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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1946

Page

8

Memphis High Defeats Jackson In Southeast High School Tilt

Humes High of Memphis routed Jackson Miss high 11 to 5 in the second round of the Southeast High School Baseball Tournament. Jesuit of New Orleans beat Lanier of Macon 4 3 to drop Lanier to the losers bracket as Bilger and Oser each pitched well for their teams.

Atlanta Humes High Memphis Jesuit New Orleans Teu- Robert Bilger Jackson Miss Lanier Macon Georgia Charlie Bollinger Hugh Oser Louisiana Bollingér Peel Oser

Don’t waste the good pot liquor from spinach

A kitchen tip suggests saving the spinach pot liquor after cooking. Use it to enrich soup or create a healthful chilled vegetable cocktail, turning a byproduct into a flavorful, nutritious base.

Standings and results from American and National leagues

American League results show Boston, Detroit, Cleveland, New York, Chicago, Washington, St. Louis, and Philadelphia with scores including Cleveland 8 New York 3 and Chicago 6 Washington 4. National League notes Cincinnati 15 Brooklyn 3 and Chicago 7 Boston 3. Southern Association standings list Atlanta 49 25 and Memphis 22 98 with multiple game results across Birmingham Nashville Mobile and Little Rock.

Boston New York Detroit Washington St. Louis Cleveland Fis Chicago Boston Ji Philadelphia Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh Southern Association Atlanta Nashville Memphis Chattanooga New Orleans Mobile Ay Birmingham AIT Little Rock Mobile Cincinnati Khaabs

No Judging Egg Color by Shell Hue

A succinct proverb-like note dismisses judging eggs by shell color, stating shell shade offers no reliable clue to yolk color. Emphasizes awareness of misleading appearances in simple judgments.

Raiders Take First Game In City Softball League

The Raiders defeated Meadow Gold 14 to 4 and Dot's beat Namies 15 to 3 as Tuesday night games ended early under league rules. Meadow Gold added four players but trailed after three innings, while Dot's built a big lead with eight runs in the third inning led by two homers from Johns and Parks.

Dot Raiders Namies Meadow Gold H. L. “Shorty Ogle Willard Street Claude Gilliam Marvin Amsbrough Joel Motherway Yarbrough Gilliam Motherway Meadow Golds Bob Sittason Charley Jones Gene Ratliff Dot's Jimmy Johns Callahan Johns Ray Parks Collins Nannies Harvey Charles Riley Brewer McLemore

Coulter Signs With Giants After West Point Exit

Georgia Tech line coach Bob Woodruff announced that Dewitt Coulter Army All American tackle signed with the New York Giants for this fall. Coulter, who withdrew from West Point, agreed to a contract reported at 19000 dollars plus a 2500 signing bonus and spoke from Fort Worth Texas.

Atlanta Bob Woodruff Georgia Tech Dewitt Coulter Army New York Giants Coulter West Point Woodruff Fort Worth Texas

Barons edge Nashville in 10 innings for 7 6 win

Birmingham defeats Nashville 7-6 in ten innings on a home run by Bob Reid to split the four game set. Atlanta Crackers win 7-6 at Chattanooga with Bill Ayers earning his 13th victory. Memphis beats New Orleans 2-1 as Wimpy Willis allows eight hits. Schedule lists Atlanta at Nashville and other matchups.

Associated Press Birmingham Southern Association Nashville Bob Reid Atlanta Crackers Chattanooga Bill Ayers Lookouts Memphis Chicks New Orleans Wimpy Willis Mobile Little Rock Atlanta Chattarrooga Memphis

Club Rosters Listed for Second Half of City Softball

Rosters for the second half of the city softball season include Meadow Gold with Marvin Yarbrough and Joe Motherway among others while Decatur Transit lists Joe Jones and Herbert McElroy. Raiders feature Bob Sittason and Gene Ratliff alongside Chastain Broadway and A. J. Coleman. Names also appear for Namies DOTs Garrison’s and others such as James Johns, Ray Love, and Claude Hess.

