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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1944

Page

6

Second Spot Hard to Fill Second Base for 16 Clubs

Baseball managers seek reliable second basemen as 16 major clubs rotate at least one new regular. Doerr and Gutteridge are rare holdovers, with Basinski debuting for the Dodgers and multiple teams cycling through three players or more at the position this season.

New York Secand Alrive Don Gutteridge St. Louis Browns Bobby Doerr Boston Red Sox Doerr Bat Bat Serbanst Louis Cardinals; Woody Williams, Cincinnati Reds:George Stirnweiss New York Yankees George Myatt Washington Senators Ros Schalk Chicago White Sox Gutteridge Don Luke Sewell Floyd Baker Ellis Clary Brooklyn Dodgers Morris Aderholt Frank Drews Leo Durocher Luis Olmo Fred Ankenman Gilbert English Mickey Owen Buffaloniversity Eddie Basinski Basinski Dodgers Hugh Luby Giants Ford Mullen Charlie Letchas Phillies Don Johnson Eddie Stanky Cubs Russ Peters Jimmy Grant Indians

Baseball Scores Across Leagues Amid Rain Postponements

Major league results show Philadelphia 8 Detroit 4 and Washington 5 Cleveland 4 in the American League. Pittsburgh 8 Boston 1 tops the National League. Rain and wet grounds caused several postponements including Cincinnati at New York and St. Louis at Brooklyn. Southern Association games Birmingham 8 Knoxville 5 and New Orleans 6 2 Nashville 5 5 proceeded.

Associated Press New York St Louis Washington Philadelphia Boston Detroit Arabe Cleveland Chita Cincinnati li Brooklyn Chicago Southern Birmingham li Little Rock Memphis Nashville Knoxville Chattanooga Detroit Wain St.Louis National League Pittsburgh Cincinnati St. Louis

Schedule notes and no games listed for semi pro tourney

Schedule lists games in New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Boston Chicago Detroit Cleveland St Louis and others with no games scheduled. In Raleigh Jim Hearn pitched a no hit no run game for Camp Davis against Fort Bragg reception center 4 to 0 with 12 strikeouts. Ted Williams slated to return to baseball with Bronson Field team facing Tyndall field army team.

Raleigh N. C Jim Hearn Georgia Tech Camp Davis Fort Bragg Hearn Panama City Fla Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Marine Corps Bronson Field Pensacola Tyndall Field

Hayes Stars In Browns Victory And Slam Feats

Fran kie Hayes, back with the Philadelphia A's, hit two grand slams this season tying a modern AL record. Hayes drove in 19 runs as the A's beat Detroit while Jack Kramer and Rip Sewell led the Browns to a 7-3 win. Other AL and NL games were rained out or postponed.

Jack Hand Associated Press Connie Mack Diamond David Harum Frankie— Hayes St. Louis Browns Philadelphia A’s Delhout Cleveland Pat Seerey Hayes Rufe Gentry Tigers Johnny Lindell Yanks Howie Schultz Brooklyn Erate North Asea Ruth Lou Gehrig Ruby C York Mack Philadelphia Sam Zoldak Barney Lutz Browns Zoldak St. Louis Lutz Shibe Park Don Black Jack Kramer Boston Emmett O'Neil Brownies Ed Tins Washington Seo Tribe Pittsburgh Rip Sewell Jim Tobin Paul Erickson Chicago Phillies New York

Barons Regain SA Lead With Choo Choo Support

Birmingham Barons top the Southern Association standings again with an 8 to 5 win over Knoxville behind Jake Baker. Chattanooga’s Choo Choo lineup powered a 18 to 13 win at Little Rock to push Chattanooga from last to a share of first. New Orleans won the first game at Nashville 6 to 5 as Dick Daniel allowed six hits, while Ernie Balser and Bob Carlson aided the Vols in the nightcap 5 to 2. Atlanta’s game at Memphis was rain postponed.

Southern Association Birmingham Knoxville New Orleans Nashville Chattanooga Little Rock Atlanta Memphis Associated Press Birmingham Barons Barons Travelers Arkansas City Dick Daniel Vols Ernie Balser Bob Carlson Bill Thomas Tom Murray Baron Hurler Smokies Jake Baker Harley Ross Rene Monteagudo al Triechel Ralph Pate Boss Monteagudo Rosibertson Russ Meyers King Stewart Fred Wells The Pelicans Kelly George Roxburgh

Winter Trip Ends In River Rescue Love Confession

Irina and Colin face a dangerous whitewater crossing during a late season trip to Trappers Lake. Their canoe capsizes, they survive, and back at the cabin the wet clothes are dried as a romance deepens, with a new huskie pup joining them. The tale ends with a promise of dog teams replacing canoe trips.

Irina Rodney Colin Blair Trappers Lake Rina Cee Drina

Great Lakes Navy hosts fifth major league talent in training

At Great Lakes naval training center 22 sailors form a unique roster with 17 seen in National and American leagues last season. Ex majors Johnny McCarthy, Billy Herman, Schoolboy Rowe, Bill Brandt, Si Johnson and others headline a diverse group across infield and outfield positions.

