The Outdoor Outlook Pursuing wildlife
Wildlife pursuit adds physical, psychological and social benefits from outdoor activity. The essay notes 1985 survey data on hunting, fishing, and wildlife observation, highlighting health, satisfaction, social bonds, and economic impact on rural areas. A strong kinship among outdoors enthusiasts is emphasized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Miller
Kansas Wildlife & Parks
Aldo Leopold
Sand County
Leopold
U.S
Kansas hunting seasons near end
Kansas hunters should note major seasons are wrapping up. Pheasant, quail, and prairie chickens close at sunset Wednesday January 31. Goose season ends this Sunday at sunset, while light geese run through February 4 statewide and February 18 in the northeast small unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Stewart and A's agree to $7 million extension
New York AP reports Dave Stewart and the Oakland Athletics agreed to a two year contract extension totaling $7 million, with an average annual value of $3.5 million, reportedly the highest in baseball history. The deal tops Royals pitcher Mark Davis, who signed for $13 million over four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dave Stewart
Oakland Athletics
Mark Davis
Kansas City Royals
Braves game rescheduled by KCAC for Ottawa Bethany matchup
The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference rescheduled the Ottawa University and Bethany College contest postponed due to Bethany president Dr. Peter Ristuben's death. The men and women play Thursday in Lindsborg on Feb 22, while Ottawa’s ECAC game with Tabor moves to Feb 20 at Wilson Field House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
Ottawa University
Bethany College
Bethany
Peter Ristuben
Lindsborg
Ottawa
Tabor
Wilson Field House
MISL seals ESPN TV contract for all-star, playoff games
MISL announces ESPN will broadcast the league all-star game five playoff games and three regular season games. An option covers 10 games in 1990 91, including all-star and post season dates. All-star game is Feb 21 in San Diego, aired Feb 22 at midnight EST. Regular season games air on three consecutive Tuesdays in April featuring Baltimore St Louis Kansas City Dallas San Diego Tacoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overland Park
Kan
ESPN
Earl Formen
Foreman
San Diego
Baltimore
St. Louis
Kansas City
Dallas
Tacoma
Okoye earns AFC Offensive Player of the Year honor
Kansas City Chiefs running back Christian Okoye became the first Chiefs player named AFC Offensive Player of the Year by the Committee of 101. The panel will honor Okoye and other winners at a February banquet in Kansas City. Joe Montana was named NFC top offensive player. Dan Reeves and Lindy Infante were chosen as coaches. Derrick Thomas won the Mack Lee Hill Award for KC rookie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Christian Okoye
Kansas City Chiefs
Okoye
Joe Montana
San Francisco 49Ers
Cleveland
Michael Dean Perry
Minnesota
Keith Millard
Denver Broncos
Dan Reeves
Lindy Infante
Green Bay Packers
Derrick Thomas
Chiefs
Mack Lee Hill
Diamond talks continue over salary system changes
New York reports that after nearly seven hours of talks between baseball players and clubs, union head Donald Fehr planned to seek reasons behind owners push for a major overhaul of the salary system. Owners want a revenue-sharing plan guaranteeing 48 percent of gate and broadcast income to players, plus a pay-for-performance scale for players with under six years in the majors. The proposal also aims to end salary arbitration and restrict teams that exceed salary levels from signing free agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
Donald Fehr
Royals not affected by park's closure
HAINES CITY Fla AP Anheuser Busch Cos Inc abruptly closed and plans to sell Boardwalk and Baseball a money losing amusement park with rides shows games two baseball stadiums About 1000 visitors were asked to leave and 876 employees were informed by an executive from St Louis The company bought Boardwalk and five other theme parks in September for 1 1 billion from Harcourt Bruce Jovanovich Attendance fell 24 percent from 1 35 million in 1988 to 1 03 million last year Officials will spend the next six to twelve months entertaining offers for the Polk County park and baseball operation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haines City
Fla
Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc
Anheuser-Busch
St. Louis
Busch Entertainment Corp
Polk County
Davis
Busch Entertainments closes Boardwalk and Baseball park
W Randolph Baker of Busch Entertainment says further deterioration in performance justified closing the Park. Anheuser Busch will not affect Royals spring training or minor league games. HBJ bought the 65 acre site in 1986 for 18 million and spent 50 million expanding. employees stay two months for shutdown. Critics cited location and theme, while Disney MGM Studios opening intensified competition. Time is the enemy as Central Florida attractions battle marginal parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busch Entertainment Corp
Anheuser-Busch
Kansas City Royals
Baseball City Royals
Bradley Braun
University of Central Florida
Disney-Mgm
Braun
Dick Howard
Central Florida
NAIA All Americans First Team Offense and Defense
A lengthy list of NAIA gridiron players earns First Team honors across offense and defense. Notables include Sam Flakus Northern State at tight end, Bobby Saiz Adams State at quarterback, and Michael Vaughn Mesa State at running back, with multiple wide receivers, linemen, and specialists named from schools such as New Mexico Highlands, Arkansas Pine Bluff, Southeastern Oklahoma, Carroll, and Harding among others.
