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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1981

Page

14

Mattoon Takes Class AA Meet In Murphysboro

Mattoon Green Wave dominated the Friday Boys Class AA District track meet in Murphysboro winning six of eight running events. The 1600-meter relay closed with Mattoon setting a meet record 3:21.12 to beat Marion 53-49 as Mount Vernon and Centralia tied for third with 41. Grand performances came from Charles Moss and Dave Flowers for Mattoon, Ernie Badger for Mount Vernon, and Felipe Martin for Carbondale who excelled across jumps and hurdles.

Bob Holliday Southern Illinoisan Mattoon Green Wave Murphysboro Green Wave Marion Wildcats Centralia Mount Vernon Harrisburg Carbondale Effingham Olmey Traid Herrin Paris Salem Charleston Charles Moss Mattoon Ron French Chuck Sherline Ernie Badger Marion Daren Pahl Pahl State Felipe Martin Martin Leland Sherrill Jim Sutton Reacher Jon Jones Anna-Jonesboro Darrin Sigler George Warren Ron Hatchcraft West Frankfort McLeansboro Joe Milligan Randy Edmondson Mark Clark Sparta Troy Johnston Meridian Anna Jonesboro Troy Heitmeyer David Haynes du Quoin Chuck Clemons Rick Jenkins Eldorado John Rutledge Charles Meadows Kim Steele Diana White Steve Williams Cairo Chris Briddick Jim Gulledge Marty Coker Mike Walter Mark Bittle Leo Coleman Brian Russell Clark Dixon Benton Kip Wright Kevin Ellis David Bauer Darin Lee Cory Partridge Darryl Clarida Scott Boyd Richard McPhail Cameron Riley Metrop Doug Hines Brett Dorris Jack Shelton Greg Jones Jim Holway Brent McLain Kevin Waller Nashville John Evans Scott Gil Kevin Howerton Carterville Jim Wilson Steve Truitt Daren Pahi Kent Leek David Hodge Richard Edwards John Harp Benton Steve Russell Neal McDaniel Pinckneyville Jerry Bankhead Jerry Warren Hurdies Scott Hafeli Johnston City Chico Costello Brad Thomas Chester Roger Teal Carl Evans Curt Picou Gary Mestal Jeff Meyer Richard Doerge Lowell Anderson Jack Rodely Blake McDaniel Nelson Newton Chuck Wortman Dennis Jones Wade Mycher Doug Noilen Hal Tweedy Mike Monkman Metropolis Wes Franklin Brad Auten Kent Howerton Kevin Lightfoot James Willis Tim Simpson Mike Webb Larry Alli Joe Bader Robert Vannier Greg Gordon Mike O'Day Tim Place Brad Horton

Entries Due Friday for Southern Illinoisan Bowling Tourney

The first Southern Illinoisan Bowling Tournament will be held June 7 8 at L I Bowl near Carterville. Qualifiers from Sunday papers or top 10 city tourneys in scratch singles are eligible. Entry is 5 per bowler payable to S I Bowl Carterville 62918. Five games June 7 in 4 pm and 7 pm sessions. Top five men and top five women advance to finals June 8.

Carterville New Route 13 East Professional Bowlers Association

St Louis Pair Leads Chester Four Ball After First Round

Two-man teams from St Louis lead the Chester Country Club four ball championship after opening play. Wayne Orfman and Bill Mathews shot 68 to top the field by four strokes. Brad Harris and Pursie Pipes sit second at 69. Several teams share third on 70. In Class A, four duos tie for the lead at 73.

St. Louis Chester Country Club Wayne Orfman Bill Mathews Brad Harris Denver, Colo Pursie Pipes Mount Vernon Stu Kirkland Don Braddy

Drew Summers place at state highlights IHSA meet in Champaign

Drew and Summers each finished fourth at the IHSA Girls Track and Field State Meet in Champaign. Drew placed fourth in Class A discus with 123-7 and Summers took fourth in shot put at 37-82. Lesser-Walier’s Nancy Kirk reached the 100 meter dash semifinals in 13.0 seconds before bowing out. Other area results include Norris 20th in 3,200 meters for Benton and Heidinger 24th in AA. Scaggs ran 3,200 in 12:37.

Carterville Barbie Drew Benton Sharon Summers Champaign Drew Summers Gail Smith Hayworth Kerri Norris Sonia Heidinger Carbondale

Anna Jonesboro wins district track title over Freeburg

Anna Jonesboro captured the Class A boys district title with 49 points to Freeburg’s 40 after Freeburg ace Bill Hatfield withdrew with a pulled hamstring in the 200. Jonesboro sprinter Jon Jones won the 100 in 10.74 and anchored relays, with David Haynes adding key points. Cairo, Pinckneyville, and Lebanon also posted strong showings as teams advance toward the state meet.

Mike Estes Southern Illinoisan Jon Jones Freeburg Bill Hatfield A-J Wildcats Gary Henning Anna Hatfield Anna Jonesboro Jones David Haynes John Belcher Anna-Jonesboro Fred Chamness Belcher Haynes George Warren Warren Paul Vollmer Cdds Larry Roberts Cairo Tom Zalud Steve Williams Williams State Kip Wright Pinckneyville Neal McDaniel David Leehy Leehy Panthers Tim Simpson Mike Stonce Sparta Greg Gordon Nashville Kevin Waller Waller Columbia John Elder Hornets Jerry Warren Chester Brad Thomas Carl Evans Thomas Meridian Eastern Illinois Chamness

Local Shamrock golf leaders in Mine Products Classic

Oscar McClellan of Johnston City and Gary Adkins of Metropolis share the lead with 69 at the Mine Products Classic Golf Tournament at Lake of Egypt Marion. Other divisions show tight purses with several 72s and 78s as 94 entrants chase more than $2,000 in merchandise and a new car for a No 9 hole-in-one.

Oscar McClellan Johnston City Gary Adkins Metropolis Lake of Egypt Marion Anna Herb Cutsinger Mike Davis Woody Young Paducah Mel Felts John Keller Steve Malone al Norman Claude Elkins Tom Riley Fred Kerley Paul Holt Roy Dillon

Zoeller Leads Colonial Golf Amid Rain Delay

Fuzzy Zoeller shot 69 despite back trouble to take a one shot lead after 36 holes at the Colonial National Invitation in Fort Worth. The wet course forced Friday’s postponement and a two day 36 hole finish, with Zoeller seeking his first win since the 1979 Masters.

Fort Worth Texas Fuzzy Zoeller Zoeller Colonial Country Club Augusta

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