Rodman Pool Yields Trophy Bass For Retired Photographer
Jim Cox a retired Decatur photographer spent five months in Florida chasing a Rodman Pool bass trophy. He fished below Rodman Dam near Palatka using 12 inch shiners and open faced gear, finally landing a 14 pound 1 ounce largemouth, after learning local hints and baiting with bread near lily pads.
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Cox recounts big bass catches at Rodman dam wall
Cox describes fishing at Rodman dam wall with a 7 to 10 pound bass taking a minnow after seven taps. He notes a 12 pound bass at the wall seven days later and mentions a 21 pound catfish and striped bass in the area. Weather and chop influence lunker bass activity above the dam.
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Cooke Signs Kareem Jabbar Dionne for LA Teams
AP reports Jack Kent Cooke signs Kareem Abdul Jabbar for the Lakers and Marcel Dionne for the Kings at 4 million total, pairing two star centers to boost scoring. Dionne leaves Detroit after a standout season, including a record 121 points, as he joins Los Angeles with a five year contract.
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Lions Rally Past Pirates in Doubleheader Sweep
The Philadelphia Phillies starters Christenson and Underwood shut down the Pittsburgh Pirates as Philadelphia swept the twin bill 6-3 and 8-1. Ollie Brown delivered the go ahead hit in the opener and Greg Luzinski drove in three in the nightcap. Reds blank Braves 3-0 as Joe Morgan hits a three run homer. Mets topple Cardinals 5-1.
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Morgan's three run shot seals Reds win over Braves
Joe Morgan belted a three run homer in the third, his 10th of the season, as Cincinnati defeated Atlanta 3 0 for its 10th win in 13. Sparky Anderson praised Morgan as the game's top offensive player and a superb defender while noting his potential to exceed previous seasons. Pat Darcy earned the win with relief from Fred Norman and Pedro Borbon.
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Canoe Trip Warns of Whitewater Dangers and Fun
An Arkansas river story recalls a family paddle trip on the Buffalo from Boxley to Ponca with beginners learning fast. The piece blends danger and humor as they survive multiple dumps, race for paddles, and joke about the water soaked adventure despite bruises and a watermelon rescue.
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Stingers add high scoring winger in WHA draft
Cincinnati Stingers acquire a top left winger as they join the WHA and also obtain Rich Coutu Richard Bourbonnais and Jim Pappin in the June 19 draft. Manager Anderson lauds his power hitting roster while Reds race a winning streak in the NL West.
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