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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1981
Page
16
Rain from a cold front swelled lakes and streams in Southern Illinois and may affect fishing long term. Muddy runoff could smother eggs for species spawning after last weekend’s heavy rain, threatening early spawn in ponds and small lakes. Some fish rely on adult fish or moving water to oxygenate eggs during incubation.
The article explains how wind driven waves and muddy water affect fish spawning in shallow habitats. It notes white bass and stripers migrate to rivers to spawn while muddy water hinders trout and salmon. Overpopulated bluegill and crappie disrupt ecosystems, leaving few mid sized fish and many runts. Introducing threadfin shad into Illinois lakes boosts predator populations by providing abundant forage.
Steve Houseworth of Carbondale repeated as champion of the Second Annual 10-kilometer Taylor Motor roadrun at Benton, finishing in 32 minutes 3 seconds with Tom Breen close second. Patty Plymire topped the women in 39 minutes 17 seconds among 206 entrants from Rend Lake Water Festival events.
Illinois coach Lou Henson adds 6-7 forward Daniel Dee Maras of Antioch to the 1980 class. Maras averaged 20 points and 11 rebounds per game while shooting 56 percent from the floor and 60 percent from the line. He joins George Montgomery Anthony Welch and Jay Daniels as new signees.
Ex Cardinals place kicker Steve Little will get the maximum 2000 monthly pension for football related injuries after the Bert Bell Players Retirement Board reversed a December ruling. Little, paralyzed from the neck down after an October auto crash 14 hours after his release by St. Louis, was backed by Cardinals figures including owner Bill Bidwill.
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