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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1949

Page

5

Baseball Outlook For Season From Jack Hand

Baseball’s busiest winter trades reshape the 1950 pennant races across the majors. Detroit gains Gerry Priddy at second. Dick Wakefield goes to the Yankees for Dick Kryhoski as Pittsburgh buys Frank Papish. Giants shift to a hit and run style under Leo Durocher, while Boston adds Willard Marshall and Sid Gordon. Cards shed Lou Klein, Calhoun, and Harry Walker links hint at more deals. New York and Philadelphia pursue further moves.

Jack Hand New York Detroit Gerry Priddy Philadelphia A’s Chicago White Sox St. Louis Browns Boston Braves New York Giants Giants Leo Durocher Alvin Dark Eddie Stanky Boston Willard Marshall Sid Gordon Braves Dark Buddy Kerr Durocher Detroit Tigers Dick Wakefield New York Yankees Dick Kryhoski Pittsburgh Pirates Frank Papish Cleveland Mickey Vernon Tribe Luke Easter Clark Griffith Washington Rae Scarborough Eddie Robinson Yanks George Stirnweiss Gerry Coleman St. Louis Lou Klein Cincinnati Ron Northey Harry Walker Fred Saigh Marty Marion Klein Stan Rojek Pete Castiglione Pittsburgh Brooklyn Rickey Ken Raffensberger Philadelphia Eddie Waitkus Florida Eddie Sawyer Polo Grounds Leo Jack Harshman Hank Thompson Don Mueller Harshman Minneapolis Larry Jansen Dave Koslo Sheldon Jones Clint Hartung Bobby Thompson Whitey Lockman Stanky Tex Hughson Boston Red Sox Marion Eddie Kazak Nippy Jones Stan Musial Howie Pollet Harry Brecheen al Brazle Red Munger Max Lanier Tommy Henrich Bob Dillinger Paul Lehner Connie Mack Ben Guintini Dallas Lehner Mickey Cochrane Bing Miller al Simmons Earle Brucker Bucky Harris Irv Noren Dodgers Hollywood Farm Robinson Chicago Hank Majeski A’s Majeski Ed Klieman Athletics Frank Lane Vernon Cass Michales Sox Bob Kuzava Walt Pierce Bill Wight Browns Homors Yankees Oakland Don Kolloway White Sox Hoot Evers Johnny Groth Vic Wertz Lou Boudreau Joe Gordon Gordon Indians Leo Thomas Portland A! Rosen Tigers Dillinger, Lehner and Priddy Billy Demars Frank Gustine Ray Coleman Ray Ippolito Lou Kretlow Jack Graham Dick Kokos Roy Sievers Ned Garner Cliff Fannin Dewitt

Tide-Tigers Renew Fight Tuesday Night

Southeastern Conference basketball nears Christmas with key games shaping the race. Georgia Tech faces Bradley, St Louis, and Michigan State as an underdog. Kentucky draws Purdue and DePaul, while Mississippi tackles LSU and Miami and Tampa. Tulane leads standings after big wins. Auburn sits second. Alabama falters after loss to Mississippi State as the season tightens toward March.

Sterling Slappey Associated Press Georgia Tech Kentucky Tech Yellow Jackets Ei Ie Om Ak

Boston Braves Rebuild Outfield With Jethroe Southworth Duo

Billy Southworth finally fields a strong outfield with rookie Sam Jethroe in center, Gordon and Marshall on the flanks. Bob Addis may force his way in, Ray Hartfield batting .317 with Milwaukee is counted on to supplant Stanky, Kerr at short, and Mary Rickert sold to Pittsburgh. If Johnny Sain returns near 1948 form, he teams with Warren Spahn.

Boston Billy Southworth Sam’ Jethroe Gordon Marshall Bob Addis Brook Ray Hartsfield Milwaukee Stanky Kerr Mary Rickert Pittsburgh Johnny Sain Warren Spahn

Quiet Winter at Meetings Hints Yankees and Red Sox Moves

At winter meetings Boston, leading in many departments but not winning, bought pitchers Illespie and Papai, traded Hitchcock for Rosar, and tested right field with Mau Rice McDermott and Wright. New York considers Eddie Robinson and pitchers Scarborough or Weik, with excess talent including Stirn Weiss and Lindell.

Boston Bob Illespie Sacramento al Papai Browns Billy Hitchcock A’s Buddy Rosar Maurice McDermott Tommy Wright American Association al Barilla George Copeland Jim Rochester New York Washington Eddie Robinson Rae Scarborough Dick Weik Stirnweiss Johnny Lindell Jackie Jensen Billy Martin Oakland Yankees Dick Wakefield Casey Stengel

Whale oil used to make common goods in old U S trade

A historical note lists oleomargarine soap machine oil vitamin pills and lipstick as products historically derived from whale oil, reflecting the era of whale oil reliance and varied manufacturing uses.

Eagles Remain NFL Champions With Victory

Philadelphia Eagles defeat the Los Angeles Rams 14 to 0 at the Coliseum to stay champions. Quarterback Tommy Thompson connects twice with Jack Ferrante, and Pete Pikes scores on a 31 yard pass. Leo Skladany blocks a punt for a second touchdown as the Rams fail to score.

Los Angeles Philadelphia Eagles Steve van Buren NFL Bert Bell Eagles Los Angeles’ Rams Philadelphia Tommy Thompson Jack Ferrante Thompson Pete Pikes Rams Leo Skladany Bob Waterfield Cliff Patton Jim Palmer

Speake Tourney Opens With Night One Lineup

The Speake Independent basketball tournament starts tonight at six with Moulton versus Town Creek. Danville faces Holly Pond at seven and Speake meets H Ryan at eight for first round games. Byes go to Wolverine Courtland Garrison's Ryan and Hartselle as the field advances to the quarterfinals Tuesday through Friday.

