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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1968
Page
8
The 1968 trout season opens at 6 am Saturday with 1 057 555 trout targeted. Weather and water conditions will influence opening day results as anglers await cooperation from the weatherman. Season dates run from April 13 to September 2 in inland lakes with species including brook brown rainbow lake trout and salmon.
The 32nd Masters Golf Tournament opens in Augusta with favorites Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer, both dissatisfied with parts of their games, amid a subdued crowd. Defending champ Gay Brewer struggles with putting as others like Billy Casper Doug Sanders and Tony Jacklin vye for the title.
The Cardinals appear at full strength for their belated opener with Roger Maris in the No. 3 slot and Orlando Cepeda hitting behind him as Bob Gibson faces Pat Jarvis. Dodgers may be without Walter Alston for three weeks after kidney surgery as Jim Gilliam and others direct during his absence.
The state shifts to mandatory hunter safety training with District game protectors supervising courses. About 5,000 instructors certified and 150,000 hunters certified in the voluntary program since 1958. Beginning Sept 1 1969 archery licenses can be sold by license issuing agents with a $2 fee plus 20 cent issuing fee.
Pirates manager Larry Shepard backs Willie Stargell to anchor the lineup. Stargell will bat cleanup against all pitching in the Astrodome as the team aims for early victories. Stargell hit .238 in exhibitions, but Shepard believes he can rebound and lead the offense.
Pitching plans for the Pirates feature Jim Bunning as the opener against Larry Dierker before about 30 000 fans. The Pirates bat in order Wills Alley Clemente Stargell Clendenon Mazeroski Alou May and Bunning, with Shepard promising Willie Stargell immediate chances at the plate. Minnesota's John Kundla retires after nine seasons as basketball coach.
Baseball fans get the latest 1967 final standings with Detroit Minnesota Chicago California Baltimore Washington Cleveland New York Kan Kansas City and Oakland listed. Thursday and today’s games are noted with matchups including Minnesota Washington Boston Detroit Oakland New York and California Cleveland. Bob Cousy will again coach Boston College next season CBS announced with weekend telecast times.
Members of the Ladies Recreation Bowling League held their annual banquet at Perry's Inn. Trophies were handed out to the top keglers. the winning team was the A&B Distributing lassies and the Fast-West team posted the league high series.
North Hills golf course will open to the public on Saturday, April 20 if weather permits. Maintenance moved ahead with rolling the entire layout and cutting the greens as part of the opening preparations.
In Mancos Colorado Ron Helland helps Snider pursue wrestling after the move to a school with no program. Snider commutes long distances for practice amid weather concerns while a consdlation Championship looms. A separate golf note details new memberships and weekday versus weekend greens fees. a public admissions building opens with vending in the lobby. Northwestern football starts spring drills with 80 candidates in Evanston Illinois.
Gerry Jockmyer of Sycamore Ohio holds the most harness racing wins with 63 victories through Monday, retaining the No 1 spot in the U S Trotting Association standings. Del Insko of South Beloit Illinois leads with $168 117 in winnings.
Torque-Drive removes the clutch pedal and shifts automatically for most operation and economy. It is offered exclusively on all Camaro sixes and Chevy I models.
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