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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1943
Page
8
Major league clubs prepare for a round of intersectional play as war relief days bring in all club receipts for the War Fund. Last year 16 games raised 506000 dollars for Army and Navy relief societies, despite uneven promotion by some clubs.
Sewell pitched the Decatur win over Cincinnati Reds 7 to 1, allowing seven hits, two walks, and two strikeouts. He also went 2 for 4 at the plate with a two RBI triple in the second inning, extending his edge as the league’s top pitcher.
The season schedules two relief days on June 30 and July 28 with doubleheaders and night games. The National League slate includes St Louis at New York and Cincinnati at Brooklyn in doubleheaders, Chicago at Boston, Pittsburgh at Philadelphia. The American League features New York at Cleveland and Philadelphia at St Louis at night, Boston at Detroit at twilight, Washington at Chicago in a doubleheader, plus Washington-Chicago versus Great Lakes Naval Training Station in the first game. Truett Sewell shines as Pirates beat Reds 7-1 with a two run triple by Bucky Walters noted amid idle clubs.
The Church of the Brethren announced plans to ship 5 000 to 10 000 dairy cows to Europe after the war as a gesture of international friendship. Secretary Leland Brubaker described the effort as the Heifers For Project to involve church members in the United States.
A fragment notes that six of all Argentina inhabitants live in Buenos Aires. The line hints at demographic concentration in the capital while lacking full context or precise figures.
St Louis outfielder Stan Musial piles up hits and shows savvy watching pitchers. He credits study and experience for his early season surge, noting success against lefties and improved power after adjusting at the Polo Grounds. Musial seeks the batting title as Slaughter and Reiser depart.
Chicago June 29 Catherine Fox, 18, rising as a golf sensation, tied for runner-up medalist honors in the Western Open after shooting 78 at Glen Oaks. Daughter of pro Jack Fox, she moved from England to the United States as a child and starred in Glen Ridge high school golf.
German controlled Paris radio reported two battleships and six destroyers sailing from Gibraltar into the Mediterranean for fleet maneuvers. The claim, unconfirmed by other sources, was noted by the British ministry. Also, Britain agreed to supply American troops in Europe with 89,100,000 pounds of potatoes in 1943.
In MLB action none in the American League. Southern Association hosts Nashville at Knoxville with three night games and Chattanooga at Atlanta Little Rock at Birmingham Memphis at New Orleans. International League features five night games Jersey City at Buffalo Newark at Rochester Syracuse at Toronto Baltimore at Montreal. American Association has six night games Indianapolis at Toledo Louisville at Columbus Kansas City at St Paul Milwaukee at Minneapolis.
A midair collision while chasing a fly ball sidelines two Dixie Semi Pro Baseball League leaders from the Gunter Field Pilots. "Big Jim" Teasley suffers a compound fracture of the right wrist and "Soup" Campbell breaks a collar bone, ending their seasons. Teasley had 96 strikeouts and six victories, Campbell four wins.
A Soviet perspective notes the vast area contains nearly all essential materials of civilization, underscoring the region’s unparalleled mineral wealth and resource diversity, shaping economic and strategic significance.
ArmyQuartermaster Le Feve plans a postwar baseball game for occupation troops in Berlin once Nazi power falls. Equipment orders already placed as the Army prepares for idle time after combat ends. Le Feve notes baseball remains top purchase and the budget allows one dollar per soldier.
New York reports show the war bond league has raised 1265 055 000 for the government since June 8. Dixie Walker of the Dodgers tops city popularity with Ernie Lombardi of the Giants second. Fans may vote for a favorite with each bond purchase. Chicago notes Wallace Butts eyes all star game Aug 25 against the Washington Redskins. Wisconsin mentor hopes to join Harry Stuhlldreher’s staff for a winning season. Venon Stephens of the Browns challenges Cris Hackett for batting leadership amid a 342 average. Babe Dahlgren leads NL hitters at 351 with Frank McCormick rising to 336. Atlanta reports most favorites advance except Lieut Shippey in a pivotal round.
The piece notes Cessna team player limited to four of seven games in a national semi pro tourney. Sergeant Kid McCoy believes he can beat Jake Lamotta in Detroit after training with Ray Robinson who did it twice. Ken Shell Utah’s golf champ fractured left hand years ago and now must enlarge club grips. warns others about risky stunts.
Whirl away retires from racing to a gentleman farmer life. He will spend his winnings, study new ventures, and meet many equine admirers as he shifts from track to quiet rural living.
