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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1981

Page

12

Stephenson Sets LPGA Record With 11 Shot Mary Kay Victory

Jan Stephenson unrivaled the LPGA tour with a 64 on Sunday to win the Mary Kay Golf Classic by 11 strokes. Her 65 69 64 64 matched the 54 hole scoring mark at 18 under, besting the previous record by two, as she rolled nine front nine with a 5 under par 31 and closed strong with birdies including a 50 footer for a 31 on the front. She earned 23250 dollars and raised her yearly total to 111443 dollars, extending her lead from day one and surpassing legends like Sandra Haynie and Jerilyn Britz in a dominant performance.

Jan Stephenson Stephenson Fairway Carol Mann Palmetto Ruth Jessen Sandra Haynie Lpga Tour Jerilyn Britz Sandra Spuzich Kyle O’brien Laura Baugh-Cole Hollis Stacy

Mount Vernon and Frankfort Vie For Coal Belt Title

Mount Vernon defeated Vienna 6-4 to reach the Coal Belt baseball championship at Herrin. Vienna beat Herrin 7-0 earlier, as Dwayne Dreyer and Greg Cruse led Vienna with doubles and a two-run homer. West Frankfort (27-4) faces Mount Vernon (22-16) at 7:30 p.m. for the title with a possible rematch if Mount Vernon wins.

Mount Vernon Vienna Herrin Barry Jackson Mark Hefner Greg Cruse Jim Shrum Dwayne Dreyer Cruse David Cruse Steve Branstetter Tony Orso Doug Caldwell Brian Boles West Frankfort COAL Herrin Brenstetter Caldwell Hazel D. Cruse Simmons Snhrum Wagner G Mill G. Cruse One

Major League Baseball standings and results recap

National League East teams chase bids with New York and Montreal leading. Chicago and Cincinnati hot on heels as weekend results, injuries and rain cause postponements. American League showdowns include Milwaukee and Baltimore atop their division with Chicago and Detroit close behind. daily scores, leaders in batting and pitching posted.

Associated Press Montreal Chicago Pittsburgh San Francisco Cincinnati New York Philadelphia Houston San Diego Atlanta Los Angeles St.Louis Anta Welch Bird Blue Solomon San Jego Wise Sorensen Burris Ruchie Francisco Milwaukee Baltimore Detroit Toronto Boston Coxan Smecland Seattle Oakland Texas Minnesota California Kansas City Cleveland Burns Reuschel Koosman Petry Clancy Kansas Gate She Attack Deen ‘Pronto Aukee Veoh Becton Seattion Youngbreed Dawson Rose Durham Howe Collins Schmidt Hendrick Foster Raines Hernandez Garvey Reynolds Richards Herr Templeton Kingman Hume Knepper Vailenzuela N.orl S.F L.A Washington Minnesota Buffalo New Eng Tampa Bay N.Y. Jets Green Bay N.y.giants Miami Denver New Orleans Dallas

Cubs Call up Howell and Expos Rehire Mills Influx

Baseball moves include Jay Howell promoted by the Chicago Cubs from Iowa in the American Association while Lynn McGrothen heads to the White Sox. Montreal Expos recall Brad Mills from Denver. Jerry Manuel placed on the 15 day injured list. North American Soccer League sees Chicago Sting appoint Charlie as club president and Detroit names Brad Kinerman acting athletic director. Broad ESPN schedule lists various events across baseball, tennis, motorsport and water skiing.

National League Chicago Cubs Jay Howell Iowa Lynn McGrothen Chicago White Sox Montreal Expos Brad Mills Denver Jerry Manuel North American Soccer League Chicag Sting Charlie Jege Detroit Brad Kinsman

Water Ski Championships Open Wednesday at Du Quoin

The 39th National Water Ski Championships run Wednesday through Sunday at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. Skiers in 13 age divisions start at 7 a.m. for four days, with Sunday events at 8 a.m. Eight World Team members bound for London will compete, and a skiing reception is set for Tuesday at the Carbondale Holiday Inn Banquet Room.

du Quoin State Fairgrounds London England Carbondale Holiday Inn

Herrin High announces golf and volleyball tryouts

Herrin High School holds golf practice for the boys and girls at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Green Acres Golf Course in Energy. Coach Dorothy Walker directs the sessions. Incoming freshmen are invited to volleyball tryouts at 10 a.m. Thursday at the new location.

