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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1961
Page
6
On September 16 expected to enter from Shufter are Gaylen Dirksen and Earl Neuman, two active racers. The race is part of the Kerch Raceways events with noted entries for the upcoming meet.
Kern County and Tulare hunts draw 1,039 applications for 300 available Greenhorn permits for Sept 26 to Nov 2. Deer kill numbers lag early-season average at 83 in Kern, vs 130 typical during the period. Events include Saturday junior divisions and Sunday men and women bushings with trophies for top finishers.
Text is garbled but mentions a football report about Friday practice led by Toman and his staff. It notes a large portion of players are treated as varsity, with an apparent reference to Colgman and the Oakland Raiders as context or comparison.
Kern County orders will be delivered promptly to your fields for ground rig application as directed in this notice.
One of the largest turnouts at Shafter High School greeted the football squad as they opened practice under coach Gilbert and Omy Foreman. About 50 players reported for a brisk hour and a half of drills focusing on passing patterns and contact work. Veterans and new boys competed for starting spots as the team readied for a San Luis Obispo opener, with optimism they can go all the way if they overcome early hurdles.
Wasco Chamber of Commerce prepares for a Little World Series match with Shafter featuring three women from the opposing side and a lineup readied by Wasco marked by players including Robert Maxwell Don Wingate and Carl Ansberry. Mayors Ben Grundy and Glenn Hallock will umpire the clash as Gates for a 50 cent and 25 cent admission.
Fall brings school and town sports chatter with praise for local teams and coaches. Joe Frizzel earns trout honors on Sundays while Al Finkbeiner dominates bass and larger fish, as Shafterites plan football games and hunting seasons.
Bakersfield College Renegades open 1961 camp with 90 candidates including ex Charter High stars Leon Standridge Bobby Irwin and Ricky Swan. Last year’s 9 1 record team and 1959 Junior Rose Bowl winner return as 15 lettermen. Opening Sept 23 vs Fullerton at Memorial Stadium with Swan Franklin Craven Lott and Ward in quarterback and backfield battles.
Dale Grumbles of Emboten Arkansas describes a method to lure a 5 inch perch named Butch from a nearby pond by slanting the water surface and offering fish food from his hand.
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