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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1981

Page

13

Promoter Harold Smith Reveals True Identity Ross Fields

Boxing promoter once known as Harold J. Smith admitted in court that his real name is Ross Fields, a long-time fugitive sought in Maryland North Carolina Alabama and Washington for forgery and other charges. He faced passport false statements and unlawful flight charges after a Wells Fargo embezzlement case.

New York Times Los Angeles Harold J. Smith Wells Fargo National Bank Ross Fields District of Columbia Banco Dean Allison U.S Fields Venetta Tassopulos North Carolina Muhammad Ali Smith Wells Fargo L. Ben Lewis Sammy Marshall Maps Federal Bureau of Investigation Allison Tassopulos Eugene Fields Barbara Friends of Miss Darrow Maryland Alabama Washington FBI Fielsa Sammy Davis Jr American University WOL 13Th and E Street Northwest Birmingham Ala Charlotte N.C Robert Michaels

Salukis sweep doubleheader over St Louis U in two wins

Southern Illinois University Carbondale baseball team used speed to win 10-5 and 4-3 at St Louis University. Salukis stole 11 bases in game one and four in five attempts in game two. Catcher Gary Kempton suffered a concussion and is hospitalized. coach Jones expects a uncertain return timeline. Mike Mesh and P J Schranz led offense in the first game while Harold Brown and Mike Blumhorst contributed in the second. Salukis improve to 14-7 and host Southeast Missouri State on Wednesday.

Southern Illinois University- Carbondale St. Louis University Salukis SAC Billikens Gary Kempton Firmin Desloge St. Louis Saluki Richard Jones Kempton Joe Richardson Murray State Abe Martin Field Mike Mesh RBI P.J. Schranz Carterville Jerry Halstead Harold Brown Mike Blumhorst Okanville High School Southeast Missouri State

Baseball’s opening day echoes from 1886 Sporting News

Baseball endures as spring returns. The Sporting News 1886 issue, unearthed by historians, shows Mets’ new management chasing “new blood,” Ernie Burch’s minor league woes, Captain Anson’s Chicago discipline, and spring training as a new rite. Caught on the Fly notes skim personalities, jokes, and pre-season bustle across clubs.

Sporting News Mets New York P. Jay Dave Kingman Rusty Staub Tim Leary New York Metropolitans Giants Ernie Burch Brooklyn American Association Burch Mike Scanlon Mike Eddie Kennedy Chicago White Stockings Cubs Adrian Cap) Anson Anson Chicagos Williamson Silver Flint Silver St. Louis Americans Cincinnati Perry Werden Tom Loftus Dubuque Joe Quinn

Reds edge opener as ushers win deal at Riverfront

Cincinnati Reds start the 1981 season against the Phillies at Riverfront Stadium amid ongoing labor tensions. Ushers negotiate a new contract raising pay to 17 dollars for five hours and 2.50 overtime, while a potential May strike looms over veterans free agent compensation. Ronald Reagan was set to throw the first ball but is injured. George Bush cannot attend. Former Iranian hostages Bert C. Moore and Leland Holland might be selected for the honor. Past opening days faced snow and rain delays.

Cincinnati Riverfront Stadium Cincinnati Reds Philadelphia Phillies Major League Players Association Reds Office and Professional Employees Union Ronald Reagan George Bush Reagan Bert C. Moore Mount Vernon Ohio Leland Holland

Ex Saluki pitchers demoted by the Associated Press

Former Southern Illinois University Carbondale Saluki Dewey Robinson was optioned to the Chicago White Sox Edmonton farm club from the parent roster. Fellow Saluki pitcher Guy Hoffman also moved down to trim the White Sox to 28 players as spring training winds down.

Associated Press Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Saluki Dewey Robinson Chicago White Sox Edmonton Robinson Guy Hoffman White Sox Hoffman Whitey Herzog Steve Braun Jim Otten Braun

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