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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1964

Page

18

Liberalized waterfowl season set for 1964-65 outdoors

Regulations announce longer duck season to 40 days from November 25 to January 3 with a 4 duck daily limit and specific limits on canvasbacks redheads mallards and wood ducks. Goose season runs 70 days from November 7 to January 15 with a daily goose limit of 9 nine in Canada only two. Also notes dove season coming soon and local wildlife maintenance issues and new Morgan County fire safety contacts including Joe Wright and Charles Nichols with tower updates.

Thomas Z. Atkeson Canadas Charles Nichols Morgan County Hartselle Charles Eva Cullman

College football rule changes promise swifter, more technical play

The 1954 rules shifts allow two to three units with specialists and near full-team substitutions when clock is stopped. Teams begin practice Sept 1 with early starts allowed. Notable moves include major coaching changes at Oklahoma, Notre Dame, Ohio State, and national shifts affecting formations and game pacing.

Hugh Fullerton JR Associated Press NEW York Navy UCLA Pitt Paul Dietzel Army Oklahoma Dams Budy Coac Oxia Bama Gomer Jones Wilkinson Jonny Vaughedach Mississippiefendis Southeastern

Decatur Horses Seek Glory at Shelbyville National

Decatur and Athens residents eagerly anticipate the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration in Shelbyville Tennessee. Dus Ty’s Best Chance a three year old sorrel stallion owned by Dr and Mrs Marshall Carrier of Decatur is a strong Junior World Championship contender. Limestone County participants include George Witt and his son Wilton Johnny Witt Dusty’s Best Chance is expected to win with Witt’s family also showing horses. Sam Gibbons of Athens manages the event which will host about 1338 horses with several local riders aiming for high honors.

Athens Decatur Shelbyville Tenn Dusty Marshall Carrier George Witt Witt Win Johnny

Bears Will Have More Depth Than Previously

Hazlewood High football coach Van Jones announces 44 prospects in drills at Town Creek as the Golden Bears seek stronger depth and improved depth over 1963. A booster club is organized to aid the program with 17 lettermen listed by position. schedule includes nine games from Sept. 11 to Nov. 13 at home and away.

Town Creek Hazlewood van Jones Golden Bears Jones Hazlewood High Harry Terry Larry Brackin Jimmy Burden Dwight Smith Larry Parker Tom Campbell David Gowers Larry Vines Bill Roberson Jimmy Brumley Wesley Hill Doug Childers Willard Oliver James Loosier Jimmy Tidwell Bobby Mardis Charles Simmons Rogers Vine Tanner Elkmont Madison Academy Clements Meek Hatton Courtland

Roberson Leads At Turtle Point In Florence

Florence golfer Billy Ray Roberson fired a 2 under par 68 to lead medalist contention in the Turtle Point Invitational qualifying rounds. The field of 39 in the championship flight was split into divisions A and B, with 133 total entrants. Bob Kornett of Florence and Roland Oliver of Decatur each posted 71 to chase.

Florence Ala Billy Ray Roberson Roberson Bob Kornett Roland Oliver Decatur

Phillies Beat Pirates 10-8 Behind Allen and Callison

Richie Allen drove in four runs and Johnny Callison three as Philadelphia, leading the league, defeated Pittsburgh 10-8. Allen hit a two run homer in the sixth after a four run second, while Callison added an RBI single in the second and a homer in the eighth. Mahaffey took the loss, Boozer and Baldschun finished, Pirates scoring four in the ninth before the game ended.

Pittsburgh Richie Allen Johnny Callison Philadelphia Allen Callison Tony Gonzalez Phillies Art Mahaffey Pirates John Boozer Mahaffey Jack Baldschun Boozer Dick Schofield Phila Baldschun Dalrymple Friend Face Law Gelnar Sisk Bork Burgess

WIBC Representative Talks Bowling Here

Sue Hutchins, area field representative of the Women’s International Bowling Congress, met with the Decatur City Association board at Perrylanes. She outlined rules for the February city tournament and March league, plus city workshop plans for September 15.

