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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1971
Page
8
Lake Kirby near Abilene holds an unusual number of flathead and yellow catfish. The 740 acre turbid reservoir supports widespread flathead distribution due to habitat. Spawn peaks in late June and July along the east rocky shore and sheltered bottom.
Amistad Reservoir on the Texas Mexico border hosts at least 23 freshwater fish species with about half of them of interest to anglers. Populations increased due to periodic large fingerling and fry releases from Texas fish hatcheries. Notable species include drum crappie largemouth bass white bass channel catfish flathead catfish blue catfish and various sunfish. The Rio Grande perch attracts fly fishermen.
The Monahans Ladies Golf Association plans a Mixed Foursome tournament on Tuesday June 29 and July 6 at Monahans golf course. Couples play nine holes each day with a $6 entry fee per couple. Contact club pro R L Montgomery for rules and tee times.
At Hialeah Park the Widener Handicap prize of 100000 dollars went to two eight year old foreign bred runners. Primordial II from Argentina won in 1965 while Yumbel from Chile captured the 1969 edition.
The Yankees overwhelmed the Twins 20-2 in minor league play as Marvin Henderson earned the win with a three inning stint. Nine runs in the first, eight in the second and three in the third powered the victory while Roger Penick Brian Ross Tim Tucker Marvin Henderson and Roger Thurman had multi hit efforts for the Twins and Yanks. Mike Moore took the loss.
A veteran fishing writer argues successful angling requires hard work and active use of bait or lures. He cites anglers Dave Hawk John Fox and others and contrasts live bait with artificial lures, stressing constant effort from cast to reel. He asserts fishing rewards effort and that the sport is far from a retirement pastime.
Wayne Petties pitched a complete game for the Sports, collecting two doubles and a triple while driving in three runs as they crush the Cubs 17-2 in five innings to seize first place. Esparza went 2 for 2 for the Cubs, with Mitchell also driving in a run. Gonzales added a double for the Sports as three Cubs pitchers struggled. In a separate game the Angels beat the All Stars 9-6 behind win for Talamantes and a loss for Campbell, with Diaz and Ramirez each doubling and Arredondo Diaz adding a triple for the Angels.
A Sandy Derby tribute praises Wayland and Sue Elenburg for hosting the Teenage Girls Softball Tourney in Monahans. The piece notes out of town attendance, calls for a three day format with double elimination, and commends volunteers at the Country Club for promoting community events.
The Cats rode Edwards seven innings for the win as Perry started for the Lions and took the loss at Perry Nanley Field. Estes Nall and Manley provided key hits with doubles and a triple, while Perry went 2 for 3 with an RBI for the Lions.
Senior League action saw the Kermit Bears beat Bentley 7-2 after using aggressive bunting and base running. Wesley Hawkins fanned 15, walked three and allowed two hits and two runs as Fred Green threw the no hitter for Kermit last week. Dr. Bryan will start against Fort Stockton at 8 p.m. Tuesday with manager Shorty Helms inviting local fans.
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