Ott Hits More Homers as Giants Win 6-2
Mel Ott drilled his 14th homer and added two teammates to a Polo Grounds slugfest that beat the Boston Braves 6-2. Nap Reyes and Phil Weintraub also homered. Butch Nieman added a two run shot as Ott’s hot stretch continues with ten homers in 13 days. Jimmy Dykes White Sox won 3-1 to extend a seven game streak behind Detroit. Rip Sewell upped his win streak to seven with a 4-2 victory over Cincinnati. Phillies rallied to top Brooklyn 6-5 in the ninth. Schedule notes: St Louis and Chicago in the National League and Washington, Philadelphia, Cleveland, and St. Louis in the American League not scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hand
Associated Press
Mel Ott
Giants
Chicago White Sox
Ott
Oemore
al Javery
Boston Braves
Harry Feldman
Nap . Reyes
Phil Weintraub
Polo Ground
Butch Nieman
Feldman
Jimmy Dykes
White Sox
Detroit
Sox
Tigers
St. Louis Browns
Boston
New York Yankees
Neese
Joe Cronin
Hank Borowy
Rip Sewell
Cincinnati
Vince DiMaggio
Johnny Barrett
Phillies
Brooklyn
Jimmy Wasdell
Tony Lupien
Ray Hamrick
Rube Melton
St. Louis
Chicago
Washington
Philadelphia
Cleveland
War Bond Drive At Rickwood Field Features Camp Sibert Team
Spectators at Rickwood Field in Birmingham on Monday night may watch a war show after the ball game. Only war bond purchasers get tickets as 800 men from Camp Sibert stage simulated combat with varied weapons. The Camp Sibert baseball team includes former professional players.
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Birmingham
J.P
Rickwood Field
Camp Libert
Ala
Camp Sibert
Ayler Beats Deer In Eight Round Decision
Trish Johnny Ayler of Oakland California won an eight round decision over Arnold Deer of Indianapolis last night in Montgomery.
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Montgomery
Trish Johnny Ayler
Oakland
Calif
Arnold Deer
Indianapolis
Canadian Motion Picture Theaters Count Near Twelve Hundred
A survey indicates roughly 1,200 motion picture theaters operate across Canada, reflecting a widespread cinema network. The figure underscores a mature entertainment market with regional distribution and potential for expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Open season on Pacific coast football teams
Sports round up reports indicate Bill Freelove has distributed six franchises in his new American League, with three cities already in use by the Pacific coast pro league. The airborne league, joining fewer than four West coast clubs, readies after the war as Bill Coxon visits Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pacific Coast
Bill Freelove
Washington Redskins
Airborne
Bill
Phillie
Umpire Roy Vangraflan Reaches Deal With League President
Veteran International League umpire Roy Vangraflan, a holdout since season start, ends standoff with league president Frank Shaughnessy after negotiations. Officials say contract terms are finalized and play resumes.
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Joe Goetter
Paterson
N. J
Evening News
Roy Vangraflan
Frank Shaughnessy
Seeing eye dog aids former White Sox star Jackie Hayes
Jackie Hayes, once a White Sox second baseman who retired in 1940 due to an eye ailment and is now totally blind, has obtained a seeing eye dog. At West Point, football people hint the 1944 Army Navy game may not be played in Annapolis or West Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Hayes
White Sox
West Point
Annapolis
Service Dept. Lieut Glenn Dobbs Heads To Colorado Springs
Lieut Glenn Dobbs former Tulsa U passing ace moves to Colorado Springs for second air force football headquarters. He will not join John Kimbrough and Bill Dudley at Randolph Field. Francois D Eliseu, awarded doctor of education in absentia at NYU, left studies and wrestling coach job there. He earned a Silver Star and Purple Heart in the Pacific and lectured on combat training at Fort Benning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Dobbs
Tulsa U
Colorado Springs
Second Air Force
John Kimbrough
Bill Dudley
Randolph Field
Francois D’eliseu
New York University
Pacific
D'Eliseo
Fort Benning
Tight chase in southern tight race in the standings
Memphis, Birmingham and Atlanta share first with Little Rock and Knoxville close behind. Atlanta surged to the lead after a doubleheader sweep of Nashville 5 0 and 3 2 led by Joe Roxbury and Charlie Cozart. Memphis beat New Orleans 5 4 in 10 innings as Pete Gray delivered a key double. Birmingham routed Little Rock 8 4. Johnny Orphal held the Travelers to seven hits. Rene Monteagudo of Chattanooga collected four hits in five at bats with three driven in.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Birmingham
Atlanta
Little Rock
Knoxville
Nashville
Joe Roxbury
Charlie Cozart
New Orleans
Chattanooga
Smokies
Pete Gray
Hugh Holliday
Ralph, Pate
Travelers
Barons
Johnny Orphal
Rene Monteagud
Favorites In Bond Battle Open First 500 War Bond Tourney
