Phillip Hutto

Fishing Report Highlights Bass and Bream Bites Across Rivers and Lakes

The report notes strong bass and bream activity with spawning patterns near full moons. Winners of the Easter Seals Team Bass tournament hailed from Aiken and Clearwater with 34 pounds and a $5,000 prize. Anglers report schooling largemouths, topwater hits, and use of lizards, spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and jigs across areas like Shriver Creek Island, Island near Schull Island, Lake Murray, and river pockets. Live minnows, worms, and road runners remain productive for crappie and panfish around docks, brush, and shallow depths.

Robert Chapman Aiken Chris ‘Toole Clearwater Easter Seals Bladons Sporting Goods McCormick Doris Bladon Savannah Broadway Larry Lesser Lake Murray Schull Island

Defending Qualifying Records Highlight Local Sports Note

Fragmentary OCR note cites Ellen Lasier and Mike McLaughlin with a qualifying mark of 124 903 mph and a race record by Chad Litfors 304.972 mph. Mentions Pontiac’s 1 2 finish at New Hampshire and Allantee moving to No. 44 Grand Pro. context unclear but suggests standings shifts.

Pion Ellen Lasier Mike McLaughlin Chevrolet Chad Lit Pontiac New Hampshire Allantee Winer Daington

Difficult? Track athlete urges focus on fitness

David Green discusses rumors and focus on training in a brief, imperfect message. He emphasizes avoiding distractions, staying 100 percent focused, and maintaining peak physical condition to perform well in competition.

Fuors Dom

Chicago area faces stalled plans amid opposition

The Chicago region has drawn attention from several groups as various proposals falter. None of the plans fully succeed, hindered by opposition from multiple factions and ongoing agitation.

Chicago Eit Ayn Agit

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