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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1941

Page

8

San Jose Pig Farm Declared Nuisance by Judge

In San Jose California Superior Court Judge Williams F. James ruled Groggins hog ranch with 150 pigs opposite Hillview Country Club a nuisance. He gave Groggins one chance to eliminate the odor if feasible, while Prosecutor N J Menard declined to bring a test pig to court. Groggins said a contractor would macadamize feeding platforms to remove the smell, joking that the district attorney wants pigs to learn tennis.

San Jose Calif Dave Groggina Williams F. James Groggins Hillview Country Club Groggina N. J. Menard

Fire hits Indianapolis 500 buildup as garage blaze destroys cars

A pre race fire in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway garage area destroyed three cars and 30 garages, injured seven, and caused about 100000 in damage. Mauri Rose Rex Mays and Wilbur Shaw were among those affected while Barringer’s car was ruined. Attendance neared 150000 as drivers prepared for the 10 a m start.

Speedway Indianapolis Indianapolis Motor Speedway Jim Pherice Kelley Petillo Los Angeles James Lynch Chicago Speedway Technical Committee Lloyd Barnes Speedway Grounds Mauri Rose Réx Mays Wilbur Shaw Malcolm Mackenzie Philadelphia Mackenzie Doc” Mackenzie George Barringer Houston Tex Barringer Andc Eddie Offutt Offutt Billy Devore Sam Hanks Alhambra Calif Hanks Railbirds Methodist Hospital Oe Indianpolis Rex Mays Glendale Mays Shaw

Briez Analyzes Baseball Moves And Trades In Brief

The piece surveys Major League shifts including Bill Werber moving to the outfield behind Chuck Aleno at third and Lou Novikoff nicknamed the Mad Russian becoming the Glad Russian. It notes Bucky Harris under scrutiny and Clark Griffith signaling action if the Nationals slip further. Jimmy Thompson elected president of the Southern Sports Writers Association at Silver Springs.

New York Daily Washington Bucky Harris Clark Griffith Max Schmeling Sinally Max Reds Bill Werber Chuck Aleno Lou Novikoff Bil Terry Dick Bartell Joe Orengo Sone Corned Jimmy Thompson Greenville Piedmont Southern Sports Writers’* Association Silver Springs Pia Jimmy

Cardinals Sell Owen for $50,000 and Two Players

In December 1940 Jimmy Wilson notes not trading Al Todd for two Mickey Owens. A separate 1940 item says the Cardinals sold Owen for 50 000 dollars and two players. In May 1941 the Cubs released Todd to Toronto.

Jimmy Wilson al Todd Mickey Owens Cardinals Owen Cubs Todd Toronto

Hostak to fight Steele for Seattle title under Druxman

Al Hostak remains with little choice but to fight Freddie Steele for the Seattle championship as promoter Nate Druxman advances the plan.

al Hostak Freddie Steele Championship of Seattle Nate Druxman

Nebraska billed as largest visiting Rose Bowl delegation

Maj. Biff Jones spoke at a Nebraska alumni dinner confirming the state would send the largest visiting delegation to the Rose Bowl. Nebraska had previously rejected 10,000 applicants for special trains, but the coach’s remarks signaled a change in plans.

Nebraska Maj. Biff Jones

Five-some Golf at Saratoga Ties With Birdie On Eleven

Bob Pastor and four teammates tied on the par four eleventh with birdie threes. Billy Terry expects to prove critics wrong as he crafts a technique boosting the Giants into third place. Incidentally, Terry

Bob Pastor Saratoga Billy Terry Giants Terry

Indy speedway lineup fills field with notable names

Harry McQuinn of Indianapolis and Doc Williams of Franklin head a list that includes Frank Wearne of Pasadena and Everett Saylor of Dayton as new faces. Veterans such as Cliff Bergere and Kelly Petillo race for a share of about 100000 dollars in prize money for the first ten finishers, with the winner receiving 20000.

Harry McQuinn Indianapolis Merrill Doc

Today’s Guest Star Close for Legal Holiday

The department is shut for a legal holiday with no operations today. The notice notes the closure affects all routine services and asks the public to return tomorrow for normal hours.

