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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1946

Page

6

Nooga Takes Second Spot

The Chattanooga Lookouts moved to second place in the Southern Association by beating Nashville 3-0 while Bill Ayers, recently sold by Adlarmta to the New York Giants, earned his fifth shutout and 17th win of the season as Atlanta closed on Memphis in the standings.

Associated Press Bill Ayers Adlarmta New York Giants Inirmingham Southern Association Nashville Atlanta Memphis Chicks Little Rock New Orleans Birmingham Mobile Memphis Chattanooga Brookly St Louis Chicago Cincinnati Boston New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Detroit Washington Cleveland St. Louis Chicago Sores Lile Rock

Early Rally Wins for Anniston Rays

The Anniston Rams built a six run lead in the first inning against Gadsden and won 8 to 4 on nine hits. The league slate saw rain wash out two games Pensacola at Meridian and Vicksburg at Jackson. Gadsden pitchers Thompson and Harris held the Rams in check after the early burst.

Associated Press Anniston ‘Rams Gadsden Pensacola Meridian Vicksburg Jackson Rams Thompson Harris Albertson Burtschy

Argentine polo team El Trebol visits Long Island

The feature includes the Argentine polo team El Trebol, handicapped at 38 goals, and their players Luis and Heriberto Duggan plus Carlos and Julio Mendizabaly, who split to form teams with North Americans. It notes their recent sale of horses and a Mexican team due in September for international matches. It also mentions Memphis Chicks pitcher Jim Voiselle and boxing nods to Tony Zale and Rocky Gaziano.

New York Long Island el Trebol Luis Heriberto Duggan Carlos Julio Mendizeguy

Dot's Garrison Featured Tonight In Local Card

Meadow Gold faces Transit at 7 30. Dot's plays Garrison's at 8 45 in tonight's schedule featuring two neighborhood games.

DOT Garrison Meadow Gold Transit Dot’s LGB Raiders Sean Sese Weno Garrison Namies

Injured Driver Dies After Vehicle Plunge Near Parrish

Leander Hitt aged 28 of Aldredge died in a Jasper hospital from injuries after the automobile he rode in left the highway and plunged into a ditch about five miles east of Parrish on Sunday night. The crash occurred Sunday night and the death was reported yesterday.

Jasper Ala Leander Hitt Aldredge Parrish

Yankee Attendance Surges Despite Lacking Star For Big Draws

New York Baseball fans set all attendance records this season even as the Yankees sit in second place behind Boston. Stars like Bob Feller and Williams draw crowds, while Joe DiMaggio misses prime action. the fizz comes from Feller's pitching presence and the team's overall appeal.

New York New York Yankees Yanks Boston Red Sox Bob Felle Ted Williams Joe DiMaggio Joe Yankee Bronx Bombers Babe Ruth Bob Feller Williams Ruth Feller Hal Newhouser Detroit

Baseball scoring confusion amid rain delays in South Atlantic standings

In the South Atlantic region Augusta defeated Macon 5 to 2 while Greenville beat Savannah 9 to 3 with a first game postponed due to wet grounds. Jacksonville at Columbia was postponed by rain and Charleston at Columbus double header also delayed by rain.

South Atlantic Augusta Macon Greenville Savannah Jacksonville Columbia Charleston Columbus

Georgia Florida prep results show varied rain delays

Thomasville beat Moultrie 4 to 1 while Waycross defeated Albany 9 to 2. The Americus game at Valdosta and Cordelo at Tallahassee were postponed due to rain and wet grounds.

Georgia-Florida Thomasville Moultrie Waycross Albany Americus Valdosta Cordelo Tallahassee

Moulton Community News Highlights Weekend Activities

Veterans of World Wars one and two and their families gathered for a barbecue and fish fry at Mountain Home Springs with about 250 in attendance. The issue also covers church meetings, social events, weddings, and local hospitality in Moulton and Russellville, including the Bowen Weatherwax wedding at First Baptist Church in Russellville and amateur society gatherings.

