Nickname fixes and team moves span Detroit Lions to Sioux City
The Detroit Lions resolve a nickname issue by labeling Howard Cassady Hopalong and tagging him as Hoppy. A Sioux City citizens group plans to buy stock to keep the Western League team alive, while the New York Yankees call up Bob Cerv from the injured list for pinch hitting. The Los Angeles Rams sign Dean Smith, a Texas alum and 1952 Helsinki Olympian, slated for 1957 Army release.
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Detroit Lions
Howard Cassady
Ohio State
Dave Middleton
New York ‘Yankees
Bob ‘Cerv
Sioux City
Iowa
Soos
Los Angeles Rams
Dean Smith
Texas University
Dean
Helsinki
National Wildlife Federation Plans Wildlife Christmas Stamp Series
The National Wildlife Federation announced a new Wildlife Christmas Stamp series to be mailed to members this month. Ten stamps will feature Mallard duck, Dall mountain sheep, black willow, evening grosbeak and Key deer. Works by noted artists Roger Tory Peterson Walt Wever and Al Kreml will be reproduced in 4 color lithographs.
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National Wildlife Federation
America
Roger Tory Peterson
Walt Weber
al Kreml
Franks Kuula Leads in Handicap Shooting Event
Seven men competed in a handicap shooting event with Frans Kuula finishing first at 284.87, Floyd WNorcutt second at 283.21, Jack Hemstreet third at 281.84, and Willis Hawkins winning the shells at 280.41.
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Frans Kuula
Floyd Wnorcutt
Jack’ Hemstreet
Willis Hawkins
Michigan Coal Mining Industry Timeline Recalled
The Michigan coal trade peaked in 1907 with 2 035 858 tons mined from 30 mines. First coal was mined near Uachson in 1835 and the last active mine, Swan Creek in Saginaw County, closed in 1952 marking the industry’s end.
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Michigan
Uachson
Swan Creek
Saginaw County
Ladies League Bowling Scores and Standings
A dated recap shows teams like Schaeffer's Dairy Bar and Sportsman's Bar competing with individual leaders N Terwilliger J Whitmore and Benedict in high series and games. Hoffman Gift Shop tops team series at 1733 while Coleman Drug leads local games with 1612.
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Schaeffer
Griswold's Service
N. Terwilliger
J. Whitmore
A Benedict
Methner
D. Benedict
A Brasington
Hoffman Gift Shop
Coleman Drug
Cimmerer Drug
O'Laughlin F. Home
Thayer Dairy
Lehr Shell Sve
Co-op
Cary
B. Doll
J.cradit
M. Allen
M. Hendrie
B. Coll
L Fasta
J. Cradit
Anderson
Clare Sentinel Barnes Café Ie
Clare Furniture
Elt
Sinclairettes
Drewry’s Beez
Speedway
A. Schultz
J. Nett
F. Carncross
J. Neff
F. Carnecross
Mason
J. Green
J. Doll
E. Ruby
V. Wood
G. Nivison
Merchant's League
Clare Alleys
Eli's Sinclair
Loomis Rite Hites
Schaeffer's Dairy
Clare Mig
Bioa Ra Giant Market
Loomis Welders
Koof
W. Sharp
N.cradit
C. Lettick
E. Sprague
D. Mussel
Co. Pugway
N. Credit
Dan McDonald's
Il Gateway
Rosebush
Bank i
Dunlop's
Dollar Bar
Kraft Foads Co
Clare Hunt & Fish
Twin Elms
Gateway Lanes
Smale Chevrolet
Fletcher's Cities Soc
Murphy Construct
Clare Livestock Aud
Cavalier Gas & Oil
H. Fleming
W. Barnes
Bauer
P. Schroeder
R. Kennedy
Mich. Con
P. Brown
G. ‘Neier
T. Sheredy
Rosebush Oil
Detroit Tops Michigan Police Shoot With 1932 Points
In the nineteenth annual Michigan police shoot at Jackson range the Detroit police department captured the governor’s trophy with 1932 points. State Police No.1 finished second with 1893, while No.3 tallied 1878. Kalamazoo Allen Park and Holland held lower classes with 1509 1102 and 750. Deputy Chief Hood won the chiefs’ match. Over 300 shooters and 90 teams competed with East Lansing setting a new departmental pistol-match record at 1147 of 1200.
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Detroit Police Department
Michigan
Jackson City
Kalamazoo
Allen Park
Holland
Jackson
Lincoln Park
Midland
Grand Haven
Harry Reeves
Detroit Police
Reeves
G. Mennen Williams
Childs
Charles Hood
State Police
Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police
Michigan Sheriffs’ Association
East Lansing
Fall fishing fans chase wary rainbow trout in Michigan rivers
Conservation Department fish specialists note fall is prime for Menominee whitefish and rainbow trout in Michigan waters. Indian summer months bring light tackle fly anglers to northern streams and the Great Lakes tributaries for a limited season from September 10 to November 30.
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Conservation Department
Michigan
Great’ Lakes
Major decline in cattle tuberculosis and aging illness notes
A report cites a drop in cattle tuberculosis from 4 percent in 1922 to 0.6 percent in 1935 as evidence of disease control through research. It also notes that among those over 65 a significant minority are chronically ill, with about half of chronically ill people aged 45. Most people over 60 have some permanent ailment or disease per the Century’s Tywetitetti report.
World Series nerves and payoff for champions across eras
The piece reflects on the World Series as the ultimate team goal, its emotional toll on players from 1933 to 1950, and the subsequent financial reward to the winning club. It recalls Yogi Berra and Jerry Coleman, the Giants’ 1933 and 1936 37 runs, and notes a postseason gate share payout from the Baseball Commissioner.
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Yankees
Yogi Berra
Jerry Coleman
Giants
Washington
Hughie Critz
Hughie
Owdpaper
Baseball Commissioner’s Office
Tiger
Detroit
Bengals
Edi
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Duoflex
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Clare
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Auchican Tourist Council
Ladies League
Ford- O-Matics
Dunn's Market
Everts
Schaeffers
Rockwood Bar
Deforest Lunch Bank
Marble Auto
Clare Market
F. Bolle
R. Neft
M. Coil
Ind
R. Neff
I. Borle
Sem
Ken. Ritter
Michael A. Doherty
Clare County
By Melott
Mid-America
Mlecweny
Standard Service
Bob Rowley
Service
Ulrich
McEwan
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