Minor Leagues Threaten Break Over Major League Control
A six man committee of the National Association discusses a rift with Major League Baseball over territorial protection and draft pricing. Leaders may reject a new pact due to major league dominance, risking no further minor league drafts and possible reversion to parent club options. Tommy Richardson of the Eastern League chairs the meeting with Southern Association President Evans and others present.
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Southern Association
Keene Stops Rossi to Win In Hartford Welterweight Bout
In Hartford Tommy Keene of New London earned a referee decision over Joe Rossi after the sixth and final round. Keene knocked Rossi down in the first round and secured the win as the bell ended the last round.
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Johnny Clancy
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Jake Atz Dies Veteran Baseball Figure at 64
New Orleans May 23 Jacob Jake Atz a veteran of more than 50 years in organized baseball died yesterday after years of illness. The former Chicago Cubs shortstop managed the Fort Worth Cats of the Texas League guiding them to six straight pennants from 1910 to 1925 and won five of six Dixie Series against Southern Association champions. native of Washington Att played semi pro baseball at 16.
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Jake) Atz
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Fort Worth Cats
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Washington
City mixed doubles bowling title on the line
The Decatur Bowling Center hosts the city championship match between the Cardinals Cody Street and Bob Wilson and the Browns Zelda Rowe and Harold Watkins. The Browns enter as 5-15 pin favorites with a 171 game average versus the Cardinals 161.5. Watkins leads Wilson 181 to 175 and Rowe edges Street 162 to 148 in individual averages.
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Ingalls to Open Season vs Cairo Sunday
The Ingalls second shift baseball team will open its season at Ingalls Field at 2 30 this Sunday afternoon. Cairo is set as the opponent. Club officials say a number of Sunday afternoon games are planned this year.
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High School, Dot's Shop Tie for City Softball Lead
The High School and Dot's Shop led the City Softball League after close Tuesday games. High School beat Cisco 13-7 in extra innings as Dot's Shop toppled the Liberators 3-2.
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Solons Balk at Forcing Auburn Tide Gridiron Meeting
Alabama lawmakers consider a bill to force Alabama and Auburn to resume football relations. The education committee indefinitely postponed the measure, killing it unless the full House acts. Rep. Sam Sessions sponsored it amid protests from supporters and opponents alike. The last game between the schools was in 1907.
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Paris Street Remains Sparse After Eliot Paul’s Departure
Hal Boyle returns from Europe and plans to resume his column from the Pacific front. In Paris, Rue De La Huchette shows decay since Paul’s book made it famous. Only two former residents recall Paul, while locals recall earlier legends and hotel lore.
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Humorous Snips From A Salon Of Wit And Stray Tales
A collage of quips and vignettes features a defense oriented joke about shoes, a bridegroom joke, a Decatur classroom anecdote about riches, a Southern tale about a loan seeker, and a fire station recruiting joke. The snippets showcase humor, local color, and period character interactions.
A Plainspoken Exchange About Marriage and In-Laws
A humorous Dorchester scene shows Bill sharing news of marriage and a moneyed yet frugal mother in law. John responds with a running tally of “good” and “bad” moments including a new home purchase and its burning, then Bill reveals the mother in law died in the blaze.
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Civitan District Officials Return From Alabama Meet
Hugh Cothren president of the Decatur Civitan Club L C Buchanan Eugene Chenault and W J Brown district lieutenant governor returned from Birmingham where they attended the 21st annual Alabama Civitan convention at the Tutwiler Hotel Judge W C Warren of Tuscaloosa was installed as Alabama district governor for the year Eugene Chenault announced L A Allenstein of the Gadsden club as governor elect for 1945 46 Cortney W Shropshire Civitan founder attended along with International Secretary Gordon Turner and Rev Ashland Chappell spoke after dinner Essays by boys and girls in the Civitan state contest were read.
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L. C. Buchanan
Eugene Chenault
W. J. Brown
Birmingham
Alabama
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Tutwiler Hotel
W.C. Warren
Tuscaloosa
L. A. Allenstein
Gadsden Civitan Club
Cortney W. Shropshire
Gordon Turner
Ashland Chappell
Civitan
Price Control Regulation Aims to Curb Auto Repair Charges
Birmingham district OPA office announced a new price control regulation effective June 14 to protect motorists from overcharges for 56 common repair jobs. The rule sets definite labor hour limits for tasks from brake adjustments to crankshaft and bearing installations.
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District of Opa Office Today
Poetic Moron Returns in Coly sum Readers Know Him
A fragmentary dialogue scene features a poem loving critic mocked as a moron and Florence Livingston in a breezy column voice. Mandy jokes about a found slip in a closet while a job interview excerpt hints at job insecurity.
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Florence Livingston
Yankees Complete 3-0 Win Over Athletics in Twilight Game
The New York Yankees beat the Philadelphia Athletics 3 to 0 in a twilight contest at the House that Ruth Built. Hank Borowy and Jim Turner held the A’s to four hits with Turner strong in relief. Rookie Herb Crompton drove in all three runs with two singles as attendance reached 6,622 amid MacPhail’s twilight scheduling experiments.
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Junior High Softball Plays at Delano Tonight
The Decatur Junior High softball playoffs resume at Delano Park at 7:30 p m with Wildcats in the heavyweight division and Hill Billies in the lightweight class needing one more win to clinch titles. Hill Billies ride a two game win streak after dropping opener. Wildcats win first and third games with Love Birds taking the middle.
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Story Book Finishes In Southern Baseball Action
Southern Association games produced late rallies at home three times with Chattanooga upsetting Birmingham 10-6. Mobile rallied for six runs in the ninth to beat Little Rock 9-8. Nashville defeated Atlanta 5-2 as New Orleans beat Memphis 2-1 to keep pace at the top.
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Dog found near kennels linked to fatal pit bull attack
A pit bull spotted near Joe Munn's kennels in Miami Springs raises concern after Mrs. Coretta Zinke was fatally attacked by the breed last Wednesday. Police hold Munn on manslaughter charges over the dogs’ actions, with reports suggesting three more may be at large.
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Hialeah
Army buys 75 000 deep sea fishing units for Pacific soldiers
The Bowlers Victory Legion funds 65 000 by June 15 to equip 75 000 deep sea fishing units for Pacific troops. Arville L. Ebersole writes the check after a call from the Special Services Division. The effort reflects soldiers’ demand for fishing tackle amid wartime restrictions and travel limits.
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Rev Crow Laid to Rest Tuesday
Oneonta Ala May 23 Rev Mandeville M Crow 79 died Sunday in a Birmingham hospital and was buried here Tuesday after funeral services He ministered 28 years with churches in Blount county including Westside Presbyterian Decatur Haleyville Cowan and Dickson Tenn from 1920 to 1934 A native of St Clair county he belonged to the Oneonta Masonic lodge
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Nod to a Navy shift and a football penalty mix up
The notes recall 1936 Northwestern Minnesota game penalties on Ed Widseth mischaracterized as slugging. It cites a 15 yard illegal use of hands call and Widseth’s push for slugging. Lt Comav Jap Haskell, ex Oklahoma athletic chief, to transfer to the Pacific. Howie Moss moved from outfield to third base at Bainbridge Naval Training Center.
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