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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1941

Page

6

Engel Plan Fails as Marrow Loses Key Game 4 to 1

Buck Marrow earned $100 per scoreless inning but lost to the Atlanta Crackers 4 to 1. John Burrows and Crip Polli also lost 8 to 2. Atlanta president Farl Mann matched Engel with $25 per hit and $50 per homer, paying $275. Elsewhere, Cris Hockett hit his 31st and 32nd homers as the Vols split with Knoxville, while Birmingham’s Dutch Mele powered a 7 to 6 win over New Orleans in the opener and the nightcap ended in a 2 to 2 tie as darkness halted play.

Eine Atlanta Crackers Buck Marrow Chattanooga Marrow Engel Milwaukee John Burrows Crip Polli Far] Mann Atlanta Cris Hockett Nashville Vols Knoxville Smokies Little Rock Memphis Chicks Dutch Mele Birmingham Barons New Orleans Joe Engel Earl Mann Southern Association Mann

Far West Football Unharmed by War Draft Effects

War conditions have caused only minor disruption to Far Western college football in 1941. Draft registrations lag, with just 21 players from major institutions reported as drafted so far. several squads retain most of their veterans. Notable losses include USC and California players, while others like Oregon State and Idaho see limited impact as few enlistments alter lineups.

Russ Newland San Francisco Western Front Westford Nebraska Shaughnessy Rtone University of California Jim Jurkovich Ant War University of Southern California Howard Harding Jones Trojan Army Air Corps Woods Guar Roy Jerry Bowman Hal Williams University of Californiat Angeles Dave Gaston Navy Dale Tipton Bob Cantswell Army Corps Kinney Stacy University of Washington Oregon State College The Unity of Idaho Rampo Bud English Vernonts Les Bartholdi National Guard Ida George Whitlock Chester Long State College Wayne Harris University of On Ity Santa Clara St. College Bill Collier A Clara Meutenant

Wyatt's Hit Beats Cards in Crucial Dodgers Win

Whitlow Wyatt delivered a ninth inning single to lift the Dodgers 3 to 2 over the Cardinals at Ebbetts Field in a tense late season duel. Pollet pitched well for the Dodgers while Dixie Walker drove in two runs for Brooklyn. The Cardinals later routed the Giants in a separate league action as Reds, Phillies, Pirates and Yankees posted notable results across the circuit.

Judson Bailey Associated Press St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers Sao Deine Ebbets Field Whitlow Wyatt Brooklyn Cardinals Wyatt Howard Pollet Redbirds Pollet Iun Dixie Walker Coaker Frank Crespi Dodgers Pee Wee Reese Mickey Owen Cincinnati Reds New York Giants Phillies Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Boston Braves Boston Pittsburgh New York Yankees Chicago

Gaels Lose Team Members To Draft As War Time Rises Attendances

St Marys loses Gil McDermid to the draft and Donald Butler to the army. Ken Sanders and Bill Bettncourt also drafted while trainer Frank Medina, 4 feet 11 3 4 inches tall, remains with the squad. Army attendance boosts expected. service men pay 50 cents to view games. No conference changes noted. tomorrow highlights the Southern Conference.

Gil McDermid St. Mary’s Donald Butler Ken Sanders Fordham Air Corps Gaels Bill Bettncourt Frank Medina Army Medina

Bobby Jones Returns to Glory in Charity Ryder Cup Debacle

Bobby Jones, 39, from Georgia, wins 2 and 1 over Henry Picard as challengers rally to an 8 1/2 to 1/2 victory over Captain Walter Hagen's Ryder Cup team at the Detroit golf club. Other victors include Craig Wood, Ben Hogan, Jimmy Demaret, Clayton Heafner, and Denny Shute. Ralph Guldahl beats Gene Sarazen.

Detroit Bobby Jones Golfdam Georgia Henry Picard Walter Hagen Detroit Golf Club Orice Hagen Vic Ghezzi Ben Hogan Byron Nelson Jimmy Demaret Paul Rungar Clayton Heafner Horton Smith Denny Shute Harold Jug) McSpaden Ralph Guldahl Gene Sarazen Metz Ed Dudley Hines

Invaders from Camp Forrest Set To Battle Decatur Club

Boxing night at 8 30 features Camp Forrest soldiers led by Lonnie Malatino facing Decatur Boys Club. Top bout pits Malatino against Glenn Rogers while Wilson Campbell meets Raymond Gann. Other matchups include Andy Lewis vs Frank Hertz and George Milan vs Junior Summers.

Decatur Boys Club Camp Forrest Tennessee Lonnie Malatino New York State Glenn Rogers Mala Moon Mulling J. R. Plemmons Florerice

Bulla Triumphs As Snead Little Tie In See-Saw Play

Johnny Bulla won six and five while Sam Snead and Lawson Little battled to a 36 hole finish even. Yesterday's singles gave Capt Jones' challengers the victory after a 3-2 Sunday morning deficit from Saturday's two ball foursome. Tournament receipts estimated at $25,000 will go to the United Service Organizations.

Johnny Bulla Sam Snead Lawson Little Capt Jones United Service Organizations

Baseball Results From The Associated Press

National league scores include Cincinnati 13 to 6 over New York 9 to 4. Pittsburgh 3 to 7 defeated Boston 4 to 3 in 12 innings. St Louis 7 to 2 beat Brooklyn 3 to 3. Chicago 5 to 6 toppled Philadelphia 8 to 7. American league games show New York 5 to 8 loss to Chicago 1 to 5. Detroit 7 over Philadelphia 4. Boston 3 to 2 over Cleveland 4 to 5. St Louis 4 defeated Washington 3 in 10 innings.

