Muzzle loaders revive historic guns and clubs nationwide
The Southern Illinois feature notes rising interest in muzzle loading firearms with clubs like the Jackson County Anti-Horse and Mule Thief Association boasting over 700 members in Illinois. Leaders stress the rifles are modern versus primitive, offering authentic pioneer-era shooting while matching many modern guns in capability. the national network spans all states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Boone
Illinois
Jackson County
Jackson County Anti-Horse and Mule Thief Association
Daryl Meier
Meier
Muzzle Loaders Shaped by Modern Practice and Deer Permits
Experts compare muzzle loading shotguns and rifles to modern loads noting similar ballistics and hunting outcomes. The piece cites Major George C. Nante and Meier on velocity, accuracy, and skill, while detailing Illinois deer permit rules with June 28 opening for most hunters and 84 counties open to shotgun hunters.
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George C. Nante
Peoria
Yesteryear
Meier
Illinois
Jim Lockart
State Department of Conservation
Lockart
Springfield
Department of Conservation
S. Spring St
State Office
Ousted Clete Boyer Signs With Hawaii Pacific League
Third baseman Clete Boyer, released by the Atlanta Braves after a bitter dispute with GM Paul Richards, signs with Hawaii of the Pacific Coast League. He welcomes a path to a major league club or to a team in Japan.
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Honolulu
Clete Boyer
Atlanta Braves
Paul Richards
Hawaii
Japan
Shockers dangerous probes blamed for electrocutions
Dr. Franklin D. Yoder warns electrical worm probes pose serious danger after FDA reports two deaths and up to eight other electrocutions. Probes involve two metal rods five feet apart on damp ground and can shock anyone nearby. Up to 30,000 sold. some distributors recall the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin D. Yoder
Illinois Department of Public Health
Yoder
Federal Food and Drug Administration
Riverton
Wyo
Denver
Local Marion Speedway to Host Warmup For July 2 Program
The Williamson County Speedway near Marion will host a Friday warmup night for the July 2 $3,000 supermodified program at the one third mile oval. Speedway improvements paused racing for two weeks as modifieds hobby cars and supermodifieds competed. Millikan won the modified stock feature after passing Murphy late when Murphy overheated. Murphy finished second. Murphy faced three crashes in heat races and Terry Allen of Marion endured hard luck. Gary Easton and Jim Eaves caused a fencing incident in a second race. Wayne Fisher won hobby cars. Time trials start at 7 30 p m with all classes racing. Results list Milliken Murphy Rogers Easton Kmucha Gurley plus other finishers.
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Williamson County
Marion
Bill Milliken
Shawneetown
B. J. Murphy
Murphy
Millikan
Terry Allen
Gary Easton
Murphysboro
Jim Eaves
Lick Creek
Wayne Fisher
Benton
Frank Kmucha
Don Ellis
Richard Williams
Richard Rogers
Anna
Gene Gurley
Dick Kotter
Metropolis
Melvin
Rogers
Richard Rider
Gurley
Merv Lence
Kotter
Milliken
Murphys
Boro
Kmucha
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Piety
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Herrin
N. Main
Franklin County Insurance Agcy
Zeigler
Emica
Nylux Canoe
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Turtle
John
Spalding
Ben Pearson “Baron
Gous
Loki
Hamilton
Little Egypt Coon Club
Little Egypt
Robert Webb
Colp
George
Brandon
Milli
Ken
Bob Melvin
Logen
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