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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1946

Page

6

Blue Devils Lose To Cullman In Rain Reduced Tilt

Decatur trailed 2-0 before a rain delay as Cullman exploded for seven runs in the fourth inning to pull away 9-3. Ray Thornhill lasted three innings before Cullman’s hitting barrage, led by Paul Glasscock with 15 strikeouts, sealed the win.

Blue Devils Cullman Decatur Graf Hart Cullman Bearcats Ray Thornhill Paul Glasscock Star Auburn Glasscock Delano Park Ingalls-Bessemer I ~Satur Bearcat Aston Bolding Lafe Bolding Tom Callahan Joel Flynn Avery Roberts Bearcats Calvert Olx Thornhill Anderson Flynn Knight

Bums Lead Grows as Dodgers Update Standings

The Dodgers sit five and a half games ahead of the Cardinals, after a 4-1 win over the Braves. The Red Sox stretch their AL lead to eight and a half with two wins over the Senators, while the Yankees fall further behind. Hal Wagner homered twice for Boston as the Sox roughed up three Senators pitchers.

Leo Dodgers Dyer Redbirds Brooks St. Louis Boston Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Boston Red Sox New York Yankees Washington Senators Hal Wagner Sox Senator Moundsmen Nats

Atlanta Sparks Twin Victories in Southern Association Doubleheader

Ace pitchers Bill Ayers and Earl McCowan led Atlanta to two wins over Little Rock by 5-0 and 3-1. Nashville rallied for a 5-3 comeback at New Orleans. Pelicans built five-run lead to win 9-1. Wimpy Willis edged Dick Midkiff 2-1 in Memphis duel. Second game postponed. Chattanooga rainout at Mobile. Today’s slate features Atlanta at Little Rock Birmingham at Memphis Nashville at New Orleans Chattanooga at Mobile.

Associated Press Bill Ayers Earl McCowan Atlanta Little Rock Nashville New Orleans Pelicans Memphis Birmingham Wimpy Willis Barons Dick Midkiff Chattanooga Mobile Eeene Boston New York Fire Detroit Washington St. Louis Cleveland Atese Chicago Philadelphia New York St.Louis Cleveland Southern Atlanta Pressureas Anniston Jackson Selma Montgomery Gadsden Meridian

Standings in South Atlantic and Georgia-Florida leagues

Standings list shows South Atlantic results: Jacksonville 8 Columbus 5. Macon 6 Savannah 5 Columbia 5 Augusta 2. Greenville 6 Charlotte 2. Georgia-Florida Americas 4-2 Gordele 2-1 with first game 10 innings and second game 7 innings. Tallahassee 11 Albany 6. Thomasville 2 Valdosta 0. Moultrie 6 Waycross 5.

South Atlantic Jacksonville Columbus Macon Savannah Columbia Augusta Greenville Charlotte Georgia-Florida Americas Gordele Tallahassee Albany Thomasville Valdosta Moultrie Waycross

All America Conference players pursue varied side careers

In New York on July 1 a round up notes players cashing in on unusual side jobs while the All America Conference prepares for next season. It highlights Gene Ellenson, Vic Francis, Bill Schoeder, Bob Kolesar, Otto Graham, Ed Korisky and John Billman, plus J. Walter Morris fining himself for leniency in the Appalachian Baseball League.

New York Gene Ellenson Miami Seahawks Vic Francis Brooklyn Bill Schoeder San Francisco 49Ers Bob Kolesar Cleveland Browns Otto Graham Ed Korisky Los Angelolts John Billman Brooklyn Dodgers J. Walter Morris Appalachian Baseball League

Order of Publication in Equity Case Jones vs Jones

Morgan County Court announces publication for four weeks in Decatur Daily. Julia Jones, a non resident, must plead to the bill by July 27 1946 or be confessed by default. June 28 1946. Bryan McAfee clerk. State of Alabama probate notice: Letters of administration granted to Cynthia Tucker June 28 1946. Claims must be presented within legal time.

Eugene Jones Julia Jones Morgan County Court Morgan County Alabama Register Decatur Daily Bryan McAfee

Stars Named for July 9 All Star selections

American League favored Boston Red Sox with eight players in the 1946 All Star squad to face a more evenly split National League lineup. Notables include Ted Williams, Joe DiMaggio, Eddie Matthews, and Pee Wee Reese among others while managers Bill Dickey and Steve O'Neill will guide the teams for the July 9 game in Boston.

Associated Press Boston Red Sox Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers Rudy York Bobby Doerr Johnny Pesky Ted Williams Dom Hal Newhouser Tiger Steve O'Neill Mickey Vernon Stan Spence Washington Jack Kramer Vernon Stephens St. Louis Buddy Rosar Sam Chapman Philadelphia Luke Appling Chicago Charlie Grimm Billy Southworth Bill McKechnie Cincinnati Johnny Mize New York al Schoendienst Frank Gustine Pittsburgh Marty Marion St.Louis Harold Pee Wee) Reese Brooklyn Eddie Miller George Whitey) Kurowski Enos Slaughter Pica Cavaretta Stan Musial Fred Dixie) Walker Johnny Hopp Delmer Ennis Pete) Reiser Harry Peanuts) Lowrey Walker Cooper Phil Masi Ray Lamanne Claude Passeau Kirby Higbe Howard Pollet Truett Sewell Morton Cooper Johnny Schmitz Ewell Blackwell

LSU To Face St Francis And Canisius In Upcoming Games

LSU, runner up in the SEC last season, will play St Francis in the Garden and Canisius in Buffalo next December. The piece also questions what the veterans administration will say about an on the job trained baseball player receiving an unconditional release. The Georgia Alabama League batting race features former Auburn captains Tommie Thompson and Morgan of the Valley Rebels.

Louisiana State St. Francis Garden Canisius Buffalo Veterans Administration Auburn

Oxygen Makes Up Only Useful Air Component

The air is 78 percent nitrogen and 20 percent oxygen, but only the oxygen portion is useful to humans.

Price Electric sweeps Ingalls in Birmingham doubleheader

Price Electric of Birmingham routed Ingalls 11-0 and 11-2 in a Sunday doubleheader. Ingalls committed numerous errors, allowed 18 Price hits, and dropped below .500 at 8-9 as both games ended early due to 11-2 final.

Ingalls Price Price Electric Birmingham The Royal Cleaners Bessemer Jack Johnson Sim Bernice Clark Lamar _Gurganus James Sparkman Bud Lee Sparkman Austell Lee

SEC Schedule May Rotate for Equal SEC Championship Chances

Atlanta July 1 W A Alexander Georgia Tech athletic director proposes rotating schedules for SEC football and basketball to ensure equal chances at titles. The plan would rotate league games every two years with mutual site consent and possible home and away balancing.

Atlanta W. A. Alexander Georgia Tech Alexander Auburn Alabama Tech Mississippi Mississippi State Vanderlei Louisiana State Kentucky Tulane Florida Tennessee

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