Great Lakes Ill Naval Tules Great Lakes Naval Training Center Teague Mickey Cochrane Virgil Truks Detroit Javior Thompson Cincinnati Bill Brandt Bob Klinger Pittsburgh Si Johnson Phitlies Ed Weiland Chicago White Sox Clyde McCullough Cubs Phil Baxer Pirates Joe Glenn New York Yankees

Heavyweight champs may come from four-offer ranks

New York May 25. Walter St Denis argues the next title holder will likely come from fighters like Joe Baksi or Freddie Schott rather than armed forces. Baksi and Schott appear on Friday’s Garden card. De La Cruz’s pitcher brother plays in a Havana-Madrid club band. Ted Collins plans an animated window display to market pro football in Boston. Red Smith notes TV spots along the Atlantic seaboard for family picnics near Delaware park.

New York Walter St. Denis Dean Mike Jacobs Joe Baksi Freddie Schott Baksi Schott Walter Thomas de la Cruz Reds Ted=Collins Boston Yanks Boston

Alf- American Girls League endorses new professional image

The league reports players will be recognized for poised street presence and charm after completing a personality course. They aim to blend virtues of Shufflin Phil Douglas Leo Dursacher and Lefty O'Doul in dress and conduct.

Professional Ball League Shufflin Phil Douglas Leo Dursacher Lefty O'Doul

Rookie A Day Fermin Guerra Debuts as Senators Catcher

A Mexican rookie, Fermin Guerra, signed as a potential understudy to Rick Ferrell, seized his chance when Ferrell injured a thumb. Guerra, with Cuban winter league experience, has impressed handling pitchers and hitting in the 300s, showing notable speed and catching skill.

Fermin Mike) Guerra Senators Rick Ferrell Mike Guerra Hitte

Giants Blow Lead Sparks On Field After Fight

After a late collapse Tuesday night, Bill Voiselle reacted with anger, throwing his glove and kicking it twice. A fan near the stands sprang up, slipped under his shirt, and bolted for the exit as Tom O'Reilly, trained at sea, lingered nearby.

Bill Voiselle Tom O'Reilly

Air Trainee Herbert M. Paul Wins Courtland Ping Pong Title

Air trainee and former 8th Air Force table tennis champ Herbert M. Paul captured the Courtland Army air field ping pong title winning a $25 war bond. Other prizewinners were A T Jay D. Cohen second with five cartons of cigars George P. Dakato third with 50 Army tester tickets Cpl Joseph L Salviatti with $5 merchandise. Paul had overseas championships near London and Greensboro NC and has played in several national tournaments. He is a Brooklyn native.

Herbert M. Paul 8Th Air Force England Courtland Army Air Field Paul A-T Jay D. Cohen George P. Dakato Cpl Joseph —L. Salviatti London Greensboro N. C Brooklyn

Beach author books liberty voyage liberties with voyage

Beach writes a book claiming liberties with a Liberty ship voyage. The season’s best yeller tag surfaces as Harry Marik reports hearing a fight manager describe Henry Armstreng as the kind of fighter who swaps all over you.

Service Dept. Lieut J Norman Anderson reported missing

Lieut J Norman Anderson, former Dartmouth tennis standout who helped place Hoboken N J on the map, is reported missing in action in the Pacific. Winston Guest polo star and hunter who rose from Marine private to second lieutenant nearly faced rejection after losing part of a trigger finger in a hunting accident.

J. Norman Anderson Dartmouth Hoboken N. J Pacific Winston Guest

Plans signal invasion target in Dutch New Guinea area

Associated Press war analysis notes MacArthur air force activity hints at invasion of Schoutens group near Biak Namber Namber and other airfields. Observers say Biak dominate air bases would place bases within striking distance of Palau, Halmahera, and the southern Philippines, guiding Japanese defense.

Associated Press Douglas MacArthur Philippines MacArthur Japan Biak Mokmer Sorido Borokoe Noemfoor Kamiri Namber Manok Ats Waren Moemi Manokwari Japéen Island Seroei Nabire Geelvink Bay Babo Bentoni Bay Palau Halmaherah Island

Sunday and Monday Visitors Tell of Local Families

Mrs. J. D. Law hosts and visits ripple through Cullman County as Ervil Baker family and Chalmers McManus group call on J. D. Law. Gerald Acbhawanarsithe and Myrtle Baker join Mrs Garner and J. D. Law kin. Homer Byram family visits as Chart Byram lies seriously ill at home.

Ervil Baker Childersburg J. D. Law Chalmers McManus J. M. McManus C .M. Baker Myrtle John C. Garner J.D. Law Acbhawanrsithe Gerald Homer Byram T. C. Byram Chart Byram

MORGAN COUN FLORETTE

Mrs May Kinneybrew of Sarasota Fla visited Mr and Mrs Harold Waugh Sunday Little Betty Jo Ryan is ill with measles Miss Clara Jean Matthews works at Alabama Mill Judson Waugh visits her son and daughter Blue Springs Sunday school class enjoyed a picnic at Miss Mary Sue St John’s home Deanie Dunn spent a night with Bertha Gurley and J B Gurley Fayne Peck had a car accident Next Sunday preaching day at Blue Springs R C Ryan employed in Decatur with an infected arm

May- Kinneybrew Sarasota Fla Harold Waugh Betty Jo Ryan Clara Jean Matthews Alabama i Mill Judson ‘Waugh Blue Springs Mary Sue St. John Deanie Dunn Bertha Gurley J. B. Gurley Fayne Peck R. C. Ryan Decatur

Local residents visit Cullman on weekend

Walt White remains ill at home in town. Mr and Mrs Talmadge Floyd and Mr and Mrs Chalmers McManus were in Cullman Saturday.

Walt .White Talmadge Floyd Cullman Mrs. Chalmers McManus

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