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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1941

Page

6

Ingalls Triumphs Over Hosierymen In Tight Game

Wilbur Kimbrell led Ingalls with two hits as the Hosierymen built an early lead and held off a late surge. The inning sequence featured Briscoe and Kimbrell delivering key hits, while Sams Flynn and McMurtrie added late offense to seal a 5-4 victory, with Cole and Black handling pitching duties.

Murthe Ging Lewter Ingalls Murth Wilbur Kimbrell Ryin Briscoe Soable Kimbrell Sams Flynn McMurtrie Cole Fayce Alabama Black Jones Clark

Nip and Tuck Battle Ends in Garrisons Win 11-8

Garrisons overcame a five run Riverside deficit to win 11-8 in Rightcap play. Riverside out hit 10 to 8 but six walks in the first three innings aided Garrisons. Jervis Moore struck out four in his start. Freeman led Garrisons with three hits, while Riverside’s Smith, Bud Lee, and Travis each had two.

Riverside Garrisons River Jervis Moore Rivhurler Gordon Jimmy Caudill Hal Garrisors Garhad Bud Moore Newton Murphy Freeman Smith Bud Lee Travis Jimmy Newlin Garris Caudill Lee Self

Tough contest set as oree plays Ingalls next Tuesday

A tight contest opens the program with oree facing Ingalls in the first game next Tuesday and Riverside meeting Disco in the nightcap.

Ule Oree Ingalls Riverside Disco

First Six Weeks End. School to Open Second Term

The first six weeks of school ended Friday morning with exams. A second six weeks will begin at nine o'clock in the junior school building with W. R. and Miss Lillian Odom in charge. Other teachers will be added as needed. Pupils wishing to register for the second term should be at the building in the morning.

W. R Lillian Odom

Two Fort Bragg Selectees Disappear After Mailing Message

Two selectees from Fort Bragg arrived at Camp Forrest on Monday and disappeared on Tuesday. Their commander received a brief message from Chicago saying not to worry and that they will be back by Sunday.

Camp Forrest Tenn Fort Bragg Hir Chicago

Defenders Receive Scrapped Aluminum at Chattanooga Jail

Police placed a container at the city jail to collect aluminum for defense purposes. A passerby dropped off shiny yet used knucks as part of the effort.

Shattanooga Tenn

Briez Chats About Sports Sparks Across Baseball Gossip

New York sports column notes Clem land Indians fate, Dempsey Manziel venture, and Bobs Manziel near Tyler Texas. It mentions Ancil Hoffman hiding 40 gallons bonded brandy in California, Joe Louis courting Mrs L, a Pittsburgh Kid script line, Joe DiMaggio hot streak, Larry MacPhail firing a barkeep after a third base dispute, Parl Sande joining a golf club with an 83 first round.

Eddie Brietz New York 1 News Service Yankees Cleveland Indians Jack Dempsey Bob Manziel Tyler Texas Prohibition Ancil Hoffman California Joe Louis Minneapolis Mrs. L BE Pardon Dept Joe di Yank Larry MacPhail Pickets Field Crespi MacPhail Parl Sande

It All Happened Here In Ducted Army Induction

Lou Major of the House of David catcher shaved for the first time in three years after being inducted into the army. Pittsburgh natives Bill Conn and Bill McKenzie appear in the text alongside Fritaie Zivie voted town’s top contributor. White Sox infield lineup began with a letter. In 34 Pacific Coast zone games over two weeks, 13 ended in shutouts.

Lou Major House of David Bill Conn Bill McKenzie Pittsburgh Fritaie Zivie White Sox Pacific Coast Zone

THATS HIM One of Cleveland papers has on him J Rampagio DiMag

One fragment notes Cleveland coverage related to J Rampagio DiMag, suggesting a focus or profile in a local paper. The sparse text provides no clear event or date, leaving ambiguity about the person or story.

Cleveland J. Rampagio DiMag

Morgan County Florette Visits Across Towns

Mrs. Harold Waugh of Decatur and guest Miss June Rita McDaniel of Sheffield visited Mr. and Mrs. G. Vincent last week. Birmingham visitors Mrs. Tom Crawford returned home after staying with her parents, and Payne Peck was in Decatur. Families including Covey Peck Vincent and Ralph shared time in various local towns with relatives through the week.

Harold Waugh Decatur June Rita McDaniel Sheffield Alex Dunn Payne Peck Decatur Fuiay Nancey Covey J. Bral Peck Billy Tom Crawford Birmingham G. C. Vincent Pauline Roberts Macon Ethridge Mason Eral Peck Hartselle Edith Peck Oqullman

Daily Crossword Acrob and Cryptoquote Feature

A mixed page of puzzles including a themed crossword with numerous clues across and down covering topics from geography to objects and a cryptogram quotation. Yesterday’s Cryptoquote reads WE MAY TAKE FANCY FOR A COMPANION BUT MUST FOLLOW REASON AS OUR GUIDE JOHNSON.

