Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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6 Please Don't Bo -B ' I Sam Owens Edgar Ballew Tri (Referee) (Head Linesman) (I "Officials for tonight's game are four young men from Clinton Cotton Mills, Clinton, S. C.," a South Carolina High School public address system football announcer could have said any Friday night of the recently completed high school season. r* rr tLni r ocriitnmnnf r IVCLClVIIlg Llltli aooiglllll^ilio by letter from the High School Football Officials Association by Saturday of each week prior to the Friday night game, the foursome begin making travel plans. Oftentimes considerable travel is involved. The assignment may be a Class B School game as far away as Beaufort or a Class AAA School game in the upper Greenville Area. By Association rules, officials must be in the town in which the game is to be played by 6:30 P.M. for a hour long pregame conference with other officials. Despite the weather they must be prepared and at the field ready to "call" at LYDIA SPORr Lydia Sportsmen had three outstanding area sports figures as guests of honor for their annual fall dinner meeting, October 30. Cal Drummond, American League Baseball Umpire, Cally Gault, Presbyterian College Athletic Director and Head Football Coach and Kinard Littleton, Chicago White Soxs' property assigned to Indianapolis of the Inter Sports! That's the topic of ( Cally Gault, Cal Drummond a annual Lydia Sportsmen Din >0 the Officials | I k m jman Owens Jimmy Braswell 7ield Judge) (Umpire) least fifteen minutes before kick-off time, usually 8 P.M. In Officiating, as in all endeavors, "it's performance that counts." Each official is evaluated annually by his fellow officials, team coaches, the booking office and by written examination. How well he is rated, determines the classification of games he will be assigned to the following year. The higher classifications pay considerably more money per game than the lower classifications. The Clinton Mill leam has earned the respect and high rankings from coaches and officials from throughout the State. They call many of the top games. Next year when you attend a High School football game look carefully before booing the officials . . . they may be your fellow employees and friends, Sam Owens, Edgar Ballew, Truman Owens and Jimmy Braswell. TMEN MEET national League, were honored. Drummond gave a rundown on the World Series and answered many questions about American League players and teams. "In my opinion, Mickey Mantle, when healthy, is the greatest baseball player we have today" he said when asked to evaluate the big leaguers. "Mickey has tremendous ability and fan mag :onversation as Kinard Littletor nd Furman Bratcher chat at th ner, October 30th. THE CLOTHMAKER Safer Hu Something's moving in your sights. The safety catch is off and you're squeezing the trigger. Hold it! Make sure that isn't human game you're about to bag! Remember the following rules: 1. Treat every gun as if it were loaded. 2. Always point the muzzle in a safe direction. 3. Be sure of your target before you squeeze the trigger. 4. "Alcohol and gunpowder DO NOT mix." Once afield, remember there are several ways to carry a gun so that it's pointed safely yet ready for instant use. One of the best positions is to grip the small of the stock by the trigger hand and cradle the barrel in the crook of the other arm. Some huntsmen hold the rifle with right forearm under the balance point of the gun and the butt beneath the right armpit. Still another safe way is to hold the fore-end with the left hand, the small of the stock in the right hand. The familiar shoulder carry is also used. Each position is acceptable but the important things to keep in mind are "watch the muzzle" and have the gun under your constant control. Your trigger finger should be out of the trigger guard and the safety "on" until ready to shoot. The safety can easily be pushed to the "off" position as the gun is swung to the shoulder. At the same time, your finger can find the trigger. When the hunt is over and you're preparing to place your gun in the car, make sure the gun is unloaded. Actually, whenever a hunter takes a breather, for lunch, a cigarette, or just to rest, he should unload and open his gun. When crossing a fence, unload, open the action and place the gun under or over the fence. Then climb the fence and reload on the other side. Never use a loaded gun tc i j?u v. nuaii ^ctiiit: ciiiu uuu t iuh witii a loaded gun. Parties hunting togethei netism. A1 Kaline can dc everything . . . hit, hit wit! power, run, throw and field' he continued. "To sum up th( World Series in one word . . "Kofax." The highly personabh young umpire from Ninety Six made a prediction whicl was music to the ears of th< "hot stove league" fans, "At lanta is a Big League Town * It has the necessary popula ition, transportation, and ac commodations. Within th? next 2 to 3 years we can ex pect to see big league bal near home" he said. The new strike zone was no observed as much as the fan thought it would be this yea according to Drummond. Furman Bratcher, served a master of ceremonies for th i, well attended event held i e the Providence School Caf( teria. nting Is Up ~^||r should agree in advance on the area of fire each hunter will cover. This is especially M m M M m Avid Angler. Clinton and Lydia Mills Fis awards dinners in November. F members for deliciously prepa and Providence Schools' Cafet< their event the 9th. Lydia an H. .Jm rv I ^4 warn Family, Friends, Foi grand prizes, two 10 H. P. Johnson outboard motors, were given by the mills to the employee members catching the largest bass in each club. President Vance presented the motors. Harry Foster, Clinton Spinning No. I Supervisor, and outstanding fisherman took home the laurels. His was a 7 lb. 14 oz. catch. Hiram Hughey, L y d i a loom , fixer, received the matching i ????i?^ CHAMPIO ) 1 I Y\v7v1kV'* < T, 4 L - A - ; . ~\ 1 s Eddie Wood, member of the r casting pointers with Harry F< Club First Place Bass Winne s winner, on his recent visit hci e Company. n Eddie was "National Fishe ?- the past, he has won national ships in the Wet and Dry Fly NOVEMBER. 1963 > To You true for groups hunting birds, rabbits or other small game. No hunter should ever let his muzzle point in the direction of one of his companions even when he is following game. It is far better to pass up a shot than to be forever sorry it was fired. Your hunting trip has ended successfully and safely. You're ready to start for home. Check the magazine and chamber to be sure they are empty. And hope that the 16,000,000 Americans who take to the fields this season will also follow these rules for safe . . . and happy hunting! s Rewarded ;hing Clubs held their annual 'riends and families joined the red dinners in Mercer Bailey srias. Clinton fishermen held glers gathered the 23rd. The od, and Fellowship motor for his 8 pound beauty. In the Ladies Division, Mrs. Edna Traynham, Clinton, was presented a 10 cup electric perculator given by the mills. Mary Patterson was the Ladies Division winner at Lydia. Awards were also made for the top fish in Crappie, Bream, Carp, Santee Catfish, White Bass and Catfish classifica tions. NS THREE hill Fishing Hall of Fame, discussed oster, left, Clinton Mills Fishing ?r and Hiram Hughey, Lydia's *e sponsored by Yarborough Oil Tman of the Year" in 1959. In professional casting championand Accuracy Fly events.