Prince Jay Sets World Record at Santa Anita Mile and a Half
Prince Jay, Camp stables 4-year-old, won the San Diego Pace at Santa Anita in 2 15 1/5, breaking the world mark. Joe O'Brien drove, taking a $2,250 prize from a $5,000 purse as the horse vies for the upcoming $50,000 Golden West Pace.
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Prince Jay
Santa Anita
Prince Jay So Camp
AY Kite
Joe O’brien
San Diego
Prince
Charlie Witt
Camp
Mighty Son
New York
King Salmon Prize Won By Local Angler
The fin tag from a king salmon caught last month in the Sacramento River earned Antona M. Faganes of Sacramento a $25 cash prize. The fish was among those tagged Feb 25 by the San Francisco Tree Club in cooperation with the division of fish and game. Rewards of $5 to $50 are offered for fishermen returning tags with secret numbers.
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Sacramento
Antona M. Faganes
San Francisco Tree Club
Division of Fish and Game
Lee's Drive-In routs Bayless in season opener
Lee's Drive-In trounced Bayless Market 22 to 4 as Chuck Wright limited Bayless to four hits. John Newton went 3 for 4 and Stanley Jones dominated on the mound. In other league action Evan Russell's team beat the American Legion, Wasco Power Club edged the Legion 9 to 8, and Pee Wee games saw the Yankees top Wildcats 23 to 9 while Knights beat McWhorten 8 to 2. Next week features a full schedule across Low Pee Wee, Pee Wee, Junior, and Men's leagues with multiple matchups at Buttonwillow and Rio Bravo venues.
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Lee
Bayless
Tupman
Evan Russell
Billy ‘Dachenmaier
American Legion
Ed Nikkel
Russell
Buttonwillow
Wasco Power Club
Power Boys
Yankees
Wildcats
Shafter
Knights
McWhorten
Indians
Giants
Stringham
Brown & Bryant
Frank Russell
Reuben's Garage
Rey's
Rio Vo
Rio Bravo
Butttonwillow
Reuben
Irs
Courtesy Tips For Trout Anglers In California
California anglers receive guidance from the fish and game division on respectful trout fishing practices. Tips emphasize respecting private, state, and federal waters, obtaining permission, avoiding trespass, and acting with care for landowners property. Additional advice includes building fires only in designated areas, obeying fish and game laws, and leaving gates and livestock undisturbed.
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California
Ely Fish and Game
Ja Aglers
Lake Mead Named for Elwood Mead at Hoover Dam
The reservoir Lake Mead on the Colorado River was named after Elwood Mead, head of the United States Reclamation Service, when the Hoover Dam was constructed.
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Lake Mead
Hoover
Boulder) Dam
Colorado River
Elwood Mead
United States Reclamation Service
Fresno State Mentors Optimistic On Baseball Future
Fresno State College coaches expressed optimism for 1951 after the 1949-50 year end. Pete Beiden, 1950 California Collegiate champions mentor, plans to strengthen the Bulldogs with freshmen and spring prospects. Duke Jacobs, head coach, limited by thin depth but aims to build a strong fresh program as many San Joaquin Valley high schools prepare to send players in the fall.
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Fresno State College
Pete Beiden
PSC
California
Horsehide Eve Oy
Duke Jacobs
Jacobs
San Joaquin
Hich
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McClure’s Drug Store
Shafter Press
Chuck Wright
Adolf Kirschenmann
John Reily
Joe Frizzell
Kirschenmann-Reily
Russell- American Legion
Buxton
Sheldon
Parker
Sheaffer
James
Fresno State
DS Spring’ Wien
Theo Bors
Sahin
Snakes
Keiden
Central Ave
Bel Air
Fisher
Cott
Chevrolet
Richland Chevrolet Company
E. Central Ave
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