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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1944

Page

6

Raiders Meet Phillips Foe in Birmingham Clash

The Red Raiders seek a fourth straight win as they travel to face Phillips at Ben Field Friday night at eight. Phillips, a Birmingham area powerhouse, boasts a strong staff and a history of close, competitive games with Decatur.

Cater Red Raiders Jefferson Ben Field Raiders Stan Philips Birmingham Lips Decatur Phillips Hueytown Joe Bradley Deinst Athens

VOLS PREP FOR TIDE INJURIES DOUBT DAWNED ON TROOPS

Tennessee coach Barnhill says the Vols are in pretty good shape for the Alabama clash. Paidousis and Wildman missed portions of practice with injuries but reported for army duty yesterday. The squad promises hard work the rest of the week as they prepare for Saturday's game.

Knoxville Tenn Tennessee Vols Alabama Barnhill M Paidousis Charlie Wildman Tuscaloosa Ala Crimson Tide Lowell Tew Frank Thomas Tew Millsaps Jim Pearl Tennessee Thomas

Morgan County Cedar Creek Adverts and Visits

Olie Holmes reports on local visitors including Gilbert Pruitt who is ill and Mrs J R Tubbs with Mr and Mrs Bennett West and m Chilton visiting Morgan County. Cynthia Everner and others from Athens return for a week with the Simmons and Homer Hill families. Sam Nuby spent time in Indiana with his daughter. The church plans singing every fourth Friday at 8 o clock and invites all to attend.

Gilbert Pruitt J. R. Tubbs Jasi Bennett West M. Chilton Carbon Hill W. O. Simmons Cynthia Everner Athens A. Dam Homer Hill Esther Non Charley Jen- Mary Rose Hill Mary Bir Sam Nuby Indiana Bag Rex Church of God

Roundup of Saturday football scores and early season notes

New York reports detailArmy and Notre Dame set to clash after mixed results from weekend games. Washington boasts 247 points in four games while Southern California looms. Navy’s Rip Miller notes coaches’ surprise at teen players, underscoring preseason hype versus early play.

New York Army Notre Dame Washington Southern California Navy Columbus Baton Rouge Huey Long Rip Miller

Gold cigarette case sparks wartime baseball bargain

Lt Buster Mills and Lt Birdie Tebbetts once formed a Waco Army air field team. Mills teased Tebbetts about a gold cigarette case, then Tebbetts offered Mills a chance to join a semi pro tournament for any price. Mills refused money but agreed to play if Tebbetts paid in the gold case.

Buster Mills Birdie Tebbetts Tiger Waco Mills

Notre Dame backs outrun rain in rout

Dartmouth backfield coach Milt Piepul quipped that he stayed dry as Notre Dame backs sped by. He noted the rain did not dampen the defeat as the Irish offense moved swiftly past the defense with speed and precision.

Milt Piepul Dartmouth Notre Dame

Reds and Bills McKechnie Rariden Shared Five Club Mates

Manager Bill McKechnie of the Reds and Bill Rariden were teammates on five clubs: Canton Ohio and Penn League in 1908, Boston in 1913, Indianapolis in 1914, Newark in 1915, and New York in 1916. Ed Kelleher says his Army basketball squad is good, while Duke’s Eddie Cameron cited the “good Southern teams.”

Bill McKechnie The Reds Bill Rariden Canton Ohio Boston Indianapolis Newark New York Ed Kelleher Army Duke Eddie Cameron Georgia Tech Wake Forest North Carolina

Fort Pierce Navy base opens season with ex Bears Lee Artee

Ex Chicago Bears tackle Lee Artee returned from two years in the Pacific to play the opening game for Fort Pierce Florida Navy amphibious base. He kicked off to hit an upright, with the ball near the top of the goal.

Freezing Ground Pork Fast Prevents Oxidation and Rancidity

Ground pork should be frozen as soon as possible after slaughter to minimize oxidation and fat spoilage during storage. Prompt freezing preserves quality and safety by slowing bacterial growth and preventing rancid flavor development.

Brown Back as Foe in Buckeye Battle at Columbus

Lt. Paul E. Brown returns to Ohio State Stadium as coach of the Great Lakes naval training station eleven for a first visit to the visitors’ dressing room. With about 60 000 on hand, the unbeaten Buckeyes clash with a highly anticipated Great Lakes team in a high profile game. Brown notes his squad differs from past styles and warns critics not to judge prematurely while acknowledging football is secondary to their current life.

Columbus Paul E. Brown Ohio State University Buck Stadium Brown Great Lakes Naval Training Station Ohio State Bucks Great Lakes Ilinois

Sports Shorts: Tigers Manager Defends Coach Cawthon

Brooklyn reports Tom Gallery, GM of the Tigers, denies Pete Cawthon's removal as coach citing season losses due to factors beyond his control. Landis plans return home soon after hospital stay as World Series concludes. Saint Thomas Tommy Reed loses a 10 round bout. Penn halfback Skippy Minisi may join Navy next year with Annapolis appointment. Lehigh honors Walter Keson posthumously with A A Stagg Award.

Brooklyn Tom Gallery Brooklyn Tigers Pete Cawthon Pete Gallery Philadelphia Tommy Reed Father Divine Saint Thomas Army Corp Melio Bettina Tony Skippy) Minisi Penn Navy Newark WN. J Annapolis Quakers

American League draws near pennant battle attendance record

The 1944 American League paid attendance reached 4 798 158, not including war relief games, with 508 491 servicemen admitted free. Detroit led with 923 176 fans, while New York Yankees and other clubs posted strong turnouts as LAD attendance comparisons against the National League showed New York at 733 598 and Boston at 245 197.

