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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1946

Page

8

Vicksburg Defeats Selma to Lead Southeast League

Vicksburg slammed 14 hits to beat Selma 10 to 1 and solidify first place in the Southeastern League. Anniston toppled Pensacola 8 to 5 after 14 hits off McClendon and Burrow. Jackson edged Montgomery 9 to 8 with a ninth inning run, while Arden and Gadsden were rained out.

Vicksburg Selma Pensacolans Anniston McClendon Burrow Hill Montgomery Dian Gadsden

Two Softball Games Set At Benson Field Tonight

Decatur junior high meets Nanies and Decatur Transit faces the Raiders at Benson Field starting at 7 p m if the morning rain subsides. Coach H L Shorty Ogle noted that the games will proceed tonight if conditions permit.

Decatur Junior High School Nanies Raiders Decatur Transit Benson Field H. L. “Shorty” Ogle

Derby mud stirs wagering at Churchill Downs

Churchill Downs endured heavy mud as Derby talk swirled. Jockey Johnny Longden admitted errors in Spy Song’s Derby trial while Rippey surged to victory. Sports note predicts a strong basketball team at Alderson-Broaddus College next season and NFL discipline for players switching leagues.

Louisville Churchill Downs Johnny Longden Spy Song Rippey

History of Jerusalem Traces Back to Stone Age

A concise account notes Jerusalem's history extends to the stone age, highlighting ancient settlements and early human activity shaping the city's long-standing significance.

Jerusalem

Philadelphia Teams Win 2 as A's and Phils Rally

Philadelphia fans pinned hopes on two veteran outfielders Samuel Blake Chapman and Frank Andrew McCormick to lift the A’s and Phillies from cellar status. Chapman belted a ninth inning homer for a 3-2 win over the Browns while McCormick added a key home run in an 8-0 Phils victory over the Pirates.

Three-way tie for first in Georgia Florida standings

Americus edged Cordele 4 2 behind Wilson four-hitter to stay in a three way tie for first. Moultrie beat Albany 11 4 after 11 hits, Waycross defeated Tallahassee 7 2, and Valdosta powered to a 13 4 win over Thomasville with a six run first inning.

Associated Press Wilson Americus Cordele Moultrie Albany Waycross Tallahassee Valdosta Thomasville

Major League Leaders Baseball Stats Snapshot

NL batting leader Wietermann of Boston hits .417 with Walker of Brooklyn at .395. Runs: Witek Newark 13, Herman Brooklyn. Hopp Boston Schoenherst St Louis 11. RBIs Stevens Brooklyn Miller Cincinnati. Hits Musial St Louis 20. ReisER Brooklyn Schoendienst St Louis 18. Doubles Reiser Brooklyn Russell Boston 5. Triples Wasdell Philadelphia Stevens Herman Brooklyn Musial 2. Stolen bases Reiser Brooklyn 7 Haas Cincinnati 4. Pitching Lanier St Louis Kush Chicago Sain Boston Joyce New York 3-0.

Wietermann Boston Walker Brooklyn Witek Newark Herman Hopp Schoenherst St. Louis Stevens Miller Cincinnati Musial Reiser Schoendienst St.Louis Russell Ryan Wasdell Philadelphia Lyn Haas Lanier Kush Chicago Sain Joyce New York

Baseball Leaders and Highlights Across the American League

The summary lists top AL hitters and players by stat category. H Wagner of Boston leads with a .400 average, Keller of New York at .394, runs by Williams and Pesky of Boston, RBIs led by Doerr while Etten and Spence trail, and DiMaggio and Chapman tied for home runs. Pesky Williams DiMaggio share high totals in several categories.

H. Wagner Boston Keller New York Williams Pesky Doerr Etten Spence Washington Hizs DiMaggio Greenberg Detroit Fene Robertson Lewis Aeington Chapman Laketroit Nevas McQuinn Chandler Dobson and Harris

Standings Report of Postponed Georgia Alabama Games

Georgia Alabama Opelika at Carrollton and Newnan at LaGrange were postponed due to rain. Only scheduled games remain listed with delays noted for both contests.

Georgia-Alabama Opelika Carrollton Newnan LaGrange

Augusta Overruns Jacksonville 22 to 2 in South Atlantic League

Augusta dominated Jacksonville with 22 runs on 12 hits and five errors. The blowout yardstick included three in the first, five in the second, six in the fifth, three in the seventh and five in the eighth. The win narrows the gap to Columbus Red Birds, while Charleston defeated Savannah 5 to 2 behind three straight doubles.

Associated Press Augusta Jacksonville Columbus Red Birds Columbia Greenville Macon Charleston Rebels Savannah

Georgia G-Day game preview at Athens spring practice

Georgia football plans a spring practice game in Athens with center of attention Dav ey Hart a 165 pounder and understudy to Charley Trippi. Trippi and other stars will miss the game as baseball and track commitments pull them away. Kickoff is at 8 PM.

