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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1955
Page
6
The state conservation department advisory board approved a 70 day duck geese and coot season and a 15 day Wilson snipe season. Ducks geese coots may be hunted Nov 7 to Jan 15 with a four per day bag limit. Snipe May be hunted Jan 1 to Jan 15 with eight per day.
W. F. W. squad dominated two rivals at Huntsville securing a semi final berth. George Schmidt pitched superbly in a 2-0 win over the Anniston Ordinance All-Stars, while Chick Sparkman powered a later 8-2 victory over Howard Phillips of Gadsden.
Frank Hewitt defeated Charles Laye in a wrestling main event but was disqualified, leaving the outcome and full details unclear. The match carried the rough persona of Hewitt and followed ongoing rivalries in the promotion.
HIRAM Ohio Coach Paul Brown asks Otto Graham to return to the quarterback role with the Cleveland Browns amid uncertainty over when Graham will end retirement. Brown and Graham discussed Graham’s readiness and noted he was sincere in retiring, but current need arose after a federal judge blocked Bobby Freeman from playing for Cleveland.
Auburn coach Ralph Jordan cites weak middle with need for standout quarterback and center to support a potent squad. Joe Childress anchors backfield with future stars like Hoppe and James. Sophomore quarterbacks Tubbs and Cook contest the spot as Florida, Kentucky, and Georgia Tech loom after Chattanooga opener.
The Boston Red Sox collapse 13-6 to the New York Yankees as Detroit and Chicago win key games. Mickey Mantle and Don Larsen homer for the Yankees, while Frank Sullivan takes the loss. Cleveland and Kansas City also win to climb in the standings.
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