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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1946

Page

8

Louis Irked by a Doctor in Conn Bout Buildup

Joe Louis, preparing to fight Conn at Yankee Stadium, voiced irritation at a doctor’s critique of his health. Medical notes said his blood pressure spiked and he wasn’t sharp, yet Louis claimed he remains in strong shape and ready for a 15 round bout versus Conn.

Pompton Lakes N. J Joe Conn Yankee Stadium Tne Vincent Nardiello New York State Athletic Commission Nardiello Commission William Walker Doc Walker Doc Nardiello Mber Billy

To pan boil means cooking in a hot, lightly greased pan

The definition describes cooking in a hot uncovered frying pan with slight fat to render and pour off as it accumulates.

Standings update from several baseball leagues

American League games night Detroit defeated New York six to five. St Louis beat Washington ten innings one to zero. Cleveland won seven to two over Boston. National League Brooklyn topped St Louis in extras and Cincinnati edged New York two to three. Southern Association standings show Atlanta close to first with Nashville, Chattanooga, Mobile, Little Rock, Birmingham entries listed. South Atlantic scores include Augusta, Columbus, Greenville, Jacksonville, Charleston, Macon, Columbia, Savannah, Valdosta, Cordele, Moultrie, Albany, Waycross, Tallahassee, Americus, Thomasville, LaGrange, Opelika, Newnan, Valley, Tallassee, Carrollton.

Detroit New York St. Louis Washington Cleveland Boston Southern Association Atlanteca Closccecan Chattanooga Nashville el BO SBS Memphis Ae Ae Ee New Orleans Mobile Sie A Little Rock Silos Eo Ee Birmingham Southern Association Atlanta South Atlantic Augusta Columbus Greenville Jacksonville Charleston Macon Columbia Savannah Georgia-Florida Valdosta Cordele Moultrie Albany Waycross Tallahassee Americus Thomasville Georgia-Alabama LaGrange Opelika Newnan Valley Tallassee Carrollton Wolsh Atlanta Crackers Gene Shelby Kinney

Nooga Vols and Lookouts tie SA scoring record

Chattanooga Lookouts beat Nashville Vols 24 to 17 in the second game of a doubleheader while Nashville won the first game 6 to 0. The teams combined for 41 runs and 48 hits, tying a Southern Association team-record.

Associated Press Nashville Vols Chattanooga Lookouts Vols

Dodgers Edge Cardinals In A Comeback Victory

In Brooklyn on their 300th anniversary, the Dodgers beat the St Louis Cardinals 10-7 after trailing 7-6 in the ninth. Pete Reiser doubled and Cookie Lavagetto's pinch hit triple capped the rally. Reds edged the Giants 3-2, Indians toppled the Red Sox 7-2, while Tigers beat the Yankees 6-5. Rain halted several games.

Flatbush Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Dodger Cards Pete Reiser Cookie Lavagetto Gene Hermanski Cincinnati Reds New York Giants Polo Grounders Philadelphia Philies

City Softball League Tonight at Delano Park Diamond

The schedule lists 7:30 Raiders versus Nannies and 8:45 Meadow Gold versus Dot's in a doubleheader. Dot's can extend their lead over idle Decatur Transit with a win, while the Raiders open against Nannies in the first game at 8 o'clock.

Raiders Nannies Meadow Gold Dot's Decatur Transit Delano Park Nanies

Williams Knocks Out Ruffin In Five Rounds

Ike Williams world lightweight champion era met Bobby Ruffin in a scheduled ten round bout. Williams, weighing 138 1 4 pounds to Ruffin's 140, dropped Ruffin five times before referee George Walsh halted the fight at 1 46 of the fifth round in Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Ike Williams National Boxing Association New York Bobby Ruffin Trenton N. J Ruffin George Walsh

Yesterday's Stars Pete Reiser and Others Shine in Big League Wins

Pete Reiser drove in three and scored twice for the Dodgers in a 10-7 win over St Louis as Jack Kramer and Joe Grace also starred. Kramer blanked Washington 1-0 in ten innings for the Browns with Grace driving in the winning run. Pat Mullin batted in a two run homer for Detroit in a 6-5 victory over New York. Bob Feller struck out ten over nine hits as Cleveland defeated Boston 7-2 ending the Red Sox 12 game streak.

Bobby Feller Cleveland Boston Red Sox Indians Joe Cronin Red Sox Rapid Robert Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Bronxites Yanks St. Louis Browns Jack Kramer Washington Bobo Newsom Pete Reiser Dodgers Brooklyn St. Louis Joe Grace Browns Kramer Grace Pat Mullin New York Boston

Press Takes Bowling Crown in 1946 City Championship

Tennessee Valley Press captained by Pop Wyle defeated Garrison's in a five game series 4 249 to 4 140 to win the 1946 City Bowling title. The team earned 95 90 dollars, 19 18 per man, while runner up Garrison's received 59 94. Olson and Yarbrough starred with high individual scores as the Press rolled consistently high games to secure the championship.

Tennessee Valley Press Garrison Reading Frank Caral Pop” Wyle Merle Yarbrough Olson Weaver Aeee Aererenter Ley Garrison's Tennessee Valley Yarbrough Watkins Geary Ray

Mrs G W Osborn Honored At Dinner

Mrs G W Osborn aged 57 celebrated with a birthday dinner on June 8 at the home of her daughter Mrs Robert Hames in Decatur Ninth Avenue West. Attending were members of the Osborn family and friends including Mr and Mrs Robert Hames Mr and Mrs Emmett Osborn Mr and Mrs Charley Osborn Mr and Mrs Homer Murphy Mr and Mrs Amos Osborn and others.

