No Fish In Smith Lake Showcased By Snorkel Divers
Three Decatur locals spear fish Smith Lake near Hueys Marina revealing underwater terrain and deep water clarity. Al Orendorf Aquadome aquatics director and partners Don Stanford and the writer used masks fins and a snorkel to explore gar carp drum and catfish limits under state license rules.
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Smith Lake
City of Decatur
al Orendorf
Don Stanford
Huey’s Marina
Orendorf
Florida
Decatur
Aquadome
Divers observe dense bass shoal at Brushy Creek diving point
In Brushy Creek a diver reports seeing 15 to 20 bass around 15 feet deep while exploring with a plastic worm. He notes bass wary of bubbles from scuba gear and suggests snorkel diving for better close approaches. The group highlights diving safety instruction and equipment tips from city courses.
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Brushy Creek
Stanford
Orendorf
Alabama Fishing Report Highlights Gulf Coast Mackerel Opens May Labor
Sportsmen report rising mackerel activity along the Alabama Gulf Coast with good king and Spanish mackerel hauls. Inland waters show slow bass, fair crappie, and variable bream. pier fishing improves around Gulf Shores as water levels vary across lakes and rivers statewide.
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Rex Thomas Montgomery
Ala
Gulf Coast
Alabama
Gulf Shoes
Tennessee
Logan Martin Lake
Miller's Ferry
Neely Henry Lake
Lay Lake
Smith Lake
Lake Jordan
Terps top VMI 28 16 on late defensive stand
Maryland sophomore Bob Smith sparked the win with a 35 yard punt return and three interceptions setting up two touchdowns as Maryland built a 21-3 lead. VMI rallied to 21-16 in the final quarter before a Keydet fumble ended the drive. Quarterback Tom Schultze threw 68 yard to Ronnie Norman and seven yard to Ronnie Moore for Maryland scores.
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College Park
Bob Smith
Maryland
Terps
VMI
Smith
Tom Schultze
Ronnie Norman
Ronnie Moore
Pat Stanley Takes Head Pro Post At Colonie Club
Pat Stanley, 20 years at Island Hills Sayville and former Inwood pro, accepts head pro duties at Colonie Hill Country Club in Hauppauge. The 7137 yard course opened this spring as part of a multi million complex. He names Jim Oliver and Bernie Belinski as two of five assistants.
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Hauppauge
N.Y
Long Island
Pat Stanley
Colonie Hill Country Club
Stanley
Island Hills Golf Club
Sayville
Island Hills
Inwood Country Club
Long Island Pga
Jim Oliver
Bernie Belinski
Squirrel Hunt Planned at Wheeler Refuge
Local populations seem high as TOM ATKESON announces the Wheeler Refuge squirrel hunt from Oct 16 to Oct 21. One thousand free six day permits will be issued by mail to Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Decatur 35601 with name address and license serial numbers.
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Tom Atkeson
Wheeler
Wheeler Refuge
Alabama
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
Decatur
Permit drawing set for October 10 amid eligibility rules
Permit applicants are informed draws occur October 10 with mailed results to successful entrants before the weekend. Multiple postcards disqualify, negative replies unavailable due to staffing, and applicants not receiving permits by then may assume non-selection. Do not call about permits.
Bowling Results from Thursday Morning Wolverine League
Jay Hawks sweep The Tide 4 0 while Untouchables and Mix Ups split 4 0 and 0 4. High game leaders include J Richards 214 J Barnes 214 and G Self 212 with several high series across teams and standings notes.
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Jay Hawks
Untouchables
the Tide
War Eagles
J. Richards
J. Barnes
G. Self
M. Blackwood
J. Stone
A. Sparkman
Sparklers
Astros
J.E
Doris Love
Nancy Jones
Ann McWhorter
Laura Tapscott
Sharon Weeks
June Lyle
Pat Fuller
Mamas
Pirates Star Dock Ellis Posts Impressive 2.40 ERA
Dock Ellis led the World champion Pittsburgh Pirates this spring with a 2.40 earned run average, showcasing strong pitching form as the season approached.
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Dock Ellis
Pittsburgh Pirates
Taking Aim Best For Doves Quail
The article offers shooting tips for dove and quail hunting emphasizing patience and proper lead. It advises swinging through the target, firing as the barrel hides the bird, and avoiding rushed shots to improve hit potential. Weather, wind, and distance affect accuracy, requiring calm technique.
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Jack Lovett JR
Tar Heels Rally To Top Wolfpack In NCSU Thriller
North Carolina erased a 19-10 halftime deficit to beat NC State 34-33 at Chapel Hill. Tar Heels seized lead in the second half as Billy Hite and Terry Taylor scored, while NC State failed on a late two-point try after a final touchdown and Buckey's pass was broken up by Terry Taylor.
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Chapel Hill
N.C
North Carolina
N.C. State
Mike Stultz
State
Wolfpack
Dave Buckey
Roland Hooks
Terry Taylor
Tar Heels
Stan Fritts
Charlie Young
Stultz
Billy Hite
Willie Burden
Bruce Shaw
Burden
Don Buckey
Dave
Sam Harrell
Ryan’s Hot Streak Spurs Angels Pitcher Pace
Nolan Ryan dominated for the California Angels with a 100 inning stretch of under one run per game. He fanned 125 AL batters and issued 42 walks during the hot streak. The future Hall of Famer began with the Mets and was traded to the Angels for Jim Fregosi before the season.
