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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1981
Page
16
The bullfrog season runs through August 31 in Illinois. With a license and minimal gear costing $10–$15, a meal of frog legs can be earned at home. Methods include a gig, a light, and a pole, plus alternatives like a fly rod. Hunting from shore, wading, or small boat works. possession limits are eight per person per night, 16 total.
Indiana Pacers are for sale as owner Sam Nassi seeks a buyer. GM Bob Salyers says moving the team is unlikely and no fire sale is planned despite about $1.2 million losses last year and attendance dropping to about 10,000. Nassi cites losses but asserts Pacers will play in Indianapolis for 1981 82 with eight years left on a 10 year lease.
Phil Belbas, pro at Perry County Country Club Pinckneyville and Du Quoin, captured low pro honors with a five under par 34 33 67 and captained the winning team that shot 16 under 28 28 56 in the handicap event at West Frankfort host Franklin County Country Club.
The Air Force publicly revealed its campaign sending golf and tennis balls and an hourglass to physicians in the Southeast to recruit medical specialists amid manpower shortages. The $17,736 effort aims at doctors aged 35 to 50 dissatisfied with practice administration, with 40 responses and five objections so far. Col. Ronald Bailey oversees the drive, noting its cost per set and potential value if several doctors join.
A three division tennis tournament will be held June 27 28 at Murphysboro old high school courts with men and women open singles and a men doubles division. Entry fee is 5 for singles and 8 per doubles team. Some events may move to the new high school courts. Contact Jim Berezow 722 S 20th Murphysboro 687 4235.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale women’s athletics department hosts a fundraising party at the president’s house on campus. The event runs 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. with beer and appetizers. tickets are 10 dollars per person. Reservations can be made by calling Cindy Scott at 536-5566.
Belleville runner Meddows won the Lesser 10,000 meter road race with a 34:07 clocking, narrowly beating Jim Wooldridge of Herrin. Lindy Nelson claimed the women's open title in 39:03, with multiple age group wins noted for Wooldridge, Gill, Gleason, Harker, and Cittadino. The event, held with Lesser Homecoming, drew 93 competitors.
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