Johnson

Horner Perry In Spotlight At Alabama Golf Meet

Anniston Alabama July 18 Horner Perry defending champion and Sam Perry Birmingham led spotlight positions as match play opened in the Alabama Golf Association championships. Perry 73 qualified as medalist from 103 golfers. Perry faced T H Deyo Anniston while Horner met Fred Blackmon. Ralph Coleman and Jim Mallory from Anniston posted 74 and 79 respectively in the qualifers.

Anniston Ala Montgomery Scudday Horner Sam Perry Birmingham Perry Horner T. H. Deyo Fred Blackmon Ralph Coleman Jim Mallory Fred Campbell Gadsden

Denver golfer Kerns eliminates tourney favorite Clark

In Indian Canyon Spokane on July 18 Jack Kerns of Denver upset tournament favorite Jimmy Clark of Long Beach 2 and 1 in the quarterfinals of the national public links tournament. Kerns showed sharp form and left Clark on the course and out of the competition.

Gail Fowler Indian Canyon Spokane Wash Jack Kerns Denver Jimmy Clark Long Beach Calif Ina Kerns

Golf group tees off with 79 by Bob Gregory Jr

Aniston golfer Bob Gregory Jr carded 79 in a group with matched strokes. John Donovan of Birmingham, the third player, faced J M Lovell of Anniston in TT as his opponent.

Anniston Bob Gregory, Jr John Donovan Birmingham J. M. Lovell

Yankees Edge Indians as DiMaggio Streak Ends

The Yankees beat the Cleveland Indians 4-3 at Municipal Stadium as Joe DiMaggio’s 56 game hitting streak ends. Lefty Gomez held the Indians to seven hits while Ken Keltner and Al Smith and Jim Bagby limited DiMaggio.

Local golfers advance to 36hole semi finals

Clark struggled two over par through 17 holes as Kerns of Denver leads four golfers into the 36hole semifinals. Penny of Detroit and Doll of Louisville join the upper bracket. Welch of Houston and Pomy of Honolulu set the lower bracket.

Clark Indian Canyon Kerns Denver Art Penny Detroit Bill Welch Houston Pete Doll Kentucky Louisville Ralph Hall Oakland Calif Pomy Charlie Wilson Honolulu Bob Daniel San Francisco Welch Walt Tebaldi Alameda Cal Bob McReynolds Portland Doll Marty Leptich Ore Lolo Palenapa

Manders Wins Fourteenth Game For Smokies

Hal Manders of Knoxville pitched the Smokies to a 5-4 victory over Nashville for his 14th win of the season while four New Orleans Pelicans pitchers struggled as Birmingham outslugged them 10-9. Randolph Gumpert and John Indekofer of Little Rock combined to shut out Memphis 1-0 with Indekofer relieving in the eighth.

Associated Press Hal Manders Knoxville Smokies Nashville New Orleans Pelicans Atlanta Birmingham Randolph Gumpert John Indekofer Little Rock Memphis Indekofer Gumpert

DiMaggio Ends 56-Game Hit Streak Against Feller

Joe DiMaggio finally ended his 56 game hitting streak in a 4 3 Yankee win over Bob Feller. Al Smith and Jim Bagby relieved with key plays while Lou Boudreau and Ken Keltner starred in the field. DiMaggio totaled 91 hits in 223 at bats during the streak with a .408 average and a .160 total bases.

Larry Hauck Cleveland Joe DiMaggio Bob Feller Yankee al Smith Joe New York San Francisco Jim Bagby DiMaggio Lou Boudreau Smith Bagby Keltner

W M 8 meets for Bible study and church groups

Morgan County notes record The W. M. 8. met in an interesting Bible study at the church Monday. A BTA study course will be taught at the Baptist church this week. Local residents and visitors are listed in recent social news including visits to Tanner and Decatur and family dinners.

W. M The Baptist Church William Barnett Ray Grady Berryman Rudolph Tanner Decatur Ruby Hendon Clifford Ricks Walter Lawrence May Goodman Euthrea Hendon Lewis ‘Walden Paducah Julian Roper Don Jeff Engle Monroe Looney Charlie Justice

Paroled Negro Woman Faces Drunkenness Charge

In Knoxville on July 18 a middle aged Black woman faced Sessions Judge Bernard Gleason on a drunkenness charge. The judge stated he would parole her to a court officer.

Knoxville Tenn Sessions Bernard Gleason

Birmingham Here Sunday Brings Decatur Blue Devils and Bridge Team

Birmingham hosts a Sunday baseball clash at 2 30 PM on Alabama Mills diamond featuring the Blue Devils of Decatur and the Virginia Bridge Bridgers of the Magic City league. The Bridgers top their league while Birmingham aims to avenge an early season loss. Lineups to be announced.

