Easter weekend sport forecast and big catfish haul
The Easter weekend invites outdoors activity with warnings to wear life preservers and drive carefully. Conchas Lake reports pikes and bass in the brush, crappie biting as water warms, and notable catches by anglers including a 60 pound pike. Lake Thomas and Lake Colorado City show strong fishing with large bass and crappie, plus a Texas Colorado City Rodeo offering $5500 in prizes through Aug. 25. Two Plains fishermen haul 187 pounds of catfish in the Big Bend region.
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Conchas Lake
Morris Stanley
Conchas
Dave Kuykendall
Roswell
Elmer Wells
Lubbock
Stanley
Tucumcari
New Mexico
Lake Thomas
White Island
Bull Creek Channel
Bull Creek
Thomas
Lake Colorado City
Charley
Grable
Lee Thomas
Brunson
Midland
Chamber of Commerce
Colorado City
Champion Creek Lake
Texas
Stamford
Lake Stamford
Haskell
Plains
Big Bend
E. D. Callis
D. C. Newsom
Clendenon Shakes Pirates Fans With Early Power
Pittsburgh debutant Donn Clendenon, 26, already shows power and speed with two homers and a triple in three games. Manager Danny Murtaugh hails him as an extra base hitter with range, while Clendenon defends well and aims to become a regular. He earlier pushed Stuart from the lineup and led last season with 16 steals.
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Pittsburgh
Pirates
Donn Clendenon
Dick Stuart
Clendenon
Stuart
Danny Murtaugh
Murtaugh
Morehouse College
Moon fuzz idea challenges fairy castles on lunar surface
Dr Charles R Warren of the U S Geological Survey suggests the moon may be covered with a one inch layer of fuzz mostly empty space. He says the fuzzy surface could explain back scattering effects and resembles a tinker toy structure or loose snowflake like aggregates. Warren studies lunar terrain for the U S Army Engineers in charge of possible future moon base planning.
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Washington
UPD
Charles R. Warren
U. S. Geological Survey
Science
Warren
Survey
Military Geology
U.S. Army Engineers
United States
Levis Wins Silver in Foils for U S Fencing
In 1932 at the Olympic Games Joseph L. Levis of MLT earns a silver medal in foil, marking the United States’ second best fencing achievement to date.
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New York
UPD
United States
Joseph L. Levis
M.lt
Lovington Relays Hit With Prelims This Afternoon
Lovington hosts the two division Relays with prelims this afternoon and finals under lights. In large schools Hobbs Midland Carlsbad Artesia Roswell Clovis compete while small schools include Lovington Portales NMMI Tucumcari Eunice Jal and Dexter. Top performers include Marknee of Midland 13 7% in the pole vault and Roswell 220 standout Jim Childs 21.6 with a 48.9 440 this year. Loudat of Midland clocks 4 27 mile and 1 53 8 running start, Eddie Shirley also shines for Midland, with 1 57 8 and 1 59 1 times. Porters Carter Cross and Porter factor in hurdles and relays as NMMI looks strong in depth to likely win the small division.
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Lovington
Hobbs
Midland
Carlsbad
Artesia
Roswell
Clovis
Portales
NMMI
Tucumcari
Eunice
Jal
Dexter
Marknee
Jim Childs
Web
Loudat
Eddie Shirley
Earnie Porter
Tom Carter
Bill Cross
Westerners Face Monterrey In Westerners Saturday Showdown
Milburn leads Pampa, Washington and Stiles, Stiles a second baseman, and Cole men in the Pampa lineup with Herbert Garrison Madrid Maynard Arthur Collins on the field. Davis tops the Westerners with five homers and Glover leads with a .488 average and two homers as Lubbock aims to win.
