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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1959
Page
10
IHSA may reverse its rule barring prep players after their 19th birthday. Coaches protest lack of warning and fairness. October meeting could delay change to benefit athletes in other sports and possibly extend eligibility for this season’s tournaments.
Gary Wills threw a no hitter as Atom 6 defeated Atom 8 2 in Murphysboro in Khoury Baseball League action. Atom 1 plated two runs in the first on walks and errors but failed to record a hit in five innings.
Bob Frala a former Illinois quarterback was named head football coach at Belleville Township High School to succeed Hubert B. Tabor after 24 years. He is 28 and a Salem High School graduate who earned degrees at Illinois and has coached at Niles Township High School.
Larry Schmitt of Waltham Mass son of Harvard line coach Ted Schmitt has earned a football scholarship to the University of Pittsburgh. He plays football.
Illinois duck populations and hunting are likely to worsen this fall. A late Canada and northern state brood hatch and lower Illinois River water levels could help by enabling wild duck food planting. A pilot for the Federal Bureau of Fisheries and Wildlife surveyed midwest waterfowl conditions, noting declines in Illinois and in North Dakota, with diving ducks and mallards hardest hit.
Tommy Bolt begins defense of his U S Open title at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck New York with Ben Hogan and Sam Snead seen as gallery favorites. Hogan seeks a record fifth Open title while Snead aims for his first. Bolt shows strong practice 68 and vows to defend his throne despite stiff odds.
Red Schoendienst, Braves second baseman, is reported to be recovering satisfactory from tuberculosis. Despite progress, it seems unlikely he will start practicing in Milwaukee in early July as planned. Mary Schoendienst cites a 40 minute backyard drill and grounders from her father Jim O Reilly as signs of sharp reflexes.
Marion Mayor Robert Cooksey has turned promoter for a pro wrestling show on June 16 at 8 30 p m at Williamson County Fairgrounds in Marion. Main event features Joe McCarthy versus Carlos Romero with Betty Clark versus Judy Grable in a women’s match. Buddy Hack faces Sonny Fargo in a third bout.
Southern Illinois gathered five points to Kalamazoo’s four and Denison’s three in the NCAA small college tennis tournament opening day in Kalamazoo Michigan. SIU players Ron Underwood and Jerry Budzelek reached the singles semifinals while doubles pairs faced defeat.
Former Carolina League umpire Art Talley, known for his colorful calls, has transitioned to work as a North Carolina state prison guard. He reflects on his past and current duties while adjusting to a quieter daily routine.
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