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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1940

Page

10

OVe Milligat Music Tar Lyster Await

A glamorous New York models agency romance unfolds on a luxury yacht. Linda Avery reconnects with Ronald Stafford as rival Mina Nevins and Linda’s circle—Robert Barton Terry Adams Caroline Pickard—jostle for affection and status while a mysterious perfume hints at danger aboard.

Linda Avery New York Models Ronald Stafford Sarah Markley Ronald Irself Robert Barton Ridee Linda Terry Adams Erry Caroline Pickard Ove Milligat Tar Lyster Himer

Emerald Ring Missing Aboard Ocean Liner

Linda suspects theft aboard a luxury voyage as Miss Nevins reports an emerald ring vanished from her room. A detective joins the crew and passengers, including Rob and Mina, race to keep calm while a tense search unfolds before the “button button game” ends. Linda fears the ring’s discovery will expose her as a working girl among the glamorous guests.

Mina Robert Linda Launcelot St. Bernard Sarah Terry Rob Ronald Miss

Tigers Back on Top Again

Detroit rallies past St. Louis 7 3 behind Archie McKain and Rudy York as Newsom notches his 14th win. Tigers push lead with a four run sixth inning and improve pennant prospects while Cleveland and Chicago split and Washington pitching shines. Pirates beat Cardinals to climb into fifth, Phillies thumped twice by Boston.

Judson Bailey Detroit Tigers Big Buck Newsom Archie McKain St. Louis Browns News McKain Walt Judnich Tigers St. Louis Rudy York Billy Sullivan Newsom Boston Red Sox Cleveland Indians Lefty Thornton Lee Chicago White Sox Tribe

Hot Time for Packers Seen

Chicago August 7 The Green Bay Packers face trouble on August 29 in Soldier Field as they meet a dream squad of college stars in the pro champions game. The all stars led by Eddie Anderson and Nile Kinnick will feature 67 players with Don Faurot Buck Shaw and Tad assisting.

Chicago Green Bay Packers Soldier Field Eddie Anderson Nile Kinnick Anderson Kinnick Don Faurot Missouri Buck Shaw Santa Clara E. E Tad

Scientist compares rhythm of athletes and stars in baseball study

Dr Patterson, arriving from the Bronx Zoo, times baseball figures like George Case and analyzes rhythm in humans and animals. He classifies Case as a seven for speed and a five for bat swinging, notes other figures such as Connie Mack as a ten, and suggests seven tenths of a second governs coordinated movement.

Bronx Patterson Washington Senators Philadelphia Athletics George Case

Wieman and Fach Lead Staff Selections at Tulane and Princeton

Wieman and Fach earn spots on the staff by leading their sections as Princeton and Tulane divisions prepare for upcoming assignments. Lowell Dawson at Tulane also contributes to the staff leadership in the assigned sections.

Wieman Princeton Lowell Red

Baseball Scores From The National And American Leagues

The Associated Press reports limited NL results as Pittsburgh routed St Louis 83 in two games with the second ending in the 3rd due to darkness. Boston won 312 to Philadelphia 0 2 while Chicago at Cincinnati was rained out. In the AL Boston beat New York 8 3 Washington defeated Philadelphia 11 0 Chicago triumphed 5 2 over Cleveland and Detroit edged St Louis 6 2.

Pittsburgh St. Louis Boston Philadelphia Chicago Cincinnati

Southern Association Scores Report Brief

Atlanta over Birmingham 7 to 3. Nashville defeated Little Rock 4 to 2. Memphis won 8 to 7 over Knoxville in ten innings. Chattanooga at New Orleans postponed by rain.

Southern Association Atlanta Birmingham Nashville Little Rock Memphis Knoxville Chattanooga New Orleans Southern Association

Night Games Highlight Busy Schedule Across Circuit

Tonight's schedule features multiple matchups in the Southern Association and cross league links. Brooklyn visits New York, St Louis visits Pittsburgh, Boston plays Philadelphia, Chicago visits Cincinnati, New York at Boston, Philadelphia at Washington, Cleveland at Chicago, Detroit at St Louis, plus Atlanta at Birmingham and Nashville at Little Rock with several games listed as night or 2s.

Cincinnati Brooklyn New York DAS Chicago New St. Louis Pittsburgh Boston Ae Philadelphia L. Pet Detroit Cleveland Boston One Chicago Ee New Work Asvat Washington National League Boston

Negro baseball match at Lakeside Park between Decatur and Huntsville

The Decatur Tigers and Huntsville Pirates, Negro ball clubs, meet at Lakeside Park on Thursday at 3 30 p m. Huntsville has previously defeated the local club. Seats are reserved for white patrons.

