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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1946

Page

6

Ingalls trips Andalusia 2 1 in playoff opener

Ingalls Shipbuilders beat Andalusia 2 1 to reach the second round of the state tournament. Carlos Buck Ramsey pitched nine innings, struck out 15, and doubled scoring two runs to lead Ingalls past Andalusia. Ramsey and Crow provided key hits as Ingalls edged ahead in the fifth inning.

Bemiston Andalusia Goodyear of Gadsden Fort McClellan Bn? Schoen Scottsboro North Alabama Holt Opp Revelle Citrvelle Pell City Decatur Carlos Buck” Ramsey King Ramsey Ingalls James Sparkman Ed Johnson Prentice Crow Herb McElroy Avery Roberts Johnson Bill Freeman

Infield Change Highlights Locals Baseball Defeat

Freeman started at third but Bud Lee replaced him as Ramsey and Crow held steady for Ingalls short game against Andalusia. Line score shows Ingalls 2 runs on 7 hits and 3 errors while Andalusia tallied 1 run on 2 hits with 0 errors. Outfielders were Johnson Sparkman and Mc Elroy. Infield included Avery Roberts at short and Lee Watson at second with Bernice Clark at first.

Freeman Avery Roberts Lee Watson Bernice Clark Johnson Sparkman McElroy Bud Lee Ingalls Andalusia Ramsey Crow

Hemlock Trees Mature in 150 to 200 Years

A facts note states that Hemlock trees typically reach maturity after a lifespan of 150 to 200 years. The range highlights long growth periods for this species.

Rookie Dusak Delivers Pinch Hit for Cardinals Victory

Ervin Dusak, a 26 year old rookie outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, belted a three run pinch hit ninth inning homer at Sportsmen's Park to beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 5-4 and pull within a half game of the leaders. He had entered the game for Howie Pollet after Clyde Kluttz singled and Joe Hatten had hit Marty Marion. The Dodgers, Giants and Braves also won or lost as the pennant race tightens.

Ervin Dusak St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Dusak Blaster Cardinal Sportsmen's Park Chicago Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers Redbirds Brooks Howie Pollet Joe Hatten Marty Marion Clyde Kluttz Hatten Dodgers Bill Voiselle New York Giants Cubs Bill Rigney Bruins Boston Red Sox Bobby Feller Cleveland Indians Feller Boston Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Big Mort Cooper Cincinnati Reds Schoolboy Rowe Philadelphia Phillies St. Louis Browns Cleveland Washington Senator Jack Kramer Portsider Edgar Smith Chicago White Sox Philadelphia Athletics New York Yankees Detroit Tigers

White headlined wrestling card with Tarzan White at Benson Field

Tarzan White, ex Alabama star and top national wrestler, headlines a weekly Veterans of Foreign Wars program at Benson Field starting 8 30. He enters the hustle royal and nearby bouts feature George Thomas Omar Erickson and Red Byrd among four newcomers. The opening bout sets referee duties as eliminations proceed to a three-match card with the final two bouts after a rest.

Tarzan White University of Alabama Veterans of Foreign Wars Benson Field White George Thomas Prince Omar Olaf Erickson Red Byrd Byrd Kentucky Erickson

Atlanta Crackers Rally Tops Pelicans 5 to 3

The Atlanta Crackers defeated New Orleans 5 to 3 after a three run rally in the seventh inning. Nashville beat Little Rock 3 to 0 behind Russell Meyer’s four hitter, while Mobile beat Birmingham 7 to 1. Chattanooga Lookouts were eliminated from first division contention.

Associated Press Chattanooga Lookouts Southern Association Atlanta Crackers New Orleans Nashville Little Rock Russell Meyer Memphis Lookouts Lester Willis Chicks Atlanta Mobile Bears Birmingham Barons

CROSSWORD PUZZLE CLUES AND ANSWER SLATE

A list of across and down crossword clues with definitions and a Cryptoquote puzzle. Includes entries such as Agreements river worship seize and hold by force showy infested with nits type measures man s nickname and others, plus a cryptogram quotation and a historical attribution.

Prospects for All America Football Conference clubs

A July 17 roundup cites three groups in the All America Football Conference with New York and Los Angeles leading due to Ray Flaherty and Dad Degroot. Cleveland, San Francisco and Miami form the second tier with notable coaches Brown Shaw and Meagher. Brooklyn Chicago and Buffalo are grouped third.

New York Los Angeles Ray Flaherty Dad Degroot Cleveland San Francisco Miami Paul Brown Buck Shaw Jack Meagher Brooklyn Chicago Buffalo Cap

Standings and results from early baseball leagues

National League standings show Brooklyn St Louis Chicago Cincinnati New York 6 3 and Philadelphia 0 with varying records. American League lists Cleveland Boston Chicago St Louis Washington results, plus scattered scores including Boston 10 Pittsburgh 0 and St Louis 5 Brooklyn 4. Schedule appears incomplete with several teams and scores mentioned.