White Sox St. Louis Browns Washington Senators al Benton Detroit Tigers Philadelphia Athletics Cleveland Indians Boston Red Sox Associated Press Cincinnati New York Pittsburgh Boston St. Louis Brooklyn Chicago Philadelphia American Detroit Cleveland Washington

Southern Conference scores and game notes

Summary of regional baseball results shows Atlanta 4 Chattanooga 3 and Nashville 8 Knoxville 4 with Southern teams, Little Rock 8 Memphis 7 and Birmingham 7 New Orleans 6 in a second game tied at 8th when called due to darkness.

Southern Atlanta Chattanooga Nashville Knoxville Little Rock Memphis Birmingham New Orleans

Stork Drama Delivers Another Son in Klamath Falls

In Klamath Falls Oregon on August 21 1941 P L L Coon and his wife welcomed a second son as they raced to the hospital. The obstinate stork claimed victory again and the proud couple added a new baby to their family.

Klamath Falls Ore

DAILY CROSSWORD CLUES AND A CRYPTOQUOTE QUOTE

Crossword puzzle prompts list 50 51 52 across and down clues including officer's assistant biblical and shade trees. A cryptogram AX BRXO PRRB LR ATUOXEGJS ZAR BRXO PRRB LR ATO JISTXKB-XSNOUMO decodes to a quote ending with a Dryden line about present joys and distant good.

Dryden King Features Syndicate, Inc

Blue Devils sweep two in Sunday double header

The Blue Devils defeated Austinville 8 to 2 and the Vols 9 to 3 in a Sunday double header at Alabama Park. Bailey pitched against Austinville while McElroy and Graham started for the other game. Sheats worked for the Blue Devils as the teams prepare for a decisive city championship series.

Blue Devils Alabama Park Austinville Vols Vol Satans Decatur Bailey McElroy Graham Imps Sheats

Plantation Pipeline to Build Baton Rouge to Greensboro Line

President Roosevelt has authorized the Plantation Pipeline Company to construct a line from Baton Rouge Louisiana to Greensboro North Carolina. Officials expect completion by January 1. The proclamation under a new pipeline act grants eminent domain rights for right of way acquisition.

Atlanta Plantation Pipeline Company Roosevelt Baton Rouge Greensboro N. C White House Hyde Park N. Y Plantation Company

British Consular Office Planned for Birmingham

Arthur Edward Yapp, a British consul-general representative, said a consular office may be established in Birmingham soon. He noted about 2400 former British subjects live in the area during a weekend visit.

Birmingham Arg Arthur Edward Yapp New Orleans

Evans backs Goodman as field narrows in amateur golf

In Omaha at Field Club the national amateur golf tournament begins with 145 entrants in the 36 hole qualifying. Charles Chick Evans predicts Goodman will challenge for the title while Dick Chapman aims to defend after his 1937 victory and top medalist mark. Chapman shot 71 in final practice.

Omaha Neb Charles Chick) Evans Johnny Goodman Winged Foot Dick Chapman W.R. (Duff) McCullough Philadelphia Chapman Army

Yankees Clinch Pennant as They Take Rest

New York reporters note the Yankees solidify their lead with a Saturday benching of regulars to rest stars. Detroitisns predict axe trades if the Tigers miss the first division and Cleveland watchers dub the Indians Peck's Sad Boys. Jimmy Dykes directs from the bench to keep tabs on the Tribe.

Hugh S. Fullerton, JR Eddie Briets New York Daily Special News Service Yankees Joe National Larry MacPhail Dixie Walker Whit Wyatt Brooks Detroit Tigers Cleveland Em “Peck Jimmy Dykes Indians

Baseball and Football News Roundup From Major Leagues

Gerry Hern cites Notre Dame specials for freshmen candidates in South Bend on Sept 1. Al Schacht skips the Fall World Series for Hawaii. Lou Novikoff to be recalled by the Cubs after Brewers schedule. Pete Layden may sign pro baseball after football season with Herb Pennock ready. Patty Berg plans Minnesota grid game trip. Kennie Manush ousted by umpires in Piedmont League. Heinie pinch hits, hints at return as regular imprint.

Gerry Hern Boston Post Notre Dame South Bend al Schacht Hawaii Milwaukee Lou Novikoff Cubs Brewers Lou Pete Layden Texas Herb Pennock Red Sox Pete Patty Berg Minnesota Kennie Manush Greensboro Umps Heinie

Goofy Golf Pup Finds 150 Lost Balls in Brookings

Michael Lynott, a Brookings high school golf prince, trained his cocker spaniel to retrieve lost balls. In three hours the dog found 150 balls, prompting humor about the rule that a ball isn’t lost until it stops rolling.

Michael Lynott Brookings S. D.) High School

Multiple NBA Games Row Today Across East to West

Cincinnati visits New York while St. Louis plays Brooklyn and Pittsburgh meets Boston. Chicago hosts Philadelphia in a rescheduled matchup with New York visiting Chicago. Boston hosts Cleveland at night and Philadelphia travels to Detroit. Washington visits St. Louis as New Orleans plays Atlanta at night. Birmingham clashes with Chattanooga and Memphis travels to Knoxville.

Brooklyn St. Louis Cincinnati Steen

Nurse Beadle Injured in Downtown Ride

Des Moines August 25 nurse Helen Beadle drove slowly to guard against accidents but suffered a broken leg. She said a sudden twist caused the injury as she rode through downtown traffic.

Des Moines Helen Beadle

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