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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1945
Page
6
The Pirates push to the top with two wins over Chicago lifting them to lead the league as Voiselle faces a fifth defeat in a row amid jittery play. Brook and Stankys saves fuel a six game Dodgers streak while Frisch reshapes the Pirates in a bid to stay ahead.
Lt. Gen Wade Haislip, new commander of the U S Seventh Army, discusses war strategy learned from military training. He notes his prior command of 31 of 62 divisions in the drive across France and recalls Coblenz occupation days and early Patton-linked advances.
Tonight at 7:30 Disco faces Courtland and at 9:00 plays Brothers. Rainouts yesterday forced rescheduling efforts this morning. A Disco win over Courtland could tie them with Dot s for second and keep a three way shot at the first half title. a Disco sweep would secure at least a share of first place with one more win possible for outright title.
The Red Birds Charles Lawrence and Buck Latham won three forfeit games over the Kewpies Eual Garrison and Davis Clouse to seize undisputed first in the Men s Mixed Doubles. Go Getters Harold Watkins and C K Pitt trail by one game after a two of three victory over B 32 s J C Ray and Tom LaCroix. Cecil Turner set a league high series 699 with Shady Terry as the B 29 s took two of three from Hot Shots. The Eagles M Shaffer and Merle Yarbrough swept the Chargers forfeit. Ray LaCroix Pitt Turner and Lawrence posted scores over 180 with Turner 259 267 and Ray 189 225 564 and 699.
Boston adds Ducky Medwick and Ewald Pyle to bolster pitching and outfield as Clyde Kluttz departs in the swap. Manager Bob Coleman plans Medwick in left, moving Tommy Holmes to right as he fills the middle outfield spot.
The 55th Preakness at Pimlico draws about 50 000 fans with Hoop Jr the Derby champion as the 8 to 5 favorite in the field of nine. Parot stands at 5 to 2 with other probable starters Polynesian Darby Dieppe The Doge Christiana Sea Swallow Adonis Bobanet and Hoop Jr. competing for a purse near 68000.
The report lists bass bream crappie and white lake bass activity below Wilson and Wheeler dams and in tributaries from Pickwick Lake Waterloo Shoals Shoals Creek and surrounding areas. Prospects are fair to good in most regions with live bait plugs flies red worms minnows and trot lines noted for different species.
Rehabilitation of war veterans referenced as Jimmy notes his own son was captured in Italy 15 months ago with no word since V E Day. In golf action, the Philadelphia Inquirer Invitation lists a 66 first round by the former Metropolitan Open champion, with Nelson, Bulla, Picard, Furgol, Snead and Laffoon among leaders at par 70 or better.
A roundup from New York notes Bill Hulse, once America’s fastest outdoor miler, hopes to train for the National AAU meet near his Norfolk station. Other items mention Morton Klein as a NYU medical student and aspiring fighter, Ty Cobb coaching kids in Esquire All American games, and various snippets on coaches, players, and service athletes amid wartime.
League Manager Alvis Briscoe calls all team reps to a 6:00 PM Saturday meeting at the Delano Park equipment house to discuss the last half championship race.
Anglers report bass, crappie and bream striking live bait plugs minnows and spoons at Flint and Village Creeks and White Lake. Clear normal conditions persist and prospects are good across all areas with bass hitting plugs red soft baits and minnows.
In Mississippi a voter must be able to read any section of the Constitution or understand it when read to him or give a reasonable interpretation thereof. The provision emphasizes accessibility and comprehension of constitutional text for all voters.
In many species the mating signal comes from wings producing sound while a few use rough hind legs as fiddle bows. The article notes diverse methods of acoustic courtship among grasshoppers.
Atlanta April 15. New Orleans Pelicans press the Southern Association race, beating the Atlanta Crackers 6-0 to open a pivotal five game stretch. Lookouts top Mobile 4-1 to chase third, Birmingham shortens Memphis margin with a 4-2 win. Little Rock vs Nashville rained out.
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