G. W. Osborn Robert Hames Ninth Avenue West Decatur Emmett Osborn Charley Osborn Homer Murphy Amos Osborn Eayone Murphy R. F. Hames Lelton Osborn Elmer Osborn

Klan Probe Delayed by House Un-American Activities Panel

The House committee on un American activities postponed the Klan inquiry indefinitely by a 5 to 11 vote. Some members said privately that an informal check of Klan activity by investigators would continue. Confidential records shown to newsmen described the decision to forego an inquiry at this time.

Names of fliers killed in MacDill B 29 crash

The MacDill Field public relations office released the identities of fliers killed when their B 29 Superfortress crashed into a mountain range near Collins Gap Tennessee early Wednesday. The casualties include 1st Lt. James H. Reid age 29 and 2nd Lt. O C Cook age 25 with listed next of kin in Montgomery Alabama and McRae Georgia and other relatives.

Tampa Fra MacDill Field Collins Gap Terin James H. Reid Azeele St C. T. Reid Federal Drive Montgomery Ala O. C. Cook Marshall C. Cook McRae 2

Estate of General B Eaves probate notice

Letters Testamentary on the last Will and Testament of General B Eaves were granted June 7 1946 by Judge T C Aemon. Morgan County Probate Court. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the legal period or be barred. Christina B Eaves. June 13 20 27.

General B. Eaves Probate Court Morgan County Christina B. Eavest

Fliers Edge Gadsden In Ten Innings In Key Series Bout

Pensacola retains its slim Southeastern League lead as Tart pitched two hitter ball through ten innings. Gadsden tied 1-1 in the ninth before Pensacola pushed a run in the 10th to win 2-1. Selma topped Vicksburg 5-2, Meridian rallied for seven to beat Anniston 7-6, and Jackson beat the Rebels 4-3 in Montgomery.

Associated Press Pensacola Fliers Gadsden Tart Pensacola Selma Vicksburg Meridian Anniston Montgomery Jackson Senators Rebels Rams Eagles Selman

Major League Leaders Aging Through Season Highlights

Batting leaders include Walker of Brooklyn at .367 and Musial of St. Louis with .380 Batting runs list Musial with 39 and Slaughter with 37 Runs Batted In. Pitching leaders show Higbe of Brooklyn 5 0 and Ferriss of Boston 10 0.

Walker Brooklyn Hopp Boston Musial St. Louis Slaughter Ennis Philadelphia Holmes Herman Mize New York Blattner Kiner Pittsburgh Reiser Higbe Kush Chicago Vernon Washington Williams Pesky Doerr York Greenberg Detroit Edwards Cleveland Keller Case Stirnweiss Ferriss Johnson Bosoth Ruffiffing

Prince Omar Tops Keene in Benson Field Wrestling

Prince Omar 208 Detroit defeated Charley Keene 205 St. Louis in the main event taking two of three falls after a prior disqualification incident as Garaza Luzano 230 defeated Bad Boy Brown 225 in two straight falls in 16 minutes. Almost 500 fans attended.

Prince Omar Detroit Charley Keene St. Louis Benson Field Omar Keene Garaza Luzano Bad Boy Brown Kansas City Luzano Brown Veterans of Foreign War Post Suzano

Army Star Coulter Chooses Georgia Tech Transfer

De witt Coulter, All-America tackle for Army last year, will transfer to Georgia Tech. Assistant coach Bob Woodruff says Coulter will enroll once transcripts arrive. Woodruff coached Coulter at West Point for the past two years.

Atlanta Dewitt Coulter Army Georgia Tech Bob Woodruff Georgia Woodruff Coulter West Point

Meeks’s marriage story earns gift from lawmakers

In Jefferson City on June 13 Rep. Ben Meeks received a $100 wedding gift after recounting how he won his wife. He, a preacher, was once refused when proposing but attended her church service and she agreed to marry him, noting he was not enough of a preacher to hurt.

Jefferson City Ben Meeks

Roundup of 1940s sports notes and player movements

The roundup covers Craig Wood’s long standing golf record since 1941 and wind affected scoring by Dick Burton, a Hoboken baseball memory. It notes Umpire remarks from a century ago, a Tri County Semi Pro baseball game with back to back home runs, Duke football relations, and Jake McAlister returning to Oklahoma after Alabama stint.

New York Cleveland Craig Wood Lake Erie Dick Burton Knickerbockers Hoboken Davis H. L. Stallard Clinchco Coeburn Socko George Clark Duke Army Navy Jake McAlister Alabama Oklahoma U Jake

Rickey Re-Elected President of Brooklyn Club

Brooklyn June 13 Branch Rickey has been re elected President of the Brooklyn National League baseball club.

Brooklyn Rickey Brooklyn National League Baseball Club

Hogan Nelson Favored In Open Championship Start

Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson head a star-studded field as 171 players and a lone English entrant begin the 72 hole Open at Canterbury Golf Club. The 46th National Open offers $8,000 with $1,500 to the winner as 136 pros and 36 amateurs vie under challenging weather. The cut will eliminate all but the 60 low scorers after 36 holes, with finals to come Saturday.

Cleveland Ben Hogan Byron Nelson America England Canterbury Golf Club Hogan Nelson P. G. A. Ruler Gene Sarazen King Lawson Craig Wood Henry Picard Jimmy Demaret Sam Snead Johnny Bulla Harold Jug) MecSpaden Lloyd Mangrum Herman Barron Philadelphia Chick Harbert

Foot disorders affect over 96 million people

Public health data indicates more than 96.6 million individuals aged over years suffer from foot disorders across the population. The figure highlights widespread foot health issues and potential demand for medical care and preventive programs.

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