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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1941

Page

6

Exhibition results from multiple venues with mixed outcomes

A series of exhibition games reported with results and cancellations. Matches include Hollywood Florida Philadelphia 2 Columbus nil, Newark Illinois art Peabets Florida 2 St Louis 2, Lakeland Florida Brooklyn nil Dewrett 1, Tampa Florida Cincinnati nil, Harlingen Texas Boston nil, San Antonio Randolph Field Ramblers Minneapolis cancelled due to wet grounds, and Chicago over Pittsburgh 9 2 with Los Angeles defeating Chicago 11 to 6.

Hollywood Fla Philadelphia Columbus Nebebri Pia New Yor Newark Art Peabets Louis Cleveland Lakeland Pla Brooklyn Dewrett Tampa Cincinnati Harlingen Tex Boston Toledo San Antonio St. Louis Randolph Field Ramblers Minneapolis Cal Chicago Los Angeles Pittsburgh

Great squad judged for next season by Coach Fuller

Coach Aubrey Fuller praised the Whites and Blacks on Benson field, noting a solid nucleus for next fall while acknowledging several spring players, including Self, may not return due to scholastic issues, absence from school, or moving away.

Aubrey Fuller Benson Field Yester Self

Knuckles Sues Over Dog Care Dispute in Wayne Court

Artemus Knuckles sued in justice court to recover a dog that wandered onto a pig pen. The dispute over dog ownership and keeper expenses ended with Knuckles paying 96 for the dog’s keep and settling the matter with his neighbor out of court.

Wort Wayne Ind Artemus Knuckles Justice of the Peace Court Wiliam Moberly Knuckles

Champions in Parade Here in Exhibition Boxing Night

The article previews a boxing event featuring Terry of Courtland Q Cougars facing Fedie Warren in a 168-pound match. Other bouts include Andy Lewis versus Worley Alexander and Aaron Kephert versus a Nashville opponent, with Loban Stanton, J. R. Plemmons, Red Wells, and Charles Lindsay among participants. Decatur’s nine-man team travels to Florence for a separate fixture.

Terry Courtland Q Cougar Middle Tennessee Fedie Warren Andy Lewis King Mid-Tennessee Worley Alexander Alabama Worley Aaron Kephert Florence Decatur Nashville Aaron Loban Stanton J. R. Plemmons Red Wells Charles Lindsay Nine Strong Chamois

SEC swimming teams compete in Atlanta meet

Six Southeastern Conference programs gather in Atlanta for the annual meet led by Florida as favorite to win. Tennessee Georgia Tech Auburn Kentucky Florida divers face off with Bill Kling of Tennessee noted as a top national diver and blocker. the event runs through tomorrow.

Atlanta Florida Tennessee Cuneta Georgia Tech Auburn Kentucky Bill van Cliff Sonny Welch Gators Tech Dick Bates Bill Kling

Buck Overall Averages 18 Points As Tyler Junior College Seeks Title

Buck Overall, a top national scorer for Tyler Junior College, finished his second season with 562 points, aiming to lead the team to a Texas Junior College title. At 6 foot 2 and 170 pounds, he averages better than 18 points per game, yet the best the squad has achieved is a three-way tie for the championship.

Tyler Tex Buck

Farms and City Property Listed in Want Ads

Regular want ads feature farms land and city property for sale or lease. Listings highlight varied acreage, locations and asking prices, aiming to connect buyers with rural and urban parcels through the local classifieds.

Daily crossword puzzle clues and answer hints

A dense set of across and down clues for a daily crossword with entries such as ensnares defend income and masts for across and migrate wander devoured enclosures for down. The page notes yesterday's answer and credits King Features Syndicate with distribution.

Brietz Chats About Sports in New York

Jack Johnson’s feud with Joe Louis keeps headlines hot as the scene grows tense in Camden New Jersey. Long Island University aims to topple Ohio in the cage tourney finals while Seaton Hall star Bob Davies garners praise from Nat Holman. Alberta Little earns golf course exemption at Rollins College amid remarks on talent.

