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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1940

Page

9

Rival Coaches Anderson and Lambeau Meet in All Star Game

Eddie Anderson of Iowa and Curley Lambeau of Green Bay, former Notre Dame teammates under Knute Rockne, meet as rival coaches in the seventh all star game at Soldier Field. The Packers and senior 1939 team clash as Lambeau and Anderson showcase long, storied careers from early pro days to pro football success.

Tom Siler Chicago Eddie Anderson Curley Lambeau Knute Rockne Notre Dame Anderson University of Iowa Lambeau Green Bay Packers Soldier Field Packers Acme Packing Company Green Bay Wis Packer The Minneapolis Marines Columbus Washington

Mississippi’s Mike Conner aims at SEC amateur purity

Mike Conner, newly named SEC commissioner designating Sept. 1 start, plans to curb commercial influence and freshman snatching. He meets conference leaders in Lexington and Memphis to review rules, with governors and coaches alike seeking 100 percent pure competition.

Romney Wheeler Atlanta Mississippi Mike Conner Dixie Conner Jackson Miss Lexington Memphis Conference

Crackers Win Eighth In Row In Southern Association Race

The Atlanta Crackers extended their win streak to eight with a 7 to 1 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans as Larry Miller earned his 14th win. Memphis Chicks routed Knoxville 17 to 1, Birmingham Barons beat Chattanooga 10 to 8, Nashville and Little Rock rainout in a crowded pennant chase with Lookouts and Pelicans close behind.

Associated Press Atlanta Crackers Nashville Vols Redhot Crackers New Orleans Pelicans Larry Miller Louisianans Memphis Chicks Knoxville Smokies Chicks Smokies Birmingham Barons Chattanooga Lookouts Pelicans Lookouts Barons Nashville

Tuscaloosa Youth Dies After Greene County Plane Crash

Owen H. Wilson, 19, of Tuscaloosa, died from a fractured skull suffered in an airplane crash at Eutaw Greene county. Passenger Webster Ryan remained in serious condition with a broken jaw and other injuries. Pilot Horace Shamblin escaped with no serious injuries.

Tuscaloosa Ala Owen H. Wilson Eutaw Greene County Webster Ryan Horace Shamblin

Youth service opportunity voiced with resolve

A speaker expresses determination to provide constructive service for the youth of the South. He acknowledges the task will be difficult but believes success hinges on proper cooperation and collective effort.

Gabby Hartnett Back As Cubs Boss Next Year

The Cubs confirm Gabby Hartnett will return as manager next season, with contract signing delayed until December. Chicago then beat the New York Giants 3 1 in Claude Passeau’s seven hit victory, tying Pittsburgh for fifth while the Cardinals win 4 3 over Boston. Yankee win over White Sox tightens pace in the American League as weather halts others.

Sid Feder Associated Press Yankees Cardinals Gabby Hartnett Chicago Hartnett Cubs Cholly Grimm Phil Wrigley Gabby Cuba New York Giants Claude Passeau Passeau St. Louis Cardinals Boston Bees Pittsburgh Giants Carda Martin Marion Cards Jim Tobin Bob Bowman Bees Clyde Shoun New York Yankees Jimmy Dykes Miracle White Sox Babe Dahlgren Johnny Murphy Yanks Detroit Cleveland Indians

Baseball results from the Associated Press leagues

National League games Chicago 3 New York 1 St Louis 4 Boston 3 others rained out American League New York 5 Chicago 4 Detroit Philadelphia rain Cleveland Washington rain Only scheduled games Southern Association Birmingham 10 Chattanooga 8 Atlanta 7 New Orleans 1 Memphis 17 Knoxville 1 Nashville at Little Rock rain

Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Louis New York Geer Owen Pittsburgh Chicago Boston Nene Nee Philadelphia Philadelphia Oneeenenee Pet Nashville Atlanta Memphis Anomie Chattanooga Cossesses New Orleans Ann ATL Birmingham Ee Little Rock Knoxville Hee Associated Press National League Detroit Cleveland Washington Southern Association Birmingham Chattanooga Nashville

Amateurs In Fine Showing At National Championship Qualifiers

After 26 sectional rounds for the National Amateur Championship more than 700 players vied for 140 Winged Foot spots. Top scores reached 141 over 36 holes with a few 68s and 69s. Notable qualifiers included Ray Billows Bob Sweeny and Bob Clark, while Charley Yates failed to reach the final limit. Don Peddie qualified at Minneapolis with 82 80 162.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Bud Ward Winged Foot Club Charley Yates Atlanta Tommy Taller Jack Munger Don Schumacher Ray Billows Bob Sweeny Bob Clark Bobby Dunkelberger High Point N. C Jack Shields Tulsa Albert Scotty) Campbell Seattle Minneapolis Don Peddie

Golf Legends Exempted From Competition List

A roster of automatically exempt former champions includes Marvin Bud Ward Willie Turnesa Johnny Goodman Johnny Fischer George Dunlap Jess Sweetser Francis Oulmet Max Marston Jesse Guil ford and Chick Evans, reflecting their past title status in the event.

Marvin Bud) Ward Willie Turnesa Johnny Goodman Johnny Fischer George Dunlap Jess Sweetser Francis Oulmet Max Marston Jesse Guilford Chick Evans

Today's Games Featuring Three Baseball Matchups

St. Louis plays New York in a marquee tilt while Chicago visits Boston and Detroit travels to Washington. Cleveland hosts Philadelphia in a later night game.

New York at St Louis Brooklyn at Cincinnati

Matchups listed include New York visiting St Louis and Brooklyn visiting Cincinnati with additional doubleheader style pairings Boston at Chicago and Philadelphia at Pittsburgh. The brief notes show schedule pairings without results or dates.

New York St. Louis Brooklyn Cincinnati Boston Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh

Birmingham at Atlanta and More Weeknight Pro Games

Night schedule shows Birmingham visiting Atlanta followed by New Orleans at Chattanooga Knoxville at Little Rock and Nashville at Memphis with second games in the slate. Early games set a tough midweek circuit across southeastern teams.

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