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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1942

Page

6

Durocher To Lead Outfit In League All Star Selection

The league named seven of its eight senior circuit players from the Dodgers and Cardinals for the July 4 Polo Grounds game. Durocher will manage with regulars including Whitlow, Owen, Herman, Reese, Han, Medwick, and Reiser, while the mound staff features Der, Walters, Meer, Passeau, and Melton.

Judson Bailey York Oklyn Dodgers the Polo Grounds Walker Cooper St. Louis Cardinals Willard Marshal New York Giants Paas- Fup Stan Hack Cubs Billy Jurges Giants Leo Duroccher The Dolph Dixie Walk Camilli Big “John Frank Mer Cincinnati Reds Whitlow Mickey Owen Billy Herman Reese Arkyhan Joe Medwick Pete Reiser Dodgers Cardinals Morton Catch Ker Jimmy Terry Moore Enos Slaughter Cincinnati Paul der Bucky Walters Johnny Meer Derringer Ray Starr Claude Passeau Chicago Cubs Lefty Cliff Melton Mei Mize Marshal

Sports Shorts From Across Regions

Donalsonville Georgia reports a hunting mishap as Ward’s dog retrieves a trout after a dove fell into a lake. In Miami Beach Florida Greenberg, ex-Detroit star, is busy with air corps duties and cannot join the service all star team. Seattle Washington notes Carl LaCher, lefthander, coming off a 26 for 26 slump with a two game stint and a rare three hitter amid Pacific Coast League starts.

Donalsonville Ward Miami Brach Greenberg Air Corps Officer Candidate School Cleveland Seattle Carllacher Toronto

Youngsters Seek Crown In Western Open Golf

In Chicago on June 4 young players contend in the Western Open with Phyllis Otto of Atlantic Iowa and Jeanne Cline of Bloomington Indiana advancing. Betty Jameson and Marjorie Row face veteran status amid a six day Elmhurst course tournament.

Dave Hoff Chicago Mary Jorie Row Detroit Betty Jame Betty Io Marjorie Phyllis Otto Atlantic Towa Betty Jeanne Cline Bloomington Elmhurst Migs Otto Babe Didrickson Zaharias Phyllis

Stars Upset In Golf Meet at National Intercollegiate

In South Bend Indiana on June 20 the National Intercollegiate golf tournament reached dramatic semi finals. Earl Stewart of LSU the defending champion and Ray Browner of Stanford were upset, opening the field for four largely unfamiliar players Manuel De La Torre Harold Gjolme Frank Tatum Jr and Bob Kuntz to contest the 36 hole championship tomorrow.

South Bend Ind Earl Stewart Louisiana State Ray Browner Stanford Chain O'Lakes Links Manuel de la Torre Northwestern Solphomore Madrid Spain Angel de la Torre Chicago Royal Madrid Harold Gjolme University of Washington Reldar Gjolme Norway Frank Tatum, Jr Bob Kuntz Yale New York Metropolitan Bill

Cubs Donate Rubber Mats From Wrigley Field Runways

Chicago Cubs donated more than 8000 pounds of rubber matting salvaged from Wrigley Field. The mats, made from casings three years ago, were laid in runways to box seating sections, improving field access and safety.

Chicago Wrigley Field Chicago Cubs

Rocks, Vols Set Hot Pace In Southern Circuit

Nashville shortens gap on Little Rock by routing Atlanta 13 5 as Dutch McCall establishes season strikeout record. Birmingham edges Little Rock 4 8 as Chattanooga and Knoxville split in ten innings. The race to the All Star game hinges on July 1 host club with leaders Nashville and Little Rock in pursuit.

Associated Press Little Rock Nashville Southern Association Larry Gilbert Travelers Atlanta Emil Lochbaum Birmingham George Dockins New Orleans Memphis Chicks Chattanooga Knoxville Dutch McCall Cathey Lane and Guerra Coffman Burek Finley Lochbaum Smith McCall and Hell

Major League Baseball Tonight Schedule Across Cities

The slate features Philadelphia at Detroit and St. Louis night games with Detroit and Philadelphia. New York visits Chicago while Boston plays Cleveland. Pittsburgh hosts New York and Cincinnati visits Brooklyn. Chicago travels to Boston. St. Louis at Philadelphia and Chattanooga at Knoxville are night matches. Atlanta faces Nashville and Little Rock plays Birmingham while Memphis meets New Orleans.

