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3 Tuesday, Dec. 17, 1968 VI Bumper Acorn Crop Delays Health Problems Of Deer rlattiiu mttnrl CtistiNtd OA Mill Chortle Harris i Central Florida Odoors CAMP BLANDING A bumper crop of acorns has forestalled health problems with the dense deer herd at this National Guard Training Center and World War II army base. "However," warned noted wildlife biologist Dr. Frank Hayes, "it is reasonable to believe that this food supply will be somewhat less next winter and a serious problem of malnutrition and parasites could develop." Speaking to a group of sportsmen, Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission personnel and press, Dr. Hayes was explaining the results of a three-day study of the Camp Blanding deer herd following a confirmed report of a high level of parasitism among some of the animals.

IT WAS THE third time within 11 months that Dr. Hayes was called into Florida to investigate high incidence of parasites in overcrowded deer herds, the two others occurring in Collier County where one mass die-off was observed and another averted by an emergency either-sex hunt. rem mm 1 wi 10.49 VALUE IMPORTED "While there is a sub-moderate incidence of parasites in the Camp Blanding herd," continued Dr. Hayes, "it would appear that the enormous acorn mast and general health of the animals studied by my staff indicate there is no emergency situation. "There appears to be ample food to hold the herd above any dangerous nutritional level until at least next fall.

We must remember, however, that this abundance of food will influence reproduction and we could well be faced with a situation of many more deer and much less food next fall." Asked if he felt the deer population at the military reservation is at optimum level, Dr. Hayes replied in the affirmative and further suggested that the net reproduction be harvested each year during hunting season, implying that either-sex hunts may be employed. DIRECTOR OF THE Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study, embracing 13 states, including Florida, Dr. Hayes and his staff from the University of ORDER OF MERIT ClayFi Hiding Out CANADIAN 3 FOR 17.75 67.08 CASE fLQQ Hi FIFTH Is Like' REG. 5.65 BLEND FOUR ROSES CANADIAN MIST BACARDI RUM SS? JoA- 'V Georgia made the emergency study a few days after two deer, one sick and another dying, were found to be loaded with the culprit Haemonchus Contortus, the giant cattle worm so prevalent among crowded herds.

Two other world-renowned biologists, Dr. Roy C. Anderson of Canada and Dr. John Dunsmore of Australia, came with Dr. Hayes for this particular study, hoping to find a certain "worm" among the parasites which appeared to concern them a great deal, but it failed to show up in any of the specimens.

When the subject of malnutrition came up, one sportsman in the audience stood to berate the State Armory Board for its practice of plowing up acorn-producing trees to "get into the pine tree business." Dr. Hayes explained the role of overcrowded conditions in deer die-offs as a triangle of contingencies create "vicious drcurristances." DENSITY, HABITAT and contamination are the correlating factors. Density accentuates contamination and easy transmission of parasites. Quality of the habitat vs. density governs nutrition and parasitism.

As I see it, Camp Blanding will probably be at least one of the spots where the GFC will establish either-sex hunts next season. With the likelihood of an increased deer herd and reduced food supply, they certainly won't gamble a die-off and subsequent criticism. Jim Powell, chief of game management with the GFC, was at the meeting and will remember a recent narrow escape with the Collier County deer herd, when an emergency either-sex hunt averted a second die-off there. For the present, the Camp Blanding herd is in pretty good shape and out of immediate danger. J' 0l VAT GOLD SCOTCH O.F.C.

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I've enjoyed the luxury of America and I've had a good Ali said at a news conference announcing his decision before going to jail. "Then I might have five for the Army thing," he said in reference to his refusal to accept military draft. "So this will be conditioning for me." ALI HAS been unable to get matched for a fight since his showdown with the draft board at Houston that led to his federal conviction. His petty troubles with Miami Traffic Court began May 17, 1967, when Ali was tooling along an expressway in his Cadillac with his chauffeur beside him. Ali's attorney, Henry Ar-rington, said he would file for a reduced sentence and ask that the 10-day sentence be reduced.

A similar request in August, 1967, was rejected because Ali was not in court. ALI EXPLAINED his decision to go to jail thusly: Astros And Royals Swap Four Players KANSAS CITY A four-player trade with the Houston Astros of the National League was announced Monday by the Kansas City Royals, a 1969 expansion baseball club of the American League. The Royals, by giving up catcher John Jones, are a iring catchers John Martinez and Tommie Smith and infielder Mike Sinnerud. The Astros already have catchers Don Bryant and Curt Blefary on their roster. Solnnar Tables A.M.

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Miss Richey, moving up from the No. 2 spot she occupied in 1967, replaced Billie Jean King of Long Beach, who turned pro. Julie Heldman of New York City, back in action after a brief retirement, was moved into the No. 2 position. Vicky Rogers of Rye, N.Y., a 19-yeear-old southpaw, made the biggest jump in the rankings, moving from 10th to third.

Linda Tuero of Metairie, was a newcomer to the top 10, making the No. 8 position. Mary Ann Eisel of St. Louis, was recommended for No. 4 ranking, followed by Kathleen Har-ter of Seal Beach, THE OFFENSIVE line included center John Schmidt of Eastern Michigan, guards Ray Hickl of Texas and Julian Nu-namaker of Tennessee Martin Branch, tackles Jim Kohler of South Dakota State and Chad Brown of East Texas State, and ends Richard McGeorge of Elon and William Parks of Long Beach State.

The defensive line included middle guard Doug Wilkerson of Nor: Carolina College, tackles Bob of Baldwin-Wallace and Al Whitteman of New Hampshire and ends Jim Feltz of Wit Sport Talh i Peaches Bartkowicz of Hamtramck, Kristy Pigeon, Danville, Miss Tuero, Stephanie D-fina, Hollywood, and Patti Hogan, Irvine, Calif. BASEBALL; Mel Allen, the former voice of the New York Yankees and more recently a broadcaster for the Cleveland Indians and the National Broadcasting Company, underwent surgery Monday in New York. The nature of Allen's illness was not disclosed. He is 55 years old. A spokesman for the Montreal Expos of the National League said the club has been advised that i elder Manny Mota will undergo surgery this week in Houston for an elbow injury.

Mota, 30, has been playing winter baseball in his native Dominican Republic. He was obtained by the Expos from the Pittsburgh Pirates in last October's expansion draft. tenberg and Fred Dryer of San Diejo Stat3. OFFENSE John Schmidt. 0, Micliifai School Rat Hickl, Tim I Julian Nnnamaker.

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