Sue Hutchins Women’s International Bowling Congress Decatur City Association Perrylanes Decatur Miss Hutchins

Giants Rally To Rout Braves 7-2 Behind Hart Power

Rookie Jim Hart drives in two runs with a key double and hits his 22nd homer as the San Francisco Giants beat Milwaukee 7-2. Hart’s first inning drive, erased by fan interference, still sparked a three run fourth inning with Willie Mays and Willie McCovey on base. Hart later homered off Warren Spahn to cap the scoring. Ron Herbel improves to 9 8 with a win after seven scattered hits.

Milwaukee Jim Hart San Francisco Giants Giants Philadelphia Hart Willie Mays Willie McCovey McCovey Orlando Cepeda Warren Spahn Jesus Alou Mays Braves Bob Sadowski Doug Harvey Ron Herbel

Cards Sizzle To 5th Straight

Bob Skinner belted a pinch three run homer and Bob Gibson pitched to power the St. Louis Cardinals to their fifth straight victory with a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday.

ST. Louis Bob Skinmner Bob Gibson St. Louis Cardinals Los Angeles Dodgers

Friday Night Mixed Bowling Final Standings and Highs

Final standings from Friday night mixed league show Ww and Do-Dads atop the table with 36 games and 16 losses. Individual high games include H Gort 195 for ladies and H Shelton 225 for men, while Shanghied leads team series at 1958 and multiple clubs post season totals.

Shanghied C. Namie H Gort H. Todd J. Rea F. Shelton A. Sparkman H. King PD. Childers H Meecre H. Shelton Wolverine Ladies Fighting Four Drifters Hairpins Belles High Betty Black Dot Morgan Frances Spring Betty Blackwood Linda Davis Ludie Mae Brown Davis Constructors Bowling League Perrylanes Pipers Millwrights Ut-Oh Ware House Wild Cats Boomers Oo Office Engineers Pittle Hartzog

Carolina Players Sweep Southern Closed Tennis Honors

In Birmingham at the Highland Racquet Club two Carolinas players led with titles. Peyton Wason of Greenville won the 16-under singles 6-2 7-5 over Murray Tyson of Birmingham. Jim Corn of Shelby captured the 14-under title 6-2 6-4 over Buddy Miles.

Birmingham Carolinas Highland Peyton Wason Greenville S. C Murray Tyson Jim Corn Shelby N. C Buddy Miles Jackson Miss

No-Hitter in IL Finale

Danny Yaccarine pitched a no hitter for 5 1 3 innings, leading Staten Island New York to a 4 0 victory over Monterrey Mexico in the 18th Little League World Series championship.

Williamsport Danny Yaccarine Staten Island N.Y Monterry Mexico

Hartselle Star Out For Season At Jacksonville State

Jacksonville State coach Don Salls announces Hartselle tackle Paul Beard is out for the season due to a knee injury from spring training. Beard, 250 pounds, started last season on defense and was expected to contribute on both lines this year. The junior’s loss leaves only two lettermen at tackle, Gary Tucker and Jim Holliday, for the Jaxmen. Beard hopes to return by spring practice next year.

Don Salls Jacksonville State Paul Beard Hartselle Beard Big Beard Salls Gary Tucker Jaxmen Jacksonville Tucker Jim Holliday

Rookie Burton Delivers Cubs 4-3 Win Over Mets

Ellis Burton, promoted from the minors just before the game, singled home the winning run in the 10th inning to lift Chicago past New York 4-3. Ernie Banks hit his 371st career homer in the sixth to tie the game at three, after Banks had earlier singled for Chicago's first run.

Chicago Ellis Burrton Chicago Cubs New York Mets Burton Galen Cisco Jimmy Stewart Ernie Banks Cubs Banks

Senators Edge Twins In Overtime Play

Don Lock scored the winning run in the 10th inning after Don Zimmer bunted and was thrown out to give Washington a 5-4 victory over Minnesota. Lock started the 10th with a single, advanced on Hall misplay, and scored on Zimmer's bunt. The Twins tied the game at 4 in the seventh and had rallied from a 4-1 deficit earlier.

Minneapolis - ST. Paul Don Lock Don Zimmer Washington Minnesota Lock Jimmie Hall Zimmer Twins Chuck Cottier Harmon Killebrew Hall Dick Stigman Chuck Hinton Senators

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