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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1941

Page

6

Hillsboro Local Team Set to Face Hillsboro in Doubleheader

The Blue Devils prepared for a Sunday doubleheader against Hillsboro and Dallas at Alabama Park with a 2 PM start. Lineup featured W Kimbrell as, G Kimbrell, Hargrove, Mc Murtrie, Flynn, Mitchell, Sheats, Brazelton, Hud gon and pitcher Hudson with Briscoe or Manahan to start the second game against Dallas.

Blue Devils Hillsboro Dallas G’ Kimbrell Hargrove McMurtrie C. Flynn Mitchell Rf. Sheats Brazelton Hudgon Briscoe Manahan

Indianapolis 500 field set with 33 starters

An All-American lineup of 33 cars will start the Indianapolis 500. Rene LeBeque and Jean Trevoux failed to qualify their Talbot entries, while Louis Durant Texas and Mauri Rose jockeyed for top spots as Wilbur Shaw, Rex Mays, and Rose lined up in the front row with Rose earning pole at 126.691 mph.

Indianapolis Arrow Indianapolis Motor Speedway Rene LeBeque Jean Trevoux France LeBegue Deacon” Lits Dubois Duke Nalon Chicago A Putnam Louis Durant Hollywood Calif Mauri Rose Rex Mays Glendale Mays Wilbur Shaw Rose Shaw

Blaze near Pea River project under control, Dothan fire

Ninety COC enrollees and state forestry service employees fought a two mile front blaze along the Pea river project near Ozark. William R. Sizemore in charge of the state preserve declared the fire coming under control.

Dothan Ala State Forestry Service Pea River Ozark William R. Sizemore Tanger

Ada Newton premiering color wedding film in Atlanta

Dector Ada Newton organized a viewing at home in Atlanta on May 29 showing color footage from Honolulu. The premiere featured her own wedding to Martin I. Stalheim, a fact previously unknown to attendees.

Atlanta Dector Ada Newton Honolulu Martin I. Stalheim

Alabama Wins Hard-Fought Softball Clash For First

Alabama moved into undisputed first in the City Softball League by edging Disco 12 to 5. Pewee Simmons allowed only a few hits as Alabama pulled away after a 5 3 deficit, with key hits from Barnett Bryant and Sandusky Flynn and Sams driving the offense. Disco showed improvement with a tighter infield and growing power.

Alabama Imee Pewee Simmons John Barnett Disco Pirate Steelmen Jack Bryant Oslermen Sandusky Flynn Sams A. Wilson Corder Simmons Black

Riverside Triumphs In Slugfest Duel With Ingalls

Riverside defeated Ingalls by 8 to 5 after a high scoring start. Jervis Moore and Ed Johnson each lasted well, Johnson earning the win with five walks issued. Shorty Ogle collected three walks and scored three times for Riverside.

Ingalls Riverside Jervis Moore Ed Johnson Johnson Moore Shorty Ogle Evans Briscoe Prince Johnson and Clark Self

Garrison Hosts Ingalls as Goodyear Seeks Tie Lead

Garrisons meet Ingalls in the curtain raising game while Goodyear aims to pull even with Alabama for the loop lead in a nightcap versus Riverside.

Garrisons Ingalls Goodyear Alabama Riverside

Lawyer dies ends Alabama Twins Association founders

In Birmingham Alabama on May 29 death ends the law partnership of J R Button Shoe and J C Late Shoe Jonson the co founders of the Alabama Twins Association J R died of a heart attack in his law office

Birmingham Ala J. R J. C Jonson Alabama Twins Association

Baseball Results From The Associated Press

American League results show Philadelphia and Boston 6 in 16 innings, while St Louis beat Chicago 4, Detroit defeated Cleveland 5, and New York tied Washington 5.

Associated Press Philadelphia Boston

National League scores include Pittsburgh win over Cincinnati

In a league slate, Pittsburgh defeated Cincinnati 7 to 4 while St Louis edged Chicago 6 to 5. Brooklyn beat Philadelphia in 12 innings as Boston faced New York with rain affecting play.

