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Hoke County Women's Slow Pitch Softball Schedule DATE May 13 May IS May 19 May 21 May 26 May 28 June 2 June 4 June 9 June 11 June 16 June 18 June 23 June 25 TIME 7:00 8:00 9:00 7:00 8:00 9:00 7:00 8:00 9:00 7:00 8:00 9:00 7:00 8:00 9:00 7:00 8:00 9:00 7:00 8:00 9:00 7:00 8:00 9:00 7:00 8:00 9:00 7:00 8:00 9:00 7:00 8:00 9.00 7:00 8:00 9:00 7:00 8:00 9:00 7:00 8:00 9:00 TEAMS Doby's Funeral Home vs Hoke Jaycees Hollingsworth vs Pig 'n Chicken B&J Funeral Home vs Burlington lnd Hollingsworth vs B&J Funeral Burlington lnd. vs Doby's Funeral Home Pig 'n Chicken vs Hoke Jaycees Pig 'n Chicken vs Burlington lnd B&J Funeral Home vs Etoby's Funeral Hoke Jaycees vs Hollingsworth Burlington vs Hollingsworth Hoke Jaycees vs B&J Funeral Home Doby's Funeral Home vs Pig 'n Chicken B&J Funeral Home vs Pig 'n Chicken Burlington lnd vs Hoke Jaycees Doby's Funeral Home vs Hollingsworth Hoke Jaycees vs Doby's Funeral Home Pig 'n Chicken vs Hollingsworth Burlington lnd vs B&J Funeral Home B&J Funeral Home vs Hollingsworth Doby's Funeral Home vs Burlington Hoke Jaycees vs Pig 'n Chicken Hollingsworth vs Hoke Jaycees Burlington lnd vs Pig 'n Chicken Doby's Funeral Home vs B&J Funeral Pig 'n Chicken vs Doby's Funeral B&J Funeral Home vs Hoke Jaycees Hollingsworth vs Burlington lnd Hoke Jaycees vs Burlington lnd Hollingsworth vs Doby's Funeral Home Pig 'n Chicken vs B&J Funeral Home Hollingsworth vs Pig 'n Chicken Doby's Funeral Home vs Hoke Jaycees B&J Funeral Home vs Burlington lnd Burlington lnd vs Doby's Funeral Hollingsworth vs B&J Funeral Home Pig *n Chicken vs Hoke Jaycees Pig 'n Chicken vs Burlington lnd Hoke Jaycees vs Hollingsworth B&J Funeral Home vs Doby's Funeral Hoke Jaycees vs B&J Funeral Home Doby's Funeral Home vs Pig 'n Chicken Burlington vs Hollingsworth TiJiicUi^c /t^ceid Have you ever considered what fishing might be like in North Carolina today if there were no shclleraekcrs (redbreast sunfish), rainbow trout or brown trout? These species along with some others - arc not native to this state; that is, they were brought here and stocked. In other words, they're foreigners. For example, before tire late 1800s, the only trout native to North Carolina were brook trout or "speckles" and these fish arc not really trout, but members of the char family. The shellcracker is a native of the deep south, and was brought here some years back. Shclleraekcrs are now found in many farm ponds and lakes, and some anglers believe they rank alongside the bluegill in popularity. In fact, the fish are quite similar and many fishermen cannot tell them apart. Fish ? and animals - which are transplanted to new homes where they never existed before are called exotics. In the strictest sense of the word, striped bass or rockfish are also exotics when they are successfully stocked in large lakes. Obviously, some of our finest sportfish are exotic's. I pcrsonnally would hate to approach the fishing season without knowing that I could fish for bedding shellcrackers or flyfish a stream for browns or rainbows. And I'm sure I'm not alone in my enthusiasm for the landlocked striper. Of course, not all exotic species are desirable. The carp was introduced into the Hudson River in New York back about 1831, and Utesc fish have caused a good bit of destruction to fish habitat - especially for some native species. A transplanted Englishman who happened to like starlings also brought dtese birds over, and I haven't met many people who wouldn't like to ship every starling (along with that Englishman) back to Europe. The point is that while some exotics have been very popular and useful, the introduction of some others must rank as monumental blunders. Most of the disasters in transplanting exotics - including the carp and starling - were caused by untrained people who tried to fool with Mother Nature. Scientists and biologists have made far fewer such errors in judgement. Recently. I talked to Don Baker, chief of the Division of Inland Fisheries about the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission's policy towards the importation and stocking of exotics. "Exotics, of course, can be good or bad," said Don. "When they are carefully researched so that we know what will happen, they can furnish fine fishing. But unless extreme care is taken, they can have far-reaching and terrible consequences. Look what happened when walking catfish weie accidentally stocked in Florida by aquarium enthusiasts." "We arc, and have been, experimenting with a number of exotics, but it's our policy to be very cautious," said Don. "Some of the exotics we've studied didn't turn out, and we quickly destroyed them. Others have been very useful. "Some fishermen don't know it, but we've netted many blueback