Ostatets Draw Near for Slembia Tourney in Columbia
Columbia Lions Club reports a Gold Medal ball draw to select pairings for a February 20 to 22 independent cage tourney in Columbia. Entry details, entry fees, and meeting attendance urged. prizes include three team trophies and 36 special awards. Proceeds go to Columbia High School band and Lions Club projects. Participating teams include Donalsonville Damascus Blakely Graceville Geneva Ashford Abbeville Hartford Dothan State Guard and others.
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Peanut Hay DDT Residue Sparks Extension Service Guidance
Dr F S Arant reports that seven pounds per million is a safe DDT tolerance for peanut hay but residues of 11 34 appear in hay not run through a picker. Cows fed this hay show DDT in fat but animals remain healthy. human consumption risk undetermined. Extension urges caution and favors Cryolite until research clarifies risks. Field Day covered peanut quality and damage across multiple Alabama counties with talks by Auburn officials.
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Extension Service Department of Entomology
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Headland Experiment Station
Alabama
Norway Seafarers Depend on Sea for Livelihood
A statistical note reports that seventeen of every hundred Norwegian men rely on the sea for their living. Another item states Bulgaria allocated 17 000 acres to rose cultivation in 1934. In the Congo a ritual involving nails driven into a wooden statue is used to invoke revenge.
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Babe Ruth Leaves Hospital After Surgery
New York fans gathered outside the hospital as Babe Ruth, wearing a camel hair coat, returned home after an operation on January 6 to ease neck pain. He weighed 189 pounds, down from 225, and plans to recover, with hopes of Florida or Arizona for warmth.
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No Fishing Ordered at Meritts Lake Near Marianna
Jackson County conservation officer Joe Dykes announced the lake near Marianna is closed to fishing until further notice. Waters will be lowered to repair the dam and fishing remains prohibited until water levels are restored.
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Fire as First Chemical Agent in Human Conflict
The article notes that fire, hailed as man’s first chemical agent, is believed by authorities to have appeared in use for at least 60,000 years, underscoring its long history and impact across civilizations.
Florala Fives Sweep Dothan In Doubleheader
Florala earned a double win over Dothan Friday night 27-19 in the senior game and 14-11 in the junior clash. Dothan struggled with shooting while Florala benefited from strong floor play and rebounding to seal both victories. Dennis led the seniors with nine points, Burkett added seven, and Bruce Roney starred for Florala juniors after transferring from Newville.
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Newville
College basketball scores roundup from several games
Alabama 83 beat Mississippi 30. LSU 76 def Auburn 53. Kentucky 61 defeated Tennessee 46. South Carolina 51 beat Georgia 40. Duke 64 over Georgia Tech 54. Army 45 over Princeton 39. Clemson 54 edged Presbyterian 53. Navy 58 over Penn State 43. Columbia 41, Cornell 27. Ohio State 58 over Michigan State. West Virginia 80 beat Washington and Jefferson 40. Iowa 55 over Michigan 46. SMU 47 over Arkansas. Dartmouth 58 over Yale 50. Indiana 50 on Tilais 59. Kansas 69 over Nebraska 30.
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World Champion Joe Louis Delights Lima Crowd in Exhibition
In Lima Peru more than 20 000 watched Joe Louis box six rounds with two sparring partners in the Wacho bullfight ring. Refereed by Luis Angel Firpo the bout showcased Louis and the Bull of the Pampas to cheering spectators amid financial success.
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William Haefer
PGA Tour Chief Threatens Departure Over Incident
Ed Dudley of the PGA said Fred Corcoran warned he would quit unless given full control of tournament activities. Corcoran demanded a public apology from Tick Metz after a Jan 11 incident in Delray Beach Florida. Dudley noted the executive committee had not been officially informed and discussed moves to relocate PGA offices to Dunedin Florida.
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Tex Hughson Signs Two Sox Still Out
Boston report says pitcher Tex Hughson signed with the Red Sox while ten players remain unsigned for 1947. Rudy York and Ray Partee head the list, with officials expecting terms to be agreed before spring training begins February 24 in Sarasota Florida.
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Ray Partee
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Sarasota
Tide Smothers Ole Miss 83 to 30 In Conference Rout
Alabama powered past Mississippi 83 to 30 as center Jim Hemer scored 24 points, setting a Southeast Conference scoring record with 234 conference points this season.
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Tide Dominates Rebels In Lopsided 42–14 Victory
Alabama built an early lead and stretched it to a 42 point gap as Ole Miss managed only four field goals. Carl Scheaffer scored 21 for Alabama while Marshall led Ole Miss with 11 points.
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