Pittsburgh Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago Brooklyn Philadelphia Boston New York

Southern League scores tease quick ballpark update

Chattanooga edged Atlanta 8 to 7 in 11 innings as Knoxville beat Nashville 10 to 9. Memphis routed Little Rock 10 to 0 in eight innings before the rain delay, while New Orleans and Birmingham were listed 2 to 2 in a partial result.

Chattanooga Atlanta Knoxville Nashville Memphis Little Rock New Orleans Birmingham

Baseball Schedule in American League Today

Today's games in the American League include New York at Washington Philadelphia at Boston St. Louis at Chicago Cleveland at Detroit Boston at New York Cincinnati at St. Louis and a set of non league matchups Knoxville at Atlanta Little Rock at Birmingham Nashville at Chattanooga Memphis at New Orleans.

Atlanta Nashville Knoxville Eee Chattanooga Aceon New Orleans Memphis Birmingham All Little Rock Cuseeetrne St.Louis Brooklyn Anew New York Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit Heaton Seewgeue St Louis Washington

Athletics in Running Now

The Philadelphia Athletics surged to fifth place in the American League by beating the Red Sox 6-4 in a 16 inning marathon. Detroit moved up with an 8-5 win over Cleveland, while Chicago and St. Louis posted other big scores as New York, Pittsburgh, and Brooklyn also won in late season action.

Judson Bailey Associated Press Philadelphia Athletics A's Boston Red Sox Detroit Cornelius McGilliicuddy Connie Mack Mack Athletics Detroit Tigers Cleveland Indians Bruce Campbell Chicago White Sox St. Louis Browns Harland Clift Roy Chicago Cubs Vince DiMaggio Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Reds Max Butcher Reds Brooklyn Phillies

Daily Crossword Clues Complete Grid From Reader Page

Across clues cover blemish strike affection officer s assistant unroll Hebrew measure episodes Greek letter all correct male red two hour nag aeer human being establi swell of the sea at hom poems czedi n tary unit goddess of dawn gained river Alaska liquid aluminum ponca be th nor sym 40 kind 42 also 43 disfigure 45 tepid 47 pronoun 48 a son of Isaac 50 strange 52 undressed hides of cows 54 choke 55 a continent 56 hawk like bird 57 bird s abode 58 mark from a wound Down clues obstructed a canter baking chambers doctrines annamese branch to take away law to have reference passable river in Minnesota feminine home thrive a year of one s age leaping amphibian reach coins one s81 pack away glacial ridge $4 native of Alaska 36 arab kingdom 87 one who fritters time away 38 not gained 41 vehicles 44 lift 46 pertaining to substance in apple juice

Hom Alaska Minnesota

Fragmented Cryptoquote Puzzle Clue List

The prompt shows a cryptogram quotation with partial clues and a published quote from Napoleon Bonaparte about martyrdom. It mentions yesterday's Cryptoquote and distribution by King Features Syndicate Lac 529. The readable line includes IT IS THE CAUSE NOT THE DEATH THAT MAKES THE MARTYR.

Bonaparte King Features Syndicate Lac

Zale Fights Back to Stop Hostak in Kayo At Stadium

Tony Zale, once a Gary mill worker, recovered from a knockdown to KO Al Hostak of Seattle in 2 minutes 32 seconds of the second round before 14 087 fans at the Stadium. The victory keeps Zale as world middleweight champ. the bout grossed 48475 dollars and was the third Zale Hostak meeting.

Chicago Gary Tony Zale Indiana al Hostak Seattle Hostak Zale Seattle Star

BOTTLES FLY AT KNOXVILLE

Nashville's Vols fall in Knoxville after a tough series with the Smokies Smokies win 10 9 in a dramatic game with late controversy Umpire Dutch Hoffmann decision avoids double play Nashville swept the set three to two placing Knoxville three and a half games back of the Vols.

Associated Press Nashville Vols Knoxville Smokies Southern Association Dutch Hoffman

Four Champs On Card At Armory Boxing Night

Four champions will headline a boxing card at the Armory next Tuesday night as Ensley Community House fighters meet Decatur Boys Club. The main event pits Wilson Campbell against Chester Montgomery in a rematch following a thrilling draw after Campbell knocked Montgomery out of the ring.