Twinkle Little Star

Look Out Clear the Track for Connie Mack

A sports note urges clearing the track for Connie Mack as a headline cue. The item implies a focus on Mack in a racing or athletic context with a call to make way. Further details are not provided in the readable text.

Connie Mack

Hogan Seen as Favorite for U S Open in Fort Worth

Ben Hogan is predicted to lead the U S Open at the Colonial Club Fort Worth Texas next Thursday based on PGA manager Fred Corcoran figures. He tops money won Vardon Trophy and scoring lists with 70.44 strokes per round across 47 rounds while announcing tee times for top contenders including Demaret Farrell Shute Guidah Goodman Hines Little Nelson Wood Sarazen Snead and others.

Bill Bonn New York Ben Hogan Colonial Club Fort Worth Tex Hogan Fred Corcoran Jimmy Demaret Johnny Farrell Denny Shute Ralph Guidah Texas Johnny Goodman Jimmy Hines Lawson Little Byron Nelson Craig Wood Henry Picard Gene Sarazen Sam Snead Nelson Wood Demaret Little Lloyd Mangrum Guldahl

Smokies Shine in Southern Spotlight With Series Win

The Knoxville Smokies dominated the Southern Association, taking three of four from Nashville and pressuring league leader Atlanta. Harry Smythe led a nine hit effort in a 5-3 opener win over the injury-depleted Crackers as Chattanooga beat Nashville 8-3. Al Jurisich tossed a two hitter in New Orleans 10-0 over Memphis, lifting the Pelicans to within a half game of Chattanooga, while Birmingham defeated Little Rock 10-4 with three runs in the final innings.

Knoxville Smokies Nashville Atlanta Smokies Harry Smythe Pelicans Chattanooga Birmingham Little Rock

Indians Have Reason For It

Cleveland’s pennant bid rests on Bobby Feller who again halted a losing streak with a 9-0 win over the Detroit Tigers. He scattered seven hits eight strikeouts and two runners only to first through the third inning. The Indians benefited from a 13 hit attack led by Bridges and Giebell. In other action the Cardinals won 10-9 over the Reds as McCormick shined after a batting order shuffle. Bill Dietrich fired a one hit shutout of the Browns 4-0 in Chicago.

Indians Detroit Tigers Cleveland Feller Tommy Bridges Floyd Giebell St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Prank McCormick Bill Dietrich Chicago White Sox St. Louis Browns Dietrich Browns

Baseball Scores From Major Leagues and Minor Leagues

In the American League the New York and Washington game ended 2 2 due to rain. Boston defeated Philadelphia 6 to 4. Chicago beat St Louis 4 0 and Cleveland overwhelmed Detroit 9 to 0. In the National League New York and Boston tied 2 2, St Louis toppled Cincinnati 10 to 8. Southern League results include Knoxville 5 Atlanta 3, Chattanooga and Nashville 3, New Orleans and Memphis 8 3, Birmingham 10 Little Rock 4.

Associated Press New York Washington Boston Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis Cleveland Detroit Cincinnati

Today's Games: All Double Headers

A schedule lists doubleheaders across leagues with matchups including New York at Boston and Philadelphia at Washington. Other games feature Cleveland at Chicago St. Louis at Detroit Brooklyn at New York Chicago at Pittsburgh Cincinnati at St Louis Boston at Philadelphia Knoxville at Atlanta Little Rock at Birmingham Nashville at Chattanooga Memphis at New Orleans.

New York Boston Philadelphia Washington Cleveland Chicago St. Louia Detroit Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnati St. Louis Knoxville Atlanta Little Rocks Birmingham Nashville Chattanooga Memphis New Orleans

Thief Breaks into Grocery Safe in Charlotte Heist

Police report a night-time burglary at a Charlotte grocery where a thief cut a hole in the safe top and stole 165 dollars, missing an additional 1,000 dollars left within reach. The long arm of the law pursues the suspect.