New York The Special News Service Jack Johnson Joe Louis and Co Old Jack Louis Camden N. J Long Island

Abe could upset if history repeats and Greeks rally

Joe says Abe must avoid breaking a hand on Simon's head. only then can the Greeks press the Germans and threaten a surprise upset.

Abe

Notable Sports and Entertainment Briefs Hit the Wire

Judy Canova asks Pepper Martin for a baseball autograph with the hillbilly quip From one hillbilly singer to another. Ace Parker posts 66 at St Augustine in golf. Lou Boudreau and Ray Mack trade nickels for errors. Lew Jenkins, lightweight champ, seen in Hot Springs wearing wind breaker and slacks. Clyde Van Dusen seeks 15 stalls at Hollywood Park after health quit training with Mayer stables.

Judy Canova Pepper Martin Pepper Ace Parker St. Augustine Lou Boudreau Ray Mack Hot Springs Lew Jenkins Clyde van Dusen Louis B. Mayer Hollywood Park

Al Kircher's wartime shift from cavalry to tank jockey

Al Kircher, an assistant coach at Michigan State, reflects on five years learning horsemanship to qualify as a cavalry reserve officer and now being assigned as a jockey for a tank. His reaction underscores the rapid, shifting roles faced by servicemen.

al Kircher Michigan State Cavalry

Louis and Pastor bout fizzles with spring plan

Pastor in California plays golf with Jimmy McLarlin and avoids a scheduled bout with Louis. The manager explains a missed deal while Lupe Velez contact is pursued. Derby eye show looms for Louisville with Sammy Angott versus Dave Castilloux on tap. Beau Jack is tipped as a 135-pound future champ in Springfield Massachusetts.

Louis Pastor Washington Billy Conn California Jimmy McLarlin Jimmy Johnston Lupe Velez Louisville Derby Eye Sammy Angott N. B Dave Castilloux Springfield Mass Beau Jack

Priday Marks Spring Arrival for Abraham Simon

A playful note from Dan Parker in the New York Daily Mirror hints that while March 21 is spring for most, Abraham Simon will only see the day as the start of the f.

Dan Parker N. Y the Daily

Names Is Names in Cub Camp Fishing Standings

Last year Dick Bass was the top fisherman in the Cub camp. This year the lead shifts to Bob Sturgeon as the camp notes a new standout.

Dick Bass Bob Sturgeon

Snead Wins North South Open and Golf About Mrs Snead

Samuel Jackson Snead clinches the North South Open with an eleven under par 277 at Pinehurst, aided by luck and presence of his wife Mrs. Snead who has repeatedly served as a good luck charm. He has since added victories and strong finishes including St Pete and Belleair events. The Greensboro Open kicks off with Snead in today’s first round.

Bill Boni Greensboro N. C Samuel Jackson Snead Samuel Jackson Snead Pinehurst Mrs. Snead St. Pete Miami Belleair Fla Sam Hershey

Forest Hills Invita... Women Reach Semi Finals

Augusta Ga March 21 Forest Hills Women’s Invitational golf moved into semi final play. Defending champion Helen Sigel of Philadelphia was absent after losing to Charles Harbaugh of Cleveland 6 and 5. Jean Bauer Providence and Helen Dettweiler Washington remained to seek final round spot. Bauer edged Jane Cothran extra hole, Dettweiler beat Dorothy Garner 2 and 1. Semis at 1 30 p m CEST.

Augusta Forest Hills Helen Sigel Philadelphia Miss Sigel Charles Harbaugh Cleveland Jean Bauer Providence R. I Helen Dettweiler Washington, D. C Miss Bauer Jane Cothran Greenville S. C Miss Dettweiler Dorothy Garner Ohio

Diary Key Mystery Halts 15 Year Old’s Day

In Harrisburg a 15 year old girl Margaret Smith swallowed a key from her diary at school yesterday, delaying concern as doctors assess her condition. The incident centers on recovering the key to the diary.

