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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1945
Page
6
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Dodgers rally to tie in the ninth and win 2 1 in 13 innings as Hochulitz delivers a bases loaded hit. Dixie Walker drives in the tying run with a single and walks in the 13th to fuel the homer. Giants squander load in 13th. Lombardi and Reyes go out. Crowd 29 866. Giants fall to fourth as Detroit and Chicago games also noted.
New York reports a manpower shortage in baseball mainly hits the minors. Ed Mierkowicz of Buffalo, a 21-year-old feared for power and six-hit doubleheader, is a top prospect. Fred Danneker, Minneapolis, excels in doubles and RBIs while swiping bases. Art Fowler, 22, of Danville, has nine straight wins in the Carolina League and draws Giants interest. Bob Wilson of Wilkes Barre shows bat ability despite flat feet. Tyree, a Belmont Park rider, plans farm return after two horses he rode broke legs. Colgate's Eppy Barnes notes 18 acceptances for a college baseball coaches meeting. Jimmy Johnston has cable bid to Primo Carnera. Lt. Hardy Pearce, injured, hospitalized at Bainbridge Naval Center.
Use old shades as a pattern and create oilcloth shades with slats and rollers from the originals. Oilcloth shades are washable and long lasting, offering a durable update for the kitchen.
A medical spill caused stains and small burn holes in a tablecloth as reported in the incident note. Authorities advise prompt cleanup to prevent further damage and embarrassment.
Atlanta slugger Bob Reid drives in 47 runs this season and hits two doubles as the Crackers beat the Barons 12 3 to open a series. The win gives Atlanta a half game lead over the Pets in the Southern Association race. Nashville adds Irving Stein while Buck Etchison breaks a finger. Chattanooga strengthens top position with Vince Ventura and a Buffalo deal for Bob Callan and Mike Modarski.
Tonight at 8 00 Disco challenges Austinville in a crucial City Softball League clash. A rainout from last night and today’s forecast may force delays as Cisco eyes two remaining games against Brothers to finish the first half. two wins secure the title, one win caps their top spot.
Nine members of Falkville Troop 1 return from a two day trip to the 4 H Club house. Leader Miss McNutt and Mrs Robinson report on the excursion and name participants Carolyn Robinson Peggy Springfield Barbara Ann Sams Mattie Ruth Sams Emma Smith Sue Copeland Carolyn Douglas Estelle Anders Jean Gibbons.
In Indianapolis the 16th annual Women’s Western Open moves into five days of match play after a 12 hour qualifying session. Defending champion Babe Zaharias and Louise Suggs both shot 75 to lead the field, with top contenders like Betty Hicks and Sally Sessions also advancing toward today’s opening round and big-name clashes ahead.
In Birmingham on June 19, Sgt. Tom Chambers of Kinston NC ranked fourth in men’s singles fell in the first round to Lt. Don Peterson of New Orleans 6-4 1-6 6-1. Other seeds won their openings as Nancy Morrison and Gloria Thompson posted easy wins in the women’s division. Seeded players listed for today include Hal Surface, George Ball, Jack Teagle and Jack Kerr in the men’s draw and Betty Ruth Hulbert and Jean Clarke in the women’s.
A health column recommends a post workout rub-down using alcohol to soothe muscles and reduce sweating. It cautions against overuse and notes potential skin irritation.
Margaret Gunther of Memphis and Dorothy Germain and Betty Jameson led the red hot favorites as they paired with Mrs. Charles R. Harbaugh of Cleveland and Marjorie Lindsey of Decatur Illinois respectively. Germain posted 83 yesterday and Jameson shot 79.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower plans to watch the Giants vs. Boston at the Polo Grounds in New York. An official said no ceremony is planned as the General wants a straightforward ballgame experience.
New York reports Tommy Holmes of Boston leads the National League with a .385 average and Tony Cuccinello of Chicago tops the American League at .347. Whitey Kurowski remains runner up with .357, while Mel Ott drops to third at .354 as Nick Etten and others chase top marks.
Ten points melted from his overall score but his remaining .328 was sufficient to place Bobby Estatella of Philadelphia third with a .321.
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