The Carp as Poker Face and Insightful Predator
Outsight praises the carp as a smart, wary intruder in American waters. It details its European origin in 1876, feeding behavior, and notorious odor when dead. The piece climaxes with a humorous claim of the carp's eye contact and ability to “play poker,” ending with the narrator vowing never to lose a hand to a carp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.J. McClane
Europe
United States Fish Commission
Germany
McClane
Commission
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
U.S
Final trials for American 12 meter yachts begin in Newport
In Newport Rhode Island three American 12 meter yachts start final trials to select the U S entry for the world series of boating. At a cocktail party the New York Yacht Club Race Committee paired Courageous with Enterprise in the opening race. A protest by Sweden was denied as the series continued with Ted Turner skippering Courageous and Lowell North commanding another American yacht in a key matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R.I
UPI
United States
New York Yacht Club
Courageous
Enterprise
Sweden
Atlanta Braves
Ted Turner
Lowell North
San Diego
Calif
Andy MacGowan
Coast Guard
Ida Lewis Yacht Club
Pelle Petterson
Gretel II
Australia
France I
WHA seeks regroup after NHL rejection
The World Hockey Association opens a two day meeting to regroup for the next season after the NHL rejected six WHA teams for admission. Leaders aim to finalize a plan for eight teams and a packed schedule, with Edmonton weighing a possible jump to the NHL.
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Montreal
UPI
National Hockey League
World Hockey Association
NHL
Board of Governors
Quebec Nordiques
Winnipeg Jets
Edmonton Oilers
New England Whalers
Cincinnati Stingers
Houston Aeros
Birmingham Bulls
Calgary Cowboys
Cincinnati
Bill de Witt Jr
Bill McFarland
Edmonton
Peter Pocklington
Oilers
Colorado Rockies
Denver
Harness Racing Odds and Results for August 16 1977 card
A dense listing of races across pace and trot events with entries for first to tenth races, including horses like Uncle Hermen Migby Avenger Jambo Clipper and results or odds across multiple classes. Additional details show Tuesday crowds and handle figures with extensive entries and a long list of AE entries per race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Hermen
Migby Avenger
Jambo Clipper
Nate Lobell
Go Lizzie
Billy Joe F
Big Kitty
Midnight Chief
Lincolns Galaxy
Hey Jon G
Boy Butler
Busy Bee Michael
Long Horn
Vents Pride
Pine Hill King
Duke
Fiacco Gellop
Nancy Bee Oakwood
Unheralded stars shine in quiet excellence across sports
The piece profiles overlooked competitors like Al Cowens, Tommy Casanova, Jerry Sherk, and golfer Al Geiberger. It highlights Geiberger’s low profile despite top skill, PGA success, and a 59 scoring round, noting his calm demeanor and consistent, high level play without fanfare.
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New York
UPI
Joe Namath
Arnold Palmer
Reggie Jackson
al Cowens
Tommy Casanova
Jerry Sherk
Kansas City Royals
Whitey Herzog
Cincinnati Bengals
National Football League
Cleveland Browns
Cowens
Casanova
Sherk
al Geiberger
Johnny Miller
Geiberger
Miller
Tulsa
Patriots nurse wounds as they prep for Philadelphia
The New England Patriots resume pre season practice after a 38-3 win over Green Bay. Stanley Morgan returned from a light concussion, Tony McGee nurses a twisted knee, and Marlin Briscoe shows elbow and forearm bruising. Coach Fairbanks praised special teams and rookie and reserve contributions in the favorable exhibition run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield
R.I
UPI
New England Patriots
Philadelphia
Patriots
Green Bay
Milwaukee
Stanley Morgan
Bryant College
Tony McGee
Philadelphia Eagles
McGee
Packers
Marlin Briscoe
Fairbanks
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Pocklington
Independence
Ted Hood
Marblehead
Mass
Saratoga
Speedy Promise
Prince Consort
Garys Buddy
Show Gem
Rips Candy Man
Pardee Hanover
Jefferson Smoke
Star Child
Rupert Express
Ulysses
T R Koolkat
Egyptian Boy
Mighty Harry
Johnny Dawn
Easter Sal
Debbie Pioneer
Josian D
Arlenes Joy
Cherub
Ceils Bye
Majestic Frost
Mountain Impulse
A B Collins
Pioneer Alfredo
Sea Breeze
Keys Pick
Terra Flash
Piper Belle
Shadydale
Count Titan
Chiquita
Black Tuexedo
Red Hustler
Last Sheraton
London Minbar
Symetra
Noble Campaign
Dandy Mir
Tranquil
Ric Straw
Archertown Road
Right On
Gene
Happy Acres Crown
Me Bob Collins
Quiet Point
Judge Lad
Taconic
Minos Allen
John Early Bird
Velvet Kent
Remnant
Helenda
Freddies Sister
Tark Hanover
Colonial Chuck
Wyncrest Guy
Mighty Lisa
Marquis Volo
Vermont Gold
Little Mister Ed
Meadow Paradise
Lucky Dicy
Coxey
Keystone Maverick
Major Pomp
Wendy Dillon
Kash
Chris Tatler
Tone Hanover
Hush Star
Concordat
Cinboy
Suerte
Rich Lou
Catha
Hinsdale
Premier Bona
Vaillant Arch
Krispie Nugget
Bycore
Sylvan Sarah
Promise Gander
Shannon Bug D
Albertino
Mountain Estate
Dudieys
Winemaster
Battle Charge
Tarry
Navarac
Old Man Anderson
Mighty Foreber
Milford Magoo
Wee Richard D
Dandysaisy
el Salmone
Wallkill Sunny
Bright D
Mr. Atorton
K Star
Babee Gold
Drexel Chip
Scamp Trapp
Creswinkle
Debbie
Lota Woman
Flicka Bayama
Jess Revonah
Chockoyoftte Rose
USF
James Way Philly
Gallant Dancer
Jims Wish
Velas Choice
Jefferson Star
Stardale Jim
Benton Blacky
Daves Echo
Tom Dryer
Commas Baby
Dave Bloom
Miracle Romance
Maxie Hanover
Taconic Chief
Smokey Hollow Amy
Ocala Butler
Ding Ding
Just Baroness
Arriva Adam
Penny Bank
White Rock Gary
Mona Ray
Pitch
Blaze Knight
General Brooks
Rebel Land
Ted
Guitar Hanover
Allstar Pick
Lawson
Dangerous Howard
Garrock Mike
Lake Widower
Miss Lizzy Lind
Pebble Beach
Lanny Wadkins
Philly
Morgan
Chuck Fairbanks
Ray Costicr
Raymond Clayborn
New England
Alcoa
Csalcoa
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