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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1942

Page

8

Baseballs Fiercest Feud Flares In Dodgers Cards Clash

The Dodgers beat the Cardinals 5 2 in a tense five game set as Medwick Bowman clash and benches clear. Dixie Walker injures leg, Law allows two runs in sixth, Camilli and Rizzo create scoring plays, French picks up win. Tigers topple Yankees as ChiSox move past Athletics.

Bob Bowman Cardinals Medwick Creap Max Law Wee Brook John Beazley Dolph Camilli Johnny Rizzo Billy Herman St. Louis Camilli Redbirds Mickey Owen Marion Rizzo Larry French French Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Virell Charley Keller Yanks Tigers Spud Chandle Barry Wynn Jake Early Washington Senators Cleveland Indians Early Chicago White Sox Philadelphia Athletics Buck Ross Joe Haynes

Fishing Report From Tennessee Lakes and Rivers Highlights

The note lists conditions across Lake Pickwick Lake Wilson Wheeler Dam and surrounding creeks with bass bream crappie and striped bass activity. Anglers report clear to low water, live bait plugs and artificial flies producing strikes at Shoals Bear Brushy and Elk River areas.

Lauderdale Bert and Frankin Lake Pickwick Lake Wilson Jack Salare Wilson Wheeler Dam Lawn Waterloo Shoals Creek Bear Creek Lear Lawrence and Winston Wheeley Dam Town and Mallard Limestone Creek White Lake White Spring Reek Elk River Beaver Dam Creek Sugar Creek Marshall Jackson Indian Creek

Barons Fall 2-1 To Vols In Southern Association Game

Tamulis won his 11th for Nashville defeating Birmingham 2-1 as the Vols gain in the pennant chase. Beinseth shut out Knoxville 2-0, Moran edged Chattanooga 3-2 to keep Little Rock atop the standings. Memphis beat Atlanta 7-5 while Chattanooga took a 7-2 loss to New Orleans, with key plays including Ben Cantrell’s go-ahead double for Little Rock.

Associated Press Tamulis Nashville Bill Seinsoth New Origans al Moran Little Rock Southern Association Brooklyn Dodger Birmingham Vols Tamulls Beinseth Knoxville Moran Cattle Rock Memphis Chattanooga Atlanta Crackers Travelers Ben Cantrell Fred Hancock Roode Joe Mellendick Aingied Stein Phil McCullough

Daily Crossword Clues and Puzzle Tidbits

A reader puzzle page presents a large set of crossword clues with numbers across and down, including hints like Woo and Part of a 'play', plus entries for various wordplay and definitions. The page also shows a Cryptoquote quotation and an editorial note, with a Napoleon quote attributed and distributed by King Features Syndicate.

Napoleon King Features Syndicate, Inc

Crisman Surprised to Lead Hale America After 65

Ote Crisman the Selma, Alabama municipal course operator tied veteran Mike Turnesa with a 65 to lead the Hale America tournament after 18 holes. The 28 year old, who runs the Riverside course in Selma, said he would be the most surprised man if he won. He described his 65 as a very good score and noted his nine hole Riverside layout is short. Crisman plans to tour little and has played in three National Opens without a strong finish. He has 23 years in golf and learns from his brother Glenn, Southern amateur champion.

Charles Chamberlain Chicago Otey Crisman Selma Ala Mike Turn Esa Riverside Crisman Big Boys Glenn Otey Mike Turnesa Jim Turnesa Atlantic City Mike Jim Joe Turnesa

Weekend bass fishing prospects in clear waters

Report notes high and clear conditions at several creeks with bass and bream biting on live bait plugs and artificial flies. Prospects look good if water clears, with crowding in North Sauty Creek and Guntersville Dam areas and others showing activity despite muddy stretches.

White Lake North Sauty Creek Mud Creek Coon Creek South Sauty Creek Island Creek Guntersville Dam Morgan ‘and Cullman

Slice Your Budget Thin to Invest in Savings Bonds

A compact guide urges readers to trim expenses and regularly invest in Savings Bonds and stamps to build a steady savings habit over time. It highlights disciplined contributions and the security of government-backed instruments for long term growth.

Insurance Savings by Recon Listing Local Agents

Today in West Ada area residents can compare quotes from listed agents to reduce premiums. The feature highlights available insurers and contact details for regional agents offering policy options and guidance on disaster coverage and auto home life lines.

Fullerton on Ott Cooper and Southworths picks

In a June column Hugh Fullerton Jr notes Mel Ott praises Morton Cooper as baseball’s best pitcher while Billy Southworth touts his brother Walker as the best catcher active today. Army emergency relief winners honored after Lido Beach swimming meet with certificates redeemable for medals after the war.

