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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1940

Page

6

Louis Stamps Godoy In Brutal Eighth Round Knockout

Louis dominated Godoy with relentless punches lasting eight rounds. The Chilean, knocked down twice, faced savage lefts and rights until referee Cavanagh stopped the fight as blood streamed from a deep cut. Louis weighed 199 pounds and eyed a possible September return if a Galento Baer clash happens next month.

Arturo Billy Cavanagh Louis Godoy al Weill Louiss Tony Galento Max Baer

Bombing Death Toll Across German Cities Press Reports

British raids on Cologne and Dusseldorf caused multiple fatalities with 16 dead reported in Berlin. Dusseldorf papers claim ten killed and many injured with substantial property damage noted.

Berlin Cologne Dusseldorf

Baseball Results From The National League

The Associated Press reports NL scores with New York defeating Chicago 6 to 3, Pittsburgh 8 over Boston 7, Philadelphia 4 over Cincinnati 3 in 12 innings, with only these games on the schedule.

The Associated Press National League New York Chicago Pittsburgh Boston Philadelphia Cincinnati

Baseball Scores From The Day

The American League games included Chicago 1 over New York 0 in 11 innings and Cleveland 12 over Washington 1. Philadelphia defeated Detroit 6 to 4. In the National League Boston fell to St Louis 4 to 2. Southern Association results saw Knoxville 2 defeating New Orleans 1 and Chattanooga 6 over Little Rock 2. Memphis beat Atlanta 6 to 2 and Birmingham edged Nashville 6 to 5.

Chicago New York Cleveland Washington Philadelphia Detroit Boston St. Louis

Major league schedule fronts as 14 games listed

The schedule lists matchups including Cincinnati at New York, Pittsburgh at Brooklyn, St Louis at Boston, Chicago at Philadelphia, New York at Detroit, Boston at Cleveland, Philadelphia and Chicago, Washington at St Louis night, Memphis at Atlanta, Birmingham at Nashville, Little Rock at Chattanooga, and New Orleans at Knoxville.

Cincinnati New York Pittsburgh Brooklyn St. Louis Boston Chicago Philadelphia

Fishing Report for Lauderdale and Colbert Districts

Fishing is slow across Lauderdale and Colbert with fair strikes only below Wilson and Wheeler Dams where white lake bass Jack salmon and bream bite on live bait and plugs. Second Creek is dingy and high with slow action on all game fish using live bait and plugs. Cypress Creek also dingy and high with slow bites on bass bream crappie and white lake bass. Shoals Creek and Cane Creek are dingy and high with slow game fish bites on live bait. Big Bear Creek is muddy and high with slow action on game fish.

Lauderdale Colbert Wilson and Wheeler White Lake Second Creek Cypress Creek Shoals Creek Cane Creek Big Bear Creek

Want Ad Announcement for Local Tele phone Services

A brief want ad notes that the listing will appear in over 7000 local homes and provides the telephone contact number 46 for inquiries. The notice emphasizes broad reach of the advertisement.

Telephone

Two Hurlers Steal Show In City Softball Night

Lovelace Garrison and Riverside schoolboys led a high scoring evening as Alabama fell to Garrison 5 to 3 and Vaughan defeated Riverside 7 to 3. Covington S. Sandy and Floyd McAbee paced Vaughan while Murphy and Covington teammates contributed for the winners.

Alabama Lovelace Garrison Riverside Covington Vaughan Lewier Sims Page Prince Bryant Lewter Raymond Smith Siams Buster Terry Terry Sellers Hess Cottrell Flynn Rhe Vaughan E. Sandy Lee Ogle

Daily Crossword Across

Crossword clues listed in two columns across and down for a standard magazine puzzle. Includes definitions for across and down entries such as Notch Equipped with weapons Gated Request Stylish Small drum Delicate etc.

Courtland Falls 4 2 to Russellville in opener

Courtland loses its first game of the season 4 to 2 at Russellville Park. R Agee started on the mound for Courtland and was relieved by E Sherrill who finished strongly. Six errors hurt Courtland as Scott pitched for Russellville. box score notes Bratton a 3-base hit and a 2-base hit by Scott.

Courtland Ala Russellville Russelville Park R. Agee E. Sherrill Scott Will Russelville P. Agee Bratton Tedderr Strange Shedd J. Strange Sinclair Redding B. Strange

Chicks Crax Tie for Second in Southern Association

Memphis and Atlanta clinched a tie for second place in the Southern Association as Nashville held a six game lead likely hosting the all star game in July. Joe Roxbury of Memphis and Garton Del Savio of Birmingham delivered late dramatics while Knoxville beat New Orleans 2 1 and Little Rock fell to Chattanooga 6 2.

Memphis Atlanta Nashville Vols Crackers Joe Roxbury Garton del Savio Birmingham Little Rock Chattanooga

New French Battleships Seized at Brest

Berlin reports Der Angriff says Germans seized two 35 000 ton French battleships the Clemenceau and the Richelieu under construction at Brest during pursuit of the port.

Berlin der Angriff Brest France

Browns Burst Into Sensation in Bid for Lead

Baseball's current sensation is the St. Louis Browns who surged into fifth place a game and a half behind the Yankees after sweeping the Red Sox in a doubleheader 2-1 and 11-4. Bob Feller pitched a 12-1 win to move the Indians atop the league, while Ford Frick cleared Bob Bowman of blame in Medwick beaning incident.

