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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1963

Page

19

Alabama waterfowl rules liberalized for fall hunting

Alabama announces extended seasons and higher daily limits for ducks and geese. Goose season runs Nov 7 to Jan 15 with a two-bird daily limit. duck and coot season Dec 2 to Jan 5 with four ducks and eight coots daily, only two ducks may be mallards or black ducks. News notes reflect seabird nesting grounds and efforts to increase breeding stock.

Thomas Z. Atkeson Alabama Canada Alaska U.S. Fish,and Wildlife Service

Gators Hopeful as Florida Prepares for Tech Test

Florida coach Graves begins spring practice with a strong squad led by Larry Dupree and 270 pound tackle Frank Lasky, who will miss early drills due to a foot injury but is expected to play against Georgia Tech in Atlanta on national TV. The team aims for deep depth and All-American caliber players to back up the star lineup. Blair House Fine Arts Committee context appears in the text but unlikely related to the team.

Gainesville Fila Florida Georgia Tech Atlanta Frank Lasky Tom Lasky Larry Dupree Dupree Graves

Bowling Results Show Field Set For Hambletonian Favorites

Weekly bowling results list high series leaders L Wilhite 669 and R Harris 665 with several players over 600. Multiple 200 games include J Nelson 212 200 256 and J Watkins 226, R Johnson 222, L Garner 224, J Hill 207 223, others in the 200s.

L. Wilhite R. Harris B. Pirtle D. Perry J. Jannell J. Nelson H. Certain J. Stone J. Allen G. Mowery D. Woodward H. D. Perry J. Faria J. Watkins R. Johnson B. Perry J. Hill W. Geloneck J. Howell L. Garner L. Sanders C. Allen B. Biles P. Thompson C. Holbert Jimmie Johns Larry Wilhite Don Perry Jim Pannell Lanelle Childers Dot Morgan Freda Perry Lanelle Childers ‘Wilhite Haywood Shelton

Pennel Breaks 17 Foot Vault at Miami Meet

John Pennel, 23, of Miami, broke the world pole vault record with a 17 ft 0.75 in first attempt at the Florida Gold Coast AAU meet at the University of Miami, then failed at 17 ft 3.75 in. Pennel credited calm conditions and no wind, and he added two inches to his 16 ft 10.5 in mark set in London.

Miami Fla John Pennel Louisiana State College William C. Pennel University of Miami Pennel Bob Hayes Florida A&m University Henry Wadsworth United States London

High Series King and Johnson Lead in Bowling

King fires a 611 series and R Johnson adds a 607 as the high marks in the bowling lineup. The pair tops scoring highlights in the event with strong performances.

Indians Rally Past Red Sox in Seventh Inning Blitz

Cleveland bats erupt for six runs in the seventh highlighted by a two run homer from Jerry Kindall and two run doubles from Max Alvis and Joe Azcue to defeat Boston 6 to 2. Turley Nichols Lamabe Earley Nixon Donovan Azcue. W Donovan 10 10 L

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Jerry Kindall Max Alvis Joe Azcue Boston Red Sox Boston Turley Nichols Lamabe Earley Nixon Donovan Azcue

Railroads Move About 4370 Carloads Each Hour Nationwide

Railroads handle roughly 4370 carloads per hour in shipment across the country delivering freight to diverse destinations.

U.S

New Pass Wrinkles Planned By Pros

NFL camps show running backs studying the pass to boost their game. Ronnie Bull of the Bears, left handed, works the option as coach George Halas eyes a Hornung like threat. Tim Brown and others train to extend the option attack and improve running lanes with passing threat.

Jack Hand Associated Press Paul Hornung Frank Gifford Jim Taylor Green Bay Hornung Gifford Bull Ronnie Bull Chicago Bears Baylor NFL Ronnie Texas Bears New York Giants Willie Gallimore Charlie Bivins Chuck Mather Mather Tim Brown Philadelphia Eagles Hershey Sonny Jurgensen Tom Moore Packers Lombardi Jon Arnett Los Angeles Billy Barnes Washington John David Crow St. Louis Cardinals

Tom Dennis Knocked Out in 10th Round Fight

In Bogota at Santa Maria Park Tom Dennis of Tampa Florida was knocked out in the 10th and final round by Mario Rossitto of Bogota during Friday night action.

Bogota Colombia Tommy Dennis Tampa Fla Mario Rossitto Santa Maria Park

Big Ten Poised For Drill Start In Football Season

The Big Ten begins open football practices Monday with 220 returning lettermen the largest in years. Michigan starts first due to the Sept 3 start for trimester schools, while others begin Sept 1. The race features Indiana Northwestern Wisconsin as early favorites and rebuilding Ohio State and Minnesota.

Chicago Big Ten Michigan Wolverines Illinois Northwestern Wisconsin Michigan State Indiana Iowa Ohio State Purdue Minnesota MSU Madison Wis Badgers Ike Armstrong Carlisle Collings Columbus Ohio

Decatur Volunteers Semi-Pro Team Organizes First Practice

Lyle Green reports progress on forming the Decatur Volunteers semi pro football team. The initial Delano park practice was a success and another session is planned for today at 2 p.m. at Delano with all players welcome and insured. Proceeds from games will aid underprivileged Morgan County children.

Lyle Green Delano Park Delano Green Decatur Volunteers Morgan County

Synthetic Weatherproof Surface For Tracks And Fields

A new synthetic material provides a weatherproof durable surface suitable for race tracks football fields and playgrounds offering resilience and long lasting performance under varied conditions.

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