Goose hunter fines heard Thursday in Southern Illinois case
About 30 of 73 goose hunters cited in a December federal sweep in Southern Illinois have refused to pay fines. Most citations relate to goose sales, hunting area violations, or incomplete club records. Some guides allegedly killed more than two geese per day. Twenty of the ~30 from one club may settle by Thursday. about ten plan to appeal. Fines average around 125 dollars. One defendant, Ray Goodman of Smith Poultry, faces a felony for alleged migratory bird sales. Goodman will have a pretrial hearing in February.
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Keeler
Goose hunter fines spark protests and appeals in Illinois
Goose hunters largely paid fines but many did so under protest or after considering lawyers. About 40 met with U.S. Rep. Paul Simon to discuss citations. Grassy Lake guide Garris claimed many tickets were undeserved while Keeler defended the fines as proper under state law.
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Grassy Lake Hunting Club
Raiders eye sustained strength after big draft haul
New Orleans AP The Super Bowl champions Oakland Raiders, atop the NFL, plan to grow stronger with two No.1 draft choices. Coach Tom Flores cites post 1970s trades that rebuilt the team with Jim Plunkett Kenny King Rod Martin and Bob Chandler. They may face a Los Angeles move showdown with the NFL in court.
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Sutter Signs Four Year Deal with St. Louis Cardinals
The Cardinals will boast a high paid battery as Bruce Sutter agrees to a four year contract. Terms undisclosed, but Sutter will join Nolan Ryan as top paid pitchers in MLB. Sutter calls the deal secure and expects to sign at spring training.
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Okawville tops Class A prep poll in Southern Illinoisan
Okawville rises to Class A lead after a 3-2 showing in the Benton Tournament, edging Cairo 141 to 138 in points. Pinckneyville falls to third after three losses, with West Frankfort and Joppa also cracking the top teams as regional play reshapes the polling.
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Herrin
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Harrisburg
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DeWayne Kelly
Murphysboro
Jim Maxedon
Don Otness
Belleville East
Okanville
McLeansboro
Nashville
Metropolis
Jerry Qualls
Gorham
Bob Dallas
Ridgway
Dick Corn
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Christopher
Bill Biggerstaff
Egyptian
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Carlyle
Ed Belva
Waltonville
Ron Smith
Coulterville
Bill Chambler
Jim Byassee
Meridian
Bob Bogle
Rich Herrin
Wichita State tops Indiana State to share Valley lead
Wichita State ties for first in the Missouri Valley Conference with a 93-59 home win over Indiana State. Randy Smithson scores 14 as five Shockers reach double figures. Indiana State drops to 2-5 in league. In other action Tulsa beats Drake 86-77 behind 24 made free throws to move 5-2 in league. Drake falls to 3-4. Salukis sit 0-7.
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Lewis Lloyd
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