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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1944

Page

6

Eaves Elected President Of G Club At UGA

Athens March 14 Charles Beefy Eaves 1943 Georgia football tackle was named president of the G club, an athletes letters organization. Mike Castronis, last year’s captain, named vice president. Bill Rutland of Columbus chosen secretary treasurer. George T Jernigan of Springfield, Tenn., elected sergeant at arms.

Athens Charles ‘Beefy Eaves University of Georgia G” Club Eaves Elberton Mike Castronis Bill Rutland Columbus George T Jernigan Springfield Tenn

Decker to Leave San Jose Club for Philadelphia Job

Jacksonville March 14 Hank Decker veteran golf pro and shipyard worker will leave soon to become associate pro at the Philadelphia country club. He has served as professional at the San Jose club here for six years and accepted the Philadelphia post at the invitation of Harold McSpaden.

Jacksonville Fla P—Henry Hank) Decker Philadelphia Country Club San Jose Decker Philadelphia Harold Jug) McSpaden

Tennis Star Capt. Frank Guernsey Wins Finals

Fort Myers Florida March 14 36 hole finals saw Captain Frank Guernsey defeat winter resident W F Crane of Marshfield Massachusetts by 9 and 8 in the championship match.

Fort Myers Filia Capt Frank Guernsey W. F. Crane Marshfield Mass

Lookouts to Open Home Schedule May 2 vs Crackers

Chattanooga president Joe Engel confirms the Lookouts will play their first home game against the Atlanta Crackers on May 2. Several Southern Association opening day games will be under lights, with the schedule set as final.

Chattanooga Tenn Southern Association Chattanooga Lookouts Atlanta Crackers Joe Engel

Atlanta Field Trial Club Meet Winners Named

At Atlanta on March 14 four dogs handled by Bill Satterwall of Atlanta placed first and second in the amateur derby and the amateur puppy race. City Wah City owned by Frank Skinner of Waynesboro triumphed in the amateur derby with Liberator, Satterwall’s dog, second. Euclid Claussen of Augusta owned Claussen Harry Doone which won the puppy event as the runner up.

Atlanta Bill Satterwall Atlanta Field Trial Club City Wah City Frank Skinner Waynesboro Liberator Satterwall Claussen Harry Doone Euclid Claussen Augusta

UNC coach Lt Wolf leaves UNC football contract

CHAPEL HILL N C March 14 Lt Raymond Bear Wolf USNR head football coach from 1936 to 1941 has released UNC from his contract with three years remaining. Wolf said the move lets the university replace war depleted staff and keep a creditable program. The university accepted the generous action with commendation for his work.

Chapel Hill N. C Raymond Bear) Wolf USNR University of North Carolina Navy Wolf

Tiny Bobby Cruickshank Backed by Restrictions at North and South Open

Pinehurst March 14 A rule last year limiting the North and South Open to military men and civilians over 38 helped Tiny Bobby Cruickshank of Richmond Va win. This year the PGA is not sponsoring the $3 000 event and top stars including Jag McSpaden and Byron Nelson are skipping it, which could aid Cruickshank again.

Pinehurst N. C Tiny Bobby Cruickshank Richmond Bobby PGA Twin Terrors Jag McSpaden Byron Nelson

First American Dictionary Surpasses English Standard

The first large American dictionary contained 70 000 words, more than the standard English dictionary of the time by about 20 000 entries, highlighting a growing American lexicon.

England

Ortiz Makes Ninth Defense Of Bantam Title

Manuel Ortiz defends his undisputed bantamweight crown tonight in a 15 round bout against Ernesto Aguilar of Mexico City. Aguilar is a left-handed fighter known for clever counterpunching but lacks a knockout punch. Ortiz, a California Imperial Valley farmer, tends to be troubled by southpaws who can take the distance.

Los Angeles Manuel Ortiz Ernesto Aguilar Mexico City Aguilar Ortiz California Imperial Valley

Armstrong to meet Broadway Johnnie Jones in 10 round bout

Miami March 14 ring fans expect Henry Armstrong to knock out Broadway Johnnie Jones in their 10 round match tonight with the fifth round seen as the likely knockout moment. Armstrong, former holder of featherweight lightweight and welterweight titles, has toppled five opponents in his current comeback with none lasting beyond the fifth.

