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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1947

Page

13

Dot's Down Darleen 8 to 1 in undefeated run

Dot's extends perfect season with 8 to 1 win over Darleen as Gervis Moore allows only two hits. Ratliff and Brewer notches the lone Darleen hits while Dot's offense capitalizes on eight Darleen errors and multiple runners. Hartselle rolls 24 to 16 over Green Stein in the other league tilt.

Gene Ratliff Joe Brewer Moore Ratliff Brewer Dot No Def James Osborne Darleen Liza Smith Carl Boley Bud Lee Smith Ray Love Sandlin Sam McMurtrie Love Bob Wilson Buddy Halbrooks Ray Royer Lee Chick” Sparkman McMurtie Wilson Toady Parks Sparkman Parks Chambers Riley Hartselle Green Stein Toe Bhvin

Poison kills thousands of fish in Alabama streams

In Madison County streams Indian Creek and Huntsville Spring Branch near the Huntsville Arsenal, thousands of fish have died since May 2 and again on June 9 from poison discharges. Game fish including bass and crappie, plus commercial fish, were killed. the incident threatens local sport fishing and commercial livelihoods.

Indian Creek Huntsville Spring Branch Madison County Huntsville Arsenal Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Lawrence S. Givens Arsenal Solvay Process Company

York Traded to White Sox in Red Sox Swap

The Boston Red Sox announce the swap of first baseman Rudy York to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for Murrell Jones. York helped spark Boston to the 1946 pennant and now bats .212. the clubs will meet in a double header here tomorrow to open the new arrangement.

Boston Rudy York Murrell Jones Chicago White Sox Boston Red Sox York Red Sox Jones

York Trades to Red Sox in 1946 Exchange

York arrived to Boston from Detroit on January 3 1946 in exchange for Eddie Lake. Jones, hurt in a collision with Lake, fractured left elbow and was out until this season. York, age 33, debuted with the Tigers in 1934 as catcher and later played third base and outfield before becoming a first baseman in 1940. Jones is seven years younger, joined the Tigers in 1941 and served three years in the Navy as a fighter pilot.

York Red Sox Detroit Eddie Lake Jones Lake Tigers

Potato Skins Get Tender With Meat Drippings

To keep potato skins soft and tender, grease them with meat drippings before baking for a juicy crust and flavorful finish.

Fan picks All Star players face of the ballots

Joe Fan on Spot in Picking Players For All Star Game outlines how fans will choose 25 players for the July 8 Chicago game at Wrigley Field with pitchers selected by managers. Johnny Mize leads likely selections while Stan Musial and Earl Torgeson risk votes. rosters include Slaughter, Ennis, Williams, DiMaggio and Feller among others.

Frank Eck Salter New York Chicago Wrigley Field Joe Cronin Boston Red Sox Eddie Dyer St. Louis Cardinals Johnny Mize New York Giants Mize Stan Musial Earl Torgeson Boston Braves Cardinals Shortstop Eddie Miller Cincinnati Buddy Kerr Giants Marty Marion Cards Pee Wee Reese Brooklyn Miller Braves Kerr Emil Verban Phillies Ed Stanky Bob Elliot Frankie Guistine Pirates Spider Jorgensen Dodgers Whitey Kurowski Walker Cooper Bruce Edwards Clyde McCullough Chicago Cubs Enos Slaughter Harry Walker del Ennis Phil Cavarretta Cubs Ralph Kiner Johnny Hopp Dodger Dixie Walker Willard Marshall Warren Spahn Schoolboy Rowe Hank Barony Harry Brecheen Red Birds Ewell Blackwell Reds Cronin Rudy York George McQuinn Yankee Mickey Vernon Senators Red Sox Bobby Doerr Keystone Joe Gordon Cleveland Indians Gordon Lot Boudreau Bob Dillinger St. Louis Browns George Kell Detroit Tigers Joe DiMaggio Ted Williams Buddy Lewis Pat Mullin Tigers Tom Henrich Yanks Aaron Robinson Yankees Buddy Roser Bob

Baseball Probable Pitchers Across The League

A listing of probable pitchers for upcoming games includes St Louis and New York matchups with Kramer Muncrief against Chandler or Shea, Cleveland duels, Detroit versus Washington, Chicago at Boston, Boston at Pittsburgh, Philadelphia at Chicago, Brooklyn at St. Louis, and other noted duels. Several records and win totals accompany pitcher names.

St. Louis New York Kramer Muncrief Chandler Shea Cleveland Tye Gheeaeee Flores Detroit Washington Newhouser Trout Hutchinson Masterson Newsom Chicago Boston Gillespie Ant T Va Hughson Dobsorr National Boston Pittsburgh Roe Enewson Sain Spahn Newsat P Ghaginnata Or New Peek Wacensconeces Nancges Philadelphia St. Washington Louis X- Cincinnati

Leahy warns of tough Notre Dame season after spring game

Notre Dame coach Frank Leahy voices concern over the 1947 nine game schedule despite a strong spring finale win over the Old Timers. He notes Army Navy Iowa and Southern California pose threats with an undefeated Cadet invasion anticipated on November 8 in South Bend.

