Biggio Set for 3 000th Hit as Astros Star Near Milestone
Craig Biggio, 41, prepares for his 20th Astros season 70 hits from 3 000. The seven time All Star has moved through career lists, including 625th double and 2 709 games, while manager Phil Garner praises his leadership and consistency. Garner notes Biggio opens 2007 as leadoff and could reach 3 000 in Houston with backup Mark Loretta. Biggio credits mentors and staying humble as keys to a storied career.
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Matsuzaka Impresses In Spring Training Debut Show
Red Sox ace Daisuke Matsuzaka dazzled in a batting practice session in Fort Myers as Josh Beckett and Curt Schilling started ahead. Kazmir returned to live batting practice in St. Petersburg facing Crawford Baldelli and Young with good results. Yankees Carl Pavano avoided a serious issue after being hit on the foot during BP in Tampa. Mets Orlando Hernandez aims to resume throwing this week after neck surgery, while Pedro Martinez remains out with rotator cuff injury. Rockies sign Steve Finley to a minor league deal in Tucson, a veteran with 303 HR and 320 SB career totals.
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Missouri trout season opens with big turnout forecast
The catch-and-keep opener at Missouri’s four public trout parks—Bennett Spring Montauk Roaring River and Maramec Spring—promises thousands of anglers. Predictions show about 2 300 at Bennett 2 200 at Montauk 2 000 at Roaring River and 1 500 at Maramec with total attendance possibly surpassing 8 000 in favorable weather.
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State adds vessel registrations and skier down flag rule
Beginning January 1, all vessels documented by the U.S. Coast Guard must be registered with Wildlife and Parks in Kansas. Owners receive a registration certificate and decals to place on the forward halves of both sides of the vessel, with the certificate kept aboard for inspection. A skier-down flag, at least 12 inches square, must be used when towing water skiers, kept visible from all directions.
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Grinter Earns Conservation Award From Kansas Wildlife Federation
Lawrence resident Jim Grinter was named water conservationist of the year by the Kansas Wildlife Federation. Other honorees included T. J. Hittle, overall conservationist of the year, and winners Linda Stewart, Charlie Cope, Max Good, Joyce Lent, Francis Bennett, Philip Balch, Melinda Harder, and Marvin and Jack Dohrman from several towns.
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Hunting seasons details for various game ends dates
The notice lists season end dates for hunting. Squirrel by February 28, crow by March 15, and elk outside Fort Riley open year round for firearms. Rabbit season not specified.
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