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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1946

Page

6

Unbeaten Teams May Be Pranned This Week

New York January 7 1943 44 major unbeaten college basketball teams face a busy week as conference play begins Wyoming Indiana Iowa Notre Dame West Virginia Cornell Tulane Yale and others seek to preserve perfect records amid key matchups across the nation. University powers clash in Big Ten Six Seven leagues as Tulane Georgia Tech and Notre Dame loom near the top of their regions.

New York Hoop Brigade Wyomin Indiana Iowa Notre Dame West Virginia Cornell Tulane Yale Wyoming Rocky Mountain Utah Cowboys Valparaiso Hoosiers Minnesota Hawkeyes Toorrow Wisconsin Northwestern Big Ten Purdue Michigan Rochester Princeton Big Red Columbia de Paul Billy Hassett Great Lakes Mountaineers Long Island Madison Square Garden Canisius Buffalo Penn Big Six Nebraska Kansas Big Seven Kentucky Tennessee Georgia Southwest Arkansas Rice Missouri Valley Oklahoma Aggies Pacific Coast Oregon State Washingtom California Vals Wildcats Temple Owls Ohio Marshall College Cats Vols Georgia Tech Auburn Clemson New Orleans Naval Air Station Vanderbilt University of Louisville Tigers Mississippi State Tech Louisiana State Clyde Lindsey Bobby Lowther Lowther Lindsey Jack Parkinson

Nelson Still Is Favorite In Golf Open Title Bid

Nelson leads by two strokes after a 72 in the third round of the Los Angeles Open 54 holes. Sam Snead and Jim Ferrier tied for runner-up with 214 totals, while Hogan Demaret Penna McSpaden Barron and others are within striking distance as final round looms.

Angelres Byron Nelson A Los Angeles Lord Byron Bond Sam Snead Hot Springs Jim: Ferrier Chicago Ben Hogan Hershey Jim’ Demaret Houston Tex Tony Penna Dayton Harold Jug) McSpaden Sanford Herman Barron White Plains N. Y

Court of Review Opens for Boy Scouts in January

The Court of Review met January 3 in the Armory building with members Guy Roberts D D Marshall M H Broom and Scoutmaster E Rusell presiding. Advances in rank were proposed for Wesley Bowens Joe Howell Jimmy Weinman and merit badges for Paul Johnson Scottie Stone George Spanos. Present were Joe Clements Pete McCutcheon Gene Arnold McCutcheon Johnson Wesley Bowens Joe Howell Jimmy Weinman Paul Johnson Scottie Stone and George Spanos. Next Scout meeting is January 10 with George L Spanas presenting Good Scouts Duties and Edward Pete McCutcheon as Patrol Leader.

Armory Guy Roberts D. D. Marshall M. H. Broom E. O.russel Wesley Bowens Joe ‘Howell Jimmy Weinman Paul Johnson Scottie” “Stone George Spanos Joe Clements Pete McCut Gene Arnold McCutcheon Johnson Joe Howell Scottie Stone Les Jimmy .Long George L. Spanas

Reds sign Ted Kluszewski while in college years

The roundup notes Ted Kluszewski left Indiana for pro baseball amid ongoing eligibility, with Reds favoring him over rivals. It mentions coaching upheaval in Ohio State, base ball and golf prospects, and profiles various sports figures and events including a 5,000-strong 82nd Airborne guest night and potential Denver club backing.

New York Association of College Baseball Coaches St. Louis Reds Ted Kluszewski Indiana Cincinnati Ted Redleg Ohio State Ohio Carroll Wide Cooper"Dooper Sam Breeddon Walker 82Nd Airborne Division Mike Jacobs Lee Savold al Hoosman Bob Feller Denver Wayne Sabin Guam U. S Max Waxman Jack Safeguay Curtis Sheppard Emil von Elling N.Y. A Leslie Mac Mitchell

Notice of Members and Shareholders Meeting Decatur AL

The regular Annual Meeting of the Members and Shareholders of First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Decatur will be held at 513 Second Avenue Decatur Alabama at 2:00 PM Wednesday January 16 1946 to elect a Board of Directors and transact other business. Dated Decatur Alabama December 11 1945. First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Decatur By A T Hanson President Attest Leodonia Kullman Secretary Treasurer Dec 17 24 31 1945 Jan 7 14 1946.

