Prominent Southern Illinois angler Bill Harkins dies at 48
Bill Harkins of Carterville, longtime bass fisherman and marina manager on Crab Orchard Lake, died Monday morning at 48. A mentor to many in Southern Illinois fishing circles, he helped found the Southern Illinois Bass Anglers Association, organized the first Bass Fishing Team Championship, and co developed the Lunker Lure venture with Jim Aaron. His impact spread from local tournaments to national competition and product development.
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Memorial note on Bill Harkins and Lun ker Lure legend
The piece honors Bill Harkins a longtime outdoors figure linked to Lun ker Lure fame. It notes his quiet active influence in outdoor sports and his fair play values, saying he will be missed by many in the outdoor community.
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Saluki women gymnasts seek Seattle redemption at nationals
SIU C is pegged as a dark horse for the 1978 AIAW National Gymnastics Championship in Seattle after a 10th place finish last year. Coach Herb Vogel aims for top seeds to maximize late rounds as SIU C expects standout efforts from Linda Nelson, Cindy Moran, Maureen Hennessey, Chris Wuensch, Ellen Barrett, and Pam Conklin.
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Prep Girls Scoreboards and Boys Track Highlights
Girls supersectional scores list Mattoon Chatsworth Barrington Niles West Limestone Warrenville Belleville Eldorado Moline Annawan Joliet Marshall results with overtime at East Moline. Friday quarters show Mattoon Dundee Lincoln Crystal Lake Belleville W Moline Joliet W. Boys track results West Frankfort Carterville Marion set event records and relay times across sprints distance field events.
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Exhibition Baseball Scores and Schedule From Earlier Week
A recap of Tuesday to Thursday exhibition baseball results and upcoming games across multiple teams including Toronto, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Minnesota, Montreal, and more. The report lists scores, rain delays, and a long string of league bowling standings and prize results from Fairview Lanes and Westroads venues.
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Junior bowlers advance to state tourney in Bloomington
Six teams age 7 to 17 from Carbondale and Murphysboro earned spots at the Illinois State Junior Bowling Championships after winning a Feb 18 local event. Bantam, junior, and senior groups list both Carbondale and Murphysboro competitors named for each division.
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YMCA sponsors spring youth sports in Carbondale and Murphysboro
The Jackson County Area YMCA begins T-ball for kindergarten to second grade with sessions on Saturdays at Parrish Field behind the YMCA and Longfellow School in Murphysboro. A 8 to 15 year old track program runs Wednesdays 4 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 2 to 4 p.m. at Parrish Field Carbondale to prep for the May 6 Carbondale Jaycee Track Jamboree. Registration is at the first sessions.
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Greensboro Open field lags as Snead sits out Masters week
PGA champion Lanny Wadkins headlines a weaker Greater Greensboro Open field at Forest Oaks. Sam Snead is absent for the first time in 40 years as 144 players tee off amid top money leaders like Lon Hinkle and John Mahaffey. The winner earns Masters entry and a $48,000 prize, with strong international challengers and veterans in attendance.
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