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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1968

Page

9

Harold Sullivan Knows How Kimit Feeling Feels

A nine year old, Harold Sullivan of College Court SE, shot eight gray squirrels on a Limestone County hunting trip with his father, marking his first limit. The article also notes boating safety hearings before the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, stressing education over new laws and highlighting responsibilities of boat owners and existing safety programs.

Dick Bell Sullivan College Harold Limestone County Elkmont Walter Jackson School House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee Alabama Water Safety Patrol U.S. Coast Guard Harold Sullivan College St Bob Bates

Valley and Alexander City Battle to a Growling Tie

Local high school football scores roll in from statewide games with numerous ties and decisive wins. Notable results include Coffee of Florence 24 over Walker County 13 and Decatur 7 over SI 6, while Lee of Huntsville earns 20 to Bradshaw 7 and East Limestone 13 over Clements 0.

Muscle Shoals T. M. Rogers Mountain Brook Tuscaloosa Lee of Huntsville Bradshaw Decatur Elba Frisco Guntersville Holt Butler Oxeford Ahoneedive Ag Jacksonville Anniston Lake Piedmont Weirborne Childersburg Chatchee Ragland West End Munford Wedowee Lafayette Vernon Reform Calera Montevalio Gaston Sand Rock Denison Thorsby Ashaida Winterboro Carbon Hill Winfield Russellville Cherokee Vocational Dadeville Stanhope Shades Valley Hueytown Leeds Tarrant Jones Valley Phillips Excel McKenzie Greenville Georgiana Hicks Memorial Dixie Academy Samson Florala Opp Hartford Miller Brewton Monroeville Neal Andalusia Williamson Mobile Mobile County B. B. Comer Clanton Minor Hewitt-Trussville Springville Locust Fork Odenville Chelsey Hazelwood Colbert Heights Leighton Sheffield Tie Hatton Lexington East Limestone Clements Bessemer Selma Lee of Montgomery Escambia Highland Home Brantley T. R. Miller Evtavia Jett Davis

Birds in Speed Tales From Dove to Duck Hawk

Lovett reviews scientific timings for common game birds detailing speeds from 28 to 100 plus mph. Doves reach 30 to 50 mph, mallards around 40 but up to 60, teal 70 to 96, canvasback 70 to 100 plus, and duck hawk tops at 180 mph. Morgan County deer season notes and AL hunting rules follow. Joe Schmidt noted Lions coach eight time All NFL selections.

Jack Lovett, Jr

Yank Tankmen Qualify For Final Events

American swimmers led by Mike Burton and Pokey Watson advanced to Olympic finals in Mexico City as Kaye Hall and Mitch Ivey also moved into key events. The U S basketball team prepared for a gold medal showdown with Yugoslavia after Haywood recovered from illness. Russia and Hungary dominated canoe finals while the U S kept a 74 game Olympic win streak intact.

Ted Smits Associated Press Sports Mexico City Mike Burton U.S Spencer Haywood Yugoslavia Russia Hungary Burton Pokey Watson Kaye Hall Mitch Ivey UCLA Carmichael Calif Yale John Nelson John Kinsella Pompano Beach Fla Canada Ralph Hutton Miss Watson Hall Susie Atwood Long Beach Stanford Santa Clara Ivey Jack Horsley Seattle Gary Hall Garden Grove Claudia Kolb Sue Pedersen Sacramento Lynn Vidali San Francisco Abc-Tv

Cards edge Giants in Japan opener behind Brock homer

The St Louis Cardinals beat the Yomiuri Giants 98 in Tokyo to begin their goodwill tour of Japan. Brock homered and the Cards used all 14 hits to secure the win.

Tokyo St. Louis Cardinals Lou Brock Yomiuri Giants Japan

Ardmore Completes Blowout Over Tanner

Ardmore scored multiple rushing TDs including a two yard sneak by an unnamed back and a three yard plunge by Ray Wales to lead 46-13 after three. In the fourth Ardmore added three TDs while Tanner claimed one on a 15 yard pass to Larry Jolly.

Page 7 Ray Wales Tony Malone Smith Ardmore Tanner Tigers Quinn David Ables Broadway Ables Larry Jolly Murphy

Auburn hosts Southern Cal clash as stadium sells out

Auburn plans a 1:30 p.m. CDT kickoff at Cliff Hare Stadium for the Southern Cal game. All 45,000 regular seats are sold. standing room goes on sale at noon. Jeff Beard confirms no one will be turned away. WMSL Decatur will carry the game with Gary Sanders and Charlie Davis.

Cliff Hare Tiger Athletic Jeff Beard Auburn WMSL Decatur Gary Sanders Charlie Davis

Estate notice for Kate deceased administrator appointment

Legal notice states T Almon as administrator of the estate with completion details for completion of sewer construction in the Creek Area Northwest In jurisdiction. The document references hearings or actions dated October 15 1968 and involves R L Livingston as administrator or related official.

Kate T. Almon R.L. Livingston Creek Area

Ladies square toes reshape at Roberts Shoe Shop

Badin and Roberts Shoe Shop offer re styling of square toes for ladies and conversion options. Men and childrens heels fitted while you wait. Open daily 7 am at 314 2nd Ave. Phone 353-2136.

2Nd Ave

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