Athens Georgia Davey Hart Bulldogs Army Charley Trippi Trippi

Field of 53 enters Indianapolis race

The 500 mile race at Indianapolis Speedway May 30 now has 53 entries after three more entries arrived before the midnight deadline. Some entries will be trimmed to 33 for time trials this month.

Community notes from Morgan County Cedar Creek area

Sunday night singing thanked attendees and invites all to return on the fourth Friday. Mrs. F. S. Holmes shows slight health improvement after illness. Artis Humphries of Vinemont visited Fornié Pruitt, and Jim Holmes and others from Gandy's Cove spent Wednesday with the Holmeses. Cedar Creek cemetery notice requested by interested persons.

F. S. Holmes Artis Humphries Vinemont Fornié Pruitt Jim~ Holmes Owen Chun Junior H Gandy’s Cove F.S. Holmes Cedar Creek Cemetery

Derby Wise in a Dither

Louisville racing crowd debates the Kentucky Derby winner with Lord Boswell as favorite and a crowded field. Dark Jungle and several rivals draw attention as potential upset horses while public betting figures seek an overlooked winner.

Louisville Lord Boswell Dark Jungle Lord B Elizabeth Graham Boswell Churchy Texas KDTF Chicago Pellicle Blue Grass Marine Victory

Stars Deliver Five Hit Burst For Dodgers Victory

Yesterday's stars include Dick Whitman leading the Dodgers with five straight hits in a 5-1 win over the Chicago Cubs. George Metrovich fueled a 13-1 rout of the Detroit Tigers for the Red Sox with four straight hits and two walks. Tommy Henrich drove in four with a homer and a single as the Yankees beat the Indians 6-3. Ike Pearson celebrated returning to pitching after Marine discharge as the Phillies won 0.0. Sam Chapman powered a ninth inning homer giving the Athletics a 3-2 win over the St Louis Browns.

Philadelphia Athletics Phillies Samuel Blake Chapman Frank Andrew McCormick Chapman Naval Air Corps Mackmen A’s St. Louis Browns University of California McCormick Phils Pittsburgh Pirates Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers Dave Boo New York Yankees Bobby Feller Cleveland Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs New York Giants Dick Whitman George Metrovich Red Sox Detroit Tigers Tommy Henrich Yankees Pace Indians Ike Pearson Marines Philsean Stee Seer Sam St.Louis Browns

Tigers Ready to Battle Cardinals in Mixed Doubles Bowl

The league leading Tigers meet first half champions the Cardinals tonight as they seek to extend their one game lead over the second place Red Skins who face the Dodgers. Red Sox and Browns, two and three games back, duel Indians and Giants while the White Sox battle the Yankees to climb out of last place.

Tigers Cardinals Red Skins Dodgers Red Sox Browns Indians Giants White Sox Yankees

Community Groups Plan Cleanup Before Second Sunday

Local volunteers arrange a Thursday gathering to clear debris from vacant lots in anticipation of the upcoming second Sunday event. Participants aim to improve curb appeal and safety ahead of community activities.

Line Scores From The Major League Baseball Games

Line scores show Cleveland losing to New York 9 to 3 with Reynolds striking out and key relievers. Detroit beats Boston 4 to 3 in nine innings with solid pitching and timely hits. St Louis tops Philadelphia 2 to 3, securing a late run and strong defense. Chicago at Washington postponed due to rain.

Baseball score summaries with multiple games and postponements

Philadelphia and Brooklyn games noted with line scores and key players. Chicago and New York games listed with scorers and innings. Several games postponed for wet grounds and rain with locations including St Louis Atlanta Chattanooga and Birmingham Nashville.

Ruffing Delivers First Win as Yankees Beat Indians 6-3

Red Ruffing, in his season debut, pitched erratically yet effective against Cleveland, 6-3. Manager Joe McCarthy praised the effort while Ruffing acknowledged fatigue in the eighth inning and a late decision to join the payroll after earlier contract issues with Larry MacPhail.

New York New York Yankee Red Ruffing Chicago Cleveland Tribe Red Joe McCarthy Ruffing George Stirnweiss Ken Keltiner Lou Boudreau Stirnweiss Frankie Haye Larry MacPhail Rufus the Red St. Petersburg Yankee MacPhail McCarthy

Chicks Take Crucial Edge in Southern Association Race

Memphis moves atop the standings by edging New Orleans 6 5 in the opener of a key three game set. Mobile blanked Little Rock 7 0 behind Jimmy Mains eight hits. Rain postponed Atlanta Chicago Birmingham Nashville games. tonight New Orleans at Memphis and Mobile at Little Rock.

Associated Press Memphis Chicks New Ora Southern Association New Orleans Orleans Pelicans Little Rock Mobile Jimmy Mains Atlanta Chatten Birmingham Nashville Chattanooga

Airing E Em Feathers Requires Quick Drying

Do not air birds excessively as heat dries natural oil and shortens feather life. Limit exposure to prevent brittleness and loss of sheen in plumage.

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