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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1941

Page

6

Vandy coach to use care in football practice

In Atlanta on September 6 1930 Vanderbilt coach Henry Banders plans to protect key linemen and backs by limiting contact in drills due to a short-reached squad. SEC teams including Tennessee Tulane Georgia Tech and Alabama report practice injuries and early lineup concerns.

Atlanta Vanderbilt Henry Banders Tennessee Vols Vol Knoxville Tulane Lowell Dawson Greenies Dawson Rolane Bentz Wallace Butts Georgia Jim Todd Butts Tuscaloosa Way Frank Thomas Elwood Gerber Irby Woodall Jerre Lane W. A. Alexander Georgia Tech Johnny Bosch Jackets

Rogers Melatino clash eyed as Camp Forrest cards top card

Decatur lightweight Glenn Rogers and rival Malatino headline a boxing card at Camp Forrest with four other top fighters slated. Rogers seeks another win after a fast exchange and a knockdown rally left Malatino on the defensive as fans anticipate a dramatic matchup at 8:30 p m daylight saving time.

Glenn Rogers Decatur Boys Duate Malatind Inchne Camp Rest Tennes 6 Lonnie Holds New York State Mm A.A. U Glenn Malatino Camp Forrest

Freshmen to Play in SIAA Football Rules Change

In a one day session in Irmo Alabama the six man executive committee of the Intercollegiate Athletic Association approved a rule allowing freshmen to play varsity football. The action lets schools without 25 upperclassmen field freshmen in varsity games if they use at least four from the freshmen squad. The move impacts associations with schools across Georgia Alabama Louisiana Florida Tennessee Kentucky North Carolina Virginia and Mississippi.

Irmingham Ala Associaion Defense Program Cam Association Georgia Alabama Louisiana Florida Tennessee Kentucky H Carolina Virginia Miss

No War Headlines Stir Nora Boy In Press Question

A 10 year old boy asks his father, Clark Ton, publisher of the Donovanian American, what the papers publish when there is no war. Headlines like U. S. S Troyer Attacked and Lenin grad in Flames are noted in the Sept. 6 Ned item from Nora, Pa.

Nora S.troyer Leningrad Clarkton

Decatur Survey Explores Large Hospital Funding

In Decatur a survey assesses a large hospital project funded by a government grant of 250 dollars. The item notes the grant and civic consideration.

Decatur

Yankees aim to avoid farm picks in fall inspections

Joe McCarthy declines pulling players from Yankee farms for fall checks, noting many open dates and need to keep regulars exercised. Other notes cover Tom O Shanter Open golf, Gene Stack's army weight gain, Ted Williams with a pistol, and views on Brooklyn-Dodgers World Series prospects.

Hugh Fullerton, Jr Eddie Brietz York The Daily Special News Service Joe McCarthy Yankees Joe Yanks Gene Stack White Sox Ted Williams Red Sox Fenway Park del Baker Jack Zeller Tigers Dodgers Brooklyn Dizzy Dean Lincoln Neb Ty Cobb Babe Ruth

Eagles Move Athletic Offices to Liggett Barns

In Pittsburgh the boys have renamed one team. Mrs Tony Musto believes Tony can beat Joe Louis. A family member quips about it. Boston College places athletic offices in the Liggett estate barns on campus. Denny Myers may have supervised remodeling the dog house if Eagles falter.

Pittsburgh Tony Musto Tony Joe Louis Boston College Liggett B. C Denny Myers Eagles

Baseball Results From The National League

Cincinnati defeated Pittsburgh 10 to 0 and 4 to 1 in a doubleheader cut short by rain. Second game ended after seven innings. Associated Press reports these were the only games on schedule.

Cincinnati Pittsburgh

American Cleveland at Detroit Postponed

A Cleveland at Detroit game was postponed while the Detroit at St. Louis match ended 3 to 1 for Chicago. Only games scheduled remain listed.

Cleveland Detroit Tau St. Louis Chicago

Atlanta Beats Birmingham in 14 Inning Marathon

In a tense 14 inning game Atlanta defeats Birmingham 6 to 3. Knoxville tops Little Rock 5 to 2 while Nashville wins 3 to 1. Memphis crushes New Orleans 13 to 2. Chattanooga also recorded a win with a 3 to 0 score.

