25 Aug 1969
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1969
Page
1
An article explains winter night white bass fishing, noting anglers seek cooler deep lakes, find whites in old channels and deep banks, and use bright lights to attract shad minnows. It outlines how the light draws baitfish and draws bass, with experienced fishers exploiting this nocturnal schooling behavior.
A guide describes how to fish for white bass at night using minnows, including rigging, staying in one spot, avoiding crowds and excessive light, and choosing lively bait. It notes success varies by night and location, with peak activity shifting from July to October and into cold weather.
The Middlesboro Kentucky Daily News lists subscription options and delivery areas. Rates include 45 cents per week by carrier, 11.80 yearly by mail in certain counties, 6 months at 6.00, and 1.25 per month, with 4 percent sales tax for Kentucky residents. Outside area prices are 13.00 for six months and 7.00 for one month.
Kansas City quarterback Les Dawson threw four TD passes as the Chiefs routed the Los Angeles Rams 42-14 in a pre season game. The Chiefs extended their preseason win streak to four, with Pilig, Garrett, Richardson, and Holmes scoring aerial TDs.
At Asheville Weaverville Speedway Isaac runs down Rich Petty after a midrace tangle, taking the Western North Carolina 500. Petty settles 23rd while David Pearson finishes second as a 260 mile race unfolds amid a busy NASCAR weekend with other city results and upcoming games listed.
In Morristown last week George Engle narrowly missed qualifying for prize money by one stroke. Cable led amateur scores with 292, aiming for the National Amateur at Oakmont. Baseball highlights include the Pirates on television Tuesday with Pittsburgh atop hype while others chase the pennant. High school action opens Friday with Boyd County set to impress in AA football and a weekend board listing several league games.
A 12 year old from Midland Texas defeated Richard Behan of Power New Hampshire and David Quinn of Oxnard California in the final heat to capture the 1969 All American Soap Box Derby championship in Akron Ohio.
Roggie Jackson blasted two long balls to reach 44 and 45 on the season as Oakland outslugged Baltimore 9-8 in 18 innings aftertaking the opener 4-2. The slugger tied Ruth and Maris-era marks with his pace while nearby scores in other games included Minnesota over New York 1-0 and Chicago over Boston 4-2.
Taipei Republic of China won the 2nd Little League World Series by defeating Santa Clara California 40. In other sports news Trish Castle captured Saratogas Hopeful Stakes by mouse over Hagley at $75 000 added. The United States won the Walker Cup golf clash 10 8 as Tom Shaw of Golf HI won the AVCO classic by one stroke over Bob Stanton. Stan Smith defeated Bob Lutz to claim the U S National Tennis Championships 9 7 63 6 1.
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