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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1944

Page

6

Hughson tames Browns in 1 0 win as Red Sox split twin bill

Sports writer report says fex Hughson pitched 12th win in 15 starts, 126 innings, with 62 strikeouts. Boston beats St Louis 1 0 in opener, Browns drop fourth in six since eastern swing, Sox win nightcap 2 1 unveiling 11 innings.

Reichler Hughson Seagle St. Louis Browns Red Sox Browns St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Ers Johnny Hopp Chicago Hite Sox New York Yankes Te Sox Scor Grimes Vince Castino Bud Metheny Yankee Cleveland Washington Ken Keltner Lou Oudreau Steve Gromek J Johnny Allen New York Cinnati Cash Konstanty Reds Detroit Philadelphia Tigers Trout Athletics Jersey Chicago Cubs Philadela Phillies Chicago Bob Chipman Phillies Ken Raffensberger Nate Andrews Bos- Brave’s

Southern Lawn Tents Association elects officers

Bill ck of St. Petersburg heads the Southern Lawn Tents Association for another year. Harvey Terrell Bir Face wile and Shelton Afterburn from Louisville and Pollard Parsons of Nashville are elected vice presidents and secretary treasurer respectively.

Billck St. Petersburg Fila Thas Southern Lawn Tents Association Southern Harvey Terrell Bir- Face Wile Shelton Afterburn Uisville Pollard Parsons Nashville, Tenn

Former DU Coach Advocates Football Rule Reforms

Major Dac Hubbard former Denver University coach and rules committee member urges postwar unified rules for high school college and pro football He favors forward passes from behind scrimmage a restored kickoff lighter penalty for inadvertent forward passes and a single rule set across levels from Sioux Falls Army air field he argues One set of rules would ease learning for players moving from high school to professional play</s>

New York Dac” Hubbard Denver University Bill Bingham Maj. Hubbard Sioux Falls S. C Army Air Field Cac

Syracuse Coach Reddy Seeks Strong Opener Against Cornell

Ossie Salem, Syracuse coach, vows a stout team for the opener versus Cornell and may be searching for a suitable halfback. He was unavailable for comment last night, possibly busy reviewing candidates and formations.

Bill Reddy Syracuse N.x

Monday Matinee and Bond Rally Attract Large Crowds

The Chattanooga Lookouts played doubleheaders at home before crowds of 423 and 650, while 14 000 attended a bond rally ball game against Camp Campbell teams. Matchmaker Lew Raymond and Tub Thumper Broadway. Johnny Cox, formerly in New Orleans, now in Houston promising monthly big fights. Frank Land promotes with July 10 as first show. Tony Palazolo returns with Jimmy Doyle. Walt Kennedy, Notre Dame’s drum beater, heads to Rochester to address migraine fears with Bertelli reference.

Chattanooga Lookouts Camp Campbell Lew Raymond Tub Thumper Broadway Johnny Cox New Orleans Houston Tex Frank Land Tony Palazolo Jacobs Beach Jimmy Doyle Los Angeles Walt Kennedy Notre Dame Rochester Minn Bertelli

Decathlon Champion Sets Fitness Record at Pampa Field

Lieut. Roger Terwilliger, 1942 national decathlon champion, posted the highest score ever recorded in physical fitness tests at Pampa Army air field in Texas. Frank Stiedle, 7-5 Arkansas golf standout, plans to join the pro circuit after the war and is currently stationed at Camp Carson Colorado.

Roger Terwilliger Pampa Tex Army Air Field Frank Stiedle Arkansas Texas Camp Carson Colo

Shillinglaw Victorious in Tennessee Tennis Event

Lurie defeated Leonard Prosser in the semi finals. In Kansas City darkhorse, he won 9-7 6-1 6-3. Mrs Joe Hunt defeated Mrs Sarah Comer 6-4 6-2 for the women's singles title. Memphis fourth ferrying group champions of the mid-South service baseball tourney 5 to 2 over Blytheville. Pancho Segura dominates after NCAA singles title with another strong run toward Forest Hills.

Ard Shillinglaw Nashville Lurie Leonard Prosser Kansas City Darkhorse Joe Hunt Sarah Comer Atlanta Georgia Memphis Commercial Appeal St. Louis Cardinal Jimmy Brown Blytheville Ark Army Air Field

Baseball Scores Major League Action Across National League

Cincinnati rolled past the Mets 4-0 while New York fell to 1-7. Boston defeated Pittsburgh 4-5 in a shortened second game. St Louis beat Brooklyn 4-2 after a 14 inning first game. Chicago toppled Philadelphia 8-2.

Associated Press Cincinnati New York Boston Pittsburgh St. Louis Brooklyn Chicago Philadelphia

Baseball scores crowded with extra innings lessons

Detroit defeated Philadelphia while Boston split with St Louis in a doubleheader with 11 innings in the second game. Cleveland edged Washington in ten innings, Chicago beat New York in the first game after a ten inning affair, with later results noted in brief scores.

Detroit Philadelphia Boston St. Louis Cleveland Washington Chicago New York

Crackers Face Tough Talk in Race for First Half Crown

Atlanta's Crackers trail Memphis by one game as both clubs plan doubleheaders in Nashville and Birmingham. Lew Carpenter hurled a six hit 5 1 victory for Nashville while Memphis’ winning streak paused by rain in New Orleans. Little Rock exits title contention after a split with Birmingham as Knoxville beat Chattanooga 8 4 in the opener and The Choo Choo's sweep the twin bill 8 1.