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Sam Flakus
Northern State
Colone
William Holland
New Mexico Highlands
Alamogordo
N.M
Robert Marshall
Arkansas Pine Bluff
Pensacola
Fla
Jeff Russell
Meza State
Colo
Littleton
Noel Tugwell
Arkansas Tech
Fayetteville
Ark
Dave Smith
Adams State
Arvada
Dave Vandersloot
Henderson State
Ari
Toronto
Kelly Resnic
Carson-Newman
Tenn
Knoxville
Bobby Saiz
Phoenix
Michael Vaughn
Mesa State
Aurora
Ivory Lee Brown
Palestine
Texas
Steve Parsley
Presbyterian
D.C
Marion
S.C
Elmer Perry
Southeastern Oklahoma
Denison
Chris Allen
Englewood
David Hall
Oklahoma City
Todd Helton
Southwestern Oklahoma
Perryton
Matt Koehler
Emporia State
Kan
Seneca
Patrick Gill
Harding
Fallsville
Bob Evans
Southern Arkansas
Laynesville
Brent Collins
New Market
Joe Fishbeck
Carson- Newman
Vince Buck
Central State
Ohio
Owensboro
Robert Tate
Central Arkansas
Ping Bluff
Tracy Gravely
Concord
W.va
Kimball
Jim Lockhart
Western State
Lakewood
Jim Carroll
Phil Hudson
West Virginia Tech
LaVern Reddick
Larry Burkina
Ouachita Baptist
James Smith
Chris Combalisty
Jeff Britten
Moorhead State
Minn
Tyrone Brock
Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Jason Landmark
Darrell Middleton
Gardner-Webb
N.C
Alvester Bobby
Calvin Goshen
Wes Polk
Cole
John Gradwohl
Pacific Lutheran
Wash
Kevin Wiley
Culver-Stockton
Scott Fredrickson
Wisconsin Stout
Shawn Bouwens
Nebraska
Mike Estes
Central Washington
Scooter Nolen
Austin College
Chuck Michaelson
Dickinson State
Tim Shapley
Taylor
Ind
Marty Kobra
Benedictine
Tim Flax
St. Mary of the Plains
Sydney Bingham
Graceland
Iowa
Mark Murphy
Brett Whitestone
Tarkio
Andre Roberts
Findlay
Kevin Ward
Lambuth
Tony Rowe
Sioux Falls
Jeff Ogiego
Lakeland
Wis
Pete Greene
Union
Brad Lamb
Ander
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Grand Junction
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Jim Conner
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Daryl Lane
Langston
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Mich
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Steve Borile
Shepherd
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Emile Traversas
West Liberty
Stanley James
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Cenwal Arkansas
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Randy Whitson
Mara Hill
Pat Patterson
Mitch Winbum
Georgetown
Brian Clayton
Missouri Valley
Ron Shaneyfelt
Peru State
Neb
Jay Masck
Chadron State
Lloyd Joseph
Valley City State
Artin Frank
Wisconsin-River Falls
Steve Blakenbaker
Ben Last
Baker
Mike Feminus
St. Francis
Ted Searle
Southern Oregon
Jeff Gustin
Azusa Pacific
Willie Leggert
Oregon Tech
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Western Washington
Chuck Peters
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