Fishing Slump Ends as Weather Warmth Brings Bigger Rush
Local angling expert Drexel Allen says cool spell slowed fishing after a promising prelude. Bass, crappie, and channel catfish bites were strong in prior weeks. white bass and crappie in Toronto and Fall River, and farm ponds offered good activity. He notes river Neosho lagging and urges anglers to prepare gear for the next run as temperatures rise.
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Kansas Opens Paddlefish Snagging Season on Neosho River
The Kansas fish and game commission plans a paddlefish snagging season on the Neosho River between Chetopa Dam and the Labette Cherokee line. Season length depends on conditions but ends by May 15. No creel limits. other rough fish may be snagged. Snagged fish must be released. gear limited to two single hooks or one No 1 treble.
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Reminders on licenses and fishing rules in Kansas
Kansas residents 65 and older are exempt from hunting and fishing licenses and upland game bird stamps since January 1. Crappie and white bass creel limits are lifted to permit unlimited catches. Michigan set a 1971 national single game attendance record with 104,016 at Ohio State. Aqueduct’s four levels are served by 1% escalators and nine elevators. Herb Adderley and Dave Manners, former Michigan State stars, are Cowboys champions.
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Death claims Met manager Gil Hodges at Easter
West Palm Beach AP reports Gil Hodges died on Easter Sunday after a fall while walking with Mets coaches Ed Yost Rube Walker and Joe Pignatano following a golf day. Roy Campanella in Valhalla hospital in serious condition amid Hodges news.
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No Progress Toward Settlement in MLB Pension Dispute
New York AP reports no progress after a weekend of talks between owners and players over a pension package. Both sides plan further meetings, with Marvin Miller and John Gaherin signaling fuller committees and renewed bargaining. The strike began over contributions and perceived underfunding of the pension plan.
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Palmer suffers big collapse at Greensboro Open
Arnold Palmer loses a two stroke lead with three holes left as George Archer wins the Greater Greensboro Open. Palmer’s late bogey trio mirrors his 1966 US Open collapse, leaving Archer tied for lead after 272 and Jordan with Stockton Rodriguez Snead.
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Lakers Celtics Lead NBA Playoff Opponents
The Lakers, Celtics, Knicks, and Bullets hold strong positions in the NBA playoffs. Los Angeles leads Chicago 3-0 in the Western semis, Boston goes up 2-1 on Atlanta, and New York ties Baltimore 1-1 in the East as playoff action continues. Milwaukee leads its series as 2-1, with Golden State upcoming. Bob Henry, state champion quarterback, signs a Big Eight scholarship with Kansas.
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Free golf lessons begin at Safari Public Golf Course
The Cha nute Recreation and Parks Department offers two beginner classes each Tuesday and Friday for four weeks. Sessions start at 1 30 p m and 5 30 p m with Charles Burgtorf directing. Clubs provided, 50 cent ball fee each lesson.
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VFW Little League Meeting Set for Wednesday
A VFW Little League meeting for managers and interested persons is scheduled for 7 30 p m Wednesday in the club rooms. The program targets boys in grades two through eight with Rookie Minor and Major leagues. Don Elder says third or fourth graders next year may play. those not signed up may register by calling the Chanute Recreation and Parks Department at 451 4199 through Wednesday.
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Juco Netters Third at Pratt
Neosho County Juco tennis finished third in a Pratt quadrangular with Seward County first and Pratt second. NCCJC earned 3 points, Independence 1, matching tightly with several close matches. Coach Scroggins praised the effort as western teams remain strong and the Panthers head to Lawrence next Friday to face Haskell.
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Exhibition night game pits Pirates against Orioles in Washington
The Pittsburgh Pirates face the Baltimore Orioles in an exhibition night game at Washington D C on May 22. Sam Snead has won the PGA senior golf title five times.
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