Alabama routs Goodyear in city league opener
Alabama, the 1940 city champions, defeated Disco 24 to 6 in a cold night game. Joe Flynn hit a big first inning homer with two on, Eddie Black added four hits, and Lewter Cottrell and Flynn each had three. Pewee Simmons held Riverside in check after the second, as Alabama scored in every inning and pulled away in the seventh.
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Decatur
Alabama
Goodyear
Cisco
Riverside
Disco
Joe Flynn
Pewee Simmons
Steelmen
Eddie Black
Flynn
Cottrell
Lewter
A. G. Campbell
Fettle
Dizzy Debates One Year Retirement With Cubs
Chicago May 14 Dizzy Dean asked to be placed on the voluntary retired list. Gallagher said a letter would be sent to Ford Frick and the Cubs likely would accept. Dean would retire after today's game as the Cubs trim to 25 men. He may return within the Cubs organization but not with another club.
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Chicago
James
Gallagher
Dean
Ford Frick
National League
Cubs
Cub
Jimmy Wilson
Dizzy
Boston Braves
Public Service Commission approves new truck line in Alabama
The Public Service Commission authorizes Petroleum Carrier Corporation to operate as a contract carrier between Birmingham Birmingport Guntersville Decatur and Tuscaloosa and all Alabama points. The application faced opposition from Alabama rail carriers and motor terminal transportation company.
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Montgomery
Ala
Public Service Commission
Petroleum Carrier Corporation
Birmingham
Birmingport
Guntersville
Decatur
Tuscaloosa
Alabama
Motor Terminal Transportation Company
Ruling on Montgomery housing as tourist camps not hotels
Attorney General Thomas S. Lawson ruled that bank houses built for workers on Talladega county defense projects should be licensed as tourist camps rather than hotels. The decision affects housing compliance and local licensing requirements for wartime labor accommodations.
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Montgomery
Ala
Talladega County
Thomass. Lawson
Baseball scores from Associated Press listings
In the American League Cleveland beat New York 2 to 1 while Chicago edged Boston 3 to 2 and St. Louis defeated Philadelphia 7 to 4. Detroit won 4 to 5 over Washington. In the National League New York 2 St. Louis 3 Brooklyn 4 Cincinnati 3 Boston 3 Chicago 4 Philadelphia 3 Pittsburgh 4.
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Associated . Press
Cleveland
New York
Chicago
Boston
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Detroit
Washington
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Washington Senators
Detroit Tigers
Buck Newsom
Philadelphia Athletics
St. Louis Browns
Jack Knott
Brooklyn Dodgers
Cincinnati Reds
Reds
Chicago Cubs
Boston Braves
St. Louis Cardinals
New —York—Giants
Mort Cooper
Pittsburgh Pirates
Phillies
Southern League results and standings brief
New Orleans and Chattanooga split results with Knoxville 3 8 Littl Rock 2 12 in 11 innings. Nashville beat Memphis 12 7. Only games scheduled. Save on insurance by consulting agents in today's Want Ads.
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New Orleans & Chattanooga
Knoxville
Littl Rock
Nashville
Memphis
Feller Stars In 2 1 Victory For Indians As He Leads
Bob Feller pitched six hits allowed and nine strikeouts to beat the New York Yankees 2-1 in ten innings. Lou Boudreau hit a tenth inning homer to provide the winning run as Cleveland maintained first in the American League.
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Bob Feller
Cleveland Indians
van Meter
Iowa
Feller
Indians
New York Yankees
Bob
Cleveland
Marius Russo
Yanks
Lou Boudreau
Chicago White Sox
Boston Red Sox
John Rigney
Boston
Jim Foxx
Ted Wiliams
Decatur Tigers to Meet Huntsville at Lakeside Park
The Decatur Tigers face Huntsville in Lakeside Park at three o clock Thursday afternoon in the second game of the season.
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Decatur Tigers
Huntsville
Lakeside Park
Riverside Triumph Over Goodyear In Wild 12 11 Game
Riverside outslug Goodyear 12 to 11 in a high scoring nightcap. Riverside led 8 0, then trailed, before a three run seventh inning rally sealed the win as Lovelace anchored mound work and Wingfoots homered in the third. Brewer Ogle and Mills logged the other key actions.
