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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1948

Page

8

Yankees Take Cleveland Again And Only Game and Half Out

The Cleveland Indians slide as they lose the series to the New York Yankees by a game and a half, while Bob Feller struggles with home runs surrendering three. Boston, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Brooklyn, Chicago and New York teams also register wins or losses as pennant races tighten and rain postponements alter schedules.

Yankees Cleveland Associated Press Cleveland Indians Lou Boudreau Bob Feller Tribe Indians New York Yankees Feller Yanks Rapid Robert Philadelphia Athletic Browns St. Louis Ferris Fain Barney McCosky A’s Boston Red Sox White Sox Chicago Bill Wight Ted Williams Red Sox St. Louis Cardinals Boston Braves Braves Boston Brooklyn Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates Brooklyn Pirates Dodgers New York Chicago Cubs Giants Cubs Washington Detroit Cincinnati Ague le Pittsburgh Brooklyn Er Sin Portland Sacramento San Diego Hollywood Oakland San Francisco Angeles Seattle Jersey City Buffalo Toronto Syracuse Rochester Newark Montreal Baltimore St. Paul Louisville Milwaukee Indianapolis Columbus Kansas City Minneapolis Toledo National League American League Southern Association Nashville Atlanta Birmingham Mobile

Falkville Defeats Florence 15 to 7 in North Alabama League

Falkville’s baseball team defeated Florence 15 7 in Falkville on Thursday. Carl Brown started on the mound six innings gave up one run four hits before injuring his knee and leaving for Bo gue. Willie Meadows hit two home runs and a single, Bobby Phillips added four hits as Falkville totaled thirteen. Falkville to host Moulton Saturday in league play.

Wpleville Phillips Falkville Moulton Lawrence County

Moths Lay Eggs In Clothing and Furnishings

The pests lay eggs in fabric fibers and upholstery, nesting in rugs and tiny crevices. The text warns about moth infestations in homes and the need for careful cleaning and storage to prevent damage.

Louis Walcott Heavyweight Title Fight Delayed Again By Rain

Rain forced a second postponement of the Louis Walcott title bout at Yankee Stadium. Promoter Mike Jacobs halted action at 7:25 PM with 4400 soaked fans inside. plans were announced to replace stubs and redeem tickets. Louis weighed 213 1 2 pounds, Walcott 194 3 4, with next possible date to be announced.

New York Joe Louis Jersey Joe Walcott U. S. Weather Bureau Will Grimsley Yankee Stadium Sporting Club New York Yankees Will Louis Walcott Mike Jacobs Sol Strauss Pompton Lakes

Newnan Reclaims First in GA Alabama League Race

In a busy league night Newnan and Carrollton moved atop the division as Newnan beat Lacranee i and Carrollton defeated Griffin 9 7 to seize second. Valley dropped to third after Opelika edged them 83 2. Huesman stole home for Alexander City as Tallassee fell despite strong hitting.

Associated Press Newnan Carrollton Alexander City Millers Indians Lacranee i Griffin Valley Opelika Owls Jarvis Rusell Hornets Pimientoes

Cheese in ancient diet traced to 1400 B C era

Historic records indicate cheese was a staple in human meals as early as 1400 B C, reflecting long standing dairy practices across ancient cultures.

Cullman Red Sox trounce Ingalls 13 to 2 in Thursday game

Cullman Red Sox defeated Ingalls 13 2 as Copeland held Ingalls to eight hits while Halbrooks struggled. Cullman built momentum after the second, scoring in each inning from the seventh on, led by Holmes Elrod and Burns with key hits. Florence hit a solo homer for Ingalls in the seventh, receiving one of Ingalls two runs.

Barrett Shelton JR Cullman Red Sox Ingalls Halbrooks Copeland Patterson Holmes Elrod Burns Florence Jones Ratliff Bittinger Grishman Sparkman Q Brewer Sogaee Juste

Vic Raschi Dominates Indians for Ninth Straight Win

Pitching win by Vic Raschi in a 4-0 Yankees victory over the Cleveland Indians on six hits. Jackie Robinson starred for the Dodgers with seven hits guiding an 8-6 doubleheader sweep including a homer, doubles, and two singles.

Associated Press Vic Raschi Yankees Cleveland Indians Jackie Robinson Dodgers

Home Supply tops Firestone in City Softball clash

In a night of league action at the City Softball league field Grady Roberts led Home Supply to a 12-8 victory over Firestone. Roberts had three singles and a homer, four RBIs, two steals, while Jerry Stair limited Firestone to eight hits in a solid eight innings. John White Motors beat V F W 12-7 as Nolan Sanders started for the Vets and Earl Payne, Tommy Todd shared mound duties.

Grady Roberts Firestone Roberts Jerry Stair Stair Hugh Halbrooks Shelby Cole Wildness Nolan Sanders Vets Travis Odom Odom Sanders Earl Payne Tommy Todd A. J. Coleman Florence John White Coleman

Potts Meets Devoe Again In Cotton States Tennis Final

In Sylacauga Alabama Steve Potts the defending Memphis champion meets Charles Devoe of Indianapolis in the junior singles final at the Cotton States tournament Devoe and Bill Bastion won the junior doubles title Richardson of Baton Rouge teamed with Bobby Sierra of Tampa to win boys doubles Devoe and Bastion had earlier won the Southern Junior Tandem title Potts defeated Dick Holroyd 6 3 6 0 in singles semi finals Richardson beat Jimmy Robinson 6 3 6 2 in boys singles final and teamed with Sierra to win boys doubles 6 2 6 3.

Sylacauga Ala Steve Potts Memphis Charles Devoe Indianapolis Ind Devoe Bill Bastion Little Ham Richardson Baton Rouge Bobby Sierra Tampa Fla Potts Dick Holroyd Miami Beach Richardson Bastion Jim Kyle Birmingham Alan Wickersham Sylabouga Indiana Jimmy Robinson Kimberlin Heights Tenn Sierra David Harum Coral Gayles Billy Munro Merry _Isle

Pels Sweep Travs With Double Win in Little Rock

The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Little Rock Travs 5-3 and 6-2 to move ahead in the series. Fred Vaughn hit a three run homer in the sixth of game one, Jim Kleckley and Stan Ferek held the Travs to five hits, and Birmingham, Atlanta, and Memphis also won in other Southern Association results.

Associated Press New Orleans Pelicans Southern Association Little Rock Travs Pels Chattanooga Birmingham Barons Atlanta Nashville Crackers Vols Memphis Mobile Pelicans Little Rock Fred Vaughn Vaughn Jim Kleckley Stan Ferek Travs New Orleans Bill Kennedy Shelby Kenny Birmingham Lookouts Johnny Rizzo Barons George Wilson Memphis Chicks Bob Schultz Stokie Kelly Antonelli Scala

Albany Cards End Valdosta Nine Game Streak in Twin Wins

Albany defeated Valdosta 9-7 and 5-0 to move into the Georgia-Florida League first division, grabbing a one percent edge over Waycross while Cordele beat Bearss 6-2. Thomasville topped Moultrie 5-3 as Tallahassee and Americus split, Americus winning 6-1 before a nightcap 18-12.

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