Lake Amistad stocked with nearly four million fish
Texas Parks and Wildlife official Ge Henderson told biologists at the Wildlife Restoration Function Staff Meeting that Lake Amistad near Del Rio has received about 3,903,700 stocked fish since impoundment four years ago. Average bass weigh about two pounds and catfish around 1.3 pounds. the lake reached 21,000 surface acres in February and is projected to become one of the state’s largest reservoirs.
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Top catfish catchers in Idalou spotlight report
Mrs. Ruby Lawson, pictured with five of 12 catfish caught in two weeks at Veda's Camp Lake Stamford, could beIdalou’s leading trotliner when official results are announced. Displayed fish weigh 12 to 22 pounds each.
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Woman Driver Faces Male Drag Racers, Eyeing NHRA License
Della Woods, 29, insists women are still viewed as outsiders in drag racing though she aims for a top NHRA license. In a high speed world of men and grease, she balances femininity with skill, piloting a 200 MPH car named Bernella's Funny Honey and assisting her brother on the engine.
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New York
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Coing
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Texas Star Street Mirrors Bobby Layne in Scarey Similarities
Austin report notes James Street resembles Bobby Layne in pitching and competitive drive. Street threw two no hitters including a perfect game vs Texas Tech, matching Layne’s 1946 no hitter against Texas A&M. Both share major Texas pitching records and a strong hitting spirit, with Street pursuing baseball pro prospects after NFL drift.
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Lace Named Arlington SID At University of Texas at Arlington
Bill Lace a Fort Worth Star-Telegram sports writer is named sports information director at the University of Texas at Arlington replacing W A Dub Brown who becomes associate director of the news and information service. The changes take effect July 1.
Buffs To Reject NCAA Playoff
West Texas State University officials asked that their baseball team be withdrawn from NCAA playoffs after learning a team member accepted money to attend a baseball training camp.
Hidalgo Leads With Four-Home Run Triple At Tropical
Miami reports Dave Hidalgo belted a four RBI triple at Tropical Park on Wednesday bringing excitement to the trackside crowd. The standout moment showcased Hidalgo’s bat as fans cheered the rare triple in the event.
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Della Reaches 196 MPH Mark in Flight Test
Della has driven the car past the 196 mph mark in a high speed test. The achievement signals a new performance milestone for the design and demonstrates the vehicle's capability at extreme speeds.
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Della
Ohio State Teams Resume Big Ten Action This Week
Ohio State will restart Big Ten play this weekend with golf and track events in Columbus while the Buckeye baseball team seeks one more win to secure the conference title. Tennis will not compete in Minneapolis as play began there midweek. Larkins approved limited out of town play after an athletic council poll.
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Ohio
G Fawcett
Buckeye
Fawcett
Dick Larkins
Minneapolis
Larkins
Athletic Council
Ohio State
Drag racer Della defies odds in mixed early career tale
From hairdresser and model hopeful to drag racing star, Della built a blazing career winning powder puff events and aiming to break 6 seconds and 200 mph. The Odessa Tournament of Champions runs August 12–13 at Odessa Country Club with top tour winners eligible. Junior tour opens June 1 at Plainview and runs to August 10 at Lamesa with numerous clubs listed in events.
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Junior Golf Meets Set in West Texas Tourneys
The West Texas Junior Tour will stage 21 golf tournaments across the state this summer with age brackets 12, 13, 14 15 and 16 17. Entry fees are listed in the official prospectus and vary by event.
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