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Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1973

Page

12

SIGA Introduces Four Ball Event Across Southern Illinois

SIGA opens its 1973 calendar with a new four ball tournament format. May 13 kicks off a one day Chester County Club event limited to 50 teams with a $20 entry per team. Egyptian Country Club hosts a two day 36 hole event June 30 to July 1. Other four ball and classic events follow across Lake of Egypt, Mounds, Marion, and Metropolis, culminating in the September calendar with Clark Kent Lois Lane mixed pairs in Metropolis and the Harvest and Crab Orchard tournaments.

Southern Illinois Golf Association Chester Country Club Bill Keeneman State St Chester Egyptian Country Club Mounds Egyptian Greenview Centralia SIGA Metropolis Fairway Marion Fairfield Peabody Saline County Centralia Greenview Midland Hills Bankers Crab Orchard Egyptian At Mounds Hambletonian Elks of

Willie Mays at 42 Faces Declining Batting Power

Before a Mets game with the Astros Willie Mays is described as aging and unable to hit fast balls despite lasting popularity. He faces a $165000 salary ending upon retirement and a $500 fine from spring training. The piece notes his impact, diplomacy with team managers, and questions about continuing to play.

Dave Anderson New York Times New York Willie Mays Houston Astros New York Mets Mets Shea Stadium San Francisco Giants Joan Payson Giants Polo Grounds Mrs. Payson Yogi Berra Willie Berra Mays Casey Stengel Hawaii San Francisco

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