Harrisburg Margaret Smith

Snead Favorite to Seek Second Victory in Hershey Event

Snead is the favorite as successor to Ben Hogan and North South champion. Hogan, 288, trailed Snead by 11 and Heafner by eight yesterday but finished in the money for the 43rd consecutive time in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Snead Ben Hogan Hershey Carolina Hogan Clayton Heafner Linville N. C

Record Attendance Seen At Spring Baseball Exhibitions

Tampa bureau reports a surge in Florida exhibition games with packed stands and high ticket prices as crowds surpass prior records. The Cincinnati Reds drew 3,000 plus in two games with the Yankees, while Miami and Miami Beach hosted 4,300 and 2,800 respectively, and Brooklyn and Detroit anticipate strong turnout. Authorities credit multiple league races and new stars such as Phil Rizzuto and Gerald Priddy for rising interest alongside Bobby Feller and Hank Greenberg.

Gayle Talbot Tampa Fila Florida Cincinnati Reds Yankees Cleveland Giants Miami Miami Beach Phil Rigruto Gerald Priddy Yanks Bobby Feller Brooklyn Cincinnati Detroit Lakeland Buck Newsom Hank Greenberg Babe Ruth Rizzuto Priddy

Louis Simon Fight Tonight at Olympia Arena

Joe Louis defends his heavyweight title against Abie Simon in a 2 round or less bout at Olympia Arena Detroit on March 21. Simon, 250 pounds, weighs 47 pounds more than Louis and is predicted to be outmatched. 14,000 expected in attendance with $50,000 gross gate.

Charles Dunkley Detroit Mich Joe Louis Abie Simon Olympia Arena Louis James J. Braddock Comiskey Park Chicago Boston Brown Bomber al McCoy New York Red Burman Philadelphia Gus Dorazio Simon Jimmy Johnston Abe Johnston Jack Blackburn Joe Blackburn

Indians face another Fel ler setback in Florida

Camp notes from Florida report Bob Feller struggled in three innings yielding four hits and three walks as the Indians fell 2-1 to the St. Louis Cardinals. Other items mention Johnny Mize expected in the Cardinals lineup soon and Deacon Bill McKechnie praising Jim Turner after a 1-0 win over the Giants. Detroit Tigers players deal with sprains slowing training in Orlando.

Associated Press Fort Myers Fla Cleveland Indians Bob Feller St. Louis Cardinals ST. Petersburg Bill Southworth Johnny Mize Mize Tampa Deacon Bill McKechnie Cincinnati Reds Jim Turner New York Giants Champions Turner

Yankees display slick fielding in exhibition string

Clearwater reports the Yankees likely field another strong double-play sequence as they push toward a fifth straight title with 16 double plays in eight spring games. St. Petersburg notes Tabor suspension prompts Finney and Foxx to share third base for today’s Red Sox vs Cardinals game. Cronin plans Finney as regular third, benching Foxx briefly with rookie Al Flair. Miami dispatch notes the Giants’ holiday before the weekend series with the Indians.

Clearwater Fla New York Yankees ST. Petersburg Jim Tabor Lou Finney Jimmy Foxx Boston Red Sox St. Louis Cardinals Joe Cronin Finney al Flair Foxx

Back pay distributed to Alabama cotton mill workers

Back pay totaling thousands of dollars is being distributed to employees of several Alabama cotton mills after a U S Supreme Court wage hour decision.

Montgomery Ala Alabama U. S. Supreme Court

Blacks Defeat Whites 13 0 In Local Gridiron Clash

The Blacks toppled the Whites 13 to 0 in a hard fought afternoon game. Captain Harold Self provided the key plays while Francis connected with Kimbrell for the extra point. Substitutes included Kyle Rankin Hess Pettey McCurrey and Sherrill.

Pryor Vaughn Francis Sonny Todd Harold Self Self Bud Lee Kyle Francis Kimbrell Red Kimbrell Rankin Hess Pettey McCurrey Sherrill

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