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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1949

Page

13

Bermuda Cricket vs Baseball A Closer Look From On The Line

In Hamilton Bermuda July 17 the piece compares cricket and baseball for American readers stationed there. It notes Bermuda favors cricket, with limited time before lease terms end, and recalls Miss Outerbridge introducing tennis to the U.S. It also highlights local golf, the mayor Roddie Williams as a noted sports figure, and a cameo about Dodgers fan interest and a late flight for tickets.

Bermuda Roddie Williams Hamilton Roddie Dodger Mr. Rickey Ebbets Field Meck Kriendler New York Lucky Stiff

Bemiston Wins Opening Round In Alabama Semi Pro Tournament

Bemiston Mills of Talladega and Sycamore led the opening round in the Alabama Semi-Pro Baseball Tournament at Talladega. Bemiston defeated Wetumpka 6 to 2 as Harold Cottle struck out 16 over nine innings. Sycamore beat Talladega 5 to 1 behind Robert Liner’s 11 strikeouts.

Talladega Ala Bemiston Mills Sycamore Alabama Bemiston Wetumpka Harold Ducky) Cottle Cottle Robert Liner Sprayberry Gantt Ellison Harden

Russellville to Play All Stars in Afternoon Clash

Russellville hosts All-Stars of North Alabama League at 3 p m this afternoon with Russellville leading the standings. All-Stars include Leo Roberson Pete Ashworth from Moulton Glasscock Chaleybeate Springs Thigpen Anderson Woodard Haleyville provides pitchers Earwood Arab and Teas Behind the plate Singard Anderson Smith Arab Grison Chaleybeate Cox Halleyville Redding Chaleybeate Martin Mt Hope at third and short position undecided.

North Alabama Russellville Leo Roberson Pete Ashworth Moulton Glasscock Chaleybeate Springs Thigpen Anderson Woodard Haleyville Earwood Arab Teas Singard Smith Grison Chaleybeate Cox Redding Martin Mt. Hope

Cooper Hits Two Homers as Reds Top Dodgers in 10th

Walker Cooper slugged two homers, the second with a man aboard in the 10th, lifting the Cincinnati Reds to a 7-6 win over the Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field. Jackie Robinson added a solo shot, but Dodgers fell short as Reds rally from behind. The loss keeps Dodgers’ lead over the Cardinals at one and a half games.

Brooklyn Walker Cooper Cincinnati Reds Brooklyn Dodgers Dodgers Jackie Robinson Ed Brantt Gil Hodges Red Stallcup Carl Furillo Billy Cox Roy Campanella Marv Rackley Bobby Adams Pee Wee Reese St. Louis Cardinals Phillies Philadelphia Cincinnati Ebbetsfield Reds Stallcup Preacher Roe Grady Hatton Cooper

Major League Baseball Daily Scores AP Report

National League Cincinnati beat Brooklyn 7 to 6 in a game started but not finished in Brooklyn. Pittsburgh defeated New York 9 to 7 with the second game ending after 11 innings. Boston routed Chicago 9 to 1 while Philadelphia edged St. Louis 4 to 2. In the American League St. Louis topped New York 4 to 2 in a rain-shortened game, Boston crushed Detroit 11 to 1, Chicago beat Washington 5 to 1, and Cleveland won 7 to 3 over Philadelphia.

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

Stars to feature league outfield squad with stars from several towns

Bobo of Arab or Stephenson of Mt. Hope. Stockton of Moulton, Woodruff of Chaleybeate, Young of Mt. Hope, Hagood, Hatton, Sisson of Haleyville will be in the outfield for the stars. Every team in the league has at least two men who will take part in the game for the Stars. Haleyville had the most men on the team with four players representing the team Chaleybeate also had four men on the team. Moulton, Mt. Hope, Arab and Anderson each had three men, Hatton having only one man to play.

Bobo Arab Stephenson Mt. Hope Stockton Moulton Woodruff Chaleybeate Young Hagood Hatton Sisson Haleyville Stars Anderson

Fleury Miplet Founded Montreal Printery in 1778

Fleury Miplet established Montreal's first printing plant in 1778 with sponsorship from Benjamin Franklin, marking a key early effort in colonial publishing and information exchange.

Fleury Miplet Montreal Benjamin Frank

Civic Committee Meets Monday at Sewanee

Sewanee South western football committee chair W F Frazier calls a Monday night meeting with D E Frederick John Power and Bill Chenault attending Arrangements are made to reserve sections D and F for pregame ticket buyers Gordon Clark Sewanee athletics director, noted as the Souths most long serving official entering his twentieth year Bill White head coach previously with Ramsey Ed Eubanks a former Decatur star and Birmingham connections will join the Sewanee squad along with John Bridgers Auburn alum of 1947

Sewanee Southwestern Lon S. Varnell Bill White Birmingham Ramsey High Slagtown College Gordon Clark John D. Bridges W. F. Frazier Sewanee‘Southwestern Decatur Civitan D. E. Frederick John Power Bill Chenault Georgia Tech South Purple Tigers University of the South Ramsey Ed Eubanks Decatur White McDavid Boys John Bridgers Alabama Auburn

Tickets Go On Sale Today For Alabama Football Games

Tickets for University of Alabama football this fall go on sale to the general public starting July 16. Jeff Coleman says public sales follow the alumni process, with mail orders using the same allotments. Alumni orders from July 1 to 15 will be filled, and overall demand this year allows open sales for all Tide games. Prices and quotas vary by game, including Tulane in Mobile for 3.80, Vanderbilt in Nashville for 3.00, and others through Florida in Gainesville for 4.75.

