Banner California hunting fishing year noted by department
California hunters and fishermen tout 1954 as largely successful with record deer bag and strong ocean catches. The Department of Fish and Game cites improved trout and warm water species totals, plus open season on sturgeon and chukar partridge. Pheasant season disappointed due to fog and weather. fatalities dropped to nine with no fatal gun accidents.
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California
Department of Fish and Game
Sierra
Kings
Angiers
San Pablo Bay
Sacramento Valley
Mt. Pines
Wagner Reveals Season Statistics
San Lorenzo coach Benny Wagner announces season stats after nine practice games as the team prepares for the Alameda County Athletic League opener January 4 against El Cerrito. He cites hustling defense and strong backboard work as keys while noting shooting struggles. Leading scorers and rebound leaders are listed, with Leong and Gebro among top scorers and Pacheco and Leong top rebounders.
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SAN Lorenzo
Benny Wagner
Alameda County Athletic League
el Cerrito
Wagner
Rebels
Chuck Gebro
Greg Jiminez
Bob Gonzales
Lou Pacheco
Bing Leong
Gonzales
Jimines
Lu Dey
Gebro
Pacheco
Leong
Pachedo
Jiminez
Shoemaker Opens Santa Anita Season With Win
Arcardia CA opening day drew 31 000 as Willig Shoemaker rode Mrs Bazooka to win the first race a seven furlongs event. Johnny Longden nabbed the Palos Verdes handicap aboard Imbros who nosed Berseem to set a world record pace and win by one length. Imbros earned 14 650 for owner Abe Hirschberg and paid 7.80 3.60 83.10 in the betting.
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Arcadia
Calif
Willig Shoemaker
Santa Anita
Shoemaker
Mrs Bazooka
Johnny Longden
Andy Grevolin
Imbros
Berseem
Anglers Must Buy 1955 Licences
Anglers planning to fish for steelhead Stripers or other species after December 31 should purchase 1955 angling licenses. The 1944 license expires year end. License price remains 3 dollars and licenses are being shipped to agents. Winter steelhead and salmon season runs through February 26 with no closed season on warm water fish. Hunting licenses follow a fiscal year, expiring June 20 1955.
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Department of Fish and Game
Wooden calls for consistent interpretation of rules
New York Friday reports coach John Wooden urged uniform rule application across regions, noting inconsistent officiating and differing emphasis in East and West. He argued that defensive focus and generous calls favor certain stars, and that coaches must let the rulebook guide the game rather than personal preferences.
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John Barrington Ling
Niagara
Imost
New York
Sol Breins
Wooden
LaSalle
Tom Gola
Tom
Madison Square Garden
UCLA
Gels
Johnny Wooden
Tommy Blackburn
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Jar
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Denier
Zee White
Swanson
Stokely's
Minute Maid
Orange Uice
Randy
Dikny Atk
Super Market
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