Southern Association Little Rocks Nashville Bee Memphis New Orleans Birmingham Chattanooga Knoxville Brooklyn St. Louis Cincinnati New York Pittsburgh Boston Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit Looe Chie OR Ee Philadelphia Er Washington Tines A Atlanta Little Rock

All Star Selections Posed Between Yankees and Dodgers

In a wide world sports column Hugh Fullerton Jr notes managers face tough calls choosing from Yankees and Dodgers stars. He cites Joe McCarthy and Leo Durocher and stars like Vaughan Reiser and Medwick as likely fixtures, while recalling Vaughan’s homer hot streak and Carl De Rose’s recent life event.

Hugh Fullerton New York Yankees Dodgers Joe McCarthy Leo Durocher Wyatt Owen Herman Reese Vaughan Reiser Medwick Carl de Rose Flinger California Yanks Amsterdam N. Y

Ben Hogan Excels With Four Stroke Finish on Father’s Day

Deak Morse reports from St. Johnsbury that Ben Hogan impressed by lowering par over three days and finishing with a four stroke advantage on Father’s Day. Hogan’s steady play and calm demeanor drew praise from locals and fellow golfers alike.

Deak Morse St. Johnsbury Ben Hogan

Objection Sustained on Dom DiMaggio Contract Size

Heinie Groh writes that a recent note misrepresented his stance on Dom DiMaggio. He says he recommended DiMaggio three years in succession and explains the Giants hesitated due to the purchase price of a contract for a player wearing glasses.

Heinie Groh Dom DiMaggio Giants

One Minute Sports Page Preview of July Polo Grounds Events

A rodeo and thrill circus set for a week in July at the Polo Grounds promises variety. Clark Shaughnessy awaits George Halas in Chicago to overhaul the T formation. Art Fleenan, ex Syracuse publicity aide, survived a merchant ship torpedo and two days adrift. Remus the trotting horse is co owned by Harry Short Paul Bowser and W R Dickerson described as three men on a horse but what a horse belonging to the Saratogian of Saratoga Springs New York.

Polo Grounds Clark Shaughnessy Chicago George Halas Art Fleenan Jim Decker Syracuse U Jamaica Art Alma Remus Harry Short Paul Bowser W. R. Dickerson Johnny Jones Saratoga Springs N. Y

Local fight writers cheer Muscato debut over Franklin

Reporters returning from Cleveland laud Set Joe Muscato for defeating Lem Franklin. They note his brother Phil is a notable prospect. Norfork Piedmont league club moved from Asheville to Greenville with Manager Buzz Boyle and players forced to ride the bus. In Morristown Fred Hartman juggles roles as mail route operator judge farmer station owner and restaurant business manager and right fielder for Newport in the Appalachian league.

Cleveland Joe Muscato Lem Franklin Joe Phil Norfolk Asheville N. C Greenville Buzz Boyle Morristown Tenn Fred Hartman Newport

Miner Dies in Alabama Coal Mine Accident

Herman King a miner at Brookside Pratt Coal Mine Blossburg Alabama died in a Birmingham hospital from an electrical shock and a fall at the mine. Hospital attaches quoted him saying he fell down an elevator shaft after contacting live wires.

Birmingham Ala Herman King Brookside-Pratt Coal Mine Company Blossburg

Daily Crossword Clues and Cryptoquote Challenge

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Head of An Abbey Weary

Where to Find Fish Dept of Conservation Compiled by Alabama

The item lists resources from Alabama on the state Fish Department of Conservation. It notes compiled references and locations where readers can access conservation fish data and related guidance. The notice highlights state agencies and public offices responsible for fishery information.

