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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1979
Page
13
Ernest Schwartz of Murphysboro, age 80, returned to fishing after two years and caught a 6-pound bass at Lake Murphysboro. The piece emphasizes steady technique, noting Palomar knots surpass the clinch knot in strength and urges careful line handling to avoid lost fish.
Murphysboro angler recalls River Illinois lakes Crab Orchard Lake Little Grassy Lake and Treasure Lake fishing scenes. anecdotes describe lost reels and backlashes with plastic worms Lunker lures and self recovery in boats. stories include a guide with WWI style helmet and a sinker mishap on Cuba trip.
Giants pitcher Bob Knepper overcame personal stress from his newborn son’s hospitalization to pitch a 7-2 complete game against the Chicago Cubs. Knepper, now 6-2, allowed nine Cubs hits, while Giants hitters Collected early runs including a Bill North homer and a three run blast by Mike Ivie. Clark contributed a second homer and a timely triple as San Francisco built a 4-0 lead. Cubs manager Herman Franks noted windy Candlestick conditions and adjusting to day games, while Barry Foote hurt a thumb and may miss the next game.
The Mets rallied from a five-run deficit in the sixth to score ten, led by Lee Mazzilli who walked and scored. Doug Flynn hit an inside-the-park homer and Frank Taveras added a two-run double. Reds miscues fueled the outburst, and Mets manager Joe Torre grinned at the unlikely surge. Phillies 4 Astros 0 and Padres 6 Pirates 3 were other NL results. Dodgers 9 Cardinals 3. Giants 7 Cubs 2.
One time Boston Bruins defenseman Bobby Orr was named to the Hockey Hall of Fame along with Harry Howell and Henri Richard. Bryan Trottier won two of seven NHL awards, taking the Art Ross and Hart Trophies for 1978-79, while Denis Potvin and Ken Dryden, Michel Larocque, Bob Gainey, Bobby Smith, and Bob MacMillan earned other top honors in a season highlighted by Montreal and New York Islanders successes.
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