Alabama Mills Blue Devils Decatur Virginia Bridge Bridgers Birmingham

Baseball Results AP American League and National League scores

American League Detroit defeated Washington 7 to 1. New York beat Cleveland 4 to 3. Boston won over Chicago 7 to 4. St Louis topped Philadelphia 4 to 3. National League Cincinnati edged New York 5 to 4. Pittsburgh at Boston. Chicago at Philadelphia tied 2 2 when rain paused play after six innings. Only games scheduled.

Cincinnati New York Pittsburgh Boston Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Brooklyn

Knoxville Nashville 4 Little Rock 1 Memphis 0

Scores show Knoxville Nashville defeating Little Rock 4 to 1 and Memphis beating New Orleans 0 to 9 in a Southern League baseball matchup. Birmingham edged New Orleans 10 to 9 in another late game.

Baseball Schedule Headlines for Today

Today's games feature St. Louis at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at Boston New York at Cleveland Boston at Chicago Washington at Detroit Philadelphia at St. Louis Southern League Chattanooga at Atlanta Nashville at Knoxville Lite Rock at Memphis Birmingham at New Orleans.

Etague Club Atlanta Nashville Mae Knoxville New Orleans Chattanooga Eee Birmingham Memphis Little Rock We Pet Brooklyn Ee St. Louis Ae Wee Chicago Boston Philadelphia New York Cleveland Detroit St. Louis Washington Southern League Chattanooga Nashville Knoxvile Lite Rock New Oreans

Ingalls Blue Sox Meet Pirates at Lakeside Park

The Ingalls Blue Sox and Moulton Pirates, postponed by rain last Saturday, will play this Saturday at Lakeside Park. Reserved seating for white fans and a large crowd are expected to attend the fast stepping Black teams in action.

Ingalls Blue Sox Moulton Pirates Lakeside Park

Woman Questions Judge In Fearful exchange

A terrified woman asks the judge if a claim is true amid a tense courtroom moment. The scene focuses on her horror and the need for further explanation from the bench.

Where to Find Fish in North Alabama Lakes and Rivers

North Alabama streams and lakes offer bass bream and crappie at many sites. Jefferson's Warrior River Big Shoals and Little Shoals report clear to muddy conditions with bass bream and crappie biting live bait plugs and flies.

Lauderdale Colbert Wilson and Wheeler White Lake Jefferson Warrior River Shelby Cahaba River Coosa River Lamar Pickens Tuscaloosa Sipsey Yellow Creek Lock 17 Blue Creek Calhoun Cleburne Shoal Creek Millabee Creek Cane Coosa Cherokee DeKalb Terrapin Creek Wills Town Creeks Little River Daniels Bridge Billy's Ford Forks Lawrence Winston Wheeler Dam Spring Creek Town Big Nance Mallard

Local Social News Update From Morgan and Rocky Ford

Saturday night visits and Sunday gatherings are noted across Morgan and Rocky Ford. People include Misa Alma Boger Wilma Self Addie Wallace Don Higdon Rodgers Garrison Wallace McNutt Aldridge Roper Belew Belew Taylor Callahan Stephenson Roan and numerous family groups sharing time with relatives and friends.

Misa Alma Boger Wilma Self Addie Wallace Don Flyde Halbrooks Tom Higdon Johnie Rodgers Lee Garrison Buddie Wallace Frank Garrison Gaines McNutt Ozelle Amandie Aldridge Joe Wallace Maria Roper Theo Owens Cecil Belew Henry Taylor A. W. Taylor Lou Callahan Herman West Annie Wallace Fred Stephenson Jim Roan Lucian Wallace

Weather Bureau relies on five thousand unpaid observers

About 5,000 unpaid volunteer observers furnish data to the Weather Bureau, Department of Commerce. This army of citizen scientists contributes daily readings that help form weather forecasts and climate records.

Weather Bureau Department of Commerce

Also Mentioned on This Page

U.S America Brietz Billy Conn Jean Parker Morgan County Florette OUR Firestone Tires and Service Duby Bronaugh Moulten Daily Crossword Acapric Harbor Dae Css Batt Fiat KGTYL King Features Syndicate, Inc Scott R.J. Scott N. Y Judson Bailey New York Yankees Mammoth Municipal Stadium Ken Keltner Lefty Gomez Tribe Cecil Travis Paul Dizzy)Trout Detroit Tigers Washington Senators Cincinnati Reds New York Giants Elmer Riddle Phillies Chicago Cubs Boston Red Sox St. Louis Browns Philadelphia Athletics Harland Clift King Pesta Syndicate Crurce Windermere British Columbia Upper Nileinsert Dimag Austinville U. S Royal Masters Moody's Pan-Am Vine Pirates North Alabama Morgan OO Rocky Ford Ford Coach Collier Cornelian Court Ned Siilver Emmett McClary Vodrich Lee and Oak Sts
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