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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1945

Page

6

Ingalls Wins Two Games As Ramsey Strikes Out Seventeen

Ingalls high school Ford County second shift team beat Cairo 6 5 in the opener and Slipup 11 4 in the nightcap to register their second and undefeated doubleheader. Ramsey fanned 17 in eight innings of the Cairo game and added four more in the second contest as Ingalls totaled 11 runs. Cairo tallied first in the opener but Ingalls rallied with five runs in the third to take control. In the late game Slipup jumped to a 4 1 lead before Ingalls tied it in the third and pulled away with four runs in the fourth. Ramsey dominated both games for Decatur as the Shipbuilders prepared to meet Birmingham Sunday.

Ingalls Cairo Birmingham McCone Jos. Ramsey Ingalls T Ers Ramsey Decatur Jones Hardaway Harold Parkman Bernice Clark Tyr Rogers Ingall T. Thompson Joe Eubanks Dou Arthur Bowling Martin Bowling Sparkman Long Dennom Tallent M. Kelly B. Kelly Coleman Eubanks Loren Muzzy Ingals Slipup Austell Hil Clark

Baseball Scores From Curfew Games Reported

National League results show Philadelphia 6 11 Pittsburgh 7 9 in a doubleheader with a 10 inning first game and a second game ended at the 6th due to curfew law. Brooklyn won 2-1 over Cincinnati 6-2 and Boston 2-1 over Chicago 1-3. New York 3-2 over St. Louis 11-8. American League games include Cleveland 2-4, New York 8-1, Chicago 1-5, Washington 3-1. St. Louis 1-0, Philadelphia 3-0 after 13 innings in the second game halted by curfew law. Detroit 3-4 and Boston 4-3.

Philadelphia Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati Boston Chicago New York St. Louis Cleveland Washington Detroit Pittsburgh Ad Boston Eo Wi -Pet St.Louis Cleveland Washington Reds Pirates Penn Phillies Braves Chicago Cubs New York Yankees Detroit Tigers Yankees Hank Borowy Indians Steve Gromek Red Sox Dizzy Trout Haleres Tigers Philadelphia Athletics St.Louis Browns Russ Christopher A’s Roger Wolff Nats Johnny Humphries Marino Pieretti

Southern Association Scores and Recipe Note

Atlanta defeated Mobile 9 to 6 and Chattanooga beat New Orleans 8 to 7 while Memphis won 10 to 2 over Nashville. Little Rock downed Birmingham 7 to 4. A cooking tip suggests using honey or maple syrup to glaze sweet potatoes or baked ham instead of sugar.

Chandler to be introduced as new baseball commissioner

Senator A. B. Happy Chandler will be introduced to New York sports writers at a dinner at the New York Athletic Club. Betty Evans pitched her 22nd no hit no run game beating Boeing Bomberettes 3 to 0 in Portland. Sgt Scudday Horner won Beauvoir Golf Invitat ion at Hunter Field with 3 and 2 over Join Dorne. Mrs Curtis Nordan won the women's division.

New York A. B. “Happy” Chandler New York Athletic Club Portland Ore Betty Evans Lind- Pomeroy Boeing Bomberettes Seattle Bettey Montgomery Scudday Horner Hunter Field Savannah Beauvoir Country Club Join Dorne Columbus Horner Horace Pol” Horner Dorne Fred Broadway Curtis Nordan Thornton Clark

Veteran E R Bradley seeks Derby glory despite ill health at 86

Louisville June 4 veteran turfman E R Bradley nearing his 86th birthday will be the only old timer among Derby owners at Churchill Downs Saturday. His green and white silks have appeared in more Derbies than any other owner, entering 17 editions. Ill health keeps him from watching Burning Dream as he did past Derby greats. Powell revolt ends as he returns to the Senators for Sundays doubleheader with the White Sox.

Louisville E. R. Bradley Churchill Downs Bradley Broker

Atlanta pro Johnny Bulla sets golf course record in College Park

Johnny Bulla an Atlanta pro and airlines pilot toured the College Park golf course yesterday shooting 62 strokes ten under par and recording a new course record He played par or better on every hole surpassing the former record of 63.

College Park Johnny Bulla Atlanta Airlines

Tulane Wins 52nd Southern AAU Track Meet

Tulane University scored 31 points to win the 52nd annual Southern Amateur Athletic Union track meet in New Orleans. A two man team from the New Orleans Athletic Club tied LSU for second with 27 points as Arky Erwin, defending AAU 440 yard hurdles champion, competed for LSU.

New Orleans Tulane University Southern Amateur Athletic Union New Orleans Athletic Club Louisiana State University Arky Erwin

Promoters Eye El Pato and Notes From College Sports

A round up of sports topics notes El Pato a rough Argentine game on horseback combines basketball wrestling and tug of war. Mentions Clem Crowe Ed McKeeves quip about fishing and college athletes in national AAU events. Covers Petersburg Virginia coaching school, Mississippi scholastic tennis champion Martha Anne Ferriss, IOU for state sandlot clubs, many NYC coaches, Stretch Meehan as Newark judge and Marine team warmups in the Philippines.

