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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1971
Page
18
The article notes rising outdoor interest and suggests gifts for boating fishing and biking. It previews affordable to high end items including bikes for pollution and traffic benefits, fishing rods priced from a few dollars to 30, and custom or mass produced rods around 25. It advises choosing by the recipient’s sport and offers lure and tackle box ideas.
The article lists affordable presents for outdoors enthusiasts from fishing tackle to camping gear. It notes items like electric trolling motors, depth finders, sunglasses, and new line for Christmas, plus budgeting for horses, dogs, and reloading gear. Lee Howley of Cleeland, Ohio leads Ducks Unlimited.
Red Smith argues baseball faces antitrust scrutiny as Congress, courts, and fans press for reform. He notes Curt Flood's challenge to the reserve system, trade shocks like Frank Robinson to the Dodgers, and moves toward a Washington team by 1973 while Texas Rangers preparations loom for 1972.
The Carbondale Park District extends registration for the 1971-72 Biddy program due to rising interest and the holidays. Nearly 200 youths enrolled. league begins Jan 8. Registrations taken at 208 W Elm. Fourth graders enter instructional league, older youths in Biddy and junior levels. coaches contact Bob Coatney at 549-7304.
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