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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1978
Page
15
Art Reid writes at 4:30 a.m. about Grizzly Adams, wolves, and hunting myths, interlaced with family life, a recalled dog bite incident, and reflections on marriage and outdoor pursuits. He jokes about wolves raising children and considers human folly in nature.
Jeff Hewes, an unlikely hero at Oakville's Glen Abbey, shot 4-under 67 to grab a 3-stroke first-round lead at the Canadian Open. Hewes, 31, has battled PGA Tour Q School seven times, earning at least one more year on tour with this wind-swept performance.
Heavyweight champion Leon Spinks was arrested for speeding in a 20 mph zone, his fifth traffic ticket this year. He also faced prior arrests over licenses and plates, with Michigan officials noting pending license status. Spinks planned to train in Michigan for a Sept. 15 bout with Muhammad Ali.
Entries are being accepted for a Class A slow-pitch regional softball tournament in Carbondale July 11-16. The double-elimination event includes teams from Anna, Carbondale, Grand Tower, Herrin, Johnston City, Marion and Murphysboro with a $60 entry fee and a July 7 deadline. The top two qualify for the state tournament in Macomb July 27-August 6.
SIU Carbondale announces three national letters of intent signees for its golf team. Larry Emery of Carterville returns after previously playing for the Salukis while Jay Smith of Lafayette Indiana and Doug Clemens of DeKalb join from high school. Coach Jim Barrett expects strong competition and progressive recognition for the program.
Carbondale natives Jim Jenkins and Herman Entsminger each recorded a hole in one at local courses. Jenkins aced the par-3 No. 5 at Jackson Country Club using an 8 iron on 137 yards near Murphysboro. Entsminger, a postal worker, holed out on the par-3 No. 6 at Midland Hills Golf Club with a 6 iron on 165 yards near Carbondale.
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