Brooklyn St. Louis Chicago Cincinnati New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Boston SPORE Detroit Panes Saints Cleveland Betmsie Este Con Arena

Southern Association baseball results recap

Atlanta and New Orleans led the Southern Association standings with 5 to 3 and 7 to 4 wins respectively. Mobile defeated Birmingham 7 to 1, while Memphis beat Chattanooga 7 to 2 and Nashville edged Little Rock 3 to 0.

Southern Es Atlanta Uit Memphis Chattanooga Ities Oe Ae Nashville Escecmne New Orleans Mobile Birmingham Little Rock Southern Association Chattanooga

South Atlantic baseball scores log

Greenville beat Savannah 4 to 3 in 10 innings while Jacksonville defeated Columbia 6 to 0. Augusta routed Macon 10 to 1 and Columbus won 3 to 1 against Charleston.

South Atlantic Greenville Savannah Jacksonville Columbia Augusta Macon Columbus Charleston

National Semi-Pro Tournament Opens With Dignified Ceremonies

Wichita announces the 12th annual National Semi-Pro Baseball Tournament will start August 16 with state champions hosting commissioner Happy Chandler. Past events featured gimmicks like fireworks and cow pasture contests, but this year will be strictly baseball per National Baseball Congress president Ray Dumont.

Wichita Kas Ray Dumont National Baseball Congress A. B Happy) Chandler Dumont Hebert Chandler

Pensacola Fliers sweep Selma in doubleheader

The Pensacola Fliers defeated the Selma Cloverleafs 4 2 and 4 0 in a doubleheader, with Selma totaling eight hits against Pensacola pitching. Anniston Rams won 5 0 over Jackson Senators to tighten second place, while Gadsden edged Montgomery 7 5 as Meridian split with cellarite.

Associated Press Pensacola Fliers Selma Cloverleafs Leafs Pensacola Jackson Senators Anniston Rams Vicksburg Gadsden Montgomery Rebels Cellarite Meridian

Moultrie Gains Ground in Georgia Florida League Standings

Moultrie widened its lead over Waycross to five games and cut Americus’ margin to eight after defeating Waycross 8-4. Mike Lemish pitched the win as Moultrie notched a fifth straight victory in three days. The other doubleheader game was postponed due to wet grounds.

Associated Press Americas Phils Moultrie Packers Waycross Americus Waycross Bears Mike Lemish Moultie Cordele Thomasville Comarti Valdosta Albany Cardinals Tallahassee Pirates Herbert Moore

Greenville in Close 4 3 Win

Lefthanded Randy Smith pitched one hit ball through nine, but Greenville rallied in the 10th to beat Savannah 4 to 3. Smith wild pitched three of the Spiner tallies as Ken Radent's double and Mack McWhorter's single fueled the final come back. It was the league leaders' 10th straight win.

Associated Press Randy Smith Savannah Greenville Smith Spiner Ken Raddent Mack McWhorter Augusta Macon Peaches Gene Pereyra Frank Dunlap Horer Pereyra Jacksonville al Sima Columbia Reds Lima Johnnny Hudson Columbus Cardinals Charleston

Segura Receives Ecuador Honor for Tennis Fame

Quito reports Francisco Segura awarded a decoration of merit by the Ecuadorian government for his world class tennis exploits. The former Miami University student and U S indoor singles champion is in Paris after winning London Grass Courts and competing at Wimbledon.

Quito Ecuador Francisco Pancho) Segura Net Miami Fla U. S Paris London

Major League Batting and Pitching Leaders Summary

The data lists leaders in batting and pitching. Hopp leads in average for Boston at .381 with Walker of Brooklyn at .371. Slaughter of St Louis and Walker of Brooklyn lead RBIs. Musial St Louis hits 122. Walker Dodgers 108. Hopp and Haas Cincinnati tied for steals 13. Rush Chicago 6 1 is top pitcher with Higbe Brooklyn 8 2.

Hopp Boston Walker Brooklyn Slaughter St. Louis Musial Dodgers Holmes Russell Pittsburgh Mize New York Kiner Reiser Haas Cincinnati Rush Chicago Higbe

Stars shine as Feller fans seven in Indians 6 3 win

Yesterday's action features Bobby Feller striking out seven to push his season total to 202 as Cleveland beat Boston 6-3. Schoolboy Rowe blanked Cincinnati 2-0 for Philadelphia. Voiselle and Rigney lead Giants to a 1-0 win over Chicago with Rigney delivering the winning run in the ninth. Erv Dusak clubs a three run ninth inning pinch hit homer aiding the Cardinals past the Dodgers 5-4.

Bobby Feller Indians Cleveland Boston Schoolboy Rowe Phillies Cincinnati Philadelphia Bill Voiselle Bill Rigney Giants Voiselle Chicago Rigney Erv Dusak Cards Brooklyn

Zale and Graziano to Sign for July 25 Title Fight

New York July 17 Tony Zale middleweight champion from Gary Indiana and challenger Rocky Graziano of New York were to sign official papers at the state athletic commission offices today for their title bout set for Yankee Stadium on July 25.

New York Tony Zale Gary Ind Rocky Graziano State Athletic Commission Yankee Stadium

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