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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1941
Page
6
Decatur Boys club faces Carthage in a boxing program described as a siege with bowmen and axes figuratively. The event promises eight bouts with four champions in two matchups and strong, rugged fighters expected from both sides. History and state pride are voiced by Carthaginian supporters.
The Department of Conservation reports slow fishing in small streams with clear low waters at Wilson Dam and nearby areas. Bass, crappie, bream, white lake bass, and striped bass are mentioned across Wilson Dam, Mallard-clear streams, Wheeler Dam, Spring Creek, Paint Rock River, Guntersville area, Jackson area, and other creeks with varying success using live bait, lures, plugs, and flies.
The army inducted Raymond J. Rosinsky in Manitowoc Wisconsin on June 13. Rosinsky served as catcher for an acrobatic act that previously toured with a circus and once held all four teammates on his shoulders.
The Special News Service reports rumors on Greyhound's possible lame condition ending racing chances. Petey Sarron comments from Camp Blanding on Tommy Gomez as a rising champion. Lefty Grove nears the 300 club with three games left. Chris Dundee predicts Conn over Louis. Challedon's owner William Brann says the horse is advancing and may face Whirlaway later this year, promising a thrilling race.
Bobby Riggs appearances and publicity roles linked to Presbyterian College in South Carolina. Jimmy Dykes coaches off days in Chicago with Notre Dame and local buildings as backdrop. Carl Newsome notes High Point N C hosts National AAU senior women swim championships August 15 17. Elliott Cushing reports illness from Rochester Democrat Chronicle. Derby reference links Kentucky feed boxes Sun Again and Whirlaway from 1942 era.
Labor groups gathered in Vermont as Greene pitched and Lewis caught for St Johnsbury Academy in a defensive practice session.
Banjo Smith of Columbia voices strong feelings about the draft as a surprising snare catches a wrestler. The remark reflects local tensions and the unusual link between military policy and sports circles.
One of the casualties in a recent Minnesota boating accident was Jack Palmer of Ball Club, Minn.
In Valdosta Georgia on June 13 the Jack Oliver Invitation Tournament opens with three Oliver brothers in the championship flight. Johnny Oliver was medalist with 75 while Maxwell and Billy Oliver posted 76 and 78 respectively as 88 top amateurs competed. Pairings include Calhoun Bowen vs Harper and Billy Oliver vs Maxwell Oliver with others listed.
American League Philadelphia defeated Detroit 5 to 2. Washington played Cleveland while St. Louis beat Boston 9 to 2 and New York topped Chicago 3 to 2. In the National League New York won 2 to 0 against Chicago and Cincinnati defeated Boston 0 to 0. Southern League Knoxville beat Chattanooga 3 to 1 while New Orleans won 6 to 3 over Birmingham and Little Rock edged Memphis 4 to 3.
No daytime games today as Brooklyn and St. Louis are set for a night contest. No other schedule details are provided.
Chattanooga visits Knoxville and New Orleans hosts Birmingham at night while Little Rock and Atlanta also schedule night games. Nashville travels to Atlanta for a late kickoff in a slate of evening college football matchups.
Philadelphia June 13. Military authorities plan to install thick armor plates under seats of military airplanes. This new product from a local armor factory is designed to prevent what is described as unlucky hits from below and keep fliers safer in flight.
In Georgia scraps a list of matchups features Warwick versus Bowen, Morton versus Neilson, Pickett facing Russell, and Bright up against Pickett in a regional event held across cities like Tifton Atlanta Cedartown and LaGrange.
Paul Derringer pitched a four hit complete game to beat the Boston Braves 1-0 as Cincinnati capitalized on a walk and two singles in the first inning. Carl Hubbell and Bill Lee delivered an airtight 2-0 Giants over Cubs. Ted Williams homered as Boston split with St. Louis 9-4 and 3-2. Al Brancato's three run homer capped Philadelphia’s 5-3 win over Detroit. The Yankees beat Chicago 3-2 in 10 innings after a controversial protest by Jimy Dykes.
Merchants in Hartselle sign a 100 percent pledge to close all business at 6 p m starting Monday June 16 to conserve electricity during the drought emergency. Citizens and homeowners join in power saving with off street lights and reduced use of electric devices as the city aids the effort. The article also notes the annual Hartselle Garden Club flower show held at the First Christian church with numerous prize winners listed.
Hal Manders of Knoxville wins his own game by homering in the tenth after allowing four hits in ten innings. Mer4- backed by Chattanooga's four singles, finishes 3-2. Little Rock’s veteran no-hit season is preserved as he drives in the winning run in a 4-3 decision over Memphis. Tom Winsett leads New Orleans with a homer and two doubles in a 6-3 victory over Birmingham. Atlanta and Nashville idle, set to open a series in Atlanta as Atlanta leads the league by six games.
Missus Ste Patterson of Lacon and Martha Ellen Wiggins among many names visiting relatives in Birmingham and Tupelo. Notables include CCC Camp commander Charles Robbins moving to town, E H Sharpley returning home improved, and soldiers from Camp Caliborne on leave.
Miami's top seed Billy Gillespie headed a group of eight in quarter final pairings at the Cotton States Tennis Tournament in Birmingham. Rain delayed play, with Gillespie paired against Jack Tuero of New Orleans as the contenders regrouped for today.
The Satans defeated Dallas Mills 3 to 1 in a rain halted seven inning game. Hudson pitched well for Decatur while Gentles matched him for Dallas. McMurtrie led the Devils with two hits in three trips, and Kimbrell added two singles. The Imps head to Huntsville tomorrow to face Merrimack Mills as Pinky Johnson eyes a Sunday visit by a fast Birmingham club.
New York police prepare the largest prize fight detail in history with 2,250 officers including plainclothes patrols for Joe Louis versus Billy Conn at the Polo Grounds and Harlem. Harlem streets will be patrolled all night by about 700 officers with nightsticks in anticipation of disorder.
Heavy rain drenched Benson Field forcing a softball doubleheader to be postponed to tonight. Alabama holds a two game lead over Goodyear in the league as Riverside faces Ingalls in the nightcap.
The Decatur Tigers meet the Moulton Blues at Lakeside Park Saturday at three. Decatur sports an eight game winning streak after a 10 to 3 victory over Columbia Tennessee with Jackson pitching the win and Brown hitting a 375 foot homer, while Kelley contributed solid fielding.
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