Moss as Cover Spurs Bass on Lake Tawakoni and Other Lakes
The article notes mature Texas lakes like Lake Tawakoni host moss that provides essential cover for bass. Guides Bob Uhler and Fred McBurney describe topwater lures, plastic worms, and white spinner baits as effective in moss, with docks and weedless Weed-Wing spoons boosting catches. Similar tactics on Rayburn and Toledo Bend are discussed.
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Terrell
Bob Uhler
White Deer Landing
Uhler
Fred McBurney
McBurney
Tawakoni
Rayburn Lake
Rayburn
Toledo Bend
All-Star Autograph Pursuit Shows Player Personalities
The All-Star game atmosphere blends honor and hassle for players as fans chase autographs. Veterans like Johnny Bench handle the crush calmly while rookies such as Mark Fidrych struggle under the glare and pressure. Writers note Dave Kingman avoids talk of homers, sparking mild controversy amid autograph requests.
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All-Star Hotel
Johnny Bench
Dave Kingman
Kingman
New York
South Coach Lands On Houston For All Star Prep
Coach Landers leads the South All Stars in Texas Coaches All Star Basketball game prep at the University of Houston. Practice runs July 23 to 28 with Deer Park staff, using Deer Park offenses and fast break and press full court defenses.
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Ray Landers
Texas
Bob Smith
Deer Park
Doyle Stone
Kevin Kodar
Deer Park High
Steve Sylestine
Gear Lake
Jeff Kelly
Waltrip
Houston
Coaches’ Association
James Gamble
Port Arthur
Lincoln
Roy Stegall
Taft High School
Paul Stueckler
Midland, Lee High School
Astrodome
Astros
Braves
Willie Montanez
Dogtooth Violet
Deaf Smith County
Houston Oilers
Oilers
Bud Adams
Bum Phillips
Atlanta
Popcorn Analyzed By Government coach
Government coaches analyze popcorn practices inviting public to Hofheinz Pavilion sessions at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. through Wednesday July 28.
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Hofheinz Pavilion
Deer Park Edges Pasadena In 12 Inning Pitchers Duel
Deer Park defeats Pasadena 2-1 in 12 innings to pull even at 11-4 as Griffith and Show duel through 10 scoreless frames. Pilkington and Moody drive in the winning run in the twelfth. Menard, Shaw and Blakely contribute as Pasadena and Deer Park prepare for the Bi District playoffs.
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Pasadena
Clifford Show
Deer Park
Cliff Griffith
Frank Dishough
Griffith
Shaw
Skip Menard
David Pilkington
Show
Liggett
Alan Moody
Pilkington
Memorial Stadium
Billy Blackely
American Legion Post
Blakely
Pee Wee Yankees Finish Third in 1976 Season
The Pee Wee Yankees place third in the American League with two players named All Stars Timmy Dunn and Larry Smith. The season’s highlight is the 1976 Pee Wee Queen crowned at the All Star game on July 1, with Alicia Fuller receiving a charm bracelet crown and bouquet for aiding fundraising. At season end on June 14 trophies and carnations were given to team supporters Donald Hardy and Janice Hardy and Susan Peterson.
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John Black
Pee Wee Yankees
Timmy Dunn
Larry Smith
Alicia Fuller
Optimist
Yankees
Donald Hardy
Janice Hardy
Susan Peterson
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the Great
T Bn &d
Lake Tawakoni
Mark Fydrich
Fydrich
Hoacybees
Fort Worth
Laurie Allen
Angela Hancock
Daria Sellers
Laura Rees
Whitney Ohrer
Rhonda Lauri
Coach Landers
Jerry Pilkington
Jack Marth
Bob Patton
Plumaind Co
South Automotive
Telephone
Burke
Lea
Mate Rei
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