herring and thrcadfin shad from the eastern rivers and stocked them in large lakes in the piedmont and western parts of the state," said Don. "These fish have provided good forage (food) for many of our more popular gamefish such as largemoulh bass. In lakes where this kind of exotic transplant works, it can improve both the numbers and size of native fish such as bass. It also makes possible the success of striped and white bass stockings." "Recently, we've been experimenting with another exotic, the Florida largemouth bass, but some states have had problems with these fish, so we are giving them a very careful appraisal," said Baker. "I'm not sure these fish will ever be stocked in our state." Even more recently, the Wildlife Commission brought steelhead eggs and fry (sea-run rainbow trout) from Michigan to study and see if they might be suitable for stocking in one or two of the larger western lakes. These exotics have done well in the Great Lakes, and may provide super fishing here at some point in the future. We hate to boast, but there aren't many of us around! We have our F.I.C. rating ? Fraternal Insurance Counselor ? which means we're thoroughly schooled in all phases of life insurance needs. If you want an expert's opinion on your insurance, call on us! Ask about our special Woodmen fraternal and social benefits, too. which mean added value and enjoyment for youl I hcoiloie ( . l)< F.I.C. Harris Avenue Raelord. N.C.. WOODMEN OF THE WORLD LIFE INSURANCE SOCIETY HOME OFFICE ? OMAHA. NEBRASKA 'c"o" *V "Th* FAMILY FrwHrnlty-c , WJ Hawkes A Major Factor In PSU's Tourney Hopes Former Hoke High athlete Tim Hawkes is expected to be a major factor when Pembroke defends their title in the NAIA District 29 tournament this week in Wilmington. The 5'10", 175-pound right fielder is regarded as a "super arm" by Pembroke's sports officials and Hawkes has proven he is no slouch at the plate either. Hawkes, co-captain of the Braves, currently shares the team batting lead with .303, and has also tied the lead for hits, with 275. Stolen bases are another speciality of Hawkes and he has racked up 11 this year to tie the team lead. The left handed batter, who throws right handed, has slugged out seven doubles to take team honors in that department. Winding up his second straight year as a starter, Hawkes is regarded as having a major league arm by Pembroke's sports information director Gene Warren. VHe's a real determined ball player." WaAkit said. "And he was a vital factor in last year's win (at the District 29 tourney)". The 23-year-old senior turned in a solid performance last year, finishing the season as number two hitter with a J17 average, which included a home run. He took second, place honors for stolen bases with ten credited. Hawkes was named "All District" honorable mention last year, and has been nominated again this year for the prestigious list. Hawkes transferred to Pembroke from Sandhills Community College with an established record behind him. At Sandhills, he led the team with a .333 average and set a conference stolen base record of 24. He was voted 'Most Valuable Player' on the 1970 Richmond County American Legion team, which had a 29-9 record. At Hoke High, Hawkes established a school batting record with a whopping .565 average in his senior year. A physical education major at Pembroke, Hawkes is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Hawkes of Rockfish. He is married to the former Patsy Bray of Raeford. FIRST PLACF - Kirkland Parker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Davis K. Parker, Jr., was winner in the fifth division United Daughters of the Confederacy poetry contest. The sixth grader's poem entitled "Traveler" was about Gen, Robert F. Lee's horse. GIVE A HOOT DON'T POLLUTE Eagles Wind Up Season By Pal Scott The Upchurch Eagles were defeated the second time around by Jonesboro, 7-3. Jonesboro's Holmes allowed only four hits while the Eagles gave up nine. Losing pitcher was David Blue. Upchurch's hits came from Bob Jordan's double, David Home's double, Leonard Everett's single, and a single from Lentar Cook. Everett suffered a broken ankle when he slid into second on a steal. The Eagles defeated Wicker 13-5 on May 8. Eddie Jackson allowed only five hits for Wicker's five runs. Jackson tripled, Brayboy was 3-4, Home got a triple. Cook singled, Brown was 2-2 with singles by Carroll and Peterkin. Richard Blue hit a solo homerun, the only one for the Eagles this season. Coach Miles announced he was very pleased with his team's 6-2 record for the season. When money is no object. Purple Check makes sure you have enough. Ah, the price of making a good impression. Sometimes it's higher than your checking account balance. 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