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Riverside
Goodyear
Wingfoots
Isbell
Todd
Lovelace
Tonight's NBA slate features cross-city matchups across leagues
Tonight's games include Cleveland at New York, Chicago at Boston, St. Louis at Philadelphia, Detroit at Washington, New York at St. Louis, Brooklyn at Cincinnati, Boston at Chicago, Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, Little Rock at Knoxville, and three night games Birmingham at Atlanta New Orleans at Chattanooga Memphis at Nashville.
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Little Rock
Knoxville
Birmingham
Atlanta
New Orleans
Chattanooga
Memphis
Nashville
Local Social Notes From Morgan County
Miss Marie Carter visits the Carters this week and several locals attended decorations at McKendry Johnson Chapel and Center. Olene Morris and Clendora Manor of Decatur visit Lonnie Morris’s family. Bob Pope of Heflin visits relatives over weekend. Sunday school at Friendship drew attendees. Bro. Carl Green of Decatur to preach next Sunday. Danielsville graduation Friday night May 3. James Crowe ill with chicken pox. John Burkes visiting Addison. William Holladay visiting near Hartselle. Lorene and Ilva Duttop visit Ottis Dutton’s family in Hart selle. Decoration plans at Corinth Sunday. Lou Roberson visits relatives near Cullman. Earnest Carter family called on Edd Carter’s parents Sunday.
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Marie Carter
Earnest Carter
McKendry
Johnson Chapel
Center
Olene Morris
Clendora Manor
Decatur
Lonnie Morris
Here
Bob Pope
Heflin
Friendship
Carl Green
Dan Ville
James Crowe
John Burkes
Addison
William Holladay
Hartselle
Lorene
Ilva Duttop
Ottis Dutton
Corinth
Lou Roberson
Cullman
Banell
Wanell
Mary Lee
Edd Carter
Local club plans for state meet and delegates named
The Business and Professional Women's Club will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at 502 Bank Street to finalize plans for the state convention in Montgomery May 16 18. Miss Lillian Odom presents the autobiography of William Lyons Phelps. The Decatur club will send seven delegates.
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Bank Street
Montgomery
Lillian Odom
William Lyons Phelps
Decatur Club
Danville FFA Announces Summer Monthly Meetings
The Danville FFA chapter will hold meetings on the first Friday night of each month through the summer based on a recent plan. A new program committee was formed to organize activities.
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Danville
Local seating policy sparks dispute over reserved white sections
A brief note indicates reserved seating for white fans at an event, prompting questions about inclusivity and policy. Officials have not released full details, but the move drew criticism from community advocates and messaging groups.
Record cotton consumption hits April high of 920142 bales
Census Bureau reports April consumption 920 142 bales, surpassing March 854 179. Nine month total 6 995 238 bales, with continued projections for a record season. April lint 920 142 and linters 119 639, aided by military and civilian demand.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Surplus Marketing Administration
New England
Delegates Named For State Convention in Auburn
Appointed committee includes Wil bur Blankenship Thurman Puckett and Hugh Fitzgerald. Delegates elected to attend the state convention in Auburn are L. C. Osborn and Charles Edgbert Poole.
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Wilbur Blankenship
Thurman Puckett
Hugh Fitzgerald
Auburn
L. C. Osborn
Charles Edgbert Poole
Want Ads Promote Economical Turnover for Buyers and Sellers
Readers learn that using Want Ads yields economical turnover benefiting buyers and sellers. The note emphasizes practical cost savings and broad reach of classified listings.
Timber Sale Sealed Bids Sought by Forest Supervisor
National Forest timber sale invites sealed bids by May 31 1941 for about 420 acres in Huntsville Meridian Black Warrior NF sections 5 6 7 8 with estimated 510 MBM of hardwoods and pines. Minimum rates per MBM range from 1.00 for certain species to 8.00 for Yellow poplar. A 500 deposit is required with each bid. sale conditions and timber details available from Forest Supervisor Box 40 Montgomery Alabama.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Huntsville
Meridian
Black Warrior National Forest
Scribner
U. S. Forest Service
Box 40
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General Motors
Decatir Munn Auto CO
Decatur, Ala
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Happy Campbell
University of Alabama
Mississippi State
Campl
Holli
Lor AN
Tows
Ales Pal Helton
Brewer
Ogle Lovelace and Mills
Tennessee Valley Boy Scout Council
Delano Park
Sam Hobbs
Morgan County
FFA
National Forest Timber For Sale
Coca-Cola Company
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