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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1944

Page

6

Eddie Arcaro Eyes Hialeah Grand Slam Race Victory

Miami March 1 7 The jockey Eddie Arcaro aims to win the $25 000 Widener at Hialeah Park aboard Greentree Stables Four Freedoms after last weekend's Flamingo triumph on Stir Up Arcaro says he needs breaks but believes Four Freedoms can continue his streak of top stakes wins at the park with Palm Beach and McLennan performances earlier this year and a strong showing in the Widener.

Miami Fia Eddie Arcaro Florida Widener Hialeah Park Arcaro Greentree Stable Four Freedoms

Rumors swirl on Dodgers bids and SEC coaching change

Sports brief notes two wealthy radio equipment makers from Boston and Chicago gathering info to bid for the Dodgers, Leo Durocher broadcasting without a microphone Auburn may sign Pete Cawthon as grid coach, Hank Armstrong may fight Sammy Angott in May with possible Washington bid.

New York Dodger Boston Chicago Leo Durocher Auburn Pete Cawthon Hank Armstrong Sammy Angott Hollywood Sammy Washington

Battling Nelson name origin recalled in 1905 bout tale

C G Abbey of Geneva recalls a Danish father naming his son Oscar Mathew Battling Nelson as a cradle battler, the instance marking the fighter’s first claim to the nickname. He notes the irony as Nelson later floored Britt in the 1905 fight.

Nelson Oscar Mathew C. G. Abbey Geneva N. Y Jimmy Britt Britt Abbey Battling

Ott Granted Release to Rejoin Giants as Coach

One minute sports page notes Mel Ott who left the 1943 season to work in a New Orleans shipyard has been granted his release to manage the Giants again. The item touches on Carl Snavely possibly quitting Cornell to return to a North Carolina coaching post and other sports notes including a light title fight critique and a baseball announcements.

Mel Ott New Orleans Giants Carl Snavely Cornell North Carolina Beau Jack Bob Montgomery Bob al Davis Nat Fleischer Montgomery Warren Giles Cardinals

Packers Quarterback Transfer Ties to Family War News

Tony Canadeo was moved from Fort Sheridan to Camp Eustis, while his younger brother Danny, in an anti tank battalion, was wounded in Italy. Georgie Kochan, Coast Guard middleweight, got orders to face Jake LaMotta at Madison Square Garden and is now in Norfolk hoping to face Ruben Shank. Pvt. Ted Murata and a Filipino golfer from Camp Shelby joined a New Orleans Open pro am, barefoot during the round and noting feet hurt less than during Army hikes.

Tony Canadeo Green Bay Packers Fort Sheridan Camp Eustis Danny Italy Georgie Kochan Coast Guard Jake LaMotta Madison Square Garden Norfolk Ruben Shank Ted Murata Camp Shelby Miss

Dixie Sports Briefs Preview 1944 Season Optimism

Nashville reports Southern Association officials gather for winter meeting with Billy Evans predicting a highly successful 1944 season. Discussion includes possible split season format with two trips per team. Miami boxing board rules Strangler Lewis unfit, denies match with Don Kirchmeyer. chairman quips at 50-year-old Lewis.

Nashville Tenn Southern Association Baseball Club Billy Evans Miami Fla Miami Boxing Commission Frank Markle Ed (Strangler) Lewis Lewis Don Kirchmeyer Markle

Segura Seeks New York Booking For Red Cross Event

Miami dispatch reports Francisco Pancho Segura struggles to secure a train reservation to New York for March 10. The Ecuadorian tennis star aims to attend a Red Cross exhibition at Madison Square Garden, insisting he will be there on that date if accommodations are found.

Miami Fla Francisco Pancho) Segura New York Madison Square Garden Red Cross

Rose Named Athletic Director and Football Coach at Arkansas

Big Glen Rose was appointed athletic director and head football coach for the University of Arkansas. Trustees in Little Rock announced the decision after reshuffling the staff. Rose, a former Razorbacks captain, recently returned from medical discharge and replaces Bud Tomlin who remains as first assistant coach.

Fayetteville Ark Big Glen Rose University of Arkansas Razorbacks Little Rock Rose Arkansas John F Bud) Tomlin

Nine Days Queen: Lady Jane Grey England’s Brief Reign

Lady Jane Grey ruled England for nine days in 1553 before Mary I deposed her. Her short accession followed contested dynastic succession and ended with her imprisonment and execution, highlighting the era’s volatile royal politics.

Jane Grey England

Local board 2 selectees to report for preinduction exams

Dozens of men from local board No. 2 Hartselle depart February 29 for Ft. McClellan for preinduction physicals. Names include Cornelius F White Herman Burns George Drinkard Taft Patterson Luther Floyd and many others awaiting exams.