Dept. OF Conservation Alabama

Fishing Prospects Across Lakes and Creeks Noted

Report lists creeks and lakes with high or low clear water and gear successes. Species include bass bream crappie white bass and pike with bites on live bait plugs and artificial flies. best times dawn and dusk. some muddy water noted at Sugar Creek and Strips near Wheeler Dam.

Paint Rock Coon North Sauty Long Island White Lake Bradford Indian Creeks Plint Lauderdale Colbert Franklin Pickwick Lake Wilson Lake Wheeler Dam Shoals Creek Waterloo Buzzard Roost Lawrence and Winston Brushy Lake Mallard Creek Town Sugar Creek Elk River Big Creek White Springs Beulah Bay Morgan and Cullman West Flint East Flint Flint Creeks Tennessee River Cotaco Creek

Baseball Scores Roundup From Morning and Evening Games

Results show St Louis 4 Boston 0 Chicago 7 Philadelphia 1 Brooklyn 4 Cincinnati 0 in night action. Detroit 7 Boston 3 Cleveland 4 Philadelphia 1 Chicago 2 Washington 0. New York at St Louis postponed. only scheduled games listed.

Associated Press St. Louis Boston Chicago Philadelphia Brooklyn Cincinnati American New York Detroit Cleveland Washington

Southern Knoxville Triumph in 10 Inning Tilt

In an afternoon clash at Southern Knoxville, Knoxville beats Chattanooga 3 to 2 in ten innings. The schedule also notes Nashville over Atlanta 13 to 5, Birmingham 4 over Little Rock 3, and New Orleans blanking Memphis 8 to 0.

Memphis New Orleans Carpenter Kindery Schultz Dockins D’antonio Little Rock Birmingham Judlin Bremer Matuzak West Southern

South Atlantic Baseball Scores Snapshot

Charleston defeats Columbia 8 to 3 while Jacksonville beats Augusta 6 to 3. Columbus tops Savannah 6 to 2 and Greenville defeats Macon 3 to 1 in the South Atlantic region standings.

South Atlantic Charleston Columbia Jacksonville Augusta Columbus Savannah Greenville Macon

Georgia Florida Scoreline Briefs

Vakiosta defeated Albany 2 0 and Waycross beat Americus 8 3 in a series of regional games. Dothan edged Moultrie 4 3 Tallahassee won over Cordele 6 3.

Georgia-Florida Vakiosta Albany Dothan Moultrie Tallahassee Cordele Waycross Americus

Four Gallons Allowed Washing Instructions Ration Plan

Eastern states begin a gasoline rationing program with four gallons as the basic unit. The directive, issued June 26, details how fuel is allocated across households and industries, outlining application procedures and enforcement measures.

Angling Report Notes Bream Crappie and White Bass Action

Bream crappie and white bass are striking live bait plugs and artificial flies. Bream are striking on worms.

Braves Suffer 4-0 Loss Amid Slugger Cooper's Win

Cooper racked up his 10th win and sixth shutout with a two-hit gem against the Boston Braves in a relief game. Dodgers and Cubs also won while White Sox blanked Senators in a pitching duel. Indians' Smith earned his fourth straight victory.

Judson Bailey Associated Press Cooper Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Reds Peewee Reese Lew Riggs Pete Reiser Joe Medwick Medwick Gene Thompson Reds Johnny Allen Big Bill Lee Chicago Cubs Phils Philadelphia Cubs John Podgajny Chicago White Sox Washington Senators Lee Buck) Ross Sid Hudson Washington Ross Chicago al Smith Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Athletics Detroit Bostoth Red Sox Bloodworth

Five executed and others jailed for grocery riot in Paris

Five people were sentenced to death by guillotine six to life heavy labor and four to prison terms of five to 20 years after a Paris tribunal found them guilty of taking part in food riot disorders at a grocery on May 31. One suspect remains at large.

Vichy Paris

Office of Price Administration Issues Today

Officials from the Office of Price Administration issued notices today detailing price controls and regulatory steps. The release outlined enforcement measures and timelines for compliance across affected industries.

Office of Price Administration

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