St. Louis Browns New York Yankees Brownies Browns Yanks Red Sox Cleveland Indians Bob Feller Washington Senators Detroit Tigers New York Ford Frick National League Bob Bowman Joe Medwick Brooklyn Dodger Medwick Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals

Myron C Taylor Ill In Florence As Pope Informed

The condition of Myron C Taylor, Roosevelt's representative to the Holy See, was reported as somewhat worse in Florence. He is seriously ill and Mrs Taylor is traveling from the United States by air to be with him while Pope Pius XII has been informed and asked to be kept updated.

Rome Myron C. Taylor Roosevelt Holy See Florence Vatican Pius Xtii

Man Fined In Recorder's Court For Parking Meter Breach

A man from Columbia was fined in recorder's court for allegedly electing the parking meter ordinance. He was among those who collect money from meters, likened to being bitten by one's own dog.

Columbia, S. C Recorder's Court

Athletics Rally Past Yankees as Brancato Delivers Big Hit

Al Brancato drove in six runs including a bases loaded single and a homer, lifting the Philadelphia Athletics to a 6-4 win. The Yankees were blanked 1-0 by Chicago’s John Rigney in 11 innings, marking New York’s fifth straight loss. The Phillies beat the Reds 4-3 in 12 innings to seize the NL lead, while the Giants routed the Cubs 6-3 and the Pirates edged the Bees 8-7.

Philadelphia Athletics al Brancato Yankees Chicago White Sox John Rigney New York Phillies Kirby Higbe Chuck Klein Cincinnati Reds Brooklyn Dodgers New York Giants Larry French Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Boston Bees

Briesz Talks Sports as Louis Plans Golf and Fights

New York reports Louis travels to Atlantic City to train for a July 2 clash with Baer and Galento. Joe Louis arranges a Detroit pro to join him, while references to the Browns, Yankees, and Red Sox appear. Louis lands many “Joe Louis Specials” and hurts Billy Conn in heats. Larry MacPhail seeks fan pep for the Cards but is blocked by Leo Durocher.

New York Louis Atlantic City Baer Galento Joe Detroit Browns Yanks Red Sox Joe Louis Billy Conn Colin Larry MacPhail Leo Durocher

Dean leads comeback drive as fans back Texas all star pick

Denny Carroll's health worries Tigers spark concern over Bartell’s return. Arturo Godoy and CCC camp boxers are noted while Beech Sikes and Larkin show early boxing roots. The mail praises Dean as the league's top choice for starting pitcher, with strong fan support for his comeback.

Bob Sikes Neville Beech Tippy Larkin CCC Denny Carroll Detroit Tigers Carroll Dick Bartell Cizy Dean Texas Ague Dean

Burr cites Vitt season finish to save club face

The Moccasin telegraph reports Oscar Vitt may finish the season to spare the club embarrassment as disgruntled players previously demanded Witt be burned. Kansas City Blues say the Yankees lack their former zest after an exhibition loss. A transcontinental arrival reveals Owen Anderson with Baron Von Cramm’s racquet, a relic from earlier ties, as Al Aldrickson tours Washington U. at the big fair.

Harold C. Burr N. Y Oscar Vitt Witt Kansas City Blues Baron Gottfried von Cramm Owen Anderson California von Cramm Anderson Dlutch al Aldrickson Washington U Poughkeepsie

Pitchers Dominate Canadian-American League Start

Cy Morgan leads Ottawa as the league records show 37 of 40 games started by the initiating pitcher. The three incomplete games are credited to relief handling. The trend highlights strong starter depth in the Can adian-American circuit.

Cy Morgan Ottawa P.S

One Minute Interviews Offer Calm Golf and Baseball Advice

Willie Turnesa the ex amateur champion says to play well you must relax while Paul Waner adds the same for baseball claiming the best fun comes from a relaxed mindset. The quotes reflect doctor recommended calm in sport.

Willie Turnesa Paul Waner

Athens carrier Barker to undergo operation at Tuscaloosa hospital

Dewey L. Barker longtime city mail carrier and former assistant postmaster will leave Saturday for the Veterans hospital in Tuscaloosa for an operation and treatment. Harry M. Allen will handle his route during the absence.

Athens Ala Dewey L. Barker Veterans Hospital Tuscaloosa Harry M. Allen

Shirt rule at Norfolk navy yard cafeteria

The employees cooperative restaurant at the Norfolk navy yard announces a formal policy requiring shirts for service. Workers have been notified they will not be served if they are not wearing shirts.

Norfolk, Va Norfolk Navy Yard

Voice of the People Publication Policy Note

The Daily states it reserves the right to accept or reject communications and limits articles to 300 words. Readers are advised to submit concise items suitable for publication and to comply with the newspaper's guidelines.

Decatur Celebrates 120th Anniversary and Growth

A letter from 917 Oak Street in Decatur lauds the city on the Tennessee River as an ideal industrial and residential spot. The 120th anniversary program showcased Decatur’s river and rail links, educational facilities, and community spirit, praising local leaders and the Chamber of Commerce.

Decatur Tennessee River South Decatur Chamber of Commerce Decatur Daily

Blue Devils Resume Play With Back-to-Back Outs

The Blue Devils head to Jasper to face Alabama Mills on Saturday and return to Alabama Park for a 2:30 game Sunday. Briscoe and Manahan expected to handle mound duties in both tilts as lineups listed include Jasper Cox Grimes ORear Daines Cain Butler ORear Wells Lynn or Moon and Blue Devils with Graham Brazelton Kimbrell Pepper McMurtrie Sheats Knoblock Grant Briscoe or Manahan.

Blue Devils Jasper Alabama Mills Alabama Park Imps Gadsden Goodyear Hanceville Briscoe Manahan Cox c Grimes J. O P. Daines R. Cain Butler H. O Wells Lynn Moon Graham Brazelton Kimbrell Pepper McMurtrie Sheats Knoblock Grant

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