Deer and quail seasons set across Trans-Pecos and state
Deer and quail seasons open in late November with regional variations. Trans-Pecos deer start November 24, while quail seasons run November 17 to January 31 west of the Pecos. East of the Pecos deer open November 17 to December 31 with some county exceptions. Bag limits include up to four deer in west Texas with mule deer restrictions. Hunters urged to consult the 1973-74 hunting guide for exact dates and limits.
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Pecos
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Bay
Watson shoots 62 leads World Open in Pinehurst
Obscure Tom Watson dazzled by a nine under par 62 to seize a six stroke lead in the World Open Golf Tournament in Pinehurst North Carolina. He tied the course record and matched the pro tour year low while finishing with birdie runs to overpower Gibby Gilbert.
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Bobby Mitchell
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Barber
Jerry Heard
Gary Player
Billy Casper
Arnold Palmer
Jack Nicklaus
Tom Weiskopf
Lee Trevino
Johnny Miller
Bruce Crampton
Russell Falls to Celtics in emotional Boston return
Bill Russell returned to Boston as Seattle coach and watched his Super Sonics drop a 110-104 decision. He called it a professional, not sentimental, night and faulted his team for losing poise late. Boston rode a 14-2 fourth quarter run led by Paul Silas and John Havlicek with Jo Jo White scoring 28 as Boston won its seventh straight.
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National Basketball Association
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Houston Rockets
Paul Silas
Dave Cowens
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Silas
Cowens
John Havncek
Jo Jo White
Havlicek
Spencer Haywood
Seattle
SuperSonics
Deer conditions improve east of Pecos despite plague
Deer populations and conditions are generally good east of the Pecos. The Edwards Plateau suffers a die off due to a blood parasite and malnutrition, leaving remaining deer in poor shape. Hunters are urged to take more deer to reduce overpopulation. Quail prospects are excellent across the region with bumper crops reported in Trans-Pecos and Permian Basin counties.
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Presidio
Pecos
Edwards Plateau
Department
Trans-Pecos
Permian Basin
Oilers face stubborn village toughies after Cleveland loss
Houston Oilers General Manager Coach Sid Gillman says the team has turned the corner yet faces lingering tough opponents. He singles out areas to improve and plans to start Bill Thomas against the Kansas City Chiefs while experimenting with Greg Sampson on the offensive line. Quarterbacks Lynn Dickey and Dan Pastorini led the 23-13 setback to Cleveland as discussions include activating Edd Wargo from taxi squad for the Chiefs.
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Houston Oilers
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Chiefs
Thomas
Browns
Calvin Hill
Greg Sampson
Sampson
Lynn Dickey
Dan Pastorini
Pastorini
Edd Wargett
Striped Bass Activity At Lake Spence Report
Stripers remain active at Lake Spence with exotic saltwater transplants caught on trotlines. A 14 pounder was hooked on a perch baited line along the Colorado River section. Black bass populate slough pockets with spinner baits most effective. Michigan State hires Denny Stolz who says prepared teams win games.
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Lake Spence
Colorado River
Four SWC teams eye bowl bids this Saturday
Four Southwest Conference teams Texas Texas Tech Houston and Arkansas push for bowls as Texas efforts to beat TCU could seal a Cotton Bowl berth Texas Tech eyes a backdoor Cotton bid while Houston is a near lock for Astro-Bluebonnet and Arkansas would likely go Peach Bowl if it defeats SMU with Georgia expected as opponent Sun Bowl looks toward Auburn or Missouri with Texas A&M at Rice also on tap.
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Freeman
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NTSU's Kervin Sparks Big Team Output
North Texas State's David Kervin rushed for 90 yards and caught five passes for 136 yards after moving to running back last Saturday, propelling a season high offensive output for the team. Louisville’s Jim Wagoner, moved to quarterback, helped push his team to more yards than in five weeks. Kilpatrick tops punting, Gaffney leads kick scoring, with Peacock, Cook, McCulley, Colbert, and Holmes among other weekly leaders.
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David Kervin
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Jim Wagoner
Missouri Valley Conference
Kevin
North Texans
Wagoner
Cardinals
Tela
Kervin
West Texas State
Merle Kilpatrick
Drake
Todd Gaffney
Arthur Bennett
Walter Peacock
New Mexico State
Hank Cook
Cook
Joe McCulley
Danny Colbert
Rudy Holmes
The Modern Hunter and the Wildlife Economy
An article extols hunters as stewards of wildlife linking fall hunting to conservation. It cites the National Shooting Sports Foundation data on more than 30 years of funding, licenses and permits contributions, and broad economic impact, noting increases in deer elk antelope and turkey populations through sportsman supported programs.
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Squire Boone
SC State Fish and Game Departments
North America
United States
America
Turkeys
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U.S. Department of the Interior
National Wildlife Federation
Izaak Walton League
Pro football jargon and hunting conservation mix in a cultural view
A reporter surveys football jargon from Ernie Stautner and players while noting how fans grasp on field action. The piece shifts to a broad look at hunting, conservation funding, and wildlife groups highlighting over a century of sportsmen’s impact on U S conservation and habitat programs.
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Sam
Bruce Taylor
Gene Washington
New York Giant
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