Decatur Legion Plays T M Of Columbia At Legion Field
The league leading Decatur American Legion seeks victory number three in the Tennessee Alabama League at Legion Field. T. E. M. of Columbia, Tennessee provides the challenge as manager Shorty Ogle returns to steer the squad with Ross Graham on the mound. Graham boasts four wins against three losses and recently fired a five hit shutout against Scottsboro. Injuries thin the lineup with Dan Crane sidelined two weeks and Sonny Todd out with an ankle issue. Ogle moves Herb McElroy to outfield and Gervis Moore to third base. The probable starters include Red Kimbrell, McElroy, Avery Roberts, Bill Freeman, Claude McMurtrie, Red Caudill, Chick Sparkman, Moore, and Graham on the mound. Other league games feature Monsanto at Columbia and Scottsboro at Florence. Avery leads batting with .450 while Crane sits at .380 and McMurtrie at .372 as team efforts rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur American Legion
Legion Field
Columbia
Tennessee
Shorty Ogle
Ogle
Ross Graham
Graham
Scottsboro
Ross
the Legion
Decatur
Knitting Mills
Dan Crane
Sonny Todd
Sonny
Crane
Todd
Herb. McElroy
Gervis Moore
Red Kimbrell
Herb McElroy
Avery Roberts
Bill Freeman
Claude McMurtrie
Red Caudill
Chick Sparkman
Ynalds
Monsanto
Florence
Mon
Santo
Avery
The
Legion
Teal Sas Enenies
Sas
McMurinie
Icc
Kimbrell
Caudill Pee
Gee Freeman
Hudson
Graham Ae
Moore Cao Sek Saad Todd
Ingalls Faces Hanceville in South Alabama Baseball
Ingalls Shipbuilders meet Hanceville in Manceville Sunday at 2 30 for their first clash of the season. Coy Halbrooks or Junior Wallace will pitch for Ingalls as manager Pettus lists Ratliff Grisham Johns Florence Patterson Justice Sparkman Brewer and Halbrooks or Wallace in the lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingalls
Hanceville
Manceville
Moulton
Coy Halbrooks
Junior Wallace
Haybrooks
Boston Braves
Cullmar
Pettus
Ratliff
Grisham
Johns
Florence
Patterson
Justice
Sparkman
Brewer
Halbrooks
Wallace
Southeastern AAU Sets Tourney Dates for Birmingham Meet
Emory University and the Atlanta Swimming Association are set to defend their men’s and women’s titles at the ninth annual Southeastern AAU meet in Birmingham on July 23 and 24. Entries are expected from Memphis Nashville Knoxville Chattanooga Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia as the event expands from one day to two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Emory University
Atlanta Swimming Association
Southeastern A. A. U
J. H. Dickson
Memphis
Nashville
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Georgia Tech
University of Georgia
All American Track Prospects Named for London Olympics
Evanston reports Barney Ewell Mel Patton and Mal Whitfield clinched spots on the US Olympic track team for London 1948 while injuries felled rivals. Will Gil Dobbs Harrison Dillard and Charles Fonville failed to make the squad. Dean Cromwell expected seven to eight firsts with 17 events highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston
Ill
Barney Ewell
Mel Patton
Mal Whitfield
Olympia
London
Charles Fonville
Michigan
Gil Dobbs
Guilers
Harrison Dillard
Baldwin-Wallace
Dean Cromwell
America
Patton
University of Southern California
Ewell
Penn State
United States
Dyche Stadium
Whitefield
Army
Air Force
Ohio State
Dodds
Fonville
Play-Off Showdown Set In Red Shield Softball League
The final game of the Red Shield Softball League will be held Monday July 12 at 3 30 p m to determine the first half winner between Grim s team and the Austinville squad A captains meeting on Tuesday July 20 at Captain Fuller s office will finalize rules for the second half with at least nine players required for official entry Eight teams are already in the second half with more eligible entrants urged to contact Captain Fuller or call 295 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grim
Austinville
L. Crim
L Bulldogs
Reronot
Fairview Scouts
Red Devils
Fuller
Tide Vandy Tilt In Mobile Could Be Canceled
The Alabama Vanderbilt football game planned for Oct 2 in Mobile may be canceled if strike delayed construction at the Ladd Memorial stadium cannot resume soon. The 36,005 seat stadium valued at 15 million dollars is under a 4,000 worker AFL strike. Trustees and union officials met to seek a quick wage agreement so dedicatory ceremonies can proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ladd Memorial
Ernest F. Ladd
AFL
J. F. McRae
Memorial Association
University of Alabama
McRae
Vandy Gash
Inelui Southern College
Southwestern Louisiana Institute
Jine