Harold McSpaden and Byron Nelson head a field of 138 as the first 500 war bond invitation tournament opens at Philadelphia Country Club. Nelson hopes for a 70, while McSpaden banks on not overplaying before the main event. Craig Wood and Vic Ghezzi also draw attention in this four day 72 hole medal event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Harold
Jug) McSpaden
Byron Nelson
United States Treasury
Nelson
Mamaroneck
N. Y
Vic Ghezzi
Atlantic City
N. J
McSpaden
National League Scores and American Association Results
In the National League, Philadelphia beat Brooklyn 6 to 5 and New York defeated Boston 6 to 2 with Pittsburgh over Cincinnati in a rainout. American Association games featured Toledo 6 St Paul 4, Milwaukee 7 Louisville 2, Minneapolis 4 Columbus 3, and Kansas City 3 Indianapolis 2.
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Philadelphia
Brooklyn
New York
Boston
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
American Association
Toledo
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Louisville
Minneapolis
Columbus
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Civilians at Courtland AAF Pilot School to get vaccinations
Station hospital announces a new program giving civilian employees free smallpox vaccinations and other inoculations just as GIs receive. The plan aims to protect civilian staff and reinforce health measures amid military operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtland Aaf
War Correspondent Notes From Moscow Dining And War Room
Hal Boyle reports American airmen hosted lavishly by Soviets in Moscow after shuttle bombing plans. Guests dined at Hotel Moscow with bills around 840 dollars per guest covered by Russians, while a Red Cross palm reader talks fate with pilots. The war press room features blue lighting, 130 chairs, maps, combat photos, and daily briefings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
London
Moscow
Germany
Ministry of Information
Hollywood
Army
Navy
Southern Association Scores Report
Atlanta defeated Nashville 5 to 3 and Birmingham beat Little Rock 8 to 4. Chattanooga won 9 to 3 against Knoxville. Memphis edged New Orleans 5 to 4 in ten innings.
National Park Service Manages 20 817 228 Acres
The National Park Service oversees 20 817 228 acres across parkways monuments cemeteries historic sites and other properties under federal care in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Park Service
United States
School Lunch Aid Backers Say Program Secure for Year
Congressional supporters announce federal school lunch aid will continue for one year with a predicted $50 million allocation for the next fiscal year beginning July. Senator Russell and Representative Pace of Georgia spokesmen for the bills.
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Washington
Russell
D-Ga
Rep
Pace
House
Senate
Birmingham and Montgomery trade challenge in WAVES recruiting contest
J Frank Rushton Jr of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce accepts a WAVES recruiting contest challenge from L D Rouse of the Montgomery Chamber. Rouse offers a hat wager. Rushton suggests donating a pint of blood to the blood bank in case Birmingham wins.
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Birmingham
J. Frank Rushton, Jr
Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
L. D. Rouse
Montgomery C
Rouse
Rushton
Morgan County Notes From Rocky Ford Local Roundup
Ray Hindon patient at Baughs infirmary in Decatur for treatment. Wilbur Blankenship on week’s leave from Southwest Pacific with parents near Danville. Community visits include Gaines McNutt Aldridge Edwards and Roberts families. Death notice for Brothher Livingston’s baby. Navy-bound Edwin Higdon plans departure soon. Casual Sundays feature family gatherings and travel to Hartsel and Deer Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Hindon
Baugh’s Infirmary
Decatur
Wilbur Blankenship
Southwest Pacific
Jodie Blankenship
Danville
Auston Blankenship
Gaines McNutt
R. L
Ozelle
Amandie Aldridge
John Edwards
Evelyn
Kathryn
Willie Fred
Andrew Edwards
Ray
Levie Key
Hartselle
Rodgers Marshell
George Roberts
John ‘Edwards
Jewel Roberts
Brothher Livingston
Enon
Aulton Bean
Freeman Blankenship
Camp Wheeler
Jama
Deer Springs
W. L. Wallace
Edwin Higdon
Mary Higdon
Edwin
Navy
Joe Wallace
Christine
Tillman
Agalwees
Larry
Hartsel
Ord West
Edgar Callahan
Herman
Sunday Socials Include Morgan County Rescue Guests
Mr and Mrs Henry Edwards and daughter with Dewey Moon family from Lacey Springs visited Mrs C N Edwards and Wiley Edwards. Ora Whisenant from Union Grove joined Mrs Angie Whisenant. Local attendees went to Union Grove singing. Charlie Day of Lacey Springs visited Owen Edwards. Mrs C C Garrett joined her uncle Horace Black and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Edwards
Dewey Moon
Lacey Springs
J. D. Hennessee
Owen Edwards
C. N. Edwards
Wiley Edwards
Ora Whisenant
Union Grove
Angie Whisenant
Marshal County
Charlie Day
C. C. Garrett
Horace Black
West and Family Visit In North Dakota
Mr and Mrs Roy McAbee and son Mrs Clifton Long and daughter of Néel spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Fred Stephenson and family in a local social gathering.
