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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1948

Page

11

Alabama trims bag limits and shortens seasons for quail and deer

Alabama officials announced reduced bag limits for quail eight per day down from ten and six rabbits and six squirrels per day with unchanged shooting hours. 1948-49 season dates cover quail and deer in multiple counties with deer permits and split turkey seasons under state and federal oversight.

Montgomery Ala State Conservation Department Bert Thomas Jefferson County Bessemer Department of Conservation Jefferson County Sportsmen’s Association William B. Bankhead Talladega National Forests U. S. Forest,service Alabama Department of Conservation Baldwin Bibb Butler Chilton Choctaw Clarke Conecuh Coosa Covington Dallas Escambia Greene Hale Henry Houston Jefferson Walker Washington Wilcox Marengo Mobile Monroe Perry Pickens Sumter Tuscaloosa St. Clair Shelby Talladega Clay and Cleburne Oakmulgee National Forests U. S. Forest Service and Conservation Department William B. Bankhead National Forest U.S Forest Service

Athens College Sets Monday Start for Football Practice

Athens Ala Aug 21 Athens College football practice will begin Monday under new coach E M Bull Smith of Mobile. He expects about sixty candidates to report for daily sessions as the team begins preparations.

Athens Ala E. M. “Bull” Smith Mobile Smith

Famous Babe Ruth Home Run Tales From Baseball History

The article recounts Babe Ruth's influence on salaries and the sport, detailing his contract signing in St. Petersburg, snowy seasons and 60 homer year, hospital illnesses and comebacks, pranks on teammates, and a 1932 World Series moment where Ruth fueled a dramatic homer after taunts from the Cubs.

Babe Ruth St. Petersburg Lefty Gomez Lefty Gomez Tony Lazzeri Chicago Cubs Charley Reot

All-Stars Get To Work

Alabama high school football takes shape as Southern and Northern All-Star rosters grow with new adds. O'Brien adds Everett and Moore to the South. Helms joins the North as Jack Peake misses the game due to surgery. Rosters list 23 Southern and 22 Northern players for the August 27 showdown at Tuscaloosa.

Tuscaloosa Ala J. E. “Hot” O'Brien Shorty Qete Grover Everett Atmore Ed Moore Andalusia Ogle Garland Acker Aliceville Anniston Bob Henderson Navy Sanda B. Helms, Jr Tuscaloosa High Jack Peake Huntsville Northington University Alabama Northern Enands Charles Justo Tommie Edwards Woodlawn Clarence Lee Smith Fayette Malcolm McCracken Tuscaloosa County Pat Ferlise Phillips Billie Coe Ramsay Alfred Wilhite Deshler High Tuscumbia Hubert Joy Ensley Marvin Kabase Jackie Rogers Sheffield Helms L. B. Couch Emma Sansom John Braswell Decatur Joe Compton Sylacauga Bobbie Golden Joe Brewer Billy Sam Noland Acker Aliceyee Excell Hester Etowah County J.A. Geise Tus Cinhia Brome County Onedhta Dick King Arab Tommy Tucker Marvin Jenkins Eufaula Henry Knighten Lanier Melvin Jones Dadeville Grover Everette W. L. Shipp Murphy Harry Devery McGill Emory Folmar Fd Bauer Hudson Thompson Vanley High John Phillip van Hook Urphy Bill Yarbrough Bobby Wilsette Terry Roney Gowan Dothan Joe Hilson Jugia Jack West George McCain Clanton Billy Stokes Charles Stough Tallassee James Melton Wetumpka Mickey Washburn Billy Mitchem Alexander City

Cincinnati at Chicago Blackwell vs Schmitz clash

Cincinnati faces Chicago Blackwell with record 7-9 while Schmitz leads 13-10. Pittsburgh meets St Louis with Riddle at 9-8 facing Dickson 10-2 in a double feature preview.

Cincinnati Chicago Blackwell Schmitz Pittsburgh St. Louis Riddle Dickson

Tanner Starts Season Early With Win Over W Limestone

Tanner High School steamrolled West Limestone 38 to 0 in the season opener. Led by Alexander Laughmiller McBay and Berriman, the squad built a 13 point lead by halftime and added three more touchdowns in the fourth quarter to seal the win.

