Wildlife kill trends and 1967 game totals in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Game Commission reports a total annual harvest of about 8.1 million game animals with notable rises in pheasants and squirrels and no significant drop in rabbit kills. Deer 144,415 bears 568 rabbits 2,870,000 squirrels 2,880,000 raccoons 137,000 turkeys 23,000 grouse 410,000 pheasants 1,015,000 quail 23,000 woodcock 75,000 doves 259,000. The commission will meet in Harrisburg to set hunting seasons and bag limits for 1968-69, with public discussions in the Public Utilities Commission Hearing Room.
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Spring Turkey Season A Success in Pennsylvania
Initial field reports indicate Pennsylvania's experimental spring gobbler season from May 6 to 11 was a big success with higher turnout and more gobblers killed than expected. Birds over 20 pounds were common, many old gobblers were taken, and hunter conduct was praised with few violations and minimal disturbance to nesting hens.
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Detroit and Baltimore Face Key Baseball Matchups
Detroit visits Boston while Minnesota and New York host games as the National League standings mix with nightly schedules. St. Louis trails behind Pittsburgh and New York as Tuesday’s card features Chicago at Cleveland and Oakland at Washington plus California games and twilight shifts.
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Tigers Yanks Split Chisox Sweep Twins Thanks To Ball Boy
The White Sox swept the Twins four games, aided by a ball boy interference that allowed two runs to score. Cesar Tovar and Rich Reese misplayed a foul ball retrieval, while Gerry McNertney drove in a key two runs in the bottom of the inning. Tony Oliva homered twice for Minnesota, but Chicago held on for the win.
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Grant Golfer's Desire Buried On 18th Green
Edward Faber of Mansfield died at 42 and requested in his will that cremated remains be buried on the 18th green of Stow Acres Country Club. A dusk memorial service was held. course owners and some members initially balked but grew supportive, noting the gesture reflects his love of golf.
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Legion Game Rained Out
The Corry Savings and Loan fame at Waterford was rained out Saturday afternoon and will be rescheduled at a later date. The Legion team will play rest to the Harborcreel Legion Wednesday evening at 6 15 at Loveland Field.
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Keystones Bypass Jamestown 15 to 1 In County Tilt
Corry Keystones overpower Jamestown with 15 runs as Barry Graham fires a four hitter with no walks. Eight-run seventh caps the blowout as Corry, led by Larry Persing with three hits, improves to 2-0 in league play and hosts Kennedy next Sunday at 2 pm.
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Recreation Baseball Signups Set for Boys Aged 8 to 10
Recreation baseball for boys ages 8 9 and 10 begins June 16 with a Wednesday registration led by recreation director Lou Hanna and supervised by Joe Frisina. North of Washington Street signups are at Wright School 6 to 7 15 p m, south at Columbus and Spring schools 6 30 to 8 30 p m. Two leagues offered. players must be 8 by June 10 and not 11 before August 1. Games run 1 to 5 p m Monday to Thursday at Wright and High School fields. schedules issued after registration.
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Cleveland Bat Day draws 49,952 at Cleveland Stadium
Cleveland draws a record home crowd of 49,952 for a doubleheader with Washington. The Indians win the opener 8-0, then fall 11-3 in the nightcap as Steve Hargan earns his fourth win in the opener. Liners include Joe Azcue five singles Larry Brown four, Chico Salmon homer then two more hits. A 24,500 bat giveaway for youngsters underscores a big day despite the second game setback.
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Marichal Wins Ninth As Giants Top Dodgers 5 1
San Francisco ace Juan Marichal improved to 9-2 with his fifth complete game victory since May. The Giants toppled the Dodgers 5-1 behind a 13-hit attack, with Jim Hart and Dick Dietz driving in two runs each as Don Sutton and three relievers were tagged. Will Stargell sparked Pittsburgh’s doubleheader split with Atlanta, belting six hits including two homers and six RBI across both games. The Cardinals swept the Mets to regain NL lead, while other NL results saw Philadelphia toppled by Cincinnati and Houston held by Chicago in extra innings.
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