Moulton Mountain Home Springs Y. W. A. of the Baptist Church Lorine Graitt Woman's Society of Christian Service Jesse Sparksith W. E. Proctor Maude Hardin S. R. Sanders Trustees of the Wesleyan Service Guild H. A. Alexand Sue Irwin Decatur J. D.saul Chattanooga J. H. Highsmith Saul T. L. Cartwright Jo Ann Shumate Atlanta Ted Weatherwax Auburn Bowen-Weatherwax Russellville Pat Dodd Little Rock Ark Dutch Dodd Arthur Slayton Athens Order of Eastern Star Glenn J. C. Weatherwax Alabama Rural Letter Carriers Tutwiler Birmingham Weatherwax Alabama Des Moines Iown

Cubs Open at Brooklyn in pivotal pennant chase

World series intrigue centers on Cubs at Brooklyn as St. Louis and Brooklyn battle for first with 53 34 records. Chicago seeks to close gap aided by Musial Slaughter Pollet Dickson Brecheen while Durocher’s Dodgers juggle lineup and rookie Ramazotti at third base. Boston eyes AL lead as Red Sox, Yankees, Tigers, and Senators jockey for position.

Associated Press Cardinals Dodgers Cubs Boston Red Sox St. Louis Brooklyn Chicago New York Giants Mel Ott Red Birds the Brooks Eddie Dyer Howie Pollet Murry Dickson Harry Brecheen Stan Musial Enos Slaughter Flatbush Durocher Ebbets Field Bob Ramazotti Giants Boston New York Red Sox New York Yankees Detroit Washington

Liquor Balloting Scheduled Today in Two Counties

Intensive campaigns by wet and dry forces climaxed in Calhoun and Etowah as residents voted on removing alcohol sale bans. Heavy turnout was predicted with eight and ninth county option elections this year. Seven other dry counties also held polls. four kept bans, three backed legalization. A July 30 Randolph county referendum and petitions in several counties follow.

Associated Press Calhoun Etowah Randolph County

Jackson ushers in reception after ceremony

The ceremony was followed by a reception at the brides home with Mrs. Clarence Crow Mrs J D Ferguson and Miss Myrtle Reed Anne Hester and Virginia Carter in attendance. Out of town guests included Mrs J D Ferguson Atlanta Mrs J C Carter Dallas Clarence Crow Gadsden Miss Sarah Phillips Hartselle Mrs C T Cash and Mr and Mrs J C Weatherwax among others who later joined the couple for their trip to New Orleans before settling in Moulton.

J. L. Weatherwax J. M. Jackson W. L. Coffee Moulton New Orleans

NCAA to discuss recruiting practices amid semi professional trend

About 200 schools from 19 conferences met in secrecy to craft recommendations against rising semi pro recruitment and to prepare an amateurism policy for submission to the NCAA council. The 1940 constitution already included a declaration of sound practices for intercollegiate sport.

Hicago Ncaa Council NCAA

Ingalls Faces Uncertain Opponent After Midweek Game

Decatur Andalusia Bemiston Gad sden Mignon Citro nelle teams appear in schedule amid confusion over Wednesday afternoon contest. Line score shows Ingalls two runs Holt two hits Ramsey Caudill Bellis Gambrell.

Decatur Andalusia Bemiston Gadsden Mignon Citronelle Ingalls Holt Ramsey Caudill Bellis Gambrell

Tournament results round by round for Sylacauga area teams

First round results include Sylacauga 6 Jacksonville 4 and Gadsden 4 Ft McClellan 3. Bevelle 5 Pell City 4. Andalusia 1 Decatur 2. Scottsboro 1 Holt 3. Citroele 10 Pell City 2. Second round shows Bevelle 5 Pell City 4 and Bemiston 16 Sylacauga 0. Mignon 16 Holt 11. Third round Decatur 3 Opp 0 and Andalusia 4 Scottsboro 2. Jackson­ville 8 Bevelle 7. Holt 12 Sylacauga 4. Fourth round Andalusia 4 Jacksonville 2. Decatur 2 Holt 1.

Sylacauga Jacksonville Gadsden Ft. McClellan Beniston Columbiana Mignon Oxford Bevelle Decatur Andalusia Holt Scottsboro Citroele Pell City Bemiston Citro

NCAA considers reviving amateurism to curb bidding

Delegates at a round-table meeting push a strong stand for reviving the spirit of amateurism as a way to crack down on bidding for athletes. Western Conference Commissioner Kenneth L. Wilson chairs the session and suggests striking offending schools from sports schedules. The group also weighs actions over five 1946 football prospects transferring from Virginia Military Institute to the United States Naval Academy.

NCAA Kenneth L. Wilson Virginia Military Institute United States Naval Academy

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