Catch and release movement in fishing evolves since 1940s
The article traces the history of fishing for fun and catch and release, starting with Dr. Eschmeyer's 1948 Sports Afield piece and Dr. Hazzard's 1950s recommendations. It highlights early trials in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Pennsylvania, and Virginia with no kill policies, year round access, and artificial flies. It notes rapid success, increased trout numbers and sizes, and expansion to saltwater practices among club and commercial outfits.
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R. W. Eschmeyer
Sports Afield
Eschmeyer
Albert Hazzard
Pennsylvania Fish Commission
Dr. Hazzard
National Park Service
Fish and Wildlife People
Great Smoky Mountain National Park
North Carolina
Tennessee
Pennsylvania
Rapidan
Staunton
Virginia
Virginia Fish and Game Commission
Catch and release fishing gains traction in states
The article argues catch and release for saltwater and certain streams is voluntary and not every angler or fish will benefit. It notes Maryland has three fish for fun spots, Pennsylvania ten, and Virginia a couple, with fly fishing options and special rules. State agencies provide details, and the practice is growing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Fish and Game
Exhibition Baseball Scores From Major Leagues and Races Notes
A compact recap lists baseball results including Pittsburgh over Philadelphia 3 1 and Chicago White Sox 4 2 Cincinnati with multiple other MLB outcomes. Horse racing results show pari mutuel payouts, race names, and winner notes across several events and stakes with placeholder entries.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Chicago White Sox
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Los Angeles
Detroit
Boston
Houston
Minnesota
Kansas City
New York Yankees
Milwaukee
Cleveland
San Diego
Oakland
Chicago Cubs
California
NFL Coaches See Benefit From New Hash Line Rule
Honolulu AP reports NFL coaches welcome seven extra yards of room for offenses after hash marks shift 34 yards toward center. They say it will help passing and running games and aid players like Warfield and Griese. Two point conversion and sudden death tie play were defeated though considered. Commissioner Rozelle noted growing support for those proposals.
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Honolulu
Tom Landry
Dallas Cowboys
Hank Stram
Kansas City Chiefs
Weeb Ewbank
New York Jets
Don Shula
Miami Dolphins
Paul Warfield
Bob Griese
Shula
Warfield
Griese
Stram
Pete Rozelle
NFL
Measure To Close Bowie Faces Rough Legislative Ride
A Maryland bill to close Bowie Race Course and consolidate racing at Pimlico and Laurel stalled in a Senate hearing. J Newton Brewer of the State Racing Commission urged added racing days and a state purchase funded by a 1 percent levy on pari mutuel pools, promising $3.3 million yearly in extra state revenue and larger purses.
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Annapolis
Bowie Race Course
Laurel and Pimlico
Pimlico
Laurel and Marlboro
Senate
J. Newton Brewer
State Racing Commission
Maryland
Brewer
Pointeven
Laurel
Bowie
Marvin Mandel
Marlboro
Edward Casey
Ferrari and Alfa Romeo favored in Sebring 12 hour race
Ferrari leads as top contenders in Sebring endurance race with Alfa Romeo as strong challenger. Mario Andretti sets a Sebring speed record in qualifying as Redman and Regazzoni claim second spot. Promoter Ulmann plans a new course amid safety concerns as cars prepare for the 12 hour grind.
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Ferrari
Alfa Romeo
Sebring
Fla
Afa Romeo
Mario Andretti
Florida
Argentina
Ronnie Peterson
Sweden
Tim Schenken
England
Tryouts and Registrations Open for Frederick Little Leagues
Boys aged nine to 12 may register today from 1 to 3 PM at Frederick High School main lobby. Representatives from the American, National, and Frederick Little Leagues will register. Babe Ruth League registration also today at the Frederick High School cafeteria lobby for 13-15 and 16-18 divisions. Registrations are free. Tryouts for the 13-15 group begin at Husky Park on Highland Street at 1 PM Saturday.
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Frederick
Frederick High School
Frederick City
Erick High School
Marva
Middletown
Ansbos
Babe Ruth
Husky Park
Highland Street
Jim Bowers
Dick Danner
NBA Scores Fire Up Night Across Leagues
Houston defeated Cleveland 127 to 119 while Detroit beat Buffalo 112 to 105. In the ABA Denver edged Indiana 93 to 92 for a tight finish.
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NBA
Houston
Cleveland
Detroit
Buffalo
ABA
Denver
Indiana
Four Battle For Sertoma Cage Title
Two division titles are on the line as Sertoma Off Street Basketball League crowns champions. The junior final features the Lakers versus the Suns at 10 p.m. and the senior final has the Hawks against the Warriors at 2:30 p.m. at West Frederick's gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sertoma
Lakers
Suns
Hawks
Warriors
West Frederick
Fist
Miller High Life Softball Team to Practice Sunday
The Miller High Life softball squad from the Frederick Slow Pitch League will hold practice Sunday at 1 30 p m at Baker Park lower diamond per manager Bob Remus.
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Miller High Life
Frederick
Baker Park Lower Diamond
Bob Remus
Lewistown Team Announces Sunday Practice Session
The Lewistown team of the Maryland State League will hold a practice Sunday at 2 p.m. at Lewistown Elementary School. Anyone interested should attend the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
South Frederick Minor League to Meet March 30
The South Frederick Minor League will hold a general membership meeting Thursday March 30 at 7 30 p m at the United Fire Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Frederick
United Fire Hall
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