Art Of Crappie Fishing Prospects Improve Across Area
The spring fishing season shows crappie and channel catfish activity increasing on big lakes with walleye and bass catches reported at reservoirs. Milking and hatching walleye eggs at Melvern Reservoir yield high hatchery survival. new stock includes walleye for Hillsdale and Pomona with plans for Pomona to host white bass striped bass hybrids called wipers. The Eastern Kansas Sportsman's Club at Richmond Lake gears up for trap shoots, free fishing derby, and fall events. Terry Ostmeyer notes silences in metal boats to avoid spooking fish during crappie hunts.
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Terry Ostmeyer
State Fish and Game Commission
Melvern Reservoir
Melvern
Hillsdale
Pomona
The
Game Commission
Kf&g
Richmond Lake
Arda Lisrung Xeport
Sundance
Clinton
John Redmond
Eagle Creek
Otter Creek
Angler Tips and Reservoir Reports for Local Waters
Practical advice on reducing boat noise with carpeted hulls and foam linings. Fishing reports list species targets at Pomona, Melvern, Clinton, John Redmond, Douglas County State Lake, and farm ponds, with depths and baits noted for crappie, channel catfish, walleye, and bass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Mixed Reactions To NCAA Decision To Play
AP Sports Writer Larry Siddons reports mixed national reactions to the NCAA decision to play its basketball championship hours after President Reagan was shot. Coaches and NBC officials defend the choice while critics call it inappropriate. Indiana beats North Carolina 63 50 as the nation watches Reagan’s condition.
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NCAA
Larry Siddons
Reagan
Joe Gilmartin
Pheenix Gazette
Indiana
North Carolina
Bobby Knight
Block
Clemson
Bill Foster
Washington Post
Dave Kindred
Big classy lineups for Ottawa Relays
Ottawa High hosts one of the largest fields since a format change with 800 athletes expected over two days. White Division on Thursday features 13 boys and girls teams led by Iola and Osawatomie, while Red Division on Saturday adds 11 boys and 12 girls squads including Junction City, Manhattan, Harmon and more. Events begin at 9 am with field finals around 1 pm, Cyclone Track Carnival to follow May 1.
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Ottawa
Ottawa High
OHS
Don Kornhaus
Osawatomie Boys
Iola Girls
Junction City
Highland Park Girls
Baldwin
Central Heights
DeSoto
Eudora
Gardner
Gardner, Garnett, Iola
Pomona
Louisburg
Wellsville
Wamego
Williamsburg
Iola
Mount St. Scholastica
Atchison
Bishop Miege
Blue Valley
Manhattan
Highland Park
Schlagle
Leavenworth
Sumner
Topeka West
Turner
Harmon
Kenny Way
Maine
Horsley
Bruce Beasley
Boyd Beasley
Jeff Mercer
Roy Vanoy
Connie Stanley
Susie Mercer
Stanley
Braves
Leann Rhoten
Mary Belden
Crystal Weaver
Mercer
Sheri Miller
Marilyn Holm
Rhoten
Belden
Karen Shepherd
Kansas City
Kansas
Community College
Nam
Bowling Scores Showdown in Local League Standings
A dense list of bowling teams and high scores dominates the page. Notable leaders include BRAVES AND SQUAWS with McGrath’s 225,570 marked beside several high totals like Hubbard 206 and Doty 490. Multiple clubs such as YANKEES-a and STARS AND STRIKES-4 post top marks, while underdog squads like UNDERDOGS-0 and NO NAMES-3 feature modest figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braves
McGrath
M. Schulz
D. Hubbard
L. Doty
Mile
L. Bradfield
Yankees
P. Bagent
L. Meyers
D. Sauders
Ottawa Thinclads Dominate Open Track Meet
Ottawa University posted a strong outdoor season opener at Central Missouri State, topping Haskell Institute Mid-America Nazarene and CMS. David Johns led with a 14.8 seconds highs win surpassing a 20-year OU record. Ted Thomas won both sprints. Albert Peacock claimed high jump at 6-4. multiple OU men and women earned top finishes across sprints, jumps, and relays.
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Warrensburg
Ottawa University
Central Missouri State
Heart of America
Haskell Institute
Mid-America Nazarene College
CMS
Braves
David Johns
Dick Copeland
Ted Thomas
Albert Peacock
Ricky Maine
Tim Horsley
Thomas, Peacock
George Washington
Mike Collier
Charlie Miller
Ottawa
Jeff Anspach
Cedric Clark
Secon
Miller
Randy Mijares
Collier
Washington
Mike LaRue
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Eastern Kansas Sportsman's Club
Terry
Strever
Ray Diddinger
Philadelphia Daily News
Curt Block
NBC
New York
George Washington University Hospital
Merle Derrick
Spokane Daily Chronicle
Lester Graham
B. Bugner
R. Wolkne
DE Kalb
L. Edgecomb
L. Pyle
B. Raahi
Cramits
M. Milson
Y. Graisen
B. Carpenter
R. Woods
M. Ewbank
D. Everson
Peppmeler
Jims Barber Shop
R. Hughs
Royal Five
Aks
Bumgardner
Melvern Lakers
Johnson
R. Good
J. Line
D. Linden
S. Lenth
K. Kimbell
E. Kamber
Q. Seymour
T. Wood
G Snyder
Radio Shack
AlphaByte
OFALE
S. Main
Radio
Oiecer
Guys and Dolls
Mangile
Fritts Machine Shop
L. Alten
Waymire
L. Bayless
Pioneer
M. Weigand
Keith Farms
G. Suther
Lantis Builders
B. Flary
Underwood Equipment
V. Underwood
Monsanto
Tae
Maytex
Ile
Town & Country Supply
Ottawa, Ke
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