Miami Fla Henry Armstrong Broadway Johnnie Jones Armstrong

Illini Hoops Tourney Faces Ticket Crunch in Champaign

Illinois and Indiana fans pack the state high school basketball tourney with three days of planned men and women games. About 150000 could be accommodated if the gym held enough fans but only 50000 seats exist. Ticket requests ran at nearly three per seat and ticket manager C W Lyon refunded $18698 in unmet demand.

Champaign Ill Illinois Indiana University of Illinois C. W. Lyon

Notre Dame baseball taps 105 candidates for 1944 Irish

South Bend report notes football powerhouse Pi-Notre Dame also fields many players. Baseball coach Jake Kline announced 105 candidates for the 1944 Irish team at the first practice yesterday.

South Bend Ind Notre Dame Jake Kline

Dartmouth Track Vets Aiming For Mile Record Tie

Hanover March 14 Harry Hillman veteran track coach plans another bid to break the American mile record aided by Dartmouth College officials who promise a fast board. Gil Dodds the Boston divinity student who lowered the indoor mile to 4 07.3 last Saturday in New York targets Glenn Cunningham's 4 04.4 mark set on Dartmouth boards four years ago, soon after April 1.

Hanover N. H Harry Hillman Dartmouth College Hillman Gil Dodds Boston Divinity New York Glenn Cunningham Dartmouth

Holdout signs spread as spring training opens

Star catcher Walker Cooper and slugger Vince DiMaggio join 1944 holdout ranks as unsigned at spring camps. Reds GM Warren Giles stresses no Reds holdouts, while others like Gee Walker seek more pay. Contracts pending for Hopp, Jurges, Northey, Olmo, Hamlin, and Newson. Additional notes cover players drafted, signings, and camp updates across cities.

New York Walker Cooper St. Louis Cardinals Vince DiMaggio Pittsburgh Pirates Gee Walker Cincinnati Reds Warren Giles Reds Cooper Johnny Hopp Sam Breadon Breadon Pirates DiMaggio Walker Orlando Fla Billy Jurges New York Giants Ron Northey Philadelphia Phillies Luis Olmo Brooklyn Dodgers Luke Hamlin Philadelphia Athletics Bobo Newsom A's Washington Connie Mack John Hancock Atlantic City Yanks Joe Glenn Kansas City Marvin Breuer Muncie Ind Jim Hooper Army Charlotte N. C Wally Hebert Hank Camelli Bob Mistele St. Paul White Sox French Lick Camp Myril Hoag College Park Washington Senators Alex Carrasquel Venezuela Juan Hernandez Boston Jim Tobin Braves Wallingford Conn

Curtin declines to ask pay cut for American troops

In Canberra on March 14 Prime Minister John Curtin refused a parliament member’s bid to urge the U S government to lower American soldiers’ pay in Australia to the level of Australian troops. He said the issue is not within Australian government jurisdiction and doubted the U S would welcome the recommendation.

Canberra Australia John Curtin U. S

Engineers Restore Gas Service to Naples in Six Weeks

American engineers quickly revived gas service in war torn Naples within six weeks, while Italian engineers had predicted a six month timeline. Local utilities coordinated repairs, highlighting cross national collaboration and rapid postwar infrastructure recovery.

Naples

Pitchers' year forecast from spring training notes

Major league managers predict a pitchers year as spring training opens. A survey shows strong hitters still outnumber good pitchers, though Yankees and Senators possess depth to field daily starters. Also notes Gil Dodds breaking the indoor mile record but doubts a four minute mile until a four 60 second quarters runner emerges.

New York Yankees Senators Gil Dodds Gil

Conselman’s NFL ties fuel politics analogy

Jimmy Conselman once sought Robert E. Hannegan, chairman of the national democratic committee, for his Detroit Panthers when Conselman coached Detroit’s first NFL team. He regarded Hannegan as a terrific blocking back and kicker, a skillset Conselman says translates to politics as well.