Henry P Edwards retires from the American League service bureau and moves back to Chicago to seek new projects. Jackie MaGuire, 18, emerging infielder on the Giants Jersey City farm, is spotted by Rubber Jonnard in St. Louis and invited to a tryout. His father Gordon MaGuire is a Giant scout.
Today’s guest star Tommy itagerald reports Louisville announces diaper shortage ended enabling colleges to place orders for next fall football uniforms.
Rumor says the top football team for next fall may play at Camp Faragut Idaho under Lieut Ray Flaherty who will coach. He already has Ki Aldrich Bill Urban Odson and Bob Sweiger plus a couple of Minnesota college players. Corp Mickey Harris has over 100 baseball player photos for soldiers in the Caribbean area. The Sporting News overseas edition covers boxing football track tennis and cheesecake photos.
Cincinnati defeated Pittsburgh 7 to 1 in the only game scheduled. New Orleans tied 2 2. Little Rock beat Birmingham 9 to 3. Chattanooga won 7 to 1 over Atlanta. Nashville crushed Knoxville 11 to 1. Piedmont League Durham routed Norfolk 8 nothing. Richmond topped Lynchburg 8 to 5 while Portsmouth at Roanoke postponed. International League Jersey City beat Buffalo 5 to 1 and Newark prevailed 2 to 1 over Rochester. Syracuse at Toronto postponed. Indianapolis defeated Toledo 1 to 0 while Louisville at Columbus postponed. Kansas City beat St Paul 8 to 5. Milwaukee edged Minneapolis 5 to 4.
Second round of the men s singles in the annual Southern tournament began yesterday. Today the event resumes with Shippey returning from official duty to face A P Bismarck of Atlanta in the first round.
Yale wins the NCAA team championship as Keith Bridston leads Yale with a 76 in the final round to overcome Michigan and LSU. Dale Morey of LSU defeats Bridston 1 up on the 18th. Ellis and Marcellus exit early as LSU and Michigan fail in match play.
National League leaders include Philadel phia’s Dahlgren batting .351 and Brooklyn’s Vaughan with 53 runs and 81 hits. Herman of Brooklyn leads RBIs with 45, while Musial of St. Louis and McCormick of Cincinnati top with 10 triples and 17 doubles. Ott and Litwhiler share home run marks at seven. Krist of St. Louis leads with a 6-1 pitching line and Sewell of Pittsburgh 10-2.
List of leading batting and hitting figures with players from multiple clubs. Stephens of St. Louis leads runs batted in with 42. Wakefield of Detroit tops hits with 77 and Keller of New York hits 10 home runs.
Courtland wins 2 to 1 over Southern Aviation after seven innings at Delano Park. Maner of Southern fans seven and limits Basic to four hits. Martin of Courtland fives four strikeouts and two hits allowed. Southern Maintenance beats Austinville 12 to 4 as Lovelace holds the line and 7 to 5 hits are registered.
Mrs Eloise Eubank returns from Fort Benning Georgia after months with Pvt John H Eubank. Henry Grizzard and family visit Robert Mardy in Hartselle. Pvt Hubert Eubanks travels in Tennessee to spend weekend with J D Eubank family. Lester Whitten's business trip to New Hope includes a call on Hoyt Briscoe. Jack Sharpe of Hartselle R3 visits sister Mrs Floyd Sivley. Pfc J D Winton of Camp Jackson visits parents in Mississippi. Additional calls to the home of Mr and Mrs P G Winton and 8 E Allen and Hermon Freeze families.
Vernon and Candini combine on the mound as Washington routs Grove Chicago 4-0. Pitching duel details cite Candini for Washington and Grove for Chicago with key hits supplying runs.
Chattanooga Lookouts closed July with a 7 1 win over Atlanta boosting their fight for top division. Nashville Vols extended their lead to four and a half games over Little Rock after a 11 1 victory and New Orleans Pelicans dropped to fourth after losses to Memphis Chicks.
Birmingham on June 20 Alabamas scrap dealers were told of a new buying policy for standard open hearth scrap iron. H F Black district manager of the scrap processors section of the War Department board said the policy was agreed upon at the request of the WPB.
Social greetings cover weekend visits as Leander and wife Eubank families meet with Smey Lemmonds and Lemmonds households. Somerville Church of God hosted annual singing attracting many locals. We note Hi is at home, Everette Wayne Lemmonds improves from illness, and Pvt. Thomas Watkins visits with wife Lois Watking and parents Will and Mrs. Watkins.
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