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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1981
Page
20
Anglers report dependable catches among bluegill and crappie as water temp climbs. Bass may surge with mild weather. thermometer readings guide shorelines and depth. A Murphysboro day yields four bass totaling 27.6 pounds, heaviest 8.3 pounds, during a single outing.
Denise Biellmann of Switzerland takes the ladies title at the World Figure Skating Championship in Hartford after a long program Friday night, earning Switzerland its first world women’s medal and second gold. Elaine Zayak earns silver with seven triple jumps, while Claudia Kristofios-Binder is third. American Judy Blumberg and Michael Seibert enter ice dancing freeskate hoping for bronze.
Curtis Strange fired a no bogey six under 66 for a 54 hole total of 201 at Inverrary Golf Club in Lauderhill Florida to lead the American Motors Inverrary Classic by four strokes. Tom Kite and Larry Ziegler shared second at 205 as Johnny Miller and Jack Nicklaus chased.
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher John Fulgham, rookie 10-win 1979, will have rotator cuff surgery in Los Angeles next week. Doctors warn recovery takes about a year and a half, with uncertain return prospects. Fulgham opted for rest before deciding after talks with team surgeon Dr. Stan London and surgeon Dr. Frank Jobe.
A letter to the SIU Sports Editor argues coach Gene Bess from Three Rivers Junior College should be hired to lead Southern Illinois basketball next year. The writer cites Bess’s 1-loss, No. 1-ranked team and two highly recruited guards as key assets to pair with Red Camp’s inside scoring.
Sports editor laments long selection process at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. He warns that delaying coach hiring past March 15 and April 1 harms recruiting prospects, fearing no good recruits will be available for a new coach, and wishes luck and prayers to the appointee.
Belinda Heine Kim Mueller Dee Dee Cross lead a response from Trico High School in Campbell Hill Illinois rejecting a February 25 1981 newspaper adjective describing the school as lowly. they praise the team spirit and crowd support from February 24 and defend the Pioneers’ pride noting a winning season in effort and energy despite a non winning record. 121 students faculty and staff sign the letter demanding fair coverage and recognition for Trico High School.
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