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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1945

Page

6

Raiders Sweep Dot's In Key City Soft Clash

The Raiders beat Dot's 5-1 as a five run fourth inning decided the outcome. Dot's led 1-0 after three frames on a walk, Malkin single and an error before the Raiders answered. Boley walked and stole second in the first.

Dot Raiders Liberators Flyers Johns Flack Still Hill Endows Malkin Boley Evanston Ill Max Morris Otto Graham Northwestern University Morris Wildcats Big Tech

Managers Meeting Set for City Softball League

League Manager Alvis Briscoe calls all teams planning to enter the last half championship race to send a representative to a meeting at the equipment house in Delano Park at 6:00 p.m. Saturday.

Alvis Briscoe Delano Park

Garrison's Lead at Stake Tonight in City Bowling League

The Decatur Bowling Center hosts the Women's Bowling League second night as Garrison's clashes with Moye's and Rountree meets G. and W. Jimmie. Expected Garrison's starters include Knowles Rudder Vinson Street and Kitchens with Moye's Crickett Steadman Moran Goodwin Williams. Rountree lineup features Victory Hastings Terry Briscoe Turner, urner. G and W counter with Coffey Lindsey Morris Tucker and Smith.

Decatur Bowling Center Garrison's Moye’s Rountree W. Jimmie. Knowles Nancy Rudder Corean Vinson Cody Street Helen Kitchens Moye's Crickett Steadman Zelma_ Moran Elaine Goodwin Joyce Williams Loraine Victory Helen Hastings Joe Terry Jerry Briscoe Noraurner W. Will Ea Coffey Martha Lindsey Ruth Morris Onie Dee Tucker Mary Smith

Raiders erupt in fourth to topple Dot's in softball clash

Dot's scored from second on Sittason infield hit and led 2-1 after Merkle's single in the second but faded as Raiders posted a big fourth inning. Schmid and Ellis scored for Dot's in the sixth while Courtland's Liberators fell 7-4 after a late rally. Hayes Dammann Meadows Murnane referenced in line score.

Liberator Raiders Hayes Dammann Thompson Meadows

Phillies suffer 15th straight loss as slump deepens

In wartime baseball, the Philadelphia Phillies drop their 15th consecutive defeat, 10-0 to Boston. The slide underscores a talent drought despite new money, with Fat Freddy Fitzsimmons and co. mired near cellar status while rivals Brav es and Giants win or gain ground.

Associated Press Freddy Fitzsimmons Phillies Burt Shotton Phils Jimmy Wilson Doc Prothro Hans Lobert Bucky Harris Fitz Boston Braves Newark

Barons Win Two Games In Tight Southern Race

The Birmingham Barons claim a doubleheader sweep over Little Rock 7-5 and 5-4 as the Southern pennant chase tightens. Atlanta leads, with New Orleans and Chattanooga in a seesaw for second, while Nashville slips in a rough night against Memphis. Pat Patterson sparks a 4-2 Crackers victory to even the series.

Atlanta Bears New Orleans Chattanooga Pat Patterson New Orleans Pelicans Chattanooga Lookouts Nashville Vols Memphis Chicks Little Rock Birmingham Barons Ee Association Ie Pet New Orleans Sereeeemweneeeee Chattanooga Steeennennrecens Mobile Little Rock Asseeneeeenesseree Memphis Birmingham Atodee Washington New York Boston Philadelphia St. Louis Detroit Cleveland Chicago

Talbert to play in Red Cross tennis benefit

William Talbert of Wilmington Delaware and former Indianapolis runner up Sgt Frank Parker will compete in the Red Cross tennis benefit at Forest Hills June 22 23 24. Alabama lawmakers praise state for breeding race horses and congratulate Hooper Jr. of Montgomery Derby winner.

New York William Talbert Wilmington Del Indianapolis Red Cross Forest Hills Sgt Frank Parker Montgomery Alabama Hoop Jr Fred W. Hooper Jr House Senate

Sports Roundup Highlights Wartime College Athletics

ODT and NCAA leaders push a 15 point voluntary program to cut travel. Most football schedules show little change with long trips still common. Michigan hosts a baseball coaching clinic with notable instructors amid wartime constraints. Former Olympic champ Barbuti notes long recovery times after Burma campaigns and blood thinning.

New York ODT NCAA Asa’ Bushnell Mich Jackson, Mich Ray Fisher John—Kobs Jud Hyames Ray Schalk Bill Rogell Wish Egan Egan Tiger Scout Michigan Banks McFadden Clemson Brooklyn Dodgers Italy Frank Howard Ray Barbuti Burma

Texas Cattle Catch The Eye Of Winter

Alabama cattlemen read about 89 head of registered Hereford cattle from Ft Worth ranches offered at Montgomery auction on June 14. The article praises high-bred females and select bulls, argues better genetics reduce feeding costs, and notes strong beef demand with 1944 data showing 63 percent female slaughter and future female demand.

Hiram J. Hebert West Alabama Foundation Alabama Ft Worth Texas Montgomery Dean Ince Domino Real Silverino Junior Mischief Joe Paladin Prince Prince Domino

Backing grows for Pavot and Hoop Jr in Preakness

Pimlico betting rings focus on two horse duel Pavot and Hoop Jr in the Preakness as odds and workouts drive interest. Pavot clocked 1.38 2-5 mile with Orlando Hearn guiding and Hoop Jr. slick after Derby prep. Eddie Arcaro not riding Hoop Jr. adds another twist to the betting scene.

Baltimore Pavot Hoop.Jr Hoop Jr Pimlico Orlando Hearn Churchill Downs Bettor Eddie Arcaro Arcaro Devil Diver Belmont Henry A. Parr

New Air Fields in China to Support 14th Air Force

Maj. Gen. Claire Chennault announced at a press conference that new American air fields would be installed in China to support the coming battle against Japan. The 14th Air Force will use the Japanese withdrawal from Southeast China to speed field operations.

Kunming China Claire Chennault U. S 14Th Air Force Chennault

Isaacs Announces Brookefield Will Not Go

Harry Isaacs said his Brookefield would not go today while it was uncertain if Col. C. V. Whitney's Jeep would travel from New York.

Harry Isaacs Brookefield Col. C. V Whitney New York

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