New York Notre Dame Clem Crowe Cornell Ed McKeeve Iowa Frank Murray Ol ‘Massa Virginia Petersburg Martha Anne Ferriss Mississippi National Baseball Congress IO. U New York City Branch Rickey Stretch Meehan Newark N. J Service Department Philip

Soldier-Athlete Triumphs in NCAC Events

The report highlights a Cadet who won the 220 yard low hurdles in the NCAC and also claimed victory in another event. teammate Lt Chuck Morgan, an Auburn alumnus, won the 120 yard high hurdles and tied for first in the high jump.

NCAC Chuck Morgan Auburn

Pot o Luck May Lead Jones to Derby Repeat

Pot o Luck, favored from Calumet Farm, aims to repeat Derby glory on June 9 at Churchill Downs. Trainer Plain Ben Jones seeks a consecutive Derby double, matching Calumet’s past success with Pensive Whirlaway and Lawrin as Pot o Luck shows late speed and strong early form.

Frank Eckap New York Missouri Ben Jones Warren Wright Calumet Farm Churchill Downs R. Bradley Colonel H. J Derby Dick) Thompson Burgoo King Bradley Pensive Jones Whirlaway Lawrin Herbert M. Woolf Woolford Farm Pot O’ Luck Critters Greek Warrior Floodtown Plebescite Sea Swallow Sir Francis Maryland Pat O' Luck Pimlico Calumet Barn Plain Ben Louisville

Lookouts Threaten New Orleans Lead in Southern Association

The Chattanooga Lookouts defeated the league leading New Orleans Pelicans 8-7 and 7-4 to close the Pelicans’ margin to two games. Atlanta’s Crackers swept Mobile 9-2 and 6-3. Little Rock beat Birmingham 7-4 in opener while Birmingham won the nightcap 3-2. Memphis Chicks won 10-6 and Nashville edged 4-2 in a shortened game. The note adds a katydid fact about its ears.

Atlanta Lookouts Chattanooga Southern Association New Orleans Pelicans Pels Crackers Mobile Bills Little Rock Birmingham Memphis Chicks Nashville

Filipino Fans Invite Women to Play Baseball Test

Report from Hawaii notes Cookie Lavagetto now manages a ship repair unit team and may receive help from young outfielder Stan Musial. The repair unit could patch up a 1945 major league lineup, as the provincial champion Philippines team shut out Leathernecks for seven innings.

Pines Hawaii Cookie Lavagetto Stan Musial

East Loses 6 of 7 Tilts in Slump Across Leagues

The Associated Press reports the National League East clubs suffered a 6 loss, 7 game stretch as Giants, Cardinals, Reds and Pirates posted mixed results. Yankees lead AL with 2 game edge over Detroit. pennant races tighten after a day of split results and curfew halted games.

Ration Stamp Dates for Meats Fats and Processed Foods

The notice lists ration dates for Book four red stamps E2 to J2 valid through June 30 and K2 to P2 through July 31 Q2 to U2 through Aug 31 V2 to Z2 through Sept 30 Sent. 30. Processed foods stamps N2 to S2 valid June 30 T2 to X2 July 31 Z2 A1 to D1 Aug 31 D1 and H1 Sept 30. Sugar 36 stamp good five pounds to Aug 31 with next stamp Sept 1. Shoes Book three airplane stamps 1 2 3 good indefinitely.

Associated Press

City Softball League Night Showdown Sees Teams Fight For Position

Tonight at 7:30 Brothers face the Liberators to break a sixth place tie, and at 9:00 High School meets Dot's Shop. Raiders chase second while Dot's Shop aims for second with a 5-2 record, Raiders slip to fourth on a Dot's Shop win.

Brothers Vs. Liberators High School Dot's Shop Brothers and the Liberators Raiders Dot's

OPA Holds Line on Next Stamp Plans. Gas Coupons Timeline Named

The OPA indicates no cancellation plans for the Next stamp valid Aug 1. Gasoline coupons 15A provide four gallons each through June 21, 16A becomes valid June 22 for six gallons each, B-6 B-7 C-6 and C-7 coupons cover five gallons each. Ration boards may accept increased B ration applications starting June 11. Fuel Oil period one to five coupons valid through Aug 31, and last year periods four and five expire Aug 31.

OPA

Pro Football Leagues Clash Over New York Stadium Use

Pro football leagues dispute stadium rights in New York as NFL Giants waive territorial rights enabling Brooklyn Tigers to play in Yankee Stadium from 1946. All-America Conference organizers say venue plans and wartime conditions enable a New York team at Tri-Borough Stadium and Ebbets Field.

Chicago National Football League New York NFL New York Giants Brooklyn Tigers Yankee Stadium Giants Polo Grounds All-America Tri-Borough Stadium Manhattan Ebbets Field Brooklyn Dodgers Brooklyn Branch Rickey Tigers Tim Mara Fotball Giants

Tornado States Highlight Kansas and Iowa

Tornado activity is noted in Kansas and Iowa as leading U S states for outbreaks. Weather officials warn residents to stay alert and review safety plans amid seasonal storm risks.

Kansas Iowa

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