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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1944
Page
6
Roy Cullenbine stars for the Cleveland Indians with eight homers and 18 doubles after adopting a new batting grip. He leads the league in runs scored and sits among leaders in hits as fans note his torrid season pace.
Rail spokesmen before the Interstate Commerce Commission argued that higher Southern freight rates would not keep the South and West in a colonial status but would foster continued prosperity in those regions.
Bucky Walters of the Cincinnati Reds earned his 10th win, first MLB pitcher to reach double figures, in an 11 inning 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Lesner tripled and Miller doubled to drive in the decisive run.
Blytheville reports aviation cadet Clint Castleberry, formerly a Georgia Tech star, pinned a greased pig with a flying tackle to win $25. In Chicago, all star football game set for Aug 30 at Northwestern to aid war charities. Also news on Jim Dykes missing game ban extended, Bill De Correvant marriage, Pauline Betz in tennis, and Red Cross golf at Wykagyl with $2,666 prize.
New York June 15 The Jacobs beach boys seek a quick knockout as Henry Armstrong and Brooklyn's Al Davis clash in a scheduled 10 rounder at Madison Square Garden. Armstrong has 21 KOs in 39 fights with 13 decisions and 5 losses. Davis has 16 KOs in 25 bouts with 2 draws 5 losses and a recent Army discharge.
New York readers see a roundup of baseball milestones and archival curiosities. Ernie Lanigan compares Mel Harder's 200th win to near misses by veteran pitchers like Bullet Joe Bush and Dazzy Vance. The piece also recalls Wilbert Robinson and L Earl Moseley in multi league stints across 1890s to 1910s.
The weekend baseball series evokes the 1915 Michigan versus Western Michigan clash. George Sisler and Ernie Koch, major league pitchers, hurled a 14 inning scoreless tie with Sisler allowing one hit by Jud Hoames, Western's athletic director, and Michigan tallying both hits off Kob.
While travelling with an American Legion team, Bobby Dill of the Minneapolis Millers entered a dining car and greeted Bert Hoover with a cheerful "Hi, Herby." Hoover responded "Good morning son," prompting Dill to advance and secure an autograph.
Rochester rookie Vaughn Hazen hit a 400 foot homer on the first pitch in an exhibition at the Sampson center as teammates teased him about facing big league pitching. Hazen later popped up and admitted he focused on the big leaguer rather than the ball.
The Southern Association lists two games: Knoxville versus Memphis and Nashville facing Little Rock. Only these two matchups are scheduled.
Nashville Volunteers fell short 8-7 to Memphis Chicks in a 16 inning marathon. Atlanta Cracker sweep with a 14-3 win in New Orleans left Memphis 29-17 and Atlanta 29-18 as top contenders in the Southern Association. Charlie Cozart worked 11 walks amid four hits allowed in the long battle. In Little Rock, Knoxville fell 3-2 as the hometowners claimed the series 3-2. Chattanooga’s Choo-Chooes were edged twice by Birmingham 6-2 and 6-2.
Mrs W A Helms and Mr and Mrs Leo Tyler with children spent Saturday night with families including the Whisenants Garrison and Helms. Sunday visitors to Rev W W Owens and wife included Mrs Bessie Compton and children Audry Katheleen and Sara Ann.
Marine Lt Patty Berg trains at Park Ridge golf course as she returns to action to defend the wartime Open crown amid a strong field. Her chief rivals include Babe Zaharias Dot Germaine and Dot Kirby with about 120 women entering an 18 hole qualifier for 32 match play spots.
Rev and Mrs P A Green joined Mr and Mrs Charlie Smith of Cullman for Sunday dinner. Mrs Otto Holliway of Scottsboro visited her parents Mr and Mrs Walter Ford and family. Mr L H Merrill and daughter Mrs Cleo Childers and children visited Miss Annie Funderburk of Cullman. Mr and Mrs Rayborn Douglas and sons from Birmingham were weekend guests of her parents Mr and Mrs John Vann. Mr and Mrs Fred Morgan and family visited his brother Mr and Mrs Arnold Morgan and family of Morgan City.
The city league will resume play tonight after weather canceled Tuesday games. Good year faces Maintenance in the opener and Decatur Independents meet Courtland Air Bases in the second contest.
Montgomery June 15 The annual training encampment by the State Guard will be held July 9 to 30 at the Ozark Army air field. Brig. Gen. George L. Cleere guard commandant announced today. The Third regiment from South Alabama will train July 9 to 16. the Second regiment from central Alabama will follow.
The July 16 to 23 schedule covers the first regiment of North Alabama with July 23 to 30 listed for follow on activities. Regular Army officers will assist in the training activities.
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