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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1978

Page

15

Nicklaus and Player Tie At Memorial In Rainy Round

Nicklaus and Player share the lead after a rain shortened opening round at Muirfield Village. Nicklaus shot 67 in only his eighth 1978 event while Player, on a 10 week run, posted a five under par 67. Rex Caldwell, Tom Kite, and Jim Simons close at 68, with others active in the 69 70 range as conditions forced altered fairway lies.

Dublin Ohio Jack Nicklaus Gary Player Nicklaus Player Muirfield Village Rex Caldwell Tom Kite Jim Simons Ed Sneed Lon Hinkle Curtis Strange Bobby Wedkins Mike Morley Mark Hayes Andy North Alan Tapis Tom Weiskopf Tom Watson Hale Irwin Arnold Palmer

Instant monster hoax born from lake fish tale

A Southern Illinois outdoor writer recalls fabricating an instant monster from reports of a large flathead catfish in Crab Orchard Lake. He staged escalating sightings, a dramatic chase, and a hoax photo with a taxidermy gar, a goose wing, hawk talons, and a cow in flight, provoking surprise and apology from a reader.

Art Reid Southern Illinois Crab Orchard Lake Nessie Ron Forst Phil Adams

Los Angeles battles IOC over 1984 Olympic contract

The IOC provisionally awarded Los Angeles the 1984 Games but warned a signed contract must follow IOC rules by July 31. Mayor Bradley must win City Council approval aligning with Rule 4 joint finances, or L A could lose the bid to another city.

Athens Greece Anton Calleia Los Angeles Calleja IOC Tom Bradley U.S Montevideo Uruguay

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