Charlotte N. C

Early season baseball wrap includes rain halt and key sluggers

Washington Senators halted a ten game slide when rain washed out a six run sixth, while the Yankees’ game ended tied. Boston benched Jimmy Foxx and beat Philadelphia 6 4 as Ted Williams and Lamar Newsome homered. Giants defeated Braves 9 2 with Bob Carpenter tossing a one hit shutout through eight innings after a rough first.

Detroit Chet Laabs Washington Senators New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Jimmy Foxx Philadelphia Athletics Ted Williams Lamar Newsome Sox New York Giants Boston Braves Bob Carpenter

Crossword Puzzle Clues and Cryptoquote Shown

Readers see a dense puzzle page with clues for across and down words, a cryptoquote puzzle AEPSP MVA AE GN JIPSGA KGAETYVA PJIGRPREP and a dated quotation memory strengthens as you lay burdens upon it and becomes trustworthy as you trust it.

Yeaterday DE Quincy King Features Syndicate, Inc

Great Return Bout Booked For Tuesday At Armory

Decatur boxing fans will see Chester Montgomery of Birmingham, the state middleweight champion, meet Wilson Campbell, North Alabama heavyweight champion, next Tuesday at the Armory. Their last clash was a sensational comeback by Montgomery. Also on the card are R. G. Lantrip, featherweight king, vs Aaron Kephart bantamweight champion, plus other high caliber bouts with the Ensley Community House team.

Decatur Chester Montgomery Birmingham North Alabama Wilson Campbell Armory Campbell Montgomery Chester Ensley Community House R. G. Lantrip Ensley Aaron Kephart

Close a double header as Garrisons edge Ingalls 10 9

Garrisons held the Ingalls Ship builders to a single tally in the seventh to eke out a 10 9 victory after seven innings. Orville Burleson led Garrisons with three hits and Tommy Sygrey hit a fourth inning homer as J Caudill walked twelve but kept the Ingalls hitters scattered. Raymond Smith stole home in the seventh to seal Riverside’s 8 7 win over Goodyear.

Buster Nelson Garrisons Ingalls Jimmy Caudill Orville Burleson Tommy Sygrey J. Caudill B. Caudill Jones and Clark Raymond Smith Riverside Goodyear Wingfoots Sonny Todd Jervis Moore Travis Callahan Freeman Lee Smith Shorty Collins Olen Drake Todd and Mills Moore and Self

Weekly fishing report from North Alabama streams and rivers

Department of Conservation notes clear waters in Lauderdale and Colbert counties with bass bream crappie and white lake bass top baits live and artificial. Warriors River Cahaba Coosa and other streams show fair to good catches with bass bream crappie in clear low water conditions.

Department OF Conservation North Alabama Lauderdale Colbert White Lake Wilson and Wheeler Etowah Blount Short Creek Town Creek Blackburn Lake Big Canoe Creek Big Wills Creek Jefferson and Shelby Warrior River Little Shoals Creek Cahaba River Coosa River Yellow Leaf Creek Waxahhatchee Creek

Hillsboro Invades for Big Sunday Clash at Ala bama Park

Hillsboro brings a strong lineup to face the Blue Devils in a key Sunday doubleheader at Ala bama Park starting at 2 PM. The Hillsboro Hurricane seeks last year’s semi pro title glory while Lawrence County also promises a tough challenge. Dallas Mills of Huntsville will duel the Blue Devils after the game, with a Huntsville trip set for Monday to face Dallas.

Hillsboro Board of Strategy Blue Devils Alabama Park Laersece County Tern North Alabama Devils Hillsboro Dallas Mills Huntsville Satans Dallas

Minor leagues may quit to conserve power in Durham

Durham, N C May 30 warning that closing some minor leagues during night baseball may be needed to save electric power for defense industries was issued by W G Bramham head of the minors He said leagues would not cancel games but hoped there would be no need to discontinue night baseball as it would deprive many people of recreation at a tense time

Montgomery Durham N. C Defense Industries W. G. Bramham Bramham

Farms and City Properties In Want Ads

Farms land and city property regularly listed in the Want Ads. Perhaps it is exactly what you want for purchase or investment.

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