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Show The Dragerton Tribune, Dragerton, Utah dnesday, October 31, 1931 SPORTUGHT Page 7 THE READER'S DATE BOOK' ; Diamond Picture Won't Change in 1952 Maine Town Promotes Hunting Season to Attract Business GRANTLAND RICE Giant-Dodgbattle. The Battle of the WITH the passing of another world be anotherhave too Boroughs it might he time ta ask Dodgers many good minor A small town in Maine, in the heart of the best deer hunting The of Battle the Boroughs, mean this question what about the two leaguers to be too far away. The in the northeast, has set an example of promotion that New country York and Brooklyn, wai pennant races next year? What has Giants will be just as good next ing towns across the country could duplicate with a little home 1952 to offer? In the National League year. The Cardinals look to have the past seasons greatest feature many effort. The promotion will pay off within the next month when an there are only two clubs who should some promise with young pitchers The old game has never seen mori estimated 5,000 hunters visit the community and spend thousands dramatic openings, looking as fai again stand out. They are the hanging around to help. of in dollars its Main Street stores. -back as I cant see much hope for the Piearly August. Giants and Dodgers. And the Giants The community is Old Town. Last On August 11, Leo Durochers will have to duck another eleven-gam- e rates, Cubs, Reds and Braves. harassed and almost hopeless year 6,002 deer, many of them in nation that wouldnt appreciate an losing streak or sinking spell. Spahn is no longer a kid. It takes the or over class, were invitation like that. And many of The other six clubs are from 16 quite an imagination to figure clubs young men were 13 'A games killed in the some of them them in the east will take advantage county, 18 to 25 games off the pace back of the Dodgers. Thats an to 33 games away from the top. from within a few minutes driving time of it bringing to Main Street of Old old story. But in the next 50 closing this heavy gap within a Thats a of the of heart town. the Town a flood of new money. days the Giants won 37 out of margin to wipe out year or two. For years Old Town has boasted their last 44 games for the inThe prospect for a close race in in one season. Or This is another example of a that it considers itself the deer credible percentage of .841. two seasons. From the National League is poor This home town taking advantage of of the continent. In the imits own possibilities and promotThis stretch of the Giants, led bj capital the Cardinals on league has too many second-divisio- n a fine reputaarea mediate it had n down all six are clubs. Too few teams. the hustling Leo Durocher and sup tion for ing them. The same thing could hospitality. But the comsecond-divisio- n be done by towns located In the You with dont rebuild weak his wil entire packed ported by squad, had never made a unified munity teams into The overnever be winners Cardinals great pheasant hunting areas of spots. pennant forgotten. It stands aloni determined and. the There looked better than night. are too few major against a team rated in August a west, communities located promotion effort to the great midwest flyway the rest. along league ballplayers around to plug one of the greatest in Nations sell itself. used for The Phillies were up too many open gaps. centuries by duck and League history. This year, howin the over 20 games away geese migrations, by comJunior ever, the on lakes and located munities 1950. This from of ComChamber THE streams where there Is excellent cant all be charged merce and other to Curt Simmons, although part of fishing. FICTION civic organizations it can. Robin Roberts had another But even without promoting outwith the Jaycees CORNER big season, so the entire answer By Richard Hill Wilkinson taking the initiative launched a side hunting interest. Main Street certainly wasnt pitching. promotion campaign that is attract- businessmen could stimulate huntThe Cardinals finished a e hunting among local residents as the fall d membei ing the attention of trifle stronger than the others, rpHERE has probably never been that, Im a season gets into full swing. Hunting, a greater hatred than that which Im as good as you? Is that right? ers across the nation. but their play against the like fishing. Is big business in every existed between Barney Craig and Absolutely, brother, said Dan The Jaycees printed and distribDodgers was entirely too sour booklet part of the nation. uted an attractive besaid Barney, Good, Dan Chester. It all started because to have them rank close to Local hardware and sporting cause for a long time Ive want- telling the nations hunters about i of Chuck' Dressens squad. Barneys eager- the and posthe to hunting ed community goods stores will find that hunting do this. And he hauled ness t0 become a I cant see much hope for the invitaofficial was the sibilities. It off and let Dan have a smart promotions will stimulate business. lo S.HImitfe member of one Reds, Cubs and Pirate. They have to hunters the of tion community one on the point of his jaw. All Contests, conducted along lines used cal lodge. As so many wide-ope- n gaps that filling east. in fishing contests, creates goodwill the In fun, you know, throughout candiof Barney half of them would be a big job. and brings customers into the store grinned savagely. And to start the hunting seaThe American League would have dates he was introduced to Dan at who might not have been reached in Dan picked himself up anc son off with a flourish, the been far better if it hadnt been for the September meeting. Imbued any other manner. nodded. O.K., Brother Craig, sup Jayceea served a hunting breakthe near collapse of the Tigers and with the feeling of good fellowship emawhich the brothers always fast from 3:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Most local newspapers are anxipose you and I go outside. White Sox. The White Sox looked a once at assumed to on A went the nated, ticket outside and Barney to participate in such pxbgrams removec ous They opening day. like pennant contenders up through and liberties. took familiar attitude to their coats. Ten Barhunter the breakfast entitled minutes later because it means better business June. Then not even Paul Richards a crack about ney was lying on the ground starinf enter the Jaycee sponsored he made Jovially, for the community and the reader could keep them aloft any longer. which from Dans ears, at Dan the one protruded thal Deer Contest. up interest it creates in his newspaper. eye through Largest The Tigers