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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1971
Page
4
Rick Wise pitched a near no hitter against Cincinnati as Philadelphia defeated the Reds 4-0. Wise retired 16 straight, walked one, and homered twice driving in runs as Pittsburgh and other NL and AL games unfolded across the night.
Rex Gibbs of Williamsfield was fined $50 plus court costs after tossing 36 dead pigs from the Lapan bridge into the Spoon River, labeled as littering by Knox County officer Bob Ericson Sr. The incident followed a broader report detailing April citations for hunting, fishing, boating, forestry, and park violations totaling $3,480 in fines, with fishing and game violations comprising the largest shares.
Most anglers today prefer open faced spinning reels over closed types. They can use 1 to 12 pound lines with 1/16 ounce lures and adapt by changing spools for heavier fish. Open reels are best used with proper rods and right handed casting with the reel underneath.
The San Diego Rockets relocate to Houston after a $5.6 million sale. Elvin Hayes joins the team, now coached by Tex Winter, with Pete Newell as GM. Home games will be at Hofheinz Pavilion with some at the Astrodome, keeping the Rockets name in the Pacific Division.
Deer hunting permits go on sale Monday in Illinois with 84 counties open to shotgun hunters and all 102 counties available for bow hunting. Landowners may apply anytime, applications accepted at the State Office Building in Springfield after mail processing, with six per envelope and a $5 fee sent to the Deer Permit Office.
A compact classified notice lists various used trucks from 1950 to 1970 including Ford F-100 F-250 and Chevrolet models. Descriptions note engines six to eight cylinders, transmissions three to four speeds, mileage where stated, features like radio and heavy-duty tires, and mentions condition as sharp or clean.
Dwight No. 1 defeated Seneca 5-4 in a Tri-County Pony League game Tuesday night. Ace pitcher Tom Haillaran came in relief in the bottom of the seventh with bases loaded and retired three straight batters to seal the victory. Matt Myre took the loss, fanning 14 with six walks and three hit batters. Dave Steep led Seneca with a fourth inning triple and sixth inning homer, while Gary Brucker Neuman and Haushen added doubles. Dwight No. 1 improves to 6-0 and leads the league. Seneca visits Mazon Thursday while Dwight welcomes Ransom.
Rick Wise of the Phillies no-hit Cincinnati in a 4 0 victory, allowing a single base-runner on a sixth inning walk. Wise also drove in three runs with two homers, his eighth and ninth of the season, in a dominating NFL-like performance.
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