Decatur Tigers Huntsville Pirates Lakeside Park Huntsville

Brief Chats About Sports by Bill White

A column notes charitable trip donations tied to triples in minors, Dodgers and Giants and Yankees scoring stats in July, and mentions horse racing costs, a Rams threat with Clarense Gherke, and Dutch Meyer as a potential MLB second baseman prospect.

Bill White New York Children’s Welfare Federation Dutch Clark Cleveland Rams Clarense Gherke Utah U Dutch Meyer Knoxville TCU

Gertrude Ederle Reflects on Channel Swim Anniversary

Gertrude Ederle marks the 14th anniversary of her English Channel swim. She notes a past sense of a sporting chance for a safer landing and reflects on how timing mattered to her achievement.

Gertrude Trudy) Ederle

Bierman Marine Reserve plans ruffle Gopher fans

Dick Collum reports uproar as Bernie Bierman may train a Marine Reserve battalion this fall instead of the Golden Gophers. He adds that Bierman’s assistants keep the team well equipped while ringsiders note Billy Conn delivering harder punches than ever, including a powerful left hook.

Dick Collum Minneapolis Times-Tribune Bernie Bierman Golden Gophers Bernie Ringsiders Billy Conn

Today's Guest Star Art Edson Oklahoma City Times

Art Edson appears as today's guest star in the Oklahoma City Times feature. The column highlights his public projects and community presence in the city. Edson engages readers with local insights and upcoming appearances.

Art Edson Oklahoma City Times

Poisoned Kie and Bright Prospects Highlight Oklahoma Sports

The piece profiles McNeill in Oklahoma City's tennis scene and the state’s sports mood. It notes Oklahoma aggies eyeing a Missouri Valley win, the Big Six buzz to beat Nebraska, and Oklahoma U hints at potential. It mentions Tony Pelleterie, Andy K lineage, and a young Clemson staff.

McNeill Oklahoma City Oklahoma Aggies Nebraska Oklahoma U Tony Pelleterie Andy K Andy Davis and Elkins Jesse Paul Kiley Clemson Southeastern Conference Auburn Bill Yearout

Small Bore and Golf Briefs From Across the South

F. H. Woodcock of Atlanta placed third in the professional sub small bore skeet championship with 88 of 100. He also took second in the national small gauge with 92 of 100. Daw son Lions Club to host a one day golf tournament in Dawson with players from South Georgia and eastern Alabama. Louis Smith, age sixteen, scored a hole in one on the eighth at Druid Hills while playing two balls solo. Tennessee coach Bob Neyland praised Alabama as likely 1940 SEC grid champion and praised Tulane and LSU as close contenders. Weldon Doe Jr of Montgomery topped Asheville golf qualifying with two under par 140 as favorite to win the Biltmore event. defending champ Charles Dudley of Greenville also featured.

Syracuse N. Y F. H. Woodcock Atlanta Georgia Dawson The Dawson Lions Club South Georgia Alabama Louis Smith Druid Hills Smith Knoxville Tenn Tennessee Bob Neyland Volunteers Tulane Louisiana State Kentucky Neyland Asheville N. C Weldon Doe, Jr Montgomery Charles Dudley Greenville 8. C

Memphis Chicks rally for 13th win in 17 games

Memphis Chicks win their third straight beating Knoxville 3 to 1 in ten innings as Leroy Anton drives in Frank Veverka with a center single. Atlanta Crackers extend lead with 6 to 3 nightcap win over Birmingham after dropping the first 3 to 7. Nashville Vols defeat Lee Rogers and Little Rock 4 to 2 to stay in pennant chase.

Associated Press Memphis Chicks Atlanta Leroy Anton Memphis Frank Veverka Chicks Knoxville Crackers Birmingham Nashville Vols Lefty Lee Rogers Little Rock Travelers

McCowan and Harris Claim Western North Carolina Tennis Titles

Hendersonville reports new champions in the Western North Carolina tennis tournament. Mercer University sophomore Bill McCowan beat Berkeley Grimball 8 4 2 6 6 1 in the men’s final, while Betsy Harris defeated Sally Mackey 6 4 6 4 for the women’s crown.

Hendersonville N. C Bill McCowan Macon Mercer University Nrew North Carolina Berkeley Grimball Charleston Betsy Harris Arden Sally Mackey

Alabama Workmen's Compensation Act Provisions Explained

The act defines terms used for work related injuries including what constitutes an accident and which workers are covered. It clarifies injuries arising on the job, includes amendments on amputations, and sets the act's effective date as January 1, 1941 with severability and preserved rights.

Circuit Court John Brandon

Vols Hold Slim Lead as Rain Delays Key Game

Leading the Vols by three games, they maintain the advantage despite rain postponing the Chattanooga New Orleans matchup at Louisiana City. The delay pauses playoff push and reshapes upcoming schedule for both teams.

Vols Atlanta New Orleans Louisiana City

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