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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1968

Page

16

Dove Season Opens With Daily 12 Bird Limit

The dove season starts Monday at noon with a 12 per day limit and hunting hours from noon to official sunset through November 11. Prohibitions include hunting from vehicles and rifles or shooting near public roads. Alabama law requires written landowner permission. Wheeler Refuge hosts a 95th squirrel hunt October 14–19 with 1000 free permits via postcard draw. Rabbit season begins October 15 and local rabbit numbers are average. Goose arrivals indicate migration will start early next month.

Thomas Z. Atkeson Alabama Wheeler Refuge P.O Decatur

Prep Scores Highlight Alabama High School Football Results

The Associated Press reports Friday scores from Alabama high school football across many counties and cities. Notable results include Prattville 52 over Catholic 0, Mountain Brook 13 over Tuscaloosa 7, Foley 16 over BC Rain 6, and Florence Central 6 over Phil Campbell 0, with numerous other matchups such as Fairview and Hazel Green and a wide range of district games across the state.

Alabama Associated Press Hazel Green Fairview Russellville County Tishomingo Miss Waterloo Sparkman Rogersville Rokee Corinth TM_ Rogers Lexington Colbert Heights Double Springs Central of Florence Phil Campbell Red Bay Bear Creek Glencoe Hokes Bluff West End Southside Centre Syivama Foley BC Rain Manchester Elba Opp Brantley Dozer Louisville Arizon Stanhope Elmore Tuskegee Notasulga Linden Sweet Water Chavala Beauregard Pascagoula Megill Warrior Hayden Hamilton Sulligent Holly Pond Meek Wenonah Hays Huntsville Haleyville Moulton Bessemer Shades Valley Erwin Leeds Ashville Odenville Marwn Orrville Oneonta Hanceville Brookwood West Blocton Bridgeport Pisgah South Pittsburg Tewn Stevenson Shelby County Comer Fairfield McAdory Lamer Tuscaloosa Clements Fanner de Davidson Murphy Dothan Vigor Toulminville Berrs John Carmell Oakman Jell

Sunday Baseball Showdowns Across Leagues

Action-packed Sunday slate features pitchers Krausse Tovar and Pascual facing multiple foes as Oakland Chicago and Baltimore visit Minnesota Washington New York and Cleveland while Detroit and Boston collide. Key matchups include McNally vs Herlen and Downing vs Ellsworth with several ace pitchers lined up for pivotal games.

Oakland Krausse Minnesota Tovar Baltimore McNally Chicago Herlen Detroit Patterson Washington Pascual Boston Ellsworth New York Downing California Brunel Cleveland Wwiliams McDowell

Orioles Blast Past White Sox 8 5 In Chicago Exit

Orioles jump to five runs before one out, then hold on to defeat the Chicago White Sox 8-5. Key hits and early surge set the tone as Baltimore improved its record.

Chicago Baltimore Orioles Chicago White Sox Satuday

Phillies Top Mets 4 3 as Short Wins 18th

Philadelphia edged the Mets 4 to 3 as Chris Short earned his 18th victory Saturday. The Phillies improved their record while Short pitched effectively to secure the win.

Philadelphia Chris Short Philadelphia Phillies New York Mets

Iowa Upsets Oregon State In Fourth Quarter Rally

Iowa, 8th-ranked Oregon State battled in a 21-20 upset as the Hawkeyes forced turnovers in the final 14 minutes. Larry Lawrence directed a 43-yard drive for the tying touchdown, Marcos Melendez added the winning extra point, and Oregon State missed a late extra point to seal the verdict.

Iowa City Iowa University of Iowa Oregon State Hawkeyes Beavers Larry Lawrence Lawrence Dennis Green Marcos Melendez San Juan Puerto Rico Bill Enyart Hawkeye Billy Main Ed Podolak Larry Rich Don Summer Pat Arnold

Wicker Betree Claims Burni ng Tree Woman's Title in 19 Holes

Wicker Betree champed Mrs. Stanley Wicker defeated Mrs. Marvin Taylor 1 up after 19 holes Friday to win Burning Tree Country Club's third annual women's tournament. Taylor was medalist. Wicker earns her third straight title and a club blazer. Consolation champ Mrs. Eddie Hammons and flight winners claim honors among 32 participants.

Stanley Wicker Marvin Taylor Burning‘tree Country

Falcons Seek First Win Against Colts

Atlanta faces Baltimore in a Sunday NFL game as the Falcons seek their first win. The Colts, without Johnny Unitas, may rely on Earl Morrall after last week’s starter, while Atlanta hopes to rebound from an eight game skid and a 47-7 loss to Minnesota. Randy Johnson will start at quarterback with Brendan McCarthy, Carlie Bryant, and Bob Long in key backfield and receiving roles.

Ron Speer Associated Press Atlanta Atlanta Falcons Baltimore Colts Colts Falcons Johnny Unitas Don Shula Earl Morrall Unitas Morrall 49Ers Minnesota Vikings Norb Hecker Randy Johnny Brendan McCarthy Carlie Bryant Bob Long

Sunday's Pro Grid Schedule

Pro football matchups listed include Buffalo at Cincinnati Denver at Kansas City New York vs Boston at Birmingham Ala Baltimore at Atlanta Chicago at Detroit Cleveland at Dallas Minnesota vs Green Bay at Milwaukee New York at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at Los Angeles St Louis at San Francisco Washington at New Orleans.

Chicago Holtzman Pittsburgh Veale Cincinnati Arrigo Houston Dueller St Lews Gibson Los Angeles Sutton Anasita Jarvis San Francisco Sadecki Bolin New York McAndrew Philadelphia Wise Louis Atlanta St Louis Buffalo Denver Kansas City Boston Birmingham Baltimore Detroit Cleveland Dallas Minnesota Green Bay Milwaukee St. Louis Washington New Orleans

Pirates Win 5-1 Over Cubs Behind Ellis Five Hitter

Gene Alley knock in two runs with a bases loaded single to spark a four run fourth inning. Dock Ellis pitched five hitters as the Pirates defeated the Chicago Cubs 5-1. Alley singled up the middle after Patek, Alou double and Clemente walk loaded the bases. Pagan and May added RBI singles.

Pittsburgh Gene Alley Dock Ellis Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs Alley Freddie Patek Matty Alou Roberto Clemente Jose Pagan Jerry May

Reds blank Astros as Maloney and Johnson pace win

Cincinnati Reds blank the Houston Astros 5-0 behind a four hit effort from Jim Maloney and a bases loaded two out double by Alex Johnson driving in three in the eighth inning. The victory caps a strong performance by the Reds offense and pitching on Saturday in Houston.

Houston Alex Johnson Jim Maloney Cincinnati i Reds Houston Astros

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