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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1973
Page
13
Monahans Lobos begin two-a-day workouts under Coach Jerry Larned as 67 players train daily for an early September season. Harris Ratings predict Pecos repeats as district champion with Monahans and Andrews noted as potential challengers in 2 AAA.
The Ladies Classic League at 7:30 p.m. Mondays seeks bowlers and sponsors. Call Mrs Gailan Chamberlain at 943-2828. Season starts September 10 and runs 33 weeks with some holiday weeks suspended. Join for exercise and fun.
The Parks and Wildlife Department announces new 1973 74 hunting and fishing licenses mailed Aug 10 to offices and deputies. Fees rise: fishing 4.25 dollars hunting 5.25 dollars and combo 8.75 dollars. Licenses valid until Aug 31 next year. A $1 Mexico game importation permit also required for Texas hunters returning with Mexican game.
A local Hi Junior League hosts the state tourney amid obstacles. Monahans Jaycees advance key support with a $400 loan, later refunded, and gratitude is voiced to area motels for hosting visitors. The Bryan Red Sox win the state title, with fans staying four days in town.
The All-American Yearling Sale at Ruidoso Downs will auction 400 top quarter horse yearlings from Aug 30 to Sept 2 at the All-American Sales Plaza. Sale manager Richard Thompson predicts about 3,000 patrons per session and total gross around 3.25 million dollars with an average above 8,000 dollars.
Hill Country deer hunters may see larger and better deer as good seasonal rains improve range conditions. Parks biologist H L Robinett notes above average fawn production due to favorable rainfall and range health.
The State Hi Junior Teenage Baseball Tourney in Monahans was rated highly by managers and coaches. Local clubs provided finances, gate labor, caps, and concessions while Scout Troop 63 and others staffed operations. Net receipts totaled 505.53, with funds earmarked for next year’s event. The piece also notes New Islanders coach Al Arbour moving to a third NHL post in two years.
Lake Spence yields mixed catches with black bass feeding on top water baits during early and late hours. Deep water worm fishing yields good results, channel catfish offers hefty strings, and striped bass remain slow though a few large fish were taken by trolling near the Colorado River channel.
All seventh and eighth grade Monahans Junior High athletes must obtain physicals before equipment issuance. Forms are available at local doctors, and workouts for the 7th Grade Little Lobos and 8th Grade Green Ripples start Monday August 27 with football equipment issued upon completion.
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