Meadow Gold Marvin Yarbrough Joe Motherway Claude Gilliam Raymond Whitt Tom King Buster Black Willard Street Bill Carpenter Herbert Sims Clinton Roberson Bill Askins Albert Clapton Burl McLemore Raiders Bob Sittason Gene Ratliff Carl Boley Joe Brewer Charley Jones Chastain Broadway Billy Joe Terry Coy Halbrooks Raphael Thompson Chalmers Riley Charles Riey Bobby Golden A. J. Coleman James Johns Ray Love Flynn Ray Parks Malhon Joe Yarbrough Travis Callahan James Sparkman Raymond Thornhill Claude McMurtrie Scott McClanahan Shelby Cole Bill Jackson Claude Hess Garrison Jimmy Newlin Ed Johnson Robert Hudson Lamar Gurganus Bud Lee Walter Todd Thomas Todd Mark Long Raymond Smith Clyde Smith Nolan Sanders Clifton Kimbrell

Eggs preserved in water glass for cooking use

Water glass preserved eggs prove satisfactory for scrambling omelets and baking but less suitable for poaching frying or soft cooking in the shell.

Phillies Stop Cardinals 5-3 in comeback win

Ben Chapman draws praise as Phillies surge to 18 wins in 24, moving from eighth to sixth while Del Ennis drives in three on two hits. Cardinals drop after Brookline’s 5-3 loss as Pittsburgh, Chicago and Boston post varied results in pennant races.

Two New Men Meet Tonight In Decatur Wrestling Card

Decatur veterans of Foreign Wars promote a weekly Benson Field show with two newcomers in action. Nick Carter, ex Birmingham Southern football star, teams with Jack Wentworth of Canada to face Charlie Keene and Sailor Watkins of Texas. Carter and Wentworth, long-time partners, have won all local matches since reuniting. A one fall prelim with a 30 minute limit features Carter versus Watkins. main card starts at 8 30.

Decatur Benson Field Nick Carter Birmingham Carter Watkins

Yesterday's Stars Highlight Busy Baseball Slate

Yesterday's stars include Bobby Feller striking out 13 Yankees to boost his season total to 165 in an 8-3 win for the Indians. Tex Hughson earned his fourth straight win with a two hit 1-0 shutout over the Tigers. Ray Mueller drove in five with two homers and two singles as the Reds crushed the Pirates 15-3.

Associated Press Ben Chapman Phillies Dodgers St. Louis Browns Philadelphia Phils St. Louis Cardinals del Ennis Cardinals Brookdéwn Cincinnati John Hetki Dodger Ray Mueller Ed Lukon Brooklyn Les Webber Pittsburgh Nicky Strincevich New York Giants Chicago Cubs Boston Tex Hughson Detroit New York Cleveland Bobby Feller Hughson Freddy Hutchinson Hutchinson Yankees Feller Rapid Robert Fanning Bill Dietrich Cecil Travis Washington Sam Zoldak Indians Red Sox Tigers Reds Nick Strincevich Pirates

Baseball offers aid to Spokane Indians after fatal bus crash

Spokane Indians receive help from the Western International League and major and minor leagues across the nation after a bus crash killed eight players and injured seven others. Spokane's Sam Collins plans to resume play, aided by players from Milt Cadinha Joe Faria and Fred Lanifero, while Branch Rickey and league presidents pledge support.

Spokane Seattle Wash Spokane Indians Robert B. Abel Tacoma Sam W. Collins Indians Collins Branch Rickey Brooklyn Dodgers National League W. G. Bramham National Association of Minor Leagues Clarence Rowland Pacific Coast League Los Angeles William H. Klepper Portland Beavers Milt Cadinha Joe Faria Fred Lanifero San Diego

Sports Roundup Highlights Early 1946 Yankee Box Sales

By Hugh Fullettes Jr. New York June 26 14 When the baseball Yankees opened their 1946 season they had sold 500 boxes for the season at high prices. The football Yankees sold 400 boxes at 140 each and have 65000 in season ticket sales. Topeka's Jim Reed notes Army recruiters struggle as sergeants earn 78 a month. Clemson College seeks extra football game for Nov 30 amid a nine-game 1946 schedule.

New York Baseball Yankees Football Yankees Topeka Jim Reed Jim

Shipbuilders Open Season Night Game In Huntsville

The Ingalls Shipbuilders travel to Huntsville to face the Huntsville Manufacturing team at Merrimac Park in the first night game of the season. Starting at 8 p.m., Ingalls seeks their eighth win in 14. Manager Herman Evans may start Ray Sherrill or Robert Hudson.

Ingalls Huntsville Merrimac Park Herman Evans Ray Sherrill Robert Hudson

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