Clemson
Firestone tops Tip-Top in 12-6 win as Payne hurls two-hitter
Earl Payne pitched a two-hitter and Firestone beat Tip-Top 12-6. Firestone built a 5-0 lead in the first inning, then held on as Tip-Top rallied. In the nightcap John White defeated Home Supply 5-6, with Earl Payne adding a fourbagger for White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Payne
Firestone
John White
F.W
Home Supply
Hopson and Mullins
Payne and
Terry
Wrestling Returns to Decatur in July at Benson Field
Promoter John Hartseile announced Decatur wrestling would resume July 21 at Benson Field with amateur boxing beforehand. Last summer's crowd favorites like Farmer Jones and Jack Wentworth are named, and a championship bout plus girl bouts are planned. Hartseile aims to restart events at the Armory soon, with referee Johnny Eddenfield returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Benson Field
John Hartseile
Hartseile
Hartselle
Farmer Jones
Jack Wentworth
Nick Carter
Mike Chacoma
Lester Welcix
Red Byrd
Tarzan White
Johnny Eddenfield
Armory
Georgia Florida Dream Game Postponed In Tallahassee
The annual Georgia Florida League All Star Game scheduled for tomorrow in Tallahassee is postponed to Monday night due to wet grounds. League President W T Anderson of Leslie Georgia, who inspected the field, says this is the first postponement in 11 years. The All Stars, led by Jack Rothrock of the Tallahassee Pirates, will face the league leading Valdosta Dodgers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallahassee
Fla
W. T. Anderson
Leslie
Jack Rothrock
Tallahassee Pirates
Valdosta Dodgers
Huntsville and Decatur Postponed Baseball Meet
The Decatur Junior American Legion and Huntsville Legion game scheduled for Saturday was postponed due to rain. It would have been their third meeting, with Huntsville winning the prior two. Decatur’s next game date is not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Junior American Legion
Huntsville Legion
Huntsville
Decatur Legion
Alabama announces 23 game basketball schedule
The University of Alabama released a 23 game basketball schedule including a trip to Madison Square Garden against City College of New York. Nine conference battles and three games against Auburn highlight the slate with home and away dates across December through March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscaloosa
Ala
University of Alabama
City College of New York
Madison Square Garden
Auburn
Alabama
Frank Thomas
Birmingham Southern
Birmingham
Howard College
C. C
New York
Cornell
Buffalo
Youths Vie For State Amateur Title At Pensacola
The Alabama Golf Association championship opens with qualifying at Pensacola Country Club on Wednesday. Defending champ Gordon Buddy Smith III of Mobile faces a field led by Dothan’s Press Thornton and several young challengers from Birmingham Greenville and Mobile. Past champions include Pritchett Thames Gregory McDavid and Doe with finals set for Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
Fla
Alabama Golf Association
Pensacola Country Club
Alabama Association
Florida
Gordon
Buddy) Smith
III
Mobile
Dothan
Press Thornton
Smith
Birmingham
Walter Wood
Jimmy Ryan
Gilbert Wesley
Greenville
Tommy Martin
Jim Head
Wood
Head
University of Alabama
Harry Pritchett
Johnny Thames
Bob Gregory
Guntersville Regatta Expands Racing August 8
Guntersville announces a revised motor boat regatta program on August 8 opening to Southeastern Boat Racing Association members. Affiliated with Dixie Motor Boat Racing Association the event adds runabouts service runabouts and similar inboard craft along with water skiing and aquaplaning. About 1000 dollars in prize money draws thousands of spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guntersville
Ala
Robert Conard
Chamber of Commerce
Conard
Southeastern Boat Racing Association
Dixie Motor Boat Racing Association
Dixie Association
Air Force Tennis Tourney Set for Maxwell Field
The Southern area tennis tournament will be played at Maxwell Field Montgomery Alabama July 12 to 16 with semi finalists advancing to the National Air Force Tournament in Washington D C later in the war. Entries expected include Lt William Shirer Lt Col Andrew Evans and Maj Lawrence Myers with Evans and Myers the 1947 Air Force doubles champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Air Force
Maxwell Field
Keesler Field
Miss
National Air Force
Washington, D. C
William Shirer
Alabama
Mississippi
Andrew Evans
Maj
Lawrence Myers
Evans
Myers
Ingalls Versus Legion Postponed by Rain
