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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1952

Page

9

Flint Sportsmen Club backs anti pollution drive

The Flint branch of the Morgan County Sportsmen's and Conservation Association held its August meeting at Flint School auditorium. James McKee of Decatur won the crow shoot prize with 20 birds. Guest speaker Frank Fitch of Auburn's Alabama Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit reviewed unit work and future plans including quail feeder experiments at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge. The group revised meeting time to 7 PM on the first Saturday each month and invites visitors.

Flint Morgan County Sportsmen's and Conservation Association James McKee Decatur Luel Shaneyfelt Frank Fitch Auburn Alabama Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit Fitch Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Flint School

Masters Tourney Moves Into Finals

Dothan reports the Press Thornton Junior Masters Golf Tournament advances to finals with close scores in multiple flights. Dick Hall Jr. and Joe Kochen derfer lead the 13 14 division at 79, while Scotty Fraser and others top the 15 16 and 17 18 groups with scores around 70 and 71.

Dothan Press Thornton Scotty Fraser Panama City Roy Moore Memphis Rut Crawford Howell Fraser Teddy Ghito Omar Telfair Ghito Morris Slingluff Billy Owens Tallahassee Ronnie Laffoon Florida

DAILY CROSSWORD AND CRYPTOQUOTE PUZZLE CLUES

A public crossword list with across and down clues plus a cryptogram quote. It includes numerous numbered entries for words such as Mother affection ate term rational mimicked monarch who possesses grey power and more, followed by a daily cryptogram using substitution with the long quote and yesterday's example.

Assam George William Russell

Major League Leaders In Batting and Pitching

The Associated Press reports leaders across positions with Musial of St Louis and Adams of Cincinnati tying for hits at 126. Sauer of Chicago tops home runs with 27 while Reese of Brooklyn leads in stolen bases with 21. Consuegra of Washington and Shantz of Philadelphia headline pitching with records noted.

Sauer Chicago Adams Cincinnati Musial St. Louis Spain Philadelphia Robinson Doby Cleveland Fox Berra New York Jensen Washington Consuegra Shantz

Jupiter Reflects 44 Percent of Sunlight It Receives

The planet Jupiter reflects about 44 percent of the sunlight that falls on it, indicating its high albedo and reflective cloud cover. This value helps scientists understand Jupiter’s atmosphere and energy balance as observed from Earth.

Jupiter

Two-Round Finisher Planned for 17-18 Group

The schedule shows holes today with the 17-18 group set for a two round finisher. This plan implies continued play for older competitors while younger groups finish earlier.

Dr Guffin To Speak At Central Baptist Service

Central Baptist Church hosts prayer services in the main auditorium Wednesday at 7 30 p m with Dr Gilbert L Guffin to speak. Guffin, an Alabama figure with Ph D Th D and DD, is president of Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Philadelphia and brother of Decatur businessman Ralph Guffin of Argo Guffin. A brief business meeting follows the service.

Central Baptist Church Gilbert L. Guffin Guffin Alabama Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary Philadelphia Decatur Ralph Guffin Argo & Guffin

Waitress Fights Mad After Voiced Dog Shot In San Pedro

A San Pedro waitress reports a brutal incident after a huge Bouvier des Flanders is shot dead. The 150 pound dog valued at 1500 dollars is linked to her claim of hardship to feed her three dogs. Vander Pol notes breed rarity in the United States and its use by Netherlands police.

San Pedro Calif Dorothy Vander Pol Netherlands United States

Bear Kills Calf in Canadian Farmland Near Thessalon

Farmers near Thessalon, Canada 60 miles east of Sault Ste. Marie prepare to shoot bears on sight after a black bear sprang from hiding and killed a calf while tearing at a cow in Currie’s herd. Russell Currie witnessed the attack as ranchers in the area tighten perimeter measures.

Thessalon Canada Sault Ste. Marie Mich Russell Currie

48th National Quail Futurity Set at Crab Orchard Lake

The meet will be held at Crab Orchard Lake in Southern Illinois starting November 3. The event offers a $3,000 prize and trophies for top dogs in the bird dog contest.

Marion Ill Crab Orchard Lake Illinois

Defending Champ Reaches Left Handed Golf Semi Finals

Ross Collins of Monticello Ark and Bill Guymes of Knoxville Tenn share top seed as they advance to the quarter finals of the National Left Handed Golfers Association tournament at Shawnee Country Club. Collins beat Larry Gerghash 4 and 3 then edged Charles Laurie 1 up after a 35 foot putt. Guymes won 2 and 1 over Tom Langdon and then 1 up over John Dezerh with a 60 foot chip.

Shawnee-On-Delaware Ross Collins Monticello Ark Nelson Cullenward San Francisco Collins Bill Guymes Knoxville Charles Laurie Auburn Ind Guymes Tom Langdon Bridgeport Kenny Mast Bluffton Johnny Dolan Peoria John Butler Atlanta William McKay Canada Don Weakey Toledo Alvin Everett Rome Jack Wilkinson Tyler Tex

175 Lucky Ones Chosen To Make Seattle Trek

More than 1 000 were called but 175 golfers were chosen to travel to Seattle for the National Amateur Championship Aug 18 23. Hawaii champion Charles Makaiwa led with an eight under par 68 66 134 at Waialae. USA Canada and Mexico Americas Cup teams receive exemptions. Billy Joe Patton led U S contenders with 70 65 135.

New York Seattle Charles Makaiwa Hawaii Pacific Waialae Honolulu United States Canada Mexico Makaiwa Billy Maxwell Harvier Ward Frank Stranahan Billy Joe Patton Morganton N. C

Jail Bird Gets Chance To Try Out In Double A

Reece George 22 of Jenks Oklahoma, on leave from county jail, had a tryout with the Southern Association aiming for the Atlanta Crackers. Scout J W Archer and chief Joe Pastor plan more talks with authorities after his 60 day sentence. George pitched Jenks to a 10 0 win in the state tournament, allowing one hit and striking out 13.

Tulsa Okla Reece George Jenks J. W. Archer Atlanta Crackers George Archer Joe Pastor

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