Tuscaloosa Ala University of Alabama Jeff Coleman Bama A Umni Coleman Tulane Mobile Vanderbilt Nashville Dugquesnee Denny Stadium Tennessee Birmingham Mississippi State Georgia Athens Georgia Tech Miss Southern Florida Gainesville

Jackson Wins Skeet Shoot

C. J. Jackson posted a perfect 25 in the first event at the Gold Fish Gun Club skeet shoot. Hardwick and rivals finished at 24 of 25, with a shoot-off securing Hardwick’s win. Visiting shooters from Pulaski, Elkmont, Veto, Cullman, and Huntsville attended. The club announced it will open next Thursday at 2 p.m.

Huntsville C. J. Jackson C. G. Hardwick Buddie Roberson Prentiss Clark Gold Fish Gun Club Pulaski Tennessee Elkmont Veto Cullman Alabama H. D. Patterson Buddie Patterson Doug Jackson

Indians Stop Athletics 7-3 in relief win for Bearden

Cleveland pitcher Gene Bearden earned his first win since June 15 as a reliever, with Satchel Paige closing after two outs in the seventh. Lou Boudreau and Jim Hegan drove in runs, including Hegan’s fourth homer, while the Athletics struck early off Steve Gromek. Brissie took the loss as 45,816 attended, including 25,610 paid.

Cleveland Gene Bearden Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Athletics Satchel Paige Cooly Hank Majeski Satchel Athletics Steve Gromek Larry Doby Gordon Lou Boudreau Doby Jim Hegan Boudreau Tribe A’s Bearden Lou Brissie

Auburn Birmingham game ticket policy announced

December 3 game at Birmingham priced at 5.00. All tickets go to Ticket Office Box 516 University Alabama and must include 25 cents for handling and insurance. Checks or money orders payable to the University of Alabama.

Auburn Birmingham University Ala University of Alabama

Tenney Out With Sore Back The Day Merkle Made Boner

AP reports Fred Tenney, aged 77, recalls his sore back that day aiding Fred Merkle’s famed baserunning error in 1908. Tenney details his career, first baseman innovations, and the Merkle Boner replay that decided the pennant race at the Polo Grounds.

Tenney Merkle AP New Features New York Fred Merkle Fred Tenney Giants George Sisel Hal Chase Fred C. Tenney Boston Nationals Tom Meany Polo Grounds Moose McCormick al Bridwell

First Southeastern Conference Book To Cover Dixie Football

Atlanta July 16 7 For the first time a complete Conference book of Dixie football facts and figures will publish late next month Editor Chick Hosch Georgia Tech and former Southern Sports Editor of the AP will oversee the project financed by the Conference The 22 page work will cover scores of every game since 1890 with final standings since 1933 complete bowl records and detailed statistics A three page per team feature includes rosters coaches sketches schedules last season results and school information

Atlanta Dixie Football Chick Hosch Georgia Tech Southern Associated Press Sporting Hosch Southeastern

Standings Made In Red Shield

Standings for Red Shield end of week show juniors Fairview Scouts Cork Ride Bantams Troopers and seniors Wolverines Fighting Beet Oe Dodgers Airdales Eagles with balanced records. The weekly schedule lists junior and senior matchups from Monday through Friday including Ozark Kids Ban tams Newsboys and Wolverines facing multiple opponents.

Fairview Scouts Wolverines Accisminen Airdales Ozark Kids Bantams Dodgers Newsboys Troopers Red Sox

Tripps to Play In Birmingham

Southern fans await Saturdays Chicago Cardinals versus Washington Redskins game at Legion Field in Birmingham. Rookie Jerome Davis shines with 15 kickoffs for 437 yards and 16 punts for 334 yards while the Mason Dixon southern talent boosts the rosters for the Pro Bowl charity event. Ticket prices and ordering details are provided by the Birmingham Jaycee fund drive.

Chicago Cardinals Washirton Redskins Legion Field Birmingham Louisiana Charlie Trippi Pat Harder Elmer Angsman Paul Christmas Jerome Davis Davis Redskins Cardinals Mason-Dixon Southern Dixie Stars Jaycee Children’s Hospital Junior Chamber Chamber of Commerce Jaycee Football Fund

Regions Dominate U S Coal Production

About 88 percent of all coal mined in the United States comes from Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Illinois Virginia West Virginia and Kentucky, highlighting the central role of these states in national energy output.

The United States Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Illinois Virginia West Virginia Kentucky

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