The Ingalls Shipbuilders and the American Legion game at Legion field was postponed Saturday afternoon due to rain. The Legion had won two of three meetings this year, with Robert Hutson set to start for the Legion and Ingalls awaiting their pitcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingalls Shipbuilders
American Legion
Rai
Legion Field
the Legion
Robert Hutson
Legion
Ingalls
Red Sox and Yankees Win on July 10 in MLB Action
In Philadelphia the Red Sox defeated the Athletics 4-0 as Jack Kramer allowed four runs and ten hits while Vern Stephens and Bobby Doerr hit home runs. In Washington Johnny Lindell delivered a two run single in the Yankees 5-2 win over the Senators with Vic Rashi getting the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Boston Red Sox
Jack Kramer
Philadelphia Athletics
Boston
Vern Stephens
Bobby Doerr
YANKS
Washington
Johnny Lindell
New York Yankees
Washington Senators
Vic Raschi
Tigers Take Sox to end skid in Detroit victory
Detroit clinched a 5-4 win over Chicago as Dizzy Trout earned the victory with help from Art Houtteman in the eighth. The result extends Detroit's win streak to six while Chicago remains struggling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigers
Detroit
Detroit Tigers
Chicago White Sox
Dizzy Trout
Art Houtteman
Pail Of Water Wins Lassie Stakes at Arlington Park
Pail of Water owned by Edward J. Lasker Jr. captured the Lassie Stakes for Juvenile Fillies at Arlington Park, ridden by Warren Mehrtens. The winner ran six furlongs in 1 12 2-5, defeating Alsab's Day by two lengths with Stole and Seely finishing behind, in a field of nine starters worth 51,600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pail of Water
Edward J. Lasker, Jr
New York City
Arlington Park
Warren Mehrtens
Stole
Seely
Alsab
Moulton and Reville Games Rained Out in North Alabama League
Moulton and Reville games were rained out in the North Alabama league. The Rusellville contest was postponed to Tuesday in Moulton. Moulton also hosts Athens on Thursday in a North Alabama league game, then travels to Courtland next Saturday for another league matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Russelville
Athens
Courtland
Bobby Forbes Quits Football for Baseball Career
Bobby Forbes, 21, a standout ground-gainer for the Florida Gators last season, announces he will quit football to sign a professional baseball contract. He declined to name his future team but recently worked out with a Pittsburgh Pirates farm club in Indianapolis. He will not be able to attend UF’s second semester each year, extending his college timeline to four years for his remaining junior and senior classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Bobby Forbes
Forbes
University of Florida Gators
Indianapoles
Pittsburgh Pirate
Bear Wolf
Gators
University of Florida
Also Mentioned on This Page
New
Cincinnati
WMSL
MBS
AP News
Voice of
North Alabama
John Daniel
Golden River Boys
Koffee Klub
Radio School of the Bible
Committee On Publication
Music For
Cedric Foster
E. Moulten St
Martin Black
Auburn Daily News
Red Hook
Voice of Grace
Johnson Family
Two Ton Baker
Lone Ranger
Tom Mix
Fulton Lewis Jr
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Cleveland
Southern Association
New Orleans
Atlanta
Little Rock
Donnelly
Spahn
Bickford
Branca
Jansen
Lombardi
Bonham
Meyer
Wight
Newhouser
Fannin
Shore
Feller
Lemon
Byrne
Masterson
V.F.W
POST
U. S
API
Overton
Louise Suggs
Carrollton
U.S
Ha’s
Henry P. Cowen
MacGregor Golf, Inc
Wilson
Payne
Tip-Top
Hugh Halbrooks
Aubrey Free
John Braswell
Braswell
Watterson
Jimmy Caudill
Ray Love
Noel Teague
Bob Sittason
Mark Long
Shelby Cole
Cole
Brazelton
Tody Parks
Clyde Murphy
Parks
Murphy
Jimmy Newlin
Billy Watterson
Ray Royer
Motherway
Newlin
Sandusky
Halbroks
Caudill
Love
Ray
Teague
Bill Thompson
Sittason
Ed Cassidy
Cassidy
Mullins
Bob Evans
Frank Gardneras
Gardner
Bernice Clark
Grady Roberts
Billy Joe Terry
Dick Wilson
Gradyigen
Monk Allen
Puff
Cole, Sandusky
Darleen
Seea
Fae Supply
Cage
Bama
C. C.N.Y
Georgia
L.-S-U
Baton Rouge
Tulane
Vanderbilt
Oxford
Kentucky
State
Nashvile
Lexington
Mississippi State
Stark Ville
Louisville
Ingalls Vs. Legion
Red Sox
A’s
CUBS
Pirates
Bill Nicholson
Wall
Brooklyn Dodgers
New York Giants
Jackie Robinson
Giants
Pail of
Conniver
Harry la Montagne
Ted ‘Atkinson
Aqueduct
Harmonica
Casa Camara
Honeymoon
Gallorrette
Moulton and
Reville
T&m. Aa
Dean
Rowzee Motors, Inc
Desoto
Plymouth and International Truck
Bank St
Adventures of
Christopher Wells
CBS
H. P. Deluxe
H.P. Deluxe
Supreme
Moulton Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!