Tanner W. Limestone Donald Williams Florence State Teachers College West Limestone McBay Laughmiller Hargrove Berriman Alexander Kennemer ReHe Thot Sf Vicetory Davies Johnson King McKvey Tannner King Hayes Lauderdale Swanner Beddingfield Jackson Davis Freeman N. Patterson Scott Bates H. Patterson Evans White Daniels Meeere J. Hargrove Shaw Terry Steward Broadwater Leopard Malone B. Alexander

Coaching Clinic Opens Monday at Alabama

The University of Alabama hosts its 16th annual coaching school at Tuscaloosa starting Monday at 10:30 with Frank Thomas opening remarks. Visiting coaches will learn football basics, T formations, and game strategy through lectures, field work, and all star practice at Denny Field.

Tuscaloosa Ala University of Alabama Capstone Frank Thomas Alabama Tide Atesday Joel Hunt George Zivich Emma Sansom High Comner Sims Selma Cliff Harper State High School Athletic Association Ernest Tucker Phillips O. P Piggy” Mitchell Shades Cahaba Charles “Doc” Barrett Columbia University Frank W. Thomas Denny Field Graves Auditorium Lew Bostick Tom Lieb Malcolm Laney Happy Campbell George Tzivich Harold Drew Conner Sims Floyd Burdette Foster Auditorium Fosten Auditorium Kicker Denny Stadium

Baseball Matchups Preview From A Sports Column

The snippet lists pitcher pairings for games including New York at Philadelphia with Raschi or Reynolds against Brissie and MecCshan or Schib, and Washington at Boston featuring Thompson versus Harris, plus St Louis at Detroit with Sanford facing Newhouser.

Pieretti Feller Bearden New York Philadelphia Raschi Shea Reynolds Brissie MecCshan Schib Washington Boston Thompson Harris St. Louis Detroit Sanford Newhouser

Sliced pimento stuffed olives enrich cole slaw in creamy dressing

A simple addition of sliced pimento stuffed olives elevates cole slaw when moistened with a rich creamy dressing. The combination of olives and olives' tang enhances crunch and flavor for a side dish.

Baseball Standings Show Busy AL and NL Races

The AP summary lists American League teams with Cleveland 70 43 .619 Boston 66 46 .589 New York 68 48 .586 Philadelphia 70 56 . Detroit 94 56 48 St Louis 44 67 .396 Washington 44 71 .388 Chicago 33 0 National League standings include Boston 64 49 .569 Brooklyn 50 75 . Pittsburgh 82 50 75. New York 56 58 .468 Cincinnati 46 66 .421 Chicago 45 68 .398. notes a night game played.

Associated Press W.L. Pet Cleveland Bears Boston New York Philadelphia Detroit St.Louisia Washington Chicago Brooklyn Uate Pittsburgh K. Best Cincinnati

Colosal Winds Victory in Whirlaway Stakes at Chicago

Colosal wins the Whirlaway stakes at Washington Park in Chicago, defeating Eternal Reward by a nose. The mile and an eighth race finished in 1:48 1-5, breaking the track record and earning $43,950 for Colosal.

Chicago Colosal Washington Park

Citation Wins At Washington Park

Calumet Farm's champion Citation won by two and a half lengths in a $4,000 allowance at Washington Park. The three year old had not raced since a hip muscle strain during Arlington Classic prep and since winning at Baltimore Park last July. Jockey N L Pierson rode the six furlongs in 1 10 4 5, signaling readiness for the $90,000 American Derby at Washington Park.

Chicago Calumet Farm Citation Washington Park

Hooper’s Star Reward Wins Stakes at Montgomery

Fred W. Hooper of Montgomery Alabama owned the winning horse Eternal Reward who paid $14.20 5.20 and 3.60 in a record setting off the record event. Eternal Reward finished first Star Reward placed third with betting returns of 3.20. The victory earned $29 525 to the owner.

Fred W. Hooper Montgomery Ala Hooper

Rhymer Sets Pace as Citation Overtakes in Calumet Spotlight

Rhymer led early but Citation drew clear in the stretch to win the Calumet champion race. King Rhymer finished second with Speculation third and Clevelander fourth in the small field of three thoroughbreds.

Calumet Rhymer Citation King Rhymer Speculation Clevelander

Drying Method for Washed Halad Greens

The technique involves placing washed halad greens between two towels and shaking gently to remove excess water. This simple, quick method helps dry greens without wringing or heat.

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