simply didnt have it. inhead Chester the he could horizontally, a still crack. open Art Houttemans loss didnt help As prizes the Jaycees offered a The home town that sponsors a of perpendicularly, as is the stead All in Brother Com fun. Craig. Winchester .270 for the largest buck hunting promotion might also proanyway, but there were other flaws case in normal man. The blush around again some time when you that Red Rolfe couldnt cure. mote a Safe Hunting Week. Safety which mounted to Dans cheeks pro- feel in a playful mood. You can be sure that Cleveis good business, too. voked guffaws of amusement from most of November tARNEY spent land will start the 1952 race with the delighted Barney. There is hardly a small town in In a the best pitching staff. The December and gymnasium. After the' meeting in which Barthe nation that has not been the after the first of the year Yankees will be next. The Red scene of a tragic hunting accident. neys name was voted on, Dan pub- Shortly he Sox cause looks almost hopeencountered Brother Dan again, And even when there has been no licly announced that he would have he remarked, less. An old team got much oldHello, Big Ears, shot any man who had blackballed loss of life, hunting accidents have we er down the stretch. It will be outside? go suppose him. Every one knew what he caused many to lose an arm or leg, Dan was willing. They went out even older next season. There meant. Barneys initiation would handicapping the individual for life. are few young fellows on the last for two months and would in- side, and in nine and one half minHere are the cardinal rules of club coming along. And what volve a good deal of horseplay. Dan utes Barney decided that Dan musl will the Red Sox use for pitchhunting safety: have practically slept in a gymnast was out for revenge. um. ers? Treat every gun as a loaded gun. And he got it. During the two Barney went home and cursed The White Sox will improve. They months of initiation, Barney suf-- ( Be absolutely certain of your tarcan be dangerous. The Athletics, fered all the humiliations, indigna- himself to sleep. He decided thal get. who played better than .500 ball the tions and unrestrained paddlings of hed lick Dan Chester if he died Do not point the muzzle at anytrying which by the feeling of his last five weeks will be much tough- a college freshman. you do not want to shoot, nor er. Jimmy Dykes turned in a fine When it was over, the night that jaw he thought might happen anj and a matching set of hunting shirt, thing allow it to stray in the direction of job. cap, pants and packs for the largest another hunter. Barney received the ritual and be- minute. Barney hired K. O. McManus tc doe. The race should be again between came a brother, Dan him. K. O. was pretty rough train Remember that rifle slugs may the Yankees and Indians. I cant grinned at him Here is the official invitation to a he and suffered but ricochet. lot, Do not shoot at water or Barney see the Tigers in there seriously You sure can take it, Brother deer hunters of the east as appearOn ol the first knowledge. smooth surface. acquired menacing the leaders. Craig. Of course it was all in fun. ing on page one of the Jaycee any hard, outinvited March Brother he Dan The National League race should Yeah, said Barney. And now booklet: Unload your gun before you get side. into your own car or before you enDeer Hunter: The battle lasted 20 minutes this ter On behalf of the City of Old your camp or home. Then check time. to be sure. It twice Spring was in full bloom when Town it is a pleasure to extend to Think, think, think. Be sure that Barney again sent word to Dan you an invitation to make Old Town its game. It could be a human beto meet him outside. There was your hunting headquarters. For many generations the Pen- ing and end tragically. quite an audience on hand this Hunt safely and allow others to obscot Indians fwnd happy hunting time. The fight lasted 25 minutes. Both In this area ana their Reservation do the same. participants were pretty groggy. Is located here now an interesting ' They were swinging wild and with- spot to visit. out much zip. It began to look like For many years this area has Pet Feeding and Care a draw, when suddenly it occurred registered the greatest deer kill in use N5087J to Barney that for the first time the State ofMaine. Is Big Business in U.S. Dan wasnt beating him. The Within a short drive you will The business of feeding and carI )Sed for thought gave him a feeling of ela- find more hunting camps and more ing for pets has become big busilos tion and a burst of energy. He than in other in good hunting any equal ness the United States. At the top poked a neat one at Dans chin and area in the state. of the list, of course, is the dog. But It connected. Barney, thrown off a close second is the cat, of which Oar people make their living balance, too weak to steady him are about 21,000, 000 in the there SEASON. largely by employment in our self, fell across his opponents procountry. At least 50 per cent of strate form and lay there. many industries, which draw them are cared for by individual their raw materials from the It took an hour to revive the batowners, or are attached to stores, tlers. Barney came to first and nearby forests. As & result this factories, institutions, governmental area not only supplies sport for j looked at Dan thoughtfully. Present-- i facilities and so on. you but enables our citizens to ly Dan stirred and opened his eyes. During the week L November He saw Barney and propped him-- I earn their' livelihood. Please be C?HC world's aelourophiles (cat lovers) will careful with cigarettes and fire. self up on an elbow. RECORD FOR THE celebrate-Nation- al Cat Week. The Con-( Well, well, Brother Craig. Come and enjoy your Hunting week is JAVELIN THROW the American sponsored by graduations! Breakfast sponsored by the Junior Feline Society, Inc., and its chief THE TREMENDOUS said Barney, and Chamber of Commerce. Thanks, DISTANCE OF, purpose is to alleviate abuse of too. All in fun you know. grinned the excellent hunting. En- cats, offer 248-10- " Enjoy protection, food, medical said Dan, all in fun. Sure, joy yourself to the limit. Get a big attention, advice and instruction on And he extended his hand. buck but, please, be sure before the care and feeding of these aniBarney gripped the hand and you, shoot j mals. started to make a crack about Dans not a deer hunter in the (Released by WNU Feature.) I big ears, but changed his mind. Theres By er 200-pou- nd killing first-divisio- ALL IN FUN full-fledge- big-gam- 32-pa- three full-fledg- ed good-natufedl- y. SPQKTTSCOIPE 4-- 10 1 1 |