Moulton Town Creek Danville Holly Pond Speake H. Ryan Wolverine Courtland Garrison's Ryan Hartselle Moulton Town Creek

Blue Gray All-Star Sellout Likely at Montgomery

Blue Gray predicts an early sellout for the All-Star gridiron classic at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery on December 31. Tickets are moving briskly, with many out of state orders and most west stand seats already gone. Managers report unprecedented interest from fans outside Alabama.

Montgomery Ala Champ Pickens

Unclear Sports Ledger Entry From 1967 Page

Fragmentary OCR shows scattered college football scores and team markers including Alabama Florida Georgia Tennessee Vanderbilt Kentucky Mississippi and Georgia Tech with odd numeric codes and fractions. No coherent outcome or date is discernible from the readable fragments.

Heavy Workouts Planned for Shrine Game Teams

In Miami on December 26 the North and South All-Star College squads prepared with heavy workouts at the Orange Bowl. North coach Herman Hickman of Yale highlighted a passing-focused attack with Eddie Longin Boston College and Steve Romanik Villanova leading the aerials, while Lou Cecconi Pittsburgh and others would anchor the running game. South coach Andy Gustafson of Massachusetts touted a stronger all around club and high spirit among the players.

Miami Fla Herman Hickman Yale Eddie Longin Boston College Steve Romanik Villanova Lou Cecconi Pittsburgh Larry Coutre Notre Dame Bob Dueber Pennsylvania Billy Bye Minnesota Andy Gustafson Eg Sie

Tigers Host Alabama In First Of Three Cage Battles

A 3000capacity crowd is expected at Auburn Sports Arena for the Alabama vs Auburn basketball game. Coach Joel Eaves is in his first year guiding Auburn after five victories in as many starts. Auburn beat Birmingham Southern, Troy State Teachers, Howard College twice, and Ole Miss. Alabama has defeated Florence State Teachers, Ole Miss, Georgia, and lost to Mississippi State.

Auburn Ala Alabama Joel Eaves Tigers Birmingham Southern Troy State Howard College Ole Miss Florence State Georgia Mississippi State

Schoodie Point Maine Jets Farther Into Atlantic Rock

Schoodie Point in Maine extends farther into the Atlantic than any other rock on the Eastern coast, marking a notable geographic distinction for the region and attracting curiosity from locals and visitors.

Schoodie Point Maine Atlantic

Kentucky Fans Aren’t Happy About Season Struggles

Kentucky basketball faces a rough start as defending champions and top Bluegrass teams stumble. St Johns upset Kentucky 69 58 while Western Kentucky, Louisville and Eastern Kentucky suffer losses. Purdues upset over Bradley and strong showings by CCNY Saint Johns and other major programs highlight a crowded early season with big games ahead.

Milo Farnets New York Kentucky St. John’s Bill Spivey

Cage Results From Associated Press Saturday Panel

EAST: Southern California 79 over St Josephs Pa 61. Cornell 60 over Yale 57. Rhode Island State 90 over Vermont 30. Holy Cross 49 over New York Univ 34. Army 70 over St Lawrence 53. Colgate 76 over Princeton 68. Duquesne 64 over Kansas 54. SOUTH: Georgia Tech 78 over Davidson 59. Duke 81 over Wash Lee 67 in overtime. Clemson 75 over Richmond 53. Georgia 77 over South Carolina 62. Navy 75 over Maryland 62. Dayton 87 over Chattanooga 39. LSU 73 over Florida 49. Miss State 47. Alabama 44. Tulane 70 over Mississippi 58. MIDWEST: Purdue 71 over Bradley 65. Wisconsin 62 over Marquette 45. Northwestern 66 over Notre Dame 56. Nebraska 69 over Baylor 55. Illinois 57 over Oklahoma 47. Cincinnati 55 over Western Kentucky of Iowa 97. Western Reserve 57. Louisville 64 over Xavier 47. Missouri 78 over Michigan State 54. SOUTHWEST: Arizona 56 over Texas Aggies 50. Texas 84 over Trinity Texas 37. FAR EAST: San Francisco 53 over UCLA 40. Utah 51 over Oregon State 42. Colorado 71 over Southern Methodist 48.

Kentucky Cincinnati Eastern Kentucky Toledo Louisville Purdue Bradley Long Island’ University Oklahoma Aggies LSU New York CCNY St John's Wwon—Siena Dayton Niagara Tulsa Villanova Holy Cross Iowa Auburn Washington State Waynesburg Brown Colorado Cornell Georgetown Indiana la Salle Navy North Carolina State Syracuse Washington Detroit Minnesota St. Bonaventure St. Louis Giants San Francisco St. John St. John’s Madison Square Garden Kansas State Georgia Tech Hoosiers Oregon State Michigan Kansas Boston Garden Tulane Baylor Southern California NYU California Wisconsin Missouri Hamline St. Mary’s Army St. Lawrence Colgate Princeton Duquesne South Davidson Duke Wash.-Lee Clemson Richmond Georgia South Carolina Maryland Chattanooga Louisiana State Florida Miss. State Alabama Mississippi Midwest Marquette Northwestern Notre Dame Nebraska Ilinois Western Kentucky Western Reserve Xavier (O Michigan State Southwest Arizona Texas Aggies Texas Trinity ,Tex Far East UCLA Utah Southern Methodist

DePaul and Kentucky Meet Top Teams Across Conferences

DePaul, holding a 4-2 record, visits Lexington to face UELA Southern Conference champion and Big Ten titleholder Illinois in a major test. Kentucky travels to Purdue, 3-1, in another key matchup as teams clash across conferences.

DePaul Lexington UELA Pacific Coast Southern Illinois Big Ten Kentucky Purdue

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