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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1981
Page
20
Barbara Burton writes about a bomb threat during the West Frankfort Cairo regional game in Bent, forcing evacuation on a rainy night. She questions authorities handling, urges federal action, and suggests IHSA sanctions to deter future threats.
Sports editor lauds John A Logan College women’s team and Coach Gary Barton for a strong season. The Vols posted a notable winning record under Barton, with exciting play and rising success in junior college circles.
Reader questions Coulterville 38 Chester 29 girls regional outcome. The report cited Kristi Rackley’s 19 points and a 12-5 first quarter lead, but Chester briefly led in the third quarter before Coulterville's late full-court press produced turnovers and baskets.
Art Reid surveys the modern evolution of fishing gear from bamboo to glass graphite and boron rods. He notes weight sensitivity and casting speed advantages of newer materials over bamboo and glass, the cost gaps, and the standardized fly line numbering that aids uniform use across brands.
The Du Quoin All-Sports Show arrives March 27 29 at the Du Quoin Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall featuring major boat and recreation vehicles fishing gear and hand made knives. The Illinois Bass Association will display and officials aim to make the event one of the largest with room for exhibitors. J D Productions Inc plans attractions and World Outdoor Racing Champion Bill See bold may appear to race on the fairgrounds lake along with a one man airplane demonstration and a 16mm color fishing feature spanning Alaska to the Great Lakes.
University of Alabama-Birmingham vaults to the second round amid NCAA tournament action. Glenn Marcus scores 22 as Gene Bartow’s squad demolishes Western Kentucky 93 68 and earns a date with Kentucky in Tuscaloosa.
The 1980-81 John A Logan College women's basketball brochure was named outstanding in the nation by the National Junior College Athletic Association in the women's division. Produced by Greg Starrick with photos by Kathy Richey, the brochure theme was Lady Volf Flying High in 1981. A plaque was presented to Starrick and the college.
A meeting for umpires and coaches of the Herrin Junior Baseball and Softball League takes place at 7 p.m. Monday in the Herrin High School Chorus Room. For more information call Clifton Gosnell at 942-6964.
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