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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1951

Page

8

Notable South Texas deer camp tale haunts memories

South Texas reports recount isolated hunting mishaps during the season end. An Old-Timer’s tale centers on a lazy camp cook who used camp utensils to prepare rats and quaked bits, provoking disgust and separation from the hunting party. The incident becomes remembered lore.

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Safety Rules Forgotten in Deer Camp Firearm Warnings

A veteran hunter pushed safety rules in a remote camp to prevent firearm accidents. Two brothers ignored pre season drills and caused missed deer shots due to misaligned sights. A broken roof hole blamed on a careless test highlights the ongoing safety lesson.

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New Year Greeting from Old-Timew Society

A New Year message wishes members a prosperous life filled with outdoor experiences as months pass and the hunting season recedes. The note conveys warm regards for a pleasant year ahead to all members of the Old-Timew group.

Reynolds Best Player of '51

Reynolds was named winner Saturday of the Wie Sid Mepeot memorial award by the WR Neste Voirk chapter of Wie Baseball Woilers Asst. 19 is gueite of a pliver of the year. Reynolds, the pennached New York Yankee, starred in the season with a strong pitching and hitting performance. He played through the Cleveland and Boston matches, and his team showed decisive strength in the standings.

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Fragmented tale of decaying devices and wary officers

A garbled report describes a police encounter with a decay prone device and a wary officer at a doorway. The text mentions a dunking incident, impounded items, and a device linked to a fishy scheme. Decoys and older failures are referenced as part of a broader, unclear narrative.

Lady Wrestler Spangler Fights for Marines Recruit

Miss Spangler, a lady wrestler from Montana, faced scrutiny from Jerry Vacuty over her wrestling identity while enlisting for Marine basic training. She asserted her professional status and showed readiness, but was asked to prove it and declined further questioning.

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Hennessey Breaks Own Scoring Mark in Sugar Bowl

Hennessey set a new scoring record in a Sugar Bowl context, surpassing his previous mark. The game featured Villanova in a first-round clash in St. Louis, with a final score 73-69 and dynamic play influencing the record.

Hennessey Orlwans Viktory Reighem Young Villanova St. Vanuts

Span-Am League pan reading unclear church notes

Fragmentary OCR fragment mentions Span Am League, Church, various names and places, with many garbled terms and no clear event or outcome. Possible sports and local figures referenced, but content is indecipherable.

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L A Club Field Trials Set At Univ Valley Area

The L A Club hosts the regional amateur bird dog championship January 17 to 20 in conjunction with the Bird Dogs and Quail Club shopping dog stake at Univ Valley, northwest of Nixon. Defending champions and entrants from Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas expected. university grounds and local officials coordinate the event.

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Yellow catfish and hunting tale cross lake legends

A fragmented recount describes a fishing weigh-in with a yellow catfish of remarkable size and a hunting tale involving a local shooter who clubs a waiter and uses shoe remnants to haul antlers. The narrative blends quirks and misreads with lore of a large catch.

Alamo Club Shoots at Rite and Prize Drawing

Alamo Club hosts a shoot at Reed's location with 32 navigators to 3? The event rewards include 10 prizes and 13 chickens. Turkeys will be eaten and the top ten scorers receive white fens, with the winner to move up next year.

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End Of Texas Deer Season Marks Tight Finish

The Texas deer season closed with limited harvests and a number of bucks killed despite fencing and penalties. Hunters faced stern weather and the lack of abundant game as teams adjusted to opening contingency rules. Public safety concerns and meat donations to hospitals followed the season.

American tennis team selection chaos over doubles lineup

The Journal American reports a disrupted selection process as Scheeder and others face voting disputes ahead of the matches. Captain Shields pressed for the US Davis squad while Savill faced criticism for his role in the doubles lineup amid unclear picks and planned Australia tour talk.

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Scarcity of Game Due to Drought In Texas

AUSTIN December drought hurts Texas game with hunters facing poorer turkey and deer prospects. Lee Dodgen, secretary at the Texas Game and Fish Commission, notes severe impacts from dry weather, especially on wild turkeys and quail. He says some counties may see continued shortages for years, but some Panhandle areas show better prospects for hunters as conditions improve.

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Barrett Elected Redeo President

Denver news notes Barrett elected Redeo president at annual convention. New officers include Dyck Bur Obiahoimt Ay iM as vice president, BUL Guest of Tar di-Simmons as treasurer, Joe Chase named director, and A. Berard OL Steane to head the national championship outreach next May 6-40 in Dallas.

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First Deer Award Next Sunday

The Light announces upcoming deer shooting contests with multiple age and gender divisions. Prizes include a bicycle set from Morris Iixit shop, a light wrist table from Conmeres Jewelry, and a grand prize binoculars. Winners will be announced each Sunday through January 27 at various venues.

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Cotton Bowl Skeet Shoot Opens Holiday Week Event

The Cotton Bowl week sports program includes the Cotton Bowl Open Skeet Shoot in Dallas with Kentucky Texas air force and civilian teams entered. Prizes awarded to champions across multiple classes as Chevrolet and university teams compete at Donaldson Air and Dallas Naval Air Station venues.

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