Today's Games New York at Brooklyn

Major hoops card lists New York vs Brooklyn as a featured matchup with Philadelphia at Boston, Chicago at Pittsburgh and Cincinnati at St. Lenis among tonight’s schedule.

L Pet New York Chicago Boston Aeveereenensarenenes Cleveland Perentnaneeseepenenes Detroit St. Louis Philadelphia Washington Brooklyn Cote St. Louis Cincinnati Eneses Pittsburgh New York Ton Philadelphia National Boston Pittsburgh Cincinnati St. Lenis

Boston at New York Washington at Philadelphia

Sporting schedule lists games with Boston playing New York and Washington facing Philadelphia as the first two matchups on the card.

Dog Days Of Baseball In Last Weeks Push

Judson Bailey notes how the pennant races tighten with three weeks left. Dodgers and Cardinals loom as NL stars while Red Sox and White Sox jockey for second in the AL. Brooklyn and New York Giants clash, as season battles resume with key interleague dates and late-week matchups.

Judson Bailey Associated Press Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Boston Red Dodgers St. Louis

Barons Eliminate Playoff Hopes in 14-Inning Loss

The Birmingham Barons are out of the Southern Association Shaughnessy race after a 6-3 loss to Atlanta in 14 innings. New Orleans clinches at least fourth by beating third-place Chattanooga 7-3. Little Rock falls two games behind Memphis after a doubleheader loss to Knoxville 5-3 and 2-1, while Memphis beats Nashville 13-5 before the Vols win 6-2.

Associated Press Birmingham Barons New Orleans New Orleans Pelicans Chattanooga Barons Atlanta Little Rock Travelers Memphis Knoxville Nashville Vols

Commissioner Rebuffs Silk Sock Claim in Louisiana

Baton Rouge reports Vice President Wallace’s desertion of silk socks prompts a sharp quip from Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Harry D. Wilson. The 72 year old recalls decades of pulling cotton stocks each morning at 5 o'clock, over long cotton drawers.

Baton Rouge Wallace Harry D. Wilson Louisiana

Baseball News Highlights and Standings Shifts

The slate features East-West results influencing remaining schedule with Brooklyn set for six games vs Phillies and two vs Boston. Cincinnati rallied behind Eddie Joost’s bases loaded homer in a 10-4 loss. Lloyd Dietz mowed down Reds for a 10 man. Elden Auker stymied White Sox in a 3-1 win lifting St Louis into a tie with Boston.

Brooklyn Phillies Boston Braves Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Cincinnati Eddie Joost Paul Derringer Lloyd Dietz Ray Starr Reds Elden Auker St. Louis Browns White Sox Chicago Boston St. Louis Sox

Weather and Mars: Southwest drought, Lake Tulare history, and Mars near Earth

The article notes past and present rainfall shifts in the Southwest from California to Texas, the drying of Lake Tulare, and the possible wetter 33 years ahead. It also previews Mars approaching Earth with brighter appearance and cites Prof Selby Maxwell offering a monograph for readers.

California Lake Tulare San Joaquin San Francisco Nevada Arizona New Mexico Utah Texas Oklahoma Kansas Great Salt Lake Lake Huron Lake Bonneville Snake River Idaho Bonneville Flats New England Mexico Mars Earth Selby Maxwell

Weather and astronomy Q and A snippets in Alabama region

A jumble of weather forecasts for Decatur and nearby regions lists moderate cool to warm conditions across Alabama Georgia and Tennessee with notes on wind cloudiness and rain. It also includes astronomy Q A about tides lunar phases telescope focus and star viewing plus practical astronomy journals.

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Jacobs and Cooke Set for Forest Hills Semi Final Duel

In the National Tennis championships at Forest Hills Helen Hull Jacobs of California faces Sarah Palfrey Cooke of New York in the women’s semi finals. If Jacobs wins she likely meets Pauline Betz in the final. On the men’s side Bobby Riggs and Ted Schroeder battle in one semi and Don McNeill takes on Frank Kovacs in another. In July C D McBride of Trinity Morgan County sold $51 in milk from five cows.

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