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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1967
Page
24
The California Fish and Game Commission opened hearings across 26 counties on proposed deer hunts. The department recommends 49 antlerless, 23 for other sexes, and buck hunts totaling 28 990 permits for 1957. Wearing officers will report findings to the commission before a June 30 San Francisco decision.
Jetboat jockey Lee Taylor, 32, arrives in Guntersville Alabama to map plans for a June world water speed record bid. He targets 300 mph on a seven and a half mile course with two runs, needing the average to exceed 277.93 mph set by Donald Campbell in 1964. Taylor’s Hustler, a 10,000 hp jet boat built by Rich Hallett, is shipped to Marshall Space Center, with testing showing 235 mph. Los Angeles and Long Beach yacht clubs schedule opening day races and related events featuring multiple trophy races and class sailing.
Reno Nevada UPI reports singer Pat Boone owner of the Oakland ABA franchise says negotiations with Rick Barry of the San Francisco Warriors continue. Boone says Barry would be a strong fit and they would pursue him as eagerly as any premier player.
Milwaukee reports fullback Jim Taylor, a nine year veteran, expects to decide within two weeks where he will play next season. He may not return to Green Bay as teams weigh Lombardi’s high contract demands and federal arbitration looms. Taylor spoke by phone from Baton Rouge about his free agent status and possible destinations.
Irish Frankie Crawford headlines the all televised Olympic Auditorium show stepping-stone bout against Mexico's Bilseo Estrada. Crawford sits 20-3-1, favored 2-1 as Estrada 19-1-1 with 10 KOs, aiming toward a possible shot at Mando Ramos.
The list details numerous trout planting sites across counties and lakes including San Gabriel River and Mammoth Creek with various creeks and reservoirs. In Boston news, Bill Monbouquette, released by Detroit, seeks a National League pitching role.
California’s Department of Fish and Game weighs trotline permits to expand catfish fishing using longer hooks left overnight. Fisheries biologist Robert Rawstron notes potential boosts to harvest in lakes, ponds, and the Sacramento San Joaquin Delta while gauging public reaction. Night fishing and higher bag limits are also being considered to better use the abundant fishery resource.
The report lists numerous sea catches including barracuda, yellowtail, bonito, halibut, and calico bass with varied boat loads and passengers. Entries mention Oceanside and multiple locations, plus several names and scattered sport fishing notes across the session.
In a coastal fishing column, Helen Kennison recalls the old Ping Avenue Pier days and the Kennison family's long-time fishing tradition. John Kennison's son Larry fished with him at Long Beach Breakwater, where a five pound silver salmon was landed, with hopes for Larry’s first salmon in the future. The piece notes silvers, barracuda, yellowtail derby standings, local fisheries from San Diego to Oxnard, and ongoing angling updates in Southern California waters.
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