Johnston City Retains League Track Title in Conference Meet
Johnston City won the Southers Ni int Conference track crown at McLeansboro, scoring 76 5 6 to finish ahead of Didorah 69 1 3 and McLeansboro 30 1 2. New records were set in broad jump, discus, shot put, and low hurdles as Jim Burns led McLeansboro with two hurdle wins and a high jump share.
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Johnston City
McLeansboro
Dave Shannahan
Metropolis
Bob Stawarcsik
Dennis Dascotte
Stew Howell
Erich Albert
Terry Linton
Steve Dobraski
Cage Star
Jim Burns
Gidcumb
Swain
Dobraski
Seagraves
Stevens
Phillips
Stawarczik
Burns
Watson
Etienne
Howel d
Little
Dascatte
Ashley Ie
Linton J
Upchurch F
Albert J
Steeter
Counsil
Upchurch
Foote
Mascotte J
McCoy E
Dillard E. St
Eldorado
Leansboro
Beating Tips On Knots For Outboard Rope Work
Twelfth in a series by Jim Marienholt explains rope choices for the outboard, comparing natural and synthetic fibers. It covers line types like sisal and manila, cautions about storage and wear, and notes that synthetic ropes, though pricier to dry, last longer and require smaller diameters. It outlines essential knots such as the bow line and the clove hitch and emphasizes proper rope maintenance.
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Jim Marienholt
Manila
Bowline and clove hitch quick knot guide for sailors
The article teaches bowline variations and a strong anchor bowline method. It covers making a loop, threading the end, and securing to a ring. It also explains the clove hitch, its quick use on posts, and cautions against long term reliance due to looseness. It ends with advice to learn to whip rope ends and notes on outboarders and upcoming boat handling.
Jackson Has Open House at Country Club Weekend
Jackson Country Club opens its golf season with mixed foursome and blind bogey events and guided tours of a proposed back nine. Tours run today from 2 to 4 p.m. from the north clubhouse door, open to members and the public, led by pro Jim Irk.
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Jackson Country Club
Jim Irk
Jackson
Lightning strikes Confreria dar Ling church in Italy
A lightning bolt struck the belfry of a church in Confreria dar Ling Italy on May 4 causing a fire that damaged the bronze dome and wood. Firefighters extinguished the blaze and no injuries were reported.
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Cuena
Italy
Confreria Darling
Pincks Beat Sparta 2-0 on rambling Eagle win
Pinckneyville defeated Sparta 2-0 in a Southwest Egyptian Conference baseball game. Ray Montgomery pitched a four hit shutout for the Bulldogs. The lone run came in the first inning after Bob Rigdon walked and scored on Chuck Sroka’s long triple.
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Pinckneyville
Sparta
Ray Montgomery
Bulldogs
Bob Rigdon
Chuck Sroka
Panthers
Lew Schweizer
Ray Bupris
Jorge
Isan
Henderson
VF Bernasek
iLaws
Oliver
Keene
Norman
Gentry
Meyer
Murphysboro
Kaesburg
Best ‘Truck Service
L. Gentry
Orome Tavern
Busch Bavarian Pinckneyville AB
Hi Grammer’s Orchards
Orack's Gulf Service
Rigdon
Seinweizer
Meyer Denny
Sun Crest Soda
Rhieineekare
Rome ‘Tay- Burvis
Jorn
Isvanda
Busch Bavarian
Hopp
Rome
Tay
Montgomery
Horn
Jack’s Gulf
Denny
al Jets
Rome Tavern
B. Koei
Marion Wins Pinckneyville Soph Title
Marion wins the 10th annual Pinckneyville frosh soph track meet with 39 points, beating University High of Carbondale 38. West Frankfort, Salem, and Cahokia runners set records and multiple top finishes as Warren, Tate, Henson, and others star. Lucid, Stalcup, and Christopher lead a strong Marion showing across fields and relays.
