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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1962
Page
13
While scouting south Limestone County for wildlife photos a hunter observed a large Iranian pheasant explode from underbrush. The bird flew to about 15 feet, then vanished, issuing a rapid harsh call. The sighting suggests possible introduction experiments to add the Iranian pheasant to Alabama’s game list.
United States Fish and Wildlife Service and state agencies report attempts to stock Iranian quail in Virginia and Alabama. Virginia shows a nearly shootable Iranian population in some areas after five years of release, while Alabama reports limited gains at Swan Creek in Limestone County and a month ago moved 81 birds to Wheeler Refuge to protect them from hunting.
The Iranian cock pheasant matches the ringneck in body shape with a long graceful tail but is less gaudy in color. It features a dark head and neck, a dark back, and lavender like sides that darken toward the tail, weighing about one to one and a half pounds. The stocking project depends on local results and sightings should be reported to conservationists. the birds came from stock moved 7 000 to 8 000 miles from their homeland.
In Houston Gary Smith a Texas Children's Hospital patient with Hodgkins disease wished to meet an astronaut but asked to see Charlie Tolar. The Oilers fullback granted the request visiting Gary and gifting two toys and a football autographed by the team.
John Red Murff, a former major league pitcher, was signed as a baseball scout by the New York Mets. He will scout in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas for the National League club.
Gary Smith of Spring Hill Alabama, son of Mr and Mrs James C Smith, seeks to reach a third straight AFL championship in a game against the Dallas Texans. His mother notes his ambition to become a quarterback.
University of Houston routs Miami of Ohio 49-21 in the Tangerine Bowl. Joel Lopasky scores four times including a 70 yard punt return, pacing the Cougars with strong second quarter surge and a late insurance score. Miami, Kellerman air attack, but Houston cruises to its second bowl win.
Austin juniors won two junior varsity basketball games at Austinville gym. The A team prevailed 43 to 25 and the EB team won 36 to 24. Austin players Jones 12 points Arthur 11 led the B squad while Terry top Athens with 11.
Cincinnati's No 1 Bearcats overpower Davidson 72 to 46 behind a second half defensive surge and sharp shooting. A see-saw first half gave way to Cincinnati control as they stretched the lead and sealed the win.
Illinois, ranked No. 8, edged Oklahoma 93-90 in Champaign to stay undefeated. Dave Downey sealed the win by intercepting a inbounds pass and sprinting for a half court basket as the clock neared zero.
Missouri defeats Georgia Tech 14 to 10 as Bill Tobin breaks a 10-10 deadlock with a 77 yard TD run in the third quarter. Andy Russell keys a defensive effort with two interceptions and a late pass theft to preserve the Tigers lead in front of 55 000 fans and national TV. Tobin earns MVP by rushing 114 yards on 11 carries.
Sooner coach Bud Wilkinson teased Bear Bryant by telephone after Oklahoma beat Nebraska to clinch an Orange Bowl bid. He recalled Bryant asking why Alabama would pick on “cripples” and noted Alabama had not yet been named as Oklahoma's opponent.
Limestone County Conservation Officer Jack Tanner rescued a hunter from icy water near Highway 31 and returned him home. The piece reviews duck season closing December 29 and goose season open through January 8, plus refuge road graveling and target shooting improvements at Swan Creek area.
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