Raiders Meet Cotaco In Evening High School Showdown
Decatur high looms back from a one night layoff to face Cotaco on the Central high court at 8:00 PM in a busy week. The Raiders seek a fifth win in 11 days, aiming to extend a recent hot stretch while Cotaco battles to overcome early season deficits and gym access losses.
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Yanks Renew Farm System Under New Organization
The New York Yankees restore a farm system on a 14 club scale with nine scouts to find future stars. Eastern and Western divisions will operate independently under Eugene J. Martin and Frank Lane, with headquarters in Newark and Kansas City respectively, guiding numerous affiliate locations and adding new scouts like Greenwade Lorbeer and McDermott.
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Agrippa Wins Continental Derby In Georgia Field Trials
JP Agrippa a white and orange winter owned by Dr G E Fisher of Birmingham Alabama wins the Continental Derby at Georgia Field Trials taking first money of 650 dollars in a strong field. John Gates handles the winner with Parke Brinkley and George Crangle among top placers. Next event the Continental Championships.
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Thomas Honored by Montgomery Club in SEC Coach of the Year
Alabama's Frank Thomas was named Southeastern Conference coach of the year by the Montgomery Quarterback Club after his undefeated 1945 team beat Southern California in the Rose Bowl. The award was announced at a club party with coaches and sports writers voting.
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Baseball Pay Soars as Postwar Salaries Rise
A projected 1946 salary scale places about 15 major leaguers in the $20,000 to $55,000 range led by Hank Greenberg at $55,000 with Joe DiMaggio, Bob Feller, Mel Ott, Cronin, Williams, and Boudreau among others also in the higher bracket. Feller’s $40,000 stands as a record for a pitcher, with earlier big earners including Ruth, Gehrig, and Hornsby cited for comparison.
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Ryan Edges Falkville In Closest County Battle
Ryan 33 Falkville 31 as Billy Oden hit a late field goal. Mardis doubtful for county tournament. Boyd Ryan led Ryan with 13 points while Bill Walline led Falkville with 19. Ryan to face Hartselle next, both games at Ryan.
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Falkville to Play Austinvile Tonight
Austinville high school hosts Falkville with junior and senior basketball teams on the roster. The junior contest starts at seven o clock, and Falkville aims to rebound after narrowly losing to Ryans in the final moments of their previous game.
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Thorpe Aims to Teach in Florida Sports School
Miami report on Jim Thorpe planning a summer school to train coaches and players in multiple sports. The 57 year old all‑round athlete discusses his career, fishing hobby, and plans after selling Lomita properties and traveling with wife Patricia.
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Controversy Over Catawba Fullback's West Point Prospects
Eighteen year old Charlie Gabriel of Catawba College faces a storm over a potential West Point appointment. Coach Gordon Kirkland has protested to President Truman, accusing ex Army line coach Herman Hickman of pressuring for Gabriel’s entry. Hickman denies efforts and notes Gabriel paid his own way to West Point before returning to Salisbury.
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Morgan County Social News Recaps Nearby Visits
Mrs W R Sivley and family hosted visitors including Mr and Mrs S H Henderson and Leander Allen. Louelle McGee of Decatur spent the weekend with her parents. Jura Mae Winton Mildred and Clara Sivley visited Howard Dobbs in Decatur General Hospital. Floyd Sivley’s family visited their mother grandmother Mrs M C Sharp in Hartseller. The Mason family and Rudolph Sivley hosted Warner Mason on Sunday.
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Gentry Back With Tigers After Holdout Says He'll Take Any Offer
Detroit pitcher Jim Ruffus Gentry, a 12 game winner in 1944, declares his holdout is over and he will accept any contract offers from the Tigers. Gentry sat out a season to protest pay and losses, later reinstated by GM George Trautman after Commissioner Chandler’s ruling.
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Independents Win Two Games At Central High
Decatur Transit led by Ryan with 18 points defeated Merrimac Mills 47 to 29. Ingalls, paced by Dumas with 21 points, beat Stone Arsenal 59 to 51 as Long 6, McElroy 10, Wiggins 18 and Love 4 contributed.
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Amusing Sports Roundup Hits From January Notes
New York reports mix of sports snippets from Fritz Zivic boxing ads to easy pie quips and college basketball feats. Lions like Muhlenberg building gym funds. Indiana excluded from bowls but spotlight on ex-Ivy players in Calcutta. coach chatter, hotel needle tale, and ice skating saint idea wrap the column.
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College and military academy scores across regions
Eastern matchups see Rhode Island State 65 over Holy Cross 58 and Bainbridge Navy 79 over Patuxent NAS 53. Midwestern results include Illinois Tech 61 over George Williams 52 and Central Michigan 63 over Michigan Normal 50. Western results show Western Washington 58 over College of Puget Sound 49.
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Lost gold bracelet with diamonds reported
Lost item described as a gold bracelet containing three small diamonds. Reward offered. Return to Mrs. Fred S. Hunt Sr. at 809 Canal.
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Roosters and Nutheads Win League Games
The Austinville Roosters led by Johnson and Halloway with eight points each beat the Mudhens 35 to 18 in the senior division. Loggins scored six for the Mudhens. In the junior class the Nutheads defeated the Turtles 33 to 28 with Collis White scoring 12 and Thompson 11 for the Nutheads. Next league games are scheduled for Monday night.
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Track Stars Set for Meet at Convention Hall
Philadelphia hosts the second annual Inquirer indoor track meet with 481 athletes from 63 schools and clubs. Notable entries include Marcel Hansenne in a U S public debut, Les MacMitchell in a postwar mile, Efaw Simms and Norman Bright in two miles, plus stars from Yale, Stanford, Villanova, and Purdue.
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