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Marion
Pinckneyville
Prankfort
Francis Mlorian
Ron Tate
Sparta
Curry
Fairfield
Tate
Reggie Henson
Salem
Angel
Prather
Christopher
Warren
West Frankfort
Baggett
Stalcup
Tate Sparta
Murphy
University High
Cahokia
Stritzel
Thornton
Chester
Griffith
Henson
Salen
Beyler
Watson
McKeaken
Hickman
Smothars
Johnn
U. High
Purcell
Markiskow
Bain
Carbondale
Saak
Juhlin
Weaver
Pen- Ww
Gentile
Herrin
Cupry
Simmons
Chris Hopher
Krummeich
Quarrels
Williams
Rowney
Coulterville
Francis
Florian
Dublin
Cogdill
Mitagerald
Keeble
Mariow
University. High
Murphysboro
Benton
West
Frankfort
Sparta Bulldogs win Southwest Egyptian Conference track title
Sparta defeats Carbondale 44 to 42 in a close meet to end Carbondale’s one-year reign. Sparta took five firsts to Carbondale’s five, with six seconds and three thirds. Key wins came from Carl Fors, Charles Williams, Charley Dixon, and freshman relay quartet. Roger Henry set a mile record, and Mors won the 100-yard dash, high jump, and broad jump.
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Sparta
Carbondale
Clarence
Buzz
Bradley
Bulldogs
Pinckneyville
Murphysboro
Chester
Anna Jonesboro
du Quoin
Terriers
Carl Fors
Charles “Dabo" Williams
Charley Dixon
Mors
Wilbar
Dixon
Wen
Rich Ways
Roger Henry
Fors
Dixon Cd
2Yran
Coleman
Allig
Bill Keene
Austin M
McDonnough
Caupert
Crews
Calms
Bob Austin
Gillespie A
Tale
Schweizer
Dixon Cad
Maguire
Henry
Rheinecker
McCormick Ch
Coles
Dunn
Everett Rushing
Hays
Hodge S
Brown M
Pyron
Lors
Hall M
Cheek
Hepp
Limbaugh Ch
Guth ‘Hman
Johnson
Parr
Altigy
Heght
Bull
Austin
Caus We Cunyiccu
Haished
Everettsopen
Crows Dythe
Cairns
Roseberry
Willen
Westberg Cd
Jackson
Tate Club
Thoralers
Cycle Club is Launched
A new motorcycle club for the Carbondale Murphysboro area formed by 11 riders at an organizational meeting. Discussions covered non profit status and future club plans, with hopes to elect temporary officers. The meeting set May 3 at 2:00 pm for further steps and a public meeting.
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Carbondale
Murphysboro
SWE Leaders Clash Monday in SWE title race at Du Quoin
In a key SWE baseball showdown, Murphysboro Red Devils visit Du Quoin Indians for the conference crown. Murphysboro leads the race by a half game at 9-1 in standings while Du Quoin sits at 6-2, with top pitchers Dave Snyder and Bob Conte slated to start.
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du Quoin
Bob Conte
Murphysboro
Dave
Snyder
GTS du Quoin
Carbondale
Pinckneyville
Sparta
AQ Chester
Anna-Jonesboro
Mar dale Ladies Monday League high scores and leaders
In the Monday league at House of Millhunt and Tom's Place lanes team Selmier and Holden Hospital lead with high scores. Individual top games include Tess Pasluszny 186 and Thelma Partlow 176 while Pasluseny 517 and Partlow 495 anchor the high series. Team highs include Selmier 889 and 2471, Holden 2440, Martin 2396 with UD Cafeteria 350.
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Mardale Ladies Monday League
House of Millhunt
Tom's Place
Martin Oi
Selmier Peerless
AD Cafeteria
Lay’s
Holden Hospital
BI ‘Limpus
Tess Pasluszny
Thelma Partlow
Dorothy Richart
Blanche Losson
Passuseny
Partlow
Losson
Selmier
Lays
UD Cafeteria
Holden
Martin
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Aitcr
Hole
Paris
French Academy
Lesh
Pincks
King
Hodge
McCormick Oh
Pardo
Stahman
Huntley
du Quoin Pinckneyville
Carbon da
Forainy
Sue Reo
Rey
Vhieln
Kentucky
Lincoln Country
Churchill. Downs
Eve
Stephen.Foster Story
Bardstown
Pineville
Harrodsburg
Pioneer Playhouse
Danville
Capitol Annex Building
Dept
Mulouay
du Quain
Centralia
Leon Beauveles
Villejuif
Beauvetes
Walt Cormack
Virginia Military Institute
T of
Marvin Wright
Chevrolet
North Rt
Murphysborod
Lee Leens
Square Deal Clothing House
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Drive-In
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