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The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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Officials announce prizes for the 1948 V.F.W. Fish Derby in Nome on display at local hardware store, featuring top fishing gear like Shakespeare Wonder Rods. Early registration urged amid reports of large grayling catches on local rivers, with John Fults leading at 21.5 inches and 2 lbs 12 oz.
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NOME FISH
DERBY
STARTS
WITH BIG ONES
It was announced today by officials of the V.F.W. that prizes for the 1948 V.F.W. Fish Derby are now on display at the Nome Hardware Store.
All interested fishermen are cordially invited to inspect these prizes.
Every effort is being made to make this one of the most interesting derbies in Nome's history, said the official.
Prizes include some of the best fishing equipment available today. Shakespeare new Wonder Rods made with glass fibers will be featured as first prizes in the three classes.
Bill Wilcox, post commander, V.F.W., again advises early registration.
Several entries over the past week-end indicate some record-breaking fish are being taken:
John Fults at present is heading the list with a 21 1/2 inch greyling, weighing 2 lbs. 12 oz.
Sgt. Hall of ACS running close second with a 20 1/2 inch greyling weighing 2 lbs. 2 oz.
Reports indicate good catches of greyling being made on Nome and Snake Rivers and with the trout season approaching considerable sport is available for all who wish to participate in this grandest of all outdoor sports.
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Nome, Nome River, Snake River
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1948
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Announcement of the 1948 V.F.W. Fish Derby prizes on display at Nome Hardware Store, invitation to inspect, prizes including Shakespeare Wonder Rods, early registration advised, current leaders John Fults with 21 1/2 inch greyling 2 lbs. 12 oz., Sgt. Hall with 20 1/2 inch greyling 2 lbs. 2 oz., good catches reported on Nome and Snake Rivers, trout season approaching.