Dispute Closes Pymatuning Fishing Areas
The Pennsylvania Fish Commission will close the Pennsylvania waters of Pymatuning Reservoir to fishing from April 1 through June 30 due to a dispute with Ohio over regulations. The decision may extend next year, with Pennsylvania seeking limits on walleye bass and muskellunge while Ohio maintains no closed seasons. Officials say the compact governing the states applies when no agreement is reached.
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Althea Gibson Aims To Match Babe Didrikson In Golf
Althea Gibson, retired tennis queen from Harlem, declares she wants to become the new Babe Didrikson Zaharias in golf. She believes she can be the world's best woman golfer, inspired by Babe and confident in her God given talent. Gibson began serious golf two years ago and plans to follow Babe’s path.
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Babe Didrickson Zaharias
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Weather Delays Pennsylvania Class A B and C Playoffs
Weather forces postponement of 10 of Tuesday's 17 PIAA playoff games across Pennsylvania. Mount Lebanon beats Clairton 70-82 in District 7 Class A. Kutztown over Spring Grove 102-70 in District 3 Class B. Spartansburg faces Conneaut Lake for District 10 Class C crown at Allegheny College. Scranton Central wins District 2 preliminary. Williamsport takes District 4 title. Eight postponements push eight games to Wednesday with two more set for Thursday. Bethlehem meets Mahwah Area in District 11 Class A semifinal at Hershey. Oakmont vs Edgewood and Bethleyville vs Avonworth set for WPIAL semifinals at Pitt Field House.
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Reds Bolster Falcon? Jordan? (Note: Unable to determine a clear title from provided text.)
Joey Jay, key Reds pitcher, ends holdout signing for 28 000 dollars amid optimism as Gene Freese injury shakes camp. Don McMahon also signs with Milwaukee Braves. Elio Chacon reaches terms for Mets. Holdouts shrink to four: Cepeda, Pascual, Camilli, Herrera.
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Reds
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Fred Hutchinson
Bill DeWitt
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Elio" Chacon
San Francisco
Orlando Cepeda
Minnesota
Camilo Pascual
Los Angeles Dodgers
Doug Camilli
St. Louis
Bob Herrera
Trout Streams Closed For Month In Harrisburg
Harrisburg AP reports the State Fish Commission orders trout streams closed from midnight March 14 to 5 a.m. April 14 to allow stocking. The closure affects streams and waters stocked with trout in 1961.
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West Penn All Star Quintet Named
The West Penn Conference named Weston Sallade of Westminster MVP for the season. Joining Sallade on the all conference team are Ron Gabrath of Westminster Bart Niemeyer of Grove City Dick Witherite of Geneva and Willie Somerset of Duquesne.
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Westminster
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Grove City
Dick Witherite
Geneva
Willie Somerset
Duquesne
Linesville downs Youngsville to reach district final
Linesville beat Youngsville 43 to 41 at the David Mead Field House to advance as District 10 Class B finalist. They will face Mercer Friday on the same floor for the district title.
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Linesville High
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Dodgers Tell Frank Howard to Ignore Advice
In Vero Beach AP report, Dodgers officials order Frank Howard to stop taking too much guidance from others. Duke Snider, elder statesman and captain, argues Howard has suffered from too many voices, hindering his progress. Howard, 6-7, 245, has played five seasons with L A, best being 23 homers in 1961. last season hit .206 with 15 homers. Snider urges focusing on one mentor and reviewing his swing on film.
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Take 2nd Place in ABC Tourney Doubles
WES MULNES and Ed Lubanski combined for a 1331 series and took second place in the American Bowling Congress Tournament classic doubles. Lubanski, Detroit Thunderbirds captain, rolled 2247 204 234 705, Howard 626. The pair’s 453 448 430 trailed leaders Winters and Till of Philadelphia by 83 pins.
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Golden Gloves Finals Tonight in Chicago Stadium
National Golden Gloves finals crown champions in eight divisions with 32 fighters in Chicago Stadium. A 24-bout card includes semifinals and an overall team title race led by Toledo with 16 points and five semifinalists.
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Toledo
Two Penn teams in cage classic bid battle
Texas Tech and SMU face off to decide Southw est playoff entries as both teams finish tied in the South West Conference standings. St Joseph’s and Temple also contend in the Middle Atlantic. results determine NIT and NCAA berths. Texas Tech edged Rice 60 38 and SMU beat Arkansas 84 8 4 to close the regular season. St Joseph’s overcame Lafayette 78 68 to tie Temple at 9 1 in the league.
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Prep Captures Erie City Crown
Cathedral Prep won its third city basketball title in four years with a 60 58 victory over Tech High at Gannon auditorium. Mike Flaherty scored 18 for the winners while Fred Biletnikoff led Tech with 15. officials were J Prisina and Verge.
Local women bowling night yields pins and high scores
Tuesday league action saw five women’s bowling groups compete. Ian Acklin rolled 591 with 194 and 188 in the VFW Recreational League. June Skelos Esther Roehrig and Ann Poyek posted notable scores in multiple leagues at Bowl-Aire and Avalon. Laura Snow led Industrial League with 236 200 192, while Jim Rhoades and Lewis Jewell added notable scores.
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Donkey Cage Games Slated Friday Night
Donkey Cage events return to Corry Area High School gym with two shows. Senior FFA members open at 8 PM, juniors follow at 9 PM under donkey basketball rules. Proceeds go to the FFA treasury. Richard Farrer oversees the Corry program as instructor.
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Future Farmers of America
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FFA Treasury
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Corry Area High School
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Hawaii Moves Into 2nd Place In ABL Standings
The Hawaii Chiefs defeated the San Francisco Saints 122-97 to clinch their sixth straight win and move into sole second place in the Western Division. Hawaii improves to 14-17, one game ahead of the Saints at 13-18 with no other ABL games on the schedule.
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Groat Declares Basketball Harmless to Baseball Career
Fort Myers Florida AP Dick Groat, star shortstop of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Duke alumnus, argues basketball strengthens his actions and fitness. He notes weight, conditioning, and winter workouts impact his legs, yet remains a Pirates captain after an MVP season and strong batting and hitting stats.
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