Herrin High School Green Acres Dorothy Walker Herrin Voleyball

Sparta Boosters to Hold Football Kickoff

Sparta High School hosts the Bulldog Booster kickoff at 6 30 p m Tuesday to introduce coaches and the 1981 football season event includes hot dogs for attendees.

Sparta Boosters Sparta High School

Saluki swimmers place sixth at national meet in Milwaukee

SIUC club led by Bob Steele finished sixth with 149 points at the U S National Long Course Swim Championships in Milwaukee. Stanford swimmer Dave Sims, swimming for SIU C in summer, was second in the 1500m freestyle and qualified for a Russia dual meet. Restrepo, Von Jouanne and the relay squad posted top times as SIU C records.

Bob Steele Steele Southern Illinois University- Carbondale U.S Milwaukee SIUC Mission Viejo Calif University of Florida Texas Longhorns Tuscon, Ariz Siu-C Stanford Dave Sims United States Russia Roger von Jouanne Conrado Porta Pablo Restrepo von Jouanne Tony Byrne Restrepo SIU

Sheffer Captures Green Acres Golf Club Championship

Marsh Sheffer of DeSoto shot 72 and 77 to win the Green Acres Club Championship at Green Acres Golf Course in Energy. Ernie Gwaltney of Herrin finished second with 75 82 157. Class AA winner Jim Kinsman of Christopher shot 79 80 159. Walt Wear of Energy was runner-up 78 84 162 after a sudden death playoff with Frank Snider. Steve Miller of Herrin claimed Class A with 77 84 161, Jay Carlton of Herrin took second at 86 93 179. Don Bonds won Class B 87 90 177, ahead of Fred Findlay of Maes Incass C and Steve Carrasco of Herrin 102 102 204. John Helleny of Herrin 120 107 227. Windy conditions and tougher greens boosted scores on day two.

Marsh Sheffer DeSoto Green Acres Ernie Gwaltney Herrin Jim Kinsman Christopher Walt Wear Energy Frank Snider Steve Miller Jay Carlton Don Bonds Fred Findlay

Boskeydell Hustlers finish second in 4-H state fast pitch

The Boskeydell Hustlers, a 4-H girls softball team aged 15 to 19, finished second at the state tournament in Springfield after an 8-7 extra innings loss to Rock Island County. They beat Whiteside County 18-1 and Adams County 4-0, with Lori Moon pitching all three games. Regional action saw them win 18-0 over Wayne County to advance. Team includes Robin Cox Becky Cox Angie Nance Debbie Stearns Tammie Stearns Beth Chester Susan Waiukauski Tammy Smith Lisa Howell Marsha Hertz Shirley Helton Kim Jarrett Cindy Reiman and Moon. Coaches Harold Cox and Orville Nance.

Boskeydell Hustlers Springfield Rock Island County Hustlers Whiteside County Adams County Carbondale Prep Lori Moon Wayne County Robin Cox Becky Cox Angie Nance Debbie Stearns Tammie Stearns Beth Chester Susan Waiukauski Tammy Smith Lisa Howell Marsha Hertz Shirley Helton Kim Jarrett Cindy Reiman Moon Harold Cox Orville Nance

Evansville Leads Redbirds in American Association Race

The 1981 American Association season heads into its final two weeks with Evansville Trios atop the Eastern Division by 5½ games over Springfield Birds, while the Omaha Royals lead the West over the Denver Bears by seven games. Bill Paschall hurled a four hitter in Denver as Omaha beat Denver 6-1. Eastern action saw Evansville fall 7-6 to Springfield. Oklahoma City defeated Wichita 3-0 and Iowa beat Indianapolis 5-2.

Associated Press Omaha Royals Denver Bears Evansville Springfield Oklahoma City

Slow-pitch softball tourney slated for Johnston City

A 16 team slow-pitch softball tournament sponsored by Lineman's Lounge DR&M Trucking and Southern Illinois Sporting Goods will be held August 29 and 30 at Johnston City. Entry fee is 70 dollars. Contact Dwayne White Ross Babington or Bruce Marsan for details.

Lineman’s Lounge Dr&m Trucking Southern Illinois Sporting Goods Johnston City Dwayne White Ross Babington Bruce Marsan

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