Traitors Told to Return to Work at Wright Aeronautical Plant
In Lockland Ohio fifteen thousand idle Wright Aeronautical employees faced dismissal if they do not restart production by tomorrow after a War Labor Board order and union pressure. The labor dispute began over racial integration in departments and follows scattered plant slowdowns across nine industries with two other settlements. A Gligneniesen Glass strike ended at East St Louis with wage and condition demands, while York naval plant suspended 52 workers for stopping work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Aeronautical Corporation
Lockland
Ohio
William D. Kennedy
Kennedy
War Labor Board
Army
CIO
St. Louis
York
Gligneniesen Glass Company
Special Ordnance
York Safe’ and Lock Company
Rain Strains Alabama Community as Harvest Lags
Guntersville notes Saturday with residents reporting a slight improvement after an extended illness. Mrs Georgia Taylor and her daughter Imogene of Decatur spent a week with her parents. Mrs Alton Woods and daughter of Vinemont visited Mrs Jewell Garrett. Ruby Brown of Lacey Springs visited sister Ella Pettit. Farmers face drought relief as rain is in demand. Hardy Thomas of Lacey Springs visited. Charlie Wells and wife visited Harvey Helms family.
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Guntersville
Georgia Taylor
Imogene
Decatur
John Campbell
Alton Woods
Vinemont
Ala
Jewell Garrett
Ruby Brown
Lacey Springs
Ella Pettit
Hardy Thomas
Charlie Wells
Harvey Helms
Cullman Boy Wins Silver Star for WWII Valor
The War Department announced Staff Sergeant Clyde A. Pollard of Cullman Alabama received the Silver Star for gallantry on December 19 1943 during a B 24 mission. Despite severe wounds he administered aid and ammunition, shot down an enemy fighter and ensured crew safety over 21 combat missions.
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Washington
War Department
Clyde A. Pollard
Cullman
Ala
United States of America
Community Notes at Center Grove and Nearby Towns
Local Center Grove church invites all to a singing event on Saturday night. Community members share visits and family time across Morgan County including Horton, Crawford, Ryan, McKee, Enterkin, and Hauk families. A remark notes Canada’s prewar coffee sources from British East Africa.
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Jimmy Lydon
Dizzy
Smith John Lites
Oklahoma Outlaws
William N. Weaver
Mer
Jack Lords
Jord
Hugh S. Fallerieson
Ord
RED Sox
Philadelphia Athletics
Pet
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St Louis
Peto Catwessedesseres
Associated Pressmerican League
Normandy
France
England
Signal Corps
Red Cross
Southern Association
Tucker
E. Moulton St
Alabama Motor Company
Morgan County
Miss Ozell MC Nutt
Morgan County Rescue
W. A. Helms
Crawford
Moody’s
Servicenter
Vine
Hamilton
Lang
Thurman Tucker
The
Cullman Boy
Center Grove
Kathleen Horton
Gaye Crawford
Hubert Briscoe
Carel Ryan
Mary Lee Foote
Sallie Ratliff
McKee
Gilbert McKee
Hartseile
Little Bobbie
Betsy Ann Crawford
British East Africa
Capitol
Ellen Drew and
Richard Denning
Jerry Colonna
Black Hills Express
Don “Red
Barry
Overland Mail
Princess
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