Hugh Fullerton New York Mel Ott Morton Cooper Billy Southworth Walker Billy Lido Beach Long Island

Wyant Reflects On Intercollegiate Football Life

Prof A R E Wyant captain of Chicago U’s first football team recalls ten years in university life and a career as teacher minister and physician. He says intercollegiate football taught vital life lessons after decades without illness or injury.

A. R. E. Wyant Chicag U Chicago

Bronx Coliseum matchmaker bets on Louis Conn bout

Billy Brown of the Bronx Coliseum told the boxing commission he can arrange matches for the garden if Mike Jacobs fails. The remark hints at a Louis versus Conn matchup possibility. Frankie Albert finishes a film and flies to Annapolis to rehearse for Navy service. Oklahoma City pursues Freddy Linstrom to manage its ball club. Giants resist moving him from Fort Smith where he is thriving.

Billy Brown Bronx Coliseum Boxing Commission Mike Jacobs Garden Billy Louis Fort Smith

War enlistments and league humor shake wartime sports ranks

A Marine Sergeant notes Frank Sinkwich joins the Marine Corps as U S college coaching talent aids Navy fitness. Olympian Irving Jaffee re-enlists with the Coast Guard. Capt Bob Tenner leaves a Rochester clinic to active duty. The Philadelphia Record protests its treatment of the Phillies as a bush league leader.

Faryner Sealey U. of Georgia Navy Frank Sinkwich Marine Corps Irving Jaffee Uncle Sam Coast Guard Bob Tenner Green Bay Packers Rochester, Minn Philadelphia Record Phils C. M. Gibbs Baltimore “Times

Schedule recap for today’s major league games

Today's games feature American League action with Washington at Detroit New York at Cleveland Boston at Chicago Philadelphia at St. Louis and National League matchups Chicago at New York St Louis at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at Boston Cincinnati at Philadelphia plus several night games Atlanta at Memphis Nashville at Birmingham Chattanooga at Little Rock Knoxville at New Orleans.

Associated Press Pet Little Rock Sete Memphis New Orleans Nashville Winateondpeel Birmingham Atlanta Chattanooga St. Louis Peneenee Cincinnati W. Ore New York Pittsburgh Netenanees Chicago Philadelphia Boston Detroit Cleveland St. Louis Washington National Chicago Brooklyn Birmingham _ Chattanooga Knoxville

Florence boxer Aaron Kephart Shain Shot Dead In Family Row

Aaron Kephart Shain, 21, a Florence boxing figure, was fatally shot at a Royal avenue filling station by Bowser Binkley 39. Sheriff Fulmer says the motive was a family dispute and Binkley faces first degree murder charges. The victim, a former Nashville import, fought in Decatur and Camp Forrest, survived by his wife Christine Staggs Kephart and daughter Shirley.

Aaron Kephart Florence Decatur Piorence Bowser Binkley Edgar J. Fulmer Lauderdale County Fulmer Kepharts Binkley Kephart Anderson News Company Glenn Rogers Camp Forrest East Royal Avenue Royal Avenue Aubra L. Etheridge Ig Kephart Coffee Memorial Hospital Alabama Nashville Christine Staggs Shirley

Scores From Southern Cities Show Mixed Results

Brooklyn 5 St. Louis 2 headline game. Memphis 7 Atlanta 5 and Little Rock 3 Chattanooga 2 Nashville 2 Birmingham 1 New Orleans 7 Knoxville 0. Sally Charleston 3 Columbia 1 Jacksonville 8 Augusta 2 Macon 7 Greenville 1 Savannah 4 Columbus 2. Georgia Florida Dothan 4 Cordele 3 Moultrie 7 Valdosta 5 Waycross 5 Albany 4 Inn ings Tallahassee at Americus ppd. 8. Mobile 3-5 Jackson 1-2 Pensacola 8 Montgomery 5 Anniston 4 Meridian 1.

Sally Charleston Columbia Jacksonville Augusta Macon Greenville Savannah Columbus Georgia-Florida Dothan Cordele Moultrie Valdosta Waycross Albany Aic. Innings

Louis Ordered to Fort Riley Finishing Army Training

Secretary of War Stimson announced heavyweight champion Joe Louis is sent to a training center to finish basic soldiering. Louis remains grounded for a potential title bout after completing training, with speculation about a September defense while war continues.

New York Corp. Joe Louis Marquis of Queensbury Stimson Stin Army Information Service 2Nd Corps Fort Riley Kas Joe Reef

Alabama tied for lead in Hale America golf field

In Chicago on June 19, leaders in the Hale America tournament included Alabama’s Otey Crisman and Mike Turnesa after a high scoring first day. Crisman posted 65 while Turnesa matched 65 later, with many players posting par or better scores as the field advanced.

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