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Page One
Milburn
Jimmy de Shirlea
Gary Washington
Eddie Stiles
Coleman
Pampa
Ricky Stewart
Kenny Hebert
Jerry Garrison
Jerry Glover
Larry Gregory
Eugene Madrid
Ricky Maynard
Jim Arthur
Kenneth Collins
Barnett
Phil Johnson
Lubbock
Westerners
Davis
Jimmy Fullerton
Glover
Monterey
Borger
Parker
Berger
Joel Robinson
David Parkhurst
Plane Believed Owned by Missing Sect Leader Found
A private air port near Rolla, Missouri, yielded a single engine Cessna 180 tied to missing religious figure John R. Harrell after police found a repair bill bearing his name. The bill dated Sept 2 1961 listed Mount Vernon Illinois origin, near Harrells Christian Conservative movement HQ. Harrell had fled federal authorities after sheltering a Marine deserter and was once a candidate for the Senate. He left Louisville Illinois with his wife, mother, five children and up to 20000 in cash.
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Rolla
UPI
John R
Johnny Bob
Harrell
Springfield
Ill
Louisville
FBI
New Mexico
Financing Fishing in Washington 1962 Spending
Government estimates show about 34 million people fish in the United States in 1962 spending roughly 3 billion dollars. The report highlights fishing as a major pastime with broad participation across age groups.
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Washington
UPD
United States
Dried and Glazed Fruits Add Zest to Biscuits and Cakes
A recipe note suggests folding dried and glazed fruits into biscuits, cookies, and cakes for extra sweetness and texture. It highlights fruit varieties such as raisins, currants, candied citrus, and cherries to enrich flavor and color in baked goods.
Aggies Win Dallas Track Meet as Roberts Sets Shot Put Record
Danny Roberts of Texas A M set a 58 feet 2 1 2 inch shot put mark and led Texas A M to 59 points to win the Dallas Invitational Track and Field Meet. The Aggies swept six events, Texas, Baylor and SMU trailed, Roberts also won the discus and placed in the javelin as SMU’s Foster and Texas’ Collins earned multiple titles.
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Dallas
Danny Roberts
Texas A&m
Aggies
Texas
Texans
Baylor
Southern Methodist
Roberts
Hereford Triumphs 5-4 Despite Few Hits
Hereford Whitefaces win 5-4 over Levelland with four hits all in one inning. Moreno doubled in a run, Willoughby doubled twice, and Green tripled for three RBIs. Warren drove in two for Levelland. Hereford’s next game is against Nazareth.
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Hereford
Levelland
Charles Moreno
John Willoughby
Eugene Green
Ted Warren
Vic
Hines
Lobos
Nazareth
Baseball Funds Drive Underway in Denver City
A fundraising drive has started to support Little League Babe Ruth League and American Legion baseball teams in Denver City. Co chairmen Doyle Freeman and Calvin Stewart lead the campaign the first year of a united effort and funds will be raised until goals are met.
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Denver City
American Legion
Doyle Freeman
Calvin Stewart
Gravitt Twins Head For Clash On Grid
The Gravitt brothers Bill and Bert Gravitt head for separate college sports paths after transfers. Bill joined Southwestern Oklahoma State University at Weatherford and started as catcher in early baseball games. Bert left Oklahoma University for Muskogee Junior College to regain eligibility and pursue night study, possibly meeting Bill in future competition.
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Denver City
Gravitt Twins
Bill
Bert
University of Oklahoma
Muskogee Junior College
Oklahoma
Southwestern Oklahoma
Weatherford
Oklahoma University
W. Y. Gravitt
Reese College of
Tahlequah
Okla
Northeastern
Southwestern
Seagraves Sets Baseball Trials
Seagraves Little League announces tryouts on May 16 at 5 p.m. at the Little League park. Officers include Ly Ables president, W. O. Flem mons vice president, L. R. Join er secretary treasurer, Chat Johnson player agent, Max Town send umpire in chief, Bill Blackmore and J. D. Huffman directors. 1963 season managers named for Cubs Braves Yankees Oilers Tigers Giants with listed staff.