First Federal Savings and Loan Association OF Decatur Second Avenue Decatur Alabama Federal Savings and Loan. Association A. T. Hanson Leodonia Kullman

Manila’s booming postwar blitz on streets and shops

Manila hosts a vast, rough-edged business rush driven by American soldiers with busy Escolta and Rizal Avenue filled with souvenir stores, alcohol bars, and night clubs. Prices drop as imports flood in, while reconstruction scars remain amid a frontier town feel and an overseas labor force.

Manila Orient Tombstone Ariz Missouri Tokyo Far East Shanghai Escolta Rizal Avenue American Hardware Philippine Bank of Commerce Fifth Avenue Minature Department Hare Lady Godiva Army Post Exchange

Supreme Court Weighs Yamashita Case For War Crimes

The Supreme Court hears arguments on whether to review General Yamashita's death sentence for war crimes in the Philippines. Justice Department argues a civil court cannot question a military commission’s authority. A stay on execution remains in effect as justices decide if further action is required.

Washington Supreme ‘ Court Tomoyuki Yamashita Philippines High Court Pacific Manila Supreme Court Pearl Harbor Malaya Singapore Philippine Supreme Court Island Supreme Court American Military Commission Congress Justice Department J. Howard McGrath McGrath

Georgia Tech Adds Three Opponents to 1946 Football Schedule

Georgia Tech football announces three new opponents for 1946. Tennessee, Mississippi, and V M I join the slate replacing North Carolina Howard and Notre Dame. The schedule includes key games at Knoxville Atlanta Athens and Baton Rouge with Navy and others on the calendar.

Atlanta Georgia Tech Charlie Griffin Tennessee University of Mississippi North Carolina Howard Notre Dame Knoxville V. M Avlanta Mississippi L. S.U Baton Rouge Auburn Duke Durham Navy Tulang Open Georgia Athens

Southeastern junior A.A. U. swimming meet set for Emory

The Southeastern junior A.A. U. championships for men will open the season with a January 19 meet at Emory University in Atlanta. The junior field is open to all registered swimmers who have never won a district title, and winners will also be record holders since no records exist for this division.

Atlanta

Tech fullback Pierce McWhorter to receive prep players award

Atlanta reports Pierce McWhorter, All Southern and All Georgia fullback for Tech high, will win the annual prep players trophy. The award is given by the Atlanta Touchdown Club and will be presented at the jamboree on January 26 after a fan ballot.

Atlanta Pierce McWhorter Tech High Atlanta Touchdown Club

All America Conference Forms for 1946 NFL Schedule

The All America Conference moved toward a 1946 season with eight teams split into East and West divisions. Commissioner Crowley to draft the schedule as owners finalize player drafts and contracts for New York Brooklyn Buffalo Miami Cleveland Chicago San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Chicago James Sleepy Jim) Crowley New York Brooklyn Buffalo N. Y Miami Fla Cleveland San Francisco Los Angeles

Alabama Opens Its 1946 Cage Season Tonight

Alabama begins its 1946 Southeastern Conference basketball schedule tonight against Georgia with Georgia Tech upcoming. Mississippi debuts against Tennessee Friday and LSU Saturday as Georgia Tech Tulane loom as top dark horse contenders, while Kentucky, Tennessee, and LSU seek early standing in a tight race.

Atlanta Alabama Mississippi Georgia Georgia Tech Tennessee Louisiana State Tulane State Auburn LSU

Cardinals Open 1946 Biz With Trades at Sportsman's Park

St Louis owner Sam Breadon started the year by trading catcher Walker Cooper to the New York Giants for 175000 and second baseman to Pittsburgh for about 30 000. He said Marty Marion is the only player not for sale and projected a busy market for outfielders as many stars are in military service.

Decatur Walter Sam Breadin Sportsmans Park Sam Walker Coolper New York Giants Pittsburgh States Breadon Marty Marion Red Birds Cardinals Cardinal Giants Max Lanier Harry~ Brecheen Cooper Johnny Hopp Buster Adams Red Schoendienst Augie Bergamo Stan Musial Enos Slaughter Terry Moore Harry Walker Danny Litwhiler Saeed

Schedule Abbreviations for 14 Game Home and Home Series

The plan outlines a 14 game schedule where teams meet each other twice in home and away series. The format ensures each matchup occurs with both teams hosting once, creating a balanced double round robin style.

Lost dog at 522 Grant St seeks contact for reward

A four month old black and white bull dog strayed from 522 Grant Street. The dog is described as a screw tail bull dog. A reward is offered and callers should contact the given phone number 1189.

Grant St

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