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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1944

Page

8

Decatur Raiders Rally Past Phillips 25-12 in Friday Showdown

Decatur trailed early but surged to a 25-12 victory over Phillips as Little Johns and Halbrooks sparked a late scoring burst. Chandler passed and ran for key gains while Phillips, led by Jaffe and Brown, fought back but could not overcome the Red Raiders.

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Wanted to Buy One Pair of Baseball Shoes

Mrs. S. E. Caudill, mother of Red Caudill a Red Raider star now in the South Pacific, seeks a pair of baseball shoes with cleats. She has been unable to find such shoes locally and asks readers to contact her at 814 Oak Street with offers to ship a pair to Red.

S. E. Caudill Red Caudill Red Raider Army South Pacific Red the Daily

Touch Football League Formed For Courtland Army Airfield

A 12 team intra post touch football league begins at Courtland Army Airfield on October 24 with games on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The top four teams by percentage after round robin play advance to Shaughnessy style playoffs for the championship. Nine enlisted men and three officer teams participate.

Courtland Army Airfield

Cereal supply drives planning of an ample breakfast

Cereal stands as a prime element in breakfast planning due to its abundance affordability and nutrition. The text emphasizes cereals as plentiful unrationed and cost effective for a nourishing morning meal.

Tech Defeats Navy 17 to 15 in Slugfest

Georgia Tech edged Navy 17 to 15 in Greenville Mississippi as Allen 20 yard field goal gave Tech the margin after a late safety. Jenkins the standout for Navy sparked opening kickoff return and Ellsworth scored for Navy. Bowen added last minute field goal to seal Tech win.

Allen Bowen Greenville Miss Middies Navy Tech Bobby Jenkins University of Alabama Billy Williams A. Bowen Danie Whitmire Chambers L. Lowen J. Martin Weee Holtsinger Fufchgott RG Popper B. Metta Barksdale Helser Jenkins Elsworth Oe Senemneneee Logan Semeeucineinde Rocine Ellsworth Bramlett Williams Scott Georgia Tech Broyles

Ohio State Defeats Great Lakes 26 to 6 In Big Comeback

Ohio State, led by coach Paul Brown, rallied in the fourth quarter to score three touchdowns and defeat Great Lakes Naval training station 26 to 6 before a crowd of 73 477 in Columbus. Novarth, Flanagan, Cline, and Averyo scored for the Buckeyes with Kane and Dove converting points.

Harold Harrison Olumbus Bucks Ohio State Ram Great Lakes Naval Training Station Bluejackets St. Paul E. Brown Ohio Great Lakes Great. Lakes Averyo State Flanagan Novarth Cline Kane Norvath Dove

Twilight Tear Out of Money in Maryland Sprint

Dare Me, a three year old by Challenger, won the Maryland race at Laurel with a muddy track hindering Twilight Tear. Tear finished out of the money for the first time as Keeneland placed second and Avera was third, with Calumet Farm’s filly failing to medal.

Laurel Calumet Farm Dare Me Maryland Abel Dodge Sloane Challenger Keeneland William Helis Avera Darling

Eubanks Eleven Defeated by West End Lions

West End's Lions shut out Eddie Eubanks Ramsey eleven 7 to 0 at Legion Field Birmingham before about 15 000 spectators. Lions scored in the second quarter and thwarted three late drives to preserve the victory. All West End drives reached inside the West End 10 yard line.

Eddie Eubanks Ramsey West End Lions Legion Field Birmingham Qarter

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