Charles Dunkley Chicago William Harridge Harridge Detroit Tigers St. Louis Browns Ford Frick Detroit Tigers New York Yankees New York Giants Washington Boston Philadelphia Cleveland Pittsburgh Brooklyn St. Louis Cincinnati

Publisher John Stewart Bryan Dies at 72

Richmond Elias Johnston Bryan, publisher of The Richmond News Leader and The Times-Dispatch and owner of The Chicago Daily Times and The Tampa Tribune, died last night from pneumonia. Funeral services are set for Wednesday.

Richmond John Stewart Bryan Richmond News Leader The Times-Dispatch Chicago Cily Times Tampa, Fla

Multiple Football Topics Highlight Weekend Openings

Mississippi and Texas college notes include Alabama facing Tennessee with Lowel Tew sidelined by a sprain and Jim Pearl possibly returning. In golf Portland hosts the $15,500 Open with caddie fees paid by sponsors, while Tulane eyes a second win after beating Rice 21 0 and Auburn Georgia Tech prep for a key clash.

San Francisco Portland

Ruler of 1 Chief Tunis and other crossword clues

A cryptic crossword style puzzle listing across clues from 1 to 41 and down clues 1 to 42. It includes hints like Ruler of 1 and Chief Tunis with various wordplay prompts and a puzzle quote provided in the cryptogram. Yesterday's cryptoquote offers a safety themed maxim about opportunity and advantage.

Tunis City Gulf Mexico

Notre Dame Still Tops Nation in AP Poll

Notre Dame remains the No. 1 college football team for the 12th straight week, garnering 973 points from 107 sportswriters. Army and Randolph Field follow in second and third as North Carolina drops from second to tenth. Ohio State, California, and Tulane also place in the top 20.

New York Notre Dame South Benders Dartmouth Associated Press Weekly Irish Army Randolph Field Virginia North Carolina Asia Ohio State Snckase Seseaeaa Iowa Pennsylvania Georgia Tech Navy Aes Purdue California Tulsa March Field Michigan Southern California Tennessee Bainbridge Naval Second Air Force Indiana Alabama

Union Hill Social Notes Mention Local Visits

Pvt and Mrs Clifton Turner and Patrick Shield visited Mrs Dewey Steadham and family last week. Rev Itson filled his regular appointment Sunday. Mr and Mrs Boots Moore visited Mrs Grace Edgeman Sunday. Dewey Henry and Dewitt Steadham helped J P Owens harvest peanuts this week.

Clifton Turner Patrick Shield Dewey Steadham David Whisenant Huntsville Itson Boots Moore Grace Edgeman Lawrence Wayne Jackson Robert Bobbie van Dewey Henry Dewitt Steadham J. P. Owens

Lawrence County Happenings in Hatton and Decatur Area

Local notes report visits and family ties across Hatton Decatur and Birmingham. Mr and Mrs Malcom Smith and children visited Elmer and family. Leland Saint returns from overseas for twenty two days. Boys from the community head to Ft McClellan induction center.

Malcom Smith Decatur Elmer Smith Rabbon Will Flannagin Royce Smith J. D. Kidd Glenn Reed Willmer Beck Glynnce Hagood Mary Lynn Garrett Tommie Harrison Margia Ellen

Wild Horse Pepper Martin Leaves Cardinals After Return

The Wild Horse of the Osage John Leonard Pepper Martin is released by the St. Louis Cardinals and heads to ranch life near McAllister Oklahoma. A longtime star and 1931 World Series idol he led NL base stealers in 1933 34 and 36 and later managed minor league teams including Sacramento and Rochester.

Ben F. Phlegar ST. Louis Wild Horse of the Osage John Leonard Pepper” Martin Eare Epper Seale Jay St. Louis Cardinals Sam Breadon Feeke Cardinal Wild Horse New York Giant Philadelphia Athletics Pepper Martin Sacramento Solons Rochester

Soldier Cleared in Death of Hostess Georgette Bauerdorf

Hollywood, Oct 17. All leads proved valueless in the case of Georgette Bauerdorf, a Hollywood canteen hostess found strangled in her apartment last Thursday. An Army corporal who danced with her at the canteen the night before her death voluntarily came forward and was cleared. He testified he left the canteen and checked in at his base at Lockheed Air Terminal at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday. The 20 year old daughter of George Bauerdorf, a wealthy oil and mining man, was found in her bathtub with a towel stuffed in her mouth, wearing only the top of her pajamas.

Hollywood Georgette Bauerdorf Hollywood Canteen William Penprose Miss Bauerdorf Lockheed Air Terminal George Bauerdorf

Reverend Shelton Elected Pastor At Local Church

Lawrence County notes and social items report Rev. Robert Shelton chosen pastor for the coming year at Lebanon Church of God. Visitors from Austinville and Courtland join local families including Audrey Jenkins and Standridgs interactions. The Speer family led singing to a large crowd Saturday night and F D Gillispie and children recently returned from Michigan.

Elbert Hays Austinville Quentin Lentz Robert Shelton Mary Lee Standridgs Audrey Jenkins D. O. Hays Forest Monroe Shelton Courtland Luther Morris Baby Ernest Waters Lebanon Church

When Ring Cotton Wash Clothes A Guide

Instructions advise washing cotton fabrics then drying and storing without applying starch to keep garments soft and wrinkle resistant. The guidance emphasizes minimal processing to preserve fabric integrity and avoid stiffness.

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