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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1946
Page
6
Transit remains one win from the city softball championship after a 4-0 win over Dot's. Moore pitched a strong game, combining with Osborne for the victory as Transit pulled ahead in the best-of-five series. If needed, a fifth game would be played at Delano Park Tuesday at 8 p.m.
A large measure of quality comes in a jar of Moroline petroleum jelly. It provides a soothing dressing for minor burns chafes chapped skin simple cuts and bruises. Keep Moroline on hand for everyday skin care needs.
Lefty Wimpy Willis pitched a three hitter to beat the Mobile Bears 1–0 and lift the Memphis Chicks to second in the Southern Association. Atlanta leads after defeating Chattanooga as New Orleans toppled Little Rock 7–0. Tonight Atlanta visits Nashville, Birmingham plays Chattanooga, Mobile hosts Little Rock, New Orleans travels to Memphis.
Col Edwid Riley Bradley 86, famed owner and breeder of the B-Line thoroughbreds, dies after long illness. He saddled four Kentucky Derby winners from Idle Hour Farm and will be buried Monday at Calvary Cemetery in Lexington.
Henry Shaw, 75, veteran state senior golf champion from White Sulphur Springs, struck a long drive that allegedly landed in his own golf bag, heard by his caddie who was ahead on the fairway.
The pennant race thickens as Boston and New York start a four game set with the Sox aiming to sweep and seal the American League lead. Yankees arrive off a doubleheader sweep at home as Charlie Keller adds two homers to lift his season total.
In Cleveland the semifinals of the 46th Women's Western Amateur unfold at The Country Club. Louise Suggs of Georgia and Mildred Zaharias of Colorado face challengers Mary McMillin of Wisconsin and Jean Hopkins of Ohio as they bid for a place in the 36 hole final.
Thomaston Georgia defeats Birmingham Alabama 5 to 1 to win the regional final and advance to the B section tournament in Gastonia North Carolina. Otis King hit a bases loaded homer in the fifth. Hugh Radcliffe pitched four hit ball with eight strikeouts for Thomaston. Tom Smith starred for Alabama in both games, earning a trophy as outstanding player.
The Chicago White Sox earned a $30 per man share from Tuesday's exhibition game in Lafayette Indiana. General Manager Leslie O'Connor backed the split the wealth idea, marking the first time the Sox received a cut of exhibition profits.
Amos Alonzo Stagg is 84 and in good health as he enters his 57th year of coaching. The Stockton native moved west 14 years ago to coach at the College of the Pacific after a long tenure at the University of Chicago. His wife Stella, 85, remains his chief assistant.
Yesterday's Stars Sam Chapman belted three home runs to lift Philadelphia to a 5-3 victory over Boston. Hal Newhouser and Eddie Lake combined for a 3-0 win for Detroit over Chicago as Newhouser earned his 21st win with Lake adding two homers. Johnny Wyrostek led Philadelphia with five hits in a 15-11 slugfest win over Boston in the first game of a doubleheader.
American and National League leaders are listed for batting runs and RBIs with teams St. Louis Boston Brooklyn New York Philadelphia Washington Cleveland Cincinnati Detroit and others. Notable figures include Musial Williams Pesky Vernon and Reiser with high totals in runs hits and stolen bases.
Brooklyn manager Leo Durocher known as The Lip refrains from predicting a National League pennant after a four game sweep of the New York Giants. He says the Dodgers will be tough to catch if they stay in first and split the West games while praising pitching and leadership from Durocher and Dixie Walker notes his daily motivation.
New York reports on Happy Chandler's recent decisions affecting players Galbreath and Owen. The piece notes potential ripple effects on contract jumps and club operations, with references to Jake Lamotta, Marcel Cerdan, and Red Dawson's wartime football anecdotes.
The national flag of Denmark is claimed to be the oldest state ensign still in use. Experts note its historic origins and enduring symbolism in Danish identity and maritime tradition.
Decatur Blue Devils exploded for three first inning runs and rode Bill Jackson’s three hit pitching to a 13 to 1 win over Courtland. Avery Roberts led with four hits in five at bats, while H knoblock and Ogle each contributed strong outings. The win improves their record and sets up a return game against Courtland at Delano Park Saturday at 3 p.m.
Baseball results from the Southern Association show Nashville 5 Birmingham 2 and New Orleans 10 Little Rock 0, with Atlanta 6 Chattanooga 5. South Atlantic games include Jacksonville 9-7 Savannah 7-4 and Augusta 3 Charleston 2 in 13 innings. Georgia-Florida Americas 13 Cordele 4, Waycross 7 Moultrie 1 Albany 3 Tallahassee 0. Thomasville at Valdosta postponed due to rain. Georgia-Alabama matches Carrollton 8 LaGrange 4 Newnan 4 Tallahassee 0.
In New York on August 16 local observers viewed Tommy Gomez of Tampa as a heavy underdog against veteran Jersey Joe Walcott in a Madison Square Garden main event. Walcott, battle tested and sharp, holds the hot ticket as Gomez relies on one-punch power.
The will of Anthony M. Lazzeri known as Tony Lazzeri, former New York Yankees star, was filed for probate in San Francisco Superior Court. It covers about a $50,000 estate with half to his widow Maye and the other half in trust for their 14 year old son David, including a half interest in a tavern. Lazzeri, 42, was found dead at his home on August 7.
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