Refuge Hunt Set Again at Wheeler Refuge
The Wheeler Refuge waterfowl hunt will be held again with changes to extend the eastern boundary to Limestone Creek in Limestone County. Officials say blinds will be spaced wider after lessons from last year to improve hunting. Reservations will start in September, with mornings limited to half days, and the hunt runs from goose season opening to New Year’s Day. Over 2,900 birds were killed last season and the geese population declined from 60,000 to 47,000 at Wheeler Reservoir amid northward population increases noted by officials.
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Trudy Harris Wins Narrow Birmingham Golf Victory
Mrs. Trudy Harris of Sarasota Florida edged Mrs. Sam Upchurch of Birmingham one up in the Birmingham Country Club Women's Invitation Tournament. Harris sank a 4-foot par on the 18th after Upchurch failed to hole her putt, finishing with 82 to 81 medal scores on the 5900-yard layout. It was Harris first Alabama tourney participation.
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Rams Sign Lou Cordieleone Lineman
The Los Angeles Rams announced on Friday the signing of football lineman Lou Cordieleone. The announcement confirms the acquisition as part of the Rams offseason moves.
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Horse Race Bet Binge Across Memorial Day Weekend
Racing fans start a two day betting binge as tracks anticipate near 50 million in pari mutuel wagers and about 750000 attendees. Memorial Day figures from prior years show strong wagering and attendance with big races headlining at Aqueduct Garden State Park Hollywood Park and Arlington Park including the 100000 added Metropolitan Handicap and Jersey Derby plus supporting events for 3 year olds and turf races.
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Belinsky Reveals Eight-Week Cracked Rib
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Bo Belinsky disclosed he has pitched eight weeks with a cracked rib. He said the injury occurred in West Palm Beach on April 2 while facing the Milwaukee Braves, a detail he shared with Dean Chance who passed it to a Los Angeles writer.
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Tons Of Fish Die In Tennessee River Pollution Blamed
The Florence Times reports a major fish kill in the Tennessee River with floats of dead fish from Pickwick to Wilson Dams. TVA disputes pollution link while Alabama officials cite industrial waste and phosphorous as toxic, prompting tests by Dr. Ray Ellison at Auburn University to identify causes and prevent future losses.
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Dixie League Opens With Ceremony At Bailey Field
Decatur's Dixie Boys Baseball starts 1965 with a Monday opening at Bailey Field. A charter presentation by Leo Hicks, a first-ball throw by Mayor Gilmer Blackburn, and a double header featuring Cardinals vs Tigers and Yankees vs White Sox kickoff the season. Managers are Donnie Hayes, Ray Adams, A D Ashcraft, and Charles Martin. Public invited. games free with new grandstands. Schedule follows June 1 to June 5 with multiple matchups and times.
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California Relays Draw Top International Track Stars
Modesto California AP top events center on high school ace Jim Ryan facing Olympic runner up Josef Odlozil and stars like Blaine Lindgren in relays setup. Distance specialists Ron Clarke Neville Scott Dave Ellis and Ron Larrieu headline two mile with international rivals. Kansas City Athletics sign Don Mossi after 11 AL seasons.
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Whitey Ford Becomes Fair Weather Pitcher For Yankees
In Chicago the 36 year old left hander will only pitch when warm, sidelined by numbness from former circulatory problems. Manager Johnny Keane noted the shift as the Yankees face the White Sox in a three game series after Ford struggled in Detroit with a first inning loss.
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Colts Announce Signing of Two Free Agents
Baltimore Colts announce the signing of Bob Nick quarterback from Concordia Minnesota College and Port Ragsdale lineman from Harding College in Little Rock Arkansas both as free agents.
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