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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1946

Page

6

Harper Paces Field With 71 At San Francisco Open

Harper, a 32 year old pro from Portsmouth Virginia, shot 71 to lead the second round of the San Francisco Open. Byron Nelson trailed by two at 73, while Bud Ward Herman Barron and Harold McSpaden tied at 72. Jim Ferrier made a hole in one on the 133 yard fifteenth. Craig Wood and Ben Hogan were among others near the cut line.

San Francisco Darkhorse Chaniler Harper Portsmouth Harper Navy Byron Nelson Toledo Lord Byron Marvin Bud” Ward Spokane Wash Pacific Herman -Barron White Plains N. Y Harold McSpaden Sanford Nelson Jim Ferrier Chicago Ferrier Craig Wood New York Ben Hogan Hershey Jim Demaret Houston Téx Sam Byrd Detroit Bob Hamilton E. J Dutch” Harrison Little Roch Ark

Cardinals Take First Half Title In Bowling Race

Cardinals led by Bob Wilson and Helen Kitchens won the first half title in the Mixed Doubles Bowling League by taking two of three from the Giants. Browns trailed after dropping one series to the Indians as races for third heated with Giants Yankees and White Sox all tied and Dodgers one game back.

Bob Wilson Helen Kitchens Cardinals Giants Browns Indians Yankees White Sox Dodgers Tigers Red Skins Red Sox J. C. Ray Harold Watkins Jimmie Knowles Wilson Ray Watkins George Connor Kitchens Knowles Cardinals H. Kitchens M. Clouise Fry Browne Oe Rowe B. Gennor Bowl G. Connor Sigers Knowles Masterson Did Bow Yankee Hill Pease Aly Terry Bee Teaty D. Clouse Marquis Briscoe Toddes

Alabama Veterans Affairs Complaint Rejected Over Maxwell Field Board

The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs complaints against Maxwell Field’s Army disposal board were rejected by Maj. Gen. Norman P. Kirk. Lawerence A. May said officers with disabilities were barred from presenting before retirement boards and accused West Pointers of unequal treatment.

Washington Alabama Department of Veterans’ Affairs Army ‘Disposal Board Maxwell Field Norman P. Kirk Alabama Department Lawrence A. May Army May

Raiders Face Austinville In County Basketball Showdown

Decatur's junior and senior teams clash with Austinville on their home court at 7 pm. Both squads hold 7-5 records midway through the season. Decatur won three of four, Austinville six of eight. The game features balanced lineups led by Mooney Maner and Hill, with Austinville center Mamer a standout.

Decatur Austinville Raiders A. Ericaville Ryan Union Hill Falkville Aubrey Free Boley Johns Free Frank Gardner Charles Ed Mooney Bill Maner E. G. Wallace Hillis Tucker Mamer Haskell Trinity Thomas Towerme Trintty

Title Bouts Set Tonight in Fourth Service Command Tourney

Atlanta boxing finals loom after a night of Bragg dominance at Lawson General Hospital Fort Bragg NC fighters claimed six decisions and advanced eight men to title bouts, including Duane Hill and Charles Girgliano.

Atlanta Jan Fourth Service Command Lawson General Hospital 13Th Airborne Fort,Bragg N. C Bragg Duane Hill Jimmie Cantonese Camp Gordon Johnston Fla Thomas Minjares Fort Bragg Ottley Sherwood Fort McClellan Ala Charles Girgliano Milo Novak Fort Conning McClellan Camp Shelby Ohe William Murph Braze Robert Michael Cdmp Forrest Tenn Frank Ciaccio Sebastian Gentile Leon Thompson BP Ang Lloyd Niver Chet Thornberry Striae Robert Huttell Benning Bernard Bird MetClellan Clarence Masil Shelby Joseph Gerena McClellan James Shannon

Publication Order in Alma Mooney vs James Mooney

Morgan County Alabama equity case requires James B Mooney a non resident to respond by January 23 1946 under an order of publication in Decatur Daily. The clerk notes four weekly insertions and a potential confession if no answer is filed. The notice is dated December 28 1945 and signed by Register Marvin West.

Alma Mooney James B. Mooney Morgan County Court Morgan County Alabama Register Decatur Daily Marvin West

Estate of Robert W. Hunter Deceased probate notice

Letters of Administration granted to Williams Hunter on January 1 1946 by Judge T C Almon of Morgan County Probate Court. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the lawful time or be barred.

T. C.almon Morgan County Este Williams Hunter

All America Conference vs NFL War Cited By Layden

A roundup notes Elmer Layden’s claim that publicity drives the AFC-NFL war until games start. It catalogs signings like Frankie Sinkwich and John Kimbrough, Carolina pride from Scoop Latimer, Reds star联系, Harvard Holy Cross tickets, and various sports anecdotes from college to pro levels.

College basketball scores from multiple colleges and military teams

East New York University defeated Fordham 60 to 36. Rockhurst and others posted scores with Holy Cross 69 Bowling Green 63 and Marshall 82 Fairmont 47. Randolph Macon beat Washington College 55 to 51. Murray State Teachers 50 Morehead 47. Midwest and West results include Kent State 54 Ashland 51 and Wittenberg 59 Wilmington 51.

New York University Fordham Gouppery R Rock Teachers College Holy Cross Bowling * Green South Ashford Army Hospital Potomac State Marshall Fairmont Bainbridge Ntc Fort George G. Meade Randolph Macon Washington College Murray (Ky Morehead Middle West Kent State Ashland

Bitsy Grant Meets Alejo Russell In Dixie Quarterfinals

In Tampa the Dixie Tennis Tournament features Bitsy Grant of Atlanta to meet Argentina’s Alejo Russell in the afternoon quarterfinals. Russell, top seed among internationals, is favored to upset the three time Dixie champion. Other top players won earlier to reach singles semi finals.

Tampa Fla Bitsy Grant Atlanta Atomic Netter Argentina Alejo Russell Russell Billy Talbert Cincinnati Morey Lewis Los Angeles Frank Guernsey Orlando Harris Everett Jacksonville

Red Shield Basketball League Sees Large Turnout

More than 50 boys and managers from three junior and three senior teams attended the organization meeting led by Floyd Briscoe. Four teams per division expected. league begins January 21 with two games weekly at 7 p.m. Senior players 15 to 18. juniors up to 15. Complete team schedules to follow in the Daily.

Red Shield Floyd Briscoe Briscoe

Big changes eyed for college sports after wartime boom

NCAA leaders gathered in St Louis to review postwar prospects and dangers including professionalism intramurals bowls and athletic scholarships. No action was taken as the convention closed with plans to meet again in 1947 in New York City.

ST. Louis National Collegiate Athletic Association Wilbur C. Smith N.C.A.A New York City Amateur Athletic Union

Sinkwich Signs for Yankees in Pro Football Battle

All-American halfback Frankie Sinkwich of Georgia signed a three year contract with Dan Topping's New York Yankees for 12 000 dollars a year, sparking a court fight over whether he will join the Lions in the NFL or the Yankees in the All-America Conference and prompting Detroit officials to react.

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Detroit Club Fights Sinkwich Contract Controversy

Fred Mandel claims the Detroit club will use court action to enforce a two year contract with Sinkwich, while Sinkwich argues one year remains due to his military service. William Kennedy, a 21 pound lineman, signs with Buffalo All-America. The NFL meeting focuses on rule changes including automatic touchback for a forward pass hitting posts in the end zone. Cleveland’s 15-1 win over Washington cited.

Sinkwich Detroit Fred Mandel Buffalo Troit William Kennedy Cleveland Washington

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