Associated Press Atlanta Geachers Memphis Chicks Southern Association Atlanta Chicks Memphis Crackers Nashville New Orleans Lew Carpenter Little Rock Birmingham Barons Ben Cantrell Bill McGhee Travelers Bob Seeds Walter Flager Cantrell Jake Daniel McGhee Ivy Paul Andrews Knoxville Chattanooga Choo Choos

Baseball scores and rain post poned in Memphis game

The Memphis at New Orleans game was postponed due to rain. Other results: Nashville defeated Atlanta 9 1 in a 10 inning first game while Knoxville beat Chattanooga 8 4 and Birmingham swept Little Rock 9 1 to 16.

Memphis New Orleans Nashville Atlanta Knoxville Chattanooga Birmingham Little Rock

Second term at Morgan County High opens

The Morgan county high school in Hartselle opened its second summer term on Monday. Students may enroll to make up back work or earn extra credit units between eight and noon. A stray sentence about Babylon mentions beer made from barley.

Morgan County High School Hartselle

Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues and Cryptoquote

Puzzle prompts with a full across and down clue list covering standard crossword entries and a Cryptoquote decoding line. Includes Alaska themed hint phrases and a final quote about thrift.

Stars Meet in Play Off For Victory National Title

Lieut Ben Hogan and Jag McSpaden faced an 18 hole playoff after McSpaden erased a five stroke deficit in the final round to tie Hogan at 273 11 under par. McSpaden birdied the 10th 14th 15th and 18th to force the playoff as crowd of 10000 roared. Nelson Revolta Byrd and Kocsis led amateur and pro standings with strong showings in the Chicago Victory National Championship.

Charles Chamberlain Chicago Ben Hogan Jag McSpaden Chicago Victory McSpaden Hogan Jug Nelson Johnny Revolta Sam Byrd Chuck Kocsis Detroit

Women workers after the war say broader job fields open

The Labor Department's women's bureau outlines postwar opportunities for women in service, industry, health and welfare, clerical and professional roles. It notes success of women in war plants and urges employers to hire by merit, expanding fields beyond traditional roles.

George Zielke Washington Women's Bureau The Labor Department Boureau Labor Information Bulletin Bureau

Miners Urge Plan to Sell Program at UMW Convention

An 80 member miner group in Cincinnati seeks to organize and plan to present their anti appointive government platform to the United Mine Workers convention with about 2700 delegates. They have ten weeks to prepare.

Cincinnati United Mine Workers’ Convention

All Stars Picked By Rival Leagues In 1944

The American League will face the National League in Pittsburgh on July 11 with a 25 man roaster led by Detroit Cleveland and Washington players. Key selections include Hank Borowy Joe Page Rollie Hemsley and Joe McCarthy guiding the AL.

Jerry Liska Chicago Detroit Cleveland Washington Pittsburgh William Harridge St. Louis Boston New York Philadelhia Yankees Hank Borowy Joe Page Rollie Hemsley Joe McCarthy Bob Muncrief Orval Grove Thurman Tucker White Sox Cris Hackett Indians Nationals Kenny Keltner Vernon Stephens Emil Dutch) Leonard Bob Johnson Lou Boudreau Rudy York al Newhouser Tigers Cecil Hughson Red Sox Harold Newhouser Paul Trout Michael (Pinky) Higgins Roy Cullendine Cris Hockett Ken Keltner George Case Stanley Spencer Richard Farrell Emil Leonard Henry Barony Joseph Page Ralston Rollie) Hemsley Robert Doerr Robert Johnson George McQuinn Robert Muncrief Philadelphia Frank Hayes Louis Newsom Joe Cronin Art Fletcher Jack Hand Jim Tobin National League Forbes Field Louis Cardinals Mort Cooper Ray Sanders Cards Tommy Holmes Braves Phil Weintraub Bill Voiselle Giants Frenchy Bordagaray Dodgers Cincinnati Billy Southworth Will Boss Brooklyn Phillies

Bank Call Issued By Comptroller Of The Currency

The comptroller of the currency today issued a call for a statement of condition from all national banks as of close of business Friday June 30.

Washington Comptroller of the Currency Today

Baseball’s 500 Hit Club Leaders Named

The selection lists Dixie Walker and Stan Musial contending for the hitting title with a seven man outfield including Mel Ott in his 12th all star appearance and Yogi Medwick in his 10th. Cincinnati’s Ray Mueller joins as catcher and several others fill the outfield and pitching roles with Virgil Davis and others on staff.

Martin Marion Eddie Miller Reds Southworth Whitey Kurowski Bob*Elliott Pirates Frank McCormick Phil Cavarretta Cubs Don Johnson Connie Ryan Braves George Munger St. Louis Munger Bucky Walters Rip Sewell Max Lanier Cards al Javery Sewell Lanier Javery Ken Raffensberger Phils Nate Andrews Walker Cooper Mickey Owen Dodgers Cincinnati Ray Mueller Dixie Walker Stan Musial Mel Ott Giants Yoe Medwick Bill Nicholson

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