Armory Ensley Community House Decatur Boys Club Wilson Campbell North Alabama Chester Montgomery Chester Wilson Decatur Montgomery Mike Lotsis Ensley Rogers Memo House Ensley Bruiser Marion Worley Boys Club

Lookouts Edge Crackers In Extra Innings Series Thriller

Chattanooga tied the series with an 11th inning homer by Hillis Layne to beat Atlanta 8-7 as Nashville clung to first place. Memphis climbed to sixth with a 10-0 win over Little Rock, and New Orleans moved to fifth after an 8-2 win against Birmingham backed by Lew Carpenter and John Beazley.

Atlanta Crackers Hillis Layne Chattanooga Lookouts Atlanta Crackers Nashville Memphis Little Rock Lew Carpenter John Beazley New Orleans Birmingham The Pelicans

Rumor mill swirls over Reds and boxing pays disputed sums

The Brown front office reportedly plans Rick Ferrell as Reds manager replacing Fred Haney. Haney had sought Ferrell for two seasons, while unconfirmed reports claim internal discord amid a slump. Separate note says boxing referee Arthur Donovan was paid 150 dollars by Washington commission, promoter Ray Alvis disputes the amount.

New York Special Daily Brown Rick Ferrell Fred Haney Haney Ferrell Reds Washington Boxing Commission Arthur Donovan Louis Baer Ray C. Alvis Donovan Alvis

Teddy Williams Hits .400 Pace In Early Boston Run

Ted Williams of the Red Sox posts a hot start with a .400 average through his first 30 games. The Boston Evening Globe notes his steady hitting and the chorus from Mel Webb praising Teddy the great for his power and consistency at the plate.

Ted Williams Red Sox Mel Webb Boston Evening Globe Teddy the Great

Tramp, Tramp, Tramp Greensberg’s Army Tour Attracts Crowds

Hank Greenberg marches 15 miles daily from Fort Custer Michigan to Camp Forrest Tennessee drawing large crowds at each stop. Signs declare here goes the army and Greenberg. Ben Chapman cites salary sparks airing while Clark Griffith seeks a hard hitting outfielder. Chapman’s batting in spring training sits at .255. Moe Berg interviews Maurice Tillet and notes the Angel speaks fine French. Tillet is cultured despite looks.

Hank Greenberg Fort Custer Mich Camp Forrest Tenn Army Greenberg Ben Chapman Washington Clark Griffith P. S Chapman Moe Berg Red Sox Maurice ‘Tillet Angely Angel Paris Tillet Berg Tony Galento

Bookies quote Wood Sarazen Demaret and Hogan at National Open

Fort Worth bookmakers quote Craig Wood Gene Sarazen Jimmy Demaret and Ralph Guldahl at 15 to 1 in the National Open. Ben Hogan is listed at 1051. Zeke Bonura of Minneapolis is hitting .400 and predicts a first baseman stint in the majors before season's end.

Fort Worth Craig Wood Gene Sarazen Jimmy Demaret Ralph Guldahl Ben Hogan Zeke Bonura Minneapolis

One Minute Interview Cro Nicknamed Outfield Dilemma

Joe Cronin humorously notes the talent of teammates Jet and Dominic DiMaggio, saying if they played in the same outfield there would not be room for a third outfielder. The remark highlights the era's star power and Cronin's playful team perspective.

Joe Cronin Jet Dominic DiMaggio

Whirlaway Scratched by Mysterious Pacer at Track

Ben Atkinson ponders how anyone could get near Whirlaway to scratch the famed horse, noting the astonishing proximity and curiosity surrounding the incident.

Ben Atkinson Whirlaway

White Sox sign Chapman amid Rosenthale sale

The Chicago White Sox sign outfielder Ben Chapman as they fight to hold second place in the American League. The move follows the sale of outfielder Larry Rosenthall to the league-leading Cleveland Indians. Chapman had been released by Washington and previously joined the Senators from Cleveland in a previous deal.

Chicago Chicago White Sox Ben Chapman Larry Rosenthal Cleveland Indians Chapman Washington Senators Cleveland

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