South Bend Ind Notre Dame Fighting Irish Frank Leahy Notre Dame Stadium Elmer Angsman Chicago Cardinals Jim Mello Fulback Boston Yankees Gerry Cowhig Los Angeles Rams George Connor Ernie Zaleski Bill Gompers Lloyd Simmons Ziggy Czarobski Johnny Lujack Frank Tripucka Larry Coutre Terry Brennan Johnny Panelli Leahy Mello Emily Sitko Corry Clatt Mike Swistowicz George Ratterman Zaleski Tulane Coutre Swistowicz Little Coy McGee California Lujack Tripucka Ratterman Pete Ashbaugh Black Knights of the Hudson Trish New York Frank Navy Iowa

Ingalls and Cubs Home Elks Travel To Scottsboro

Three of Decatur's four baseball teams play today Ingalls Elks and Cubs in action, plus a return game between Decatur Elks and Scottsboro. Ingalls vs Reynolds Ramblers in a two game set at Ingalls field starting at 2.00 pm with Graham and Puckett pitching. Cubs visit Falkville for a 2 30 pm game at Delano Park with Justice to start. Umpires Looney behind the plate Teague on the bases.

Decatur Ingalls, Elks Cubs American Legion Ingalls Decatur Elks Scottsboro Frank Knoblock Easton Jones Hoyt Grizzard Falkville Delano Park Gradie Roberts Charlie Justice Ramblers Sheffield Caudill Charlie Jones Bill Freeman Jimmy Caudill Ray Love Herb McElroy Gene Ratliff Prentice Crow Graham and Puckett Red Kimbrell Garth Kimbrell Avery Roberts Aston Bolding Sonny Todd Joe Flynn Chick” Sparkman Gerald Fields Jones Jones Or Grizzard Ingalls-Reynolds Frank Looney Grady Teague

Col Matt J Winn Impresario Of Derby In Chicago

Col Matt J Winn 85 impresario of the Kentucky Derby for 45 years was hospitalized in Chicago with a severe cold and high fever. Doctors reported his temperature normalizing with no pneumonia detected and urged caution for the elderly figure in his condition.

Chicago Matt J. Winn Col. Winn St. Luke's Hospital Thomas J. Coogan Eumonia

Three Deillo Park Courts to be Black-Topped

De lano Park tennis courts will be black-topped under a plan agreed by the Park and Recreation Board and Rutledge S. Thomas of the city streets committee. Quince Eddens says park courts have been in poor shape this year and the city will assist in the improvement. Local tennis enthusiasts will welcome the improvement as players have avoided the courts due to the poor condition.

Decatur Tennis Club Adds Two Clay Courts

The Decatur Tennis Club will add two clay courts near Market Street between Wells Street and Highway 31. The new courts will bring the club to three courts, with two clay and one all weather court, and will be lighted for night play for member use.

Decatur Tennis Club Market Street Wells Street Highway 31 Decatur Club

Veteran Derby Spectator Remembers 1875 First Kentucky Derby

One of the few living persons who witnessed the 1875 Kentucky Derby and has attended every subsequent derby recounts memories of the early race and its evolving history.

Carter Wrestles in Decatur Card With Ramerey and Kali Pasha

Nick Carter of Oneonta teams with Ed Ramerey to face Kali Pasha the Mad Tur Blackely in a two out of three falls match with a ninety minute limit. The bout follows a promoter held decision and a Keene victory over Kali Pasha. Ramerey was set to meet Gene Blackley in the preliminary with a thirty minute limit. Carter previously defeated Mike Canoma by knockout in the seventh round in Birmingham.

Decatur Nick Carter Oneonta Turk Ed Ramerey Kali Pasha Tur Blackely Kilroy te State Wrestling and_ Commission John Hartselle Upheild Charley Keene Kali Pasha Gene Blackley Mike Cnacoma Birmingham

New Heavyweight Match In Alabama Ring Hots Up

Promoter John Hartselle announces a larger referee for this weeks bout as several wrestlers in the lineup exceed two hundred pounds. Ed Ramerey debuts as a noted dirty fighter while Pasha and Blackely loom as top foes in the event.

Ed Ramerey Alabama Pasha Blackely Fang John Hartselle

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Dot’s Carleen Gervis Moore Darleen Shop Cooper Wells Meadow Gold Green Stein Team Dot's Vv. F. W. Ateeee Darleen Eneerers Robe Ceeeeensseseetesestone Meadow Gold Green and White Sox Reynolds Metals Ingalls Field George Hodge North Alabama Rman Murray-Lee Hardware Co E. Moulten Glidden Joe Ingalls and Cubs Elks DERBY Carter Aluminum CANAL Yuva Lumber Coo B. F. Goodrich Silvertowns Lee and Oak Streets Emmett McClary Goodrich
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