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Seagraves
Little League
Ly Ables
Ieatan Baton
W. O. Flemmons
L. R. Joiner
Chat Johnson
Max Townsend
Bill Blackmore
J. D. Huffman
Tommy Mendola
Cardinals vow steady improvement in NL race
St Louis manager Johnny Keane says the Cardinals will be steady rather than spectacular as they chase the top of the National League. Acquired George Altman and Dick Groat to bolster the lineup while trading pitchers to the Cubs and Pirates. Musial, at 42, aims for another strong season. Broglio, Gibson, Washburn, and Simmons lead a hopeful pitching staff.
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NEW York
UPI
St.Louis Cardinals
Johnny Keane
Stan Musial
Cardinals
George Altman
Dick Groat
Larry Jackson
Lindy McDaniel
Cubs
Altman
Groat
Keane
Musial
Bill White
Ken Boyer
Carl Sawatski
Ernie Broglio
Bob Gibson
Ray Washburn
Curt Simmons
U S welcomes papal peace encyclical from Pope John XXIII
The United States praised Pope John XXIII's peace encyclical as a stirring message to all people of good will. State Department press officer Lincoln White noted it is the first time Washington has commented on a papal encyclical and said the issue involves both governments and individuals.
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Washington
United States
John XXIII
U.S
State Department
Lincoln White
White
Kennedy
White House
Crosby Championship Holes in One Highlight 1962 Trail
At Pebble Beach Art Doering Bernard Hunt and Al Geiberger each scored a hole in one during the Bing Crosby championship part of the 1962 tournament trail. The feat left three of the 16 total holes in one for the season in this event.
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Pebble Beach
Calif
UPI
Bing Crosby
Art Doering
Bernard Hunt
al Geiberger
Pender Risks Title In Giardello Fight At Boston Garden
Paul Pender, the Brookline fireman and reigning middleweight champion, agreed to face Joey Giardello at the Boston Garden on June 7 for a portion of the title. Giardello, ranked fifth, has fought Tiger and Fullmer, with a draw against Fullmer. Promoter Sam Silverman set a 60 40 split in favor of Giardello. Pender receives $40 000. The bout will not be televised. Garden seating will range from $10 to $2.50.
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Boston
Paul Pender
Brookline Fireman
Massachusetts
Joey Giardello
Boston Garden
Giardello
Dick Tiger
Joey
Gene Fullmer
Pender
Massachusetts Boxing Commission
Sam Silverman
Cherry Hill
N.J
Dunbar and Carver Vie for 1-AA Track Title
Dunbar Panthers and Amarillo Carver athletes lead District 1-AA Negro track meet in Abilene with James Jackson favored in the 100 yard dash after a 9.6 clocking. Jackson anchors relays and competes in the broad jump as Dunbar seeks state bid at Prairie View on May 34.
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Abilene
Dunbar Panthers
Amarillo Carvers
Odessa Blackshear
Midland Carver
Abilene Woodson
James Jackson
Dunbar
Jackson
Prairie View
Brown's grand slam caps Permian win over Lee Rebels
Permian Panthers beat Midland Lee 10 to 3 in District 2-AAAA. Pat Brown hit a grand slam and a two run double and earned the win pitching six hits allowed. George Hamblin had two hits for Lee while Kenny Jasprow added a two run single. Brown’s homer broke a 3 4 tie and Permian pulled away.
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Midland
Pat Brown
Midland Lee Rebels
Permian
Panthers
Rebels
San Angelo
Brown
Lee
George Hamblin
Kenny Jasprow
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Gles
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John Collins
Rex Wilson
Texas Hitrer
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Wilson
Lin
Charles Jordan
Collins
Gail McDaniel
Don Deaver
James Daniels
Rick Loudermilk
Ted Nelson
Lou Gunter
Jimmy Langham
Brian Bolton
Johnny Eschle
FE. L. Ener
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Lupe Ramirez
U.S. Lands
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Midland Lee
Clayton Hinton
Tagimy
Lanny Freeman
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