Sims signs record rookie contract with Detroit Lions
Billy Sims, 1978 Heisman winner, signed an undisclosed pact making him the league’s highest paid rookie, ending contract stalemate after CFL interest. Lions GM Russ Thomas praised him while coach Monte Clark presented a No 20 jersey. Sims predicted big things for Lions, who finished last season 2-14.
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Brett Injury Damps Royals After Aggressive Base Steal
Royals beat the Indians 8-4 as George Brett injures his right ankle on a third inning steal at second. Frey hopes Brett misses only a week, benching him with Chalk Terrell and Quirk at third. Willie Aikens drives in four as Detroit and Texas win, while other scores shift in a crowded MLB night.
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Browns sign Heisman winner White to six year deal
Veteran Greg Pruitt faces potential bench as Cleveland Browns add No.1 draft pick Charles White. White signs a six year pact worth over 1 million with incentives possibly lifting to beyond 2 million for exceptional play. Agent Mike Trope notes multi week talks and White expresses commitment to Cleveland and summer camp starting July 17.
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Royals plan tryouts in Breese
The Kansas City Royals announce a 9 a.m. Sunday tryout camp at Breese City Park run by Voyit Lanter of Carlyle and Art Stewart of the Royals. Ages 16 to 22 sought, focus on natural ability and speed. Wear unobstructive clothing and baseball or gym shoes. Legion players need coach or post commander permission. Afternoon game participants will be released in time.
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Wildlife guiding clearing choice in Oakwood Bottoms fighting horned oak gall
Wildlife experts and forest official Gary Cole discuss options for pin oak horned oak gall in Oakwood Bottoms Greentree Reservoir. About 800 acres within a 3000 acre tract may require selective cutting or small tract clearings to protect habitat for whitetail deer and turkeys while slowing the gall spread.
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Southern Illinois
Oakwood Bottoms
Greentree Reservoir
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U.S. Forest Service
Murphysboro
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Illinois Partment of Conservation
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