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Ryan
Anaheim
Calif
Nolan Ryan
California Angels
New York Mets
Angels
Jim Fregosi
Holmes Paces Iowa to 19-11 Victory Over Oregon State
Fullback Frank Holmes rushed for 193 yards and two touchdowns to lead Iowa to a 19-11 non conference win over Oregon State before 51,229 at Kinnick Stadium. Holmes set a school record with 34 carries and scored on a one yard run after a 22 yard drive started by Mike Dillner’s interception.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Frank Holmes
Oregon State
Hawkeyes
Nile ‘Kinnick
Holmes
Mike Dillner
Thoroughbred Em's offspring of Decidedly-Fast-Turn
A $75,000 two year old horse, Em's offspring, is described as a half brother to 1971 horse of the year Ack Ack. The note highlights pedigreed lineage and value in racing potential.
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Decidedly Em
Decidedly
Memorial singing and revival events across Morgan County
Calendar notes multiple events across Morgan County including a memorial singing at Upton's Chapel United Methodist Church Liberty starting Sunday at 10 30 a m with noon lunch Brady McCullough as acting chairman Keel Whitaker reunion at Keels Mountain near Chalybeate Springs at 10 30 a m rain plan to Paint Rock school bring chairs water and picnics contact P B Keel Madison after 2 p m for details Revival services through the week at New Center Baptist Church led by Rev David Nelson Cedar Creek Free Will Baptist Church near Hartselle hosts revival with Rev J O Long and Rev Paul J Kelleman Special music and nursery Lee Larry Tomczak of Cleveland Ohio addresses Falk Gospel Business Men's Fellowship at 7 30 p m Holiday Inn Obedience classes for dogs begin 6 30 p m at Delano Park Morgan County High School PTA meets at 7 30 p m Federated Garden Club meets 9 a m at Almon Center South Morgan County Citizens Band Radio Club meets 8 p m at Hartselle city auditorium Decatur Junior Service League meets 9 30 a m at TC Almon Recreation Center covered dish supper at 7 p m Rising Sun Lodge West Morgan PTA meets 7 30 p m Parker United Methodist revival services today through Friday with G W Hamby at 7 9 p m Decatur Women’s Club luncheon 11 30 a m at Ramada Inn speaker Mrs ee R Riggs Sr Oak Park Middle School PTA meets 7 30 p m Parents visit rooms after meeting Community Services Planning Council address by Howard Proctor at 3 00 p m Christ’s Mission Bible class led by Rev George Creel of Sheffield meets Thursdays at 10 a m with open class for interested people.
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THE
Decatur Daily
By Tony Estes
City Recreation Department
Smith Lunker
Jerry Spain
Hartselle
Bill
Anderson
Cullman
Spain
Squirrel Hunt
Tennessee Valley
House of Representatives
Church League
Central Baptist
Central Baptist No
New Friendship
St. Methodist
First Baptist
M. Sanders
E. Gardner
J. Dickerson
T. Glen
W. Rush
DO. Wheeler
9Th St. Methodist
New Friendship Baptist
Central Baptist Co
MBA
the Bunnies
Pussy Cats
Ora A
Rolling Pins
Rolling Stones
Carol Tapscott
Sue Sears
Jonie Reeder
Dot Marsh
Rosemary Cole
Barbara Stroh
Sylvia Downs
Pete Barkley
Faye Bankston
Nita Bruner
Vera Freeze
Lucky Seven
the Drags
Strugglers
NC State
Upton’s Chapel United Methodist Church
Liberty Community
Brady McCullough
Keel Whitaker
Keels Mountain
Chalybeate Springs
Paint Rock
P. B. Keel
Madison
New Center Baptist Church
David Nelson
McDonald’s
Alabama 24
Pilgrim Sapte Church
Moulton
Riddy
J .O. Long
Calvary Papist Church
Paul J. Kelleman
Cedar Creek Free Will Baptist Church
Larry Tomczak
Cleveland
Ohio
Falk Gospel Business Men‘s Fellowship
Holiday Inn
Delano Park
German Shepherd Dog Club of
Wer Morgan
County High School
PTA
Wage
Morgan County Historical Preservation Society
Mutual Ork St
Bank St
Federated Garden Club of
TC. Almon Center
South Morgan County
Citizens Band
Hartselle City Auditorium
Decatur Junior Service League
T. C. Almon Recreation Center
Rising Sun Lodge
West Morgan Pta
Parker United Methodist Church
Belle Mina
G. W. Hamby
Decatur Women’s Club
Ramada Inn
Ee R. Riggs Sr
America
Cera
O . Oak Park Middle School
Howard Proctor
Morgan County Civil Defense
Community Services Planning Council
Morgan County
George Creel
Sheffield
Christ’s Mission
Sherman St
Gordon Or
4Th Ave SE
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