Jimmy Conselman Robert E. Hannegan National Democratic Committee Detroit Panthers Jimmy Detroit Hannegan Conselman

The Carta Blanca club Promoter Loses On Fight

The Carta Blanca baseball club of Matamoros proclaims itself the team of great surprises. Promoter Joe Lynch reports losing 2000 on last week's Juan Zurita Sammy Angott NAB title fight after paying Sam 17500 and Juan 5100. Western Michigan College has spent 125000 on ground for more fields while adding concrete steel stands. Pic magazine All America basketball team lists Graham Grate Mikan Klier Paine, with Great Lakes Sailors omitting Klier from their all opponents.

Carta Blanca Matamoros Mexico Dodgers Joe Lynch Juan Zurita Sammy Angott Sammy Juan Western Michigan College Pic Magazine Otto Graham Don Grate George Mikan Leo Klier Allie Paine Great Lakes Klier

Notable Army flyer later footballer Col Clinton True

Col Clinton A True, who piloted an early Army bomber to land at Los Negros in the Admiralty Islands, was a regular Army full back in 1935 and scored a touchdown in the 1935 game that beat Navy. Andy Chisick, former Chicago Cardinals center, is also mentioned.

Clinton A. True Los Negros Admiralty Islands Army Navy Andy Chisick Chicago Cardinals

DAILY CROSSWORD ACROSS BRE APUZZLE LIST OF CLUES

Mixed crossword clue list with across and down entries covering geography biology and language. Includes answers like perches, floods, and various foreign terms, with a cryptoquote puzzle line and a dated feature note from King Features Syndicate.

Hatton Community Notices and Socials Highlight Week

Vada Irene Hagood on a seven day furlough en route from Bethesda to Corpus Christi will be stationed in a Naval hospital. Roy Jones and son Tommy of Knoxville visited. Flora Maye Beck hosted visits with Geoffrey Beck and family. Brighter notes include church services by Bro. Harold Lentz, Daniel Quartette at the high school, and a light five session to aid digestion and dancing under teacher supervision.

Vada Irene Hagood Hatton Clyde Hagood Bethesda Maryland Corpus Christi Texas Naval Hospital Roy Jones Tommy Knoxville Tennessee Floyd Boyd Clarence Christen Paul Christen Juanita Craig Roy Smith Oliver Hall Mavis Glenn Reed Hayes Boyd Flora Maye Geoffrey Beck Winnie Sue Carpenter Wolfe Springs Clifford Riner Roy Massey Mt. Hope Ann Thompson Ray Wilson Norris Ray Martin Wilson Mildred Louise Garrett Town Creek Bill Garrett High School Daniel Nina Maye White Pose

Juke Box Installed at Blair Junior High Gym

Norfolk reports Blair junior high school installs a juke box in the gym for free dancing during lunch period. Grayton Daughtrey, gym instructor, oversees the project and schedules.

Norfolk, Va Blair Junior High School Grayton Daughtrey

Navy Basketball Denied Denver Trip After Navy Reserve Duty

A New Orleans naval armed guard center basketball team captaincy and the Southern A A U title are mentioned along with duty constraints preventing a trip to Denver for a national tournament. Coach Clarence Jarvis used 60 players during the season. Lieut Johnny Siegal leaves Bainbridge Naval Training Station to begin duties as a dentist at Annapolis, hinting at possible Navy roster changes.

Pacific Willaumez Peninsula New Britain New Orleans Naval Armed Guard Center Denver Clarence Goose) Jarvis Johnny Siegal Columbia and Bears Bainbridge, Md Naval Training Station Annapolis Johnny Navy

Dickey to Get Army Exams

Atlantic City March 14 Yankee camp reshuffle sees Bill Dickey set for Army medical exams with three Yankee farm system alumni Glenn Collins and Garbark joining tryouts in KC and Newark. Claude Larned of Pleasantville assists.

Jack Hand Atlantic City N. J Bill Dickey Dickey Rollie Hemsley Vienna Yankees Kansas City Newark Joe Glenn Bob Collins Mike Garbark Yankee George Weiss Paul Krichell Glenn Collins Garbark New York Dickson City Browns White Sox Louisville Oakland Johnny Neun Ally Chicago Cubs Rip K. C. Garbark Weiss-Krichell School Villanova Claude Larned Pleasantville St. Louis

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