Hartselle Ft. McClellan Cornelius Francis White Herman Nathaniel Burns George Curtis Drinkard Taft Oneal Patterson Luther Norton Floyd Foerston Lester Dean Ollie Lee Edwards Roy Herman Campbell Virgil W. Clark Ulyses Brown Delbert Edward Hopson Herman William Summerford Dock Scot Selby George David Hartselle, Jr Bert Gilbert Mullins Price Marion Bryant Dewey Herschel Dean Woodrow Willson Tapscott John Thomas Eaton Ralph McClure King William Carl Obar Ralph Leo Lauderdale Bascom Ira Brown Dillard Lenard Yeager Leonard Etheridge Bates George Washington Hardiman Emmett Bennett Cecil Walthen Walden Seldon Woodrow Wilson James Arthur West Ollie Vernon Colburn John Wesley Horton John Richard Parker George Eugene Ryker Joshua Jonathan Davis Howard Oswald Summer

Cardinals and Browns Postpone Spring Training to March 20

St Louis Cardinals and Cleveland Browns postpone spring training start to March 20 to better assemble squads. Browns report March 10 for pitchers and catchers, March 13 for others. Cardinals begin March 15 in Cairo Illinois. Club presidents cite uncertainty over player availability and aim for intensive conditioning in a shorter camp prior to a late April opener.

ST. Louis St. Louis Cardinals Browns Brown Cape Girardeau Cardinals Cairo Ill Sam Breadon Breadon William O. DeWitt DeWitt

Daily Crossword Clues And Cryptoquote Puzzle

Crossword clues list across and down with definitions for a daily puzzle plus a cryptoquote quotation and the prior day answer. Includes theme line IT WAS A SIGN OF HEALTH THAT HE WAS WILLING TO BE CURED by SENECA as the yesterday solution.

Seneca

Bivins Retains Heavyweight Crown In 10 Round Win

Cleveland March 1 Jim Bivins retained the duration heavyweight title by knocking out Lee Murray in a ten round bout before 13,774 at the arena. Murray paid tribute, acknowledging Bivins as the better fighter as the Cleveland boxer extended his winning streak to 15 and prepared for military induction later this month. The indoor boxing gate set a new Ohio indoor boxing money record at 61,496.50.

Cleveland Jimmy Bivins Lee Q. Murray Lee Q Norwalk Conn Bivins Jimmy Murray Ohio

Zeller Plan Aims to End Farm Operations in Baseball Reform

Detroit general manager Jack Zeller proposes phasing out major league farm systems within three years, replacing talent flow with a draft and trades. He forecasts clubs holding about 50 players and independent minor leagues as civic enterprises, arguing price wars inflate costs and harm farming operations.

Watson Spoelstra Detroit Jack Zeller Detroit Tiger Zeller Branch Rickey Brooklyn Dodgers New York Tiger Tigers Dick Wakefield

Yankees roster lists 32 men despite draft risk

New York announces a 32 man roster for the season up from 26 last year. Notable names Joe Gordon Rollie Hemsley Marius Russo and Spud Chandler appear but are likely to leave for military service soon, reducing expected participation.

New York New York Yankees Joe Gordon Rollie Hemsley Marius Russo Spud Chandler

Beau Jack and Bob Montgomery Set for Third Lightweight Clash

New York on March 1 reports Beau Jack and Bob Montgomery eye a $100,000 purse for their third 15 round lightweight title fight this Friday night. Their May rematch awarded Montgomery the decision after a $94,500 gross, while the November bout won by Jack grossed $96,873.

New York Beau Jack Bob Montgomery Montgomery Jack

Former US stars seek Nuevo Laredo managership

Mexico City March 1 Two former U S major league stars Marty McManus of the Boston Red Sox and Frank Snyder of the Cardinals and Giants are negotiating for the managership of the Nuevo Laredo team in the Mexican League Jorge Pasquel league president said today McManus now lives in St Louis and Snyder in San Antonio Tex

Mexico City U. S Marty McManus Boston Red Sox Frank Snyder Cardinals Giants Nuevo Laredo Jorge Pasquel McManus St. Louis Snyder San Antonio Tex

Dickshot Signs With White Sox A Chicago Boy Returns

Chicago native John ny Dickshot, ex-Red Sox and Pirates outfielder, signed his 1944 contract with the Chicago White Sox and declared it his chance to prove himself to hometown friends after batting .352 for Hollywood last season. teammate Guy Curt also signed yesterday. The item notes Marshall high school junior basket

Chicago Johnny Dickshot Boston Pittsburgh Chicago White Sox Dickshot Hollywood Guy Curtright Sox

Commando Cagers Edge Von Steuben In Narrow Playoff Win

The commando basketball team held off Von Steuben 34 to 33 in a first round playoff game. The close contest kept their season alive and extended their win streak to a near-record pace.

Commando Cagers von Steuben

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