Quail Threatened By Harsh Kansas Winter After Season
Kansas quail, already stressed by a lengthy hunting season, face renewed danger from heavy snow and cold. Fish and Game officials warn conditions are harsh, increasing the need for safe, properly managed supplemental feeding to sustain the birds while predators and poachers threaten coveys lingering in prime habitat.
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Terry Ostmeyer
Kansas
Ray
Quail Feeding Habits Prompt Local Action in Hard Times
The article urges focused feeding of wild quail in protective habitat rather than open areas. It notes good intentions lead to more feeding outdoors, while native seed and high calorie feed like sunflower support quail diets. Local groups should act, as wildlife belongs to everyone, not just the Fish and Game Commission.
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Johnny Ray
Fish and Game Department
Ray
Fish and Game Commission
Tisdale's Late Heroics Upset Kansas State 64-62
Oklahoma escaped at Manhattan as freshman Wayman Tisdale sank a 10-foot turnaround with one second left to claim a 64-62 road win over Kansas State. Tisdale scored 20 points while Eddie Elder tied the game late for KSU, and Kansas State coach Jack Hartman disputed the final-second clock. Oklahoma State beat Nebraska 71-63 in double overtime behind Lorenzo Andrews 19 and Leroy Combs 16.
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Tisdale
Kansas State
Jack Hartman
Oklahoma
Manhattan
Hartman
Ben Mitchell
4Tm
Eddie Elder
Mitchell
KSU
Jim Roder
David Little
Charles Jones
Roder
Watkins
Oklahoma State
Nebraska
Stillwater
Lorenzo Andrews
Leroy Combs
Cowboys
Andrews
Cornhusker
Greg Downing
Dave Hoppen
Hoppen
Stan Cloudy
Players Of The Week From Ottawa And Wellsville Areas
Ottawa High honors go to Mike Popp and Becky Kaub with DeNa Waggoner. Wellsville’s Steve Shelton and Sarah Massengale earn area recognition. Popp stacked 38 points and 19 rebounds across two EKL games, Kaub and Waggoner delivered solid numbers for the girls, Shelton piled 46 points and 19 boards in two wins, Massengale added 11 then 20 points with 15 rebounds in Jayhawk play. Melvin Miller of Pomona won two indoor track events at KU, dominating the 2-mile and mile in the 45-49 division.
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Mike Popp
Becky Kaub
DeNa Waggoner
Ottawa High
Steve Shelton
Sarah Massengale
Wellsville High
Popp
Cyclones
Bonner Springs
Ola the South
Kaub
Waggoner
OHL
Olathe South
Shelton
Eagles
Louisburg
Garnett
Massengale
Baldwin
Jayhawk
Lawrence
Melvin Miller
Pomona
University of Kansas
Allen Field House
Miller
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