Disco Rally Wins Battle In Delano Park Playoff
In a tight playoff at Delano Park South mmn Airways and Decatur Iron Co. split early but Disco Rally surged to a 10 8 win in the final inning two outs. Teel led Disco with key walks and hits while Osborne supported with late rallies. A trophy fund drive and a second game to follow at 8 pm with Bom Hudson overseeing the trophy collection by local volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delano Park
Southmmn Airways
Decatur Iron & Co
Disco
Bom Hudson
Vols Gain Without Lifting Single Bat
Nashville gains a one and a half game lead in the Southern Association race as New Orleans and Mobile win to tighten the standings. Birmingham defeats Chattanooga 13 to 3 as the season nears its end and the schedule closes with crucial series in Atlanta and Mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Atlanta
New Orleans
Chattanooga
Memphis
Mobile
Little Rock
Nashville
Associated Press
Nashville Vols
Southern Association
Vols
Pels
Charley Cozart
Dick Mauner
Hal Douglas
Paul Bruno
Marcus Garrola
Bob Moses
Bruno
Dick Daniel
Etpesetes
Chattanooga A
Southern Mobile
Sports Roundup Highlights Postwar College Talent
The roundup notes college football may rival 1943 as veterans return to rosters. It mentions Dick Tripton as top prospect in the Appalachian League and lists figures from boxing and tennis, including Pedro Hernandez, Jimmy Hatched, and Frankie Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Navy
Tiptoe) Tripton
de Paul U
Jack Sheehan
Cubs
Al—Weill
California
Pedro Hernandez
Jimmy Hatched
Forest Hills
Frankie Parker
Frankie
Japan
Sadakazu Onda
Ian Carver
Snuffy Stirnweiss
North Carolina
Esky Clark
Tad Wieman
Ralph Zannelli
Jimmy McDaniels
Garden
Jimmy
Retired champ Bob Montgomery referees camp bout in Miss
Pvt. Bob Montgomery stood ringside at Keesler Field Mississippi last week as a tired boxer collapsed. Montgomery began the count but the fallen fighter refused to rise saying he would not get up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Montgomery
Keesler Field
Miss
Bob
Golf tourney at club to aid convalescent soldiers
The Metropolitan P G A urges members to stage a tournament this month to raise twenty thousand dollars for a golf course at Hallo ran hospital on Staten Island for convalescent soldiers. Lieut Don Faurot will soon lead the head football coaching at the Jacksonville naval air station. Sailor Sam Snead remains in a San Diego naval hospital with back injuries but hopes to be discharged soon to compete in Western golf tours this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan
Halloran Hospital
Staten Island
Don Faurot
Iowa Seahawks
Jacksonville
Fla. Naval Air Station
Sam Snead
San Diego
Calif
Naval Hospital
Tiger Pair to Carry Burden
Detroit's Newhouser hurled a six hit shutout over the White Sox 6-0 to pace the Tigers within two games of the Yankees as Trout warmed in the bullpen. The doubleheader effort likely places the pair at the fore in remaining games with Cleveland as St Louis regained momentum with Muhlbreif's return. Mort Cooper and Bucky Walters each posted 20th wins in the NL as St Louis and Cincinnati split 4-0 shutouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hand
Associated Press
Newhouser
Trout
Detroit
Tigers
Yankees
New York
St Louis
Steve O'Neill
Bengals
Minooka
Hal Newhouser
Chicago
Dizzy Trout
Joe Haynes
White Sox
Cleveland
St. Louis
Bob Muhcrief
Labor Day
Joe MccCarthy
Boston
Browns
Mort Cooper
Bucky Walters
Cincinnati
Knee-bending exercises for calf and thigh strength
A guidance note describes knee bending movements to develop calf muscles and reinforce the front thigh muscles. It emphasizes proper form and gradual progression for safe conditioning.
1942 All-Southern Conference football team largely in service
The AP selected 1942 All-Southern Conference players, but all but one are now in the armed services. Frankie Sinkwich of Georgia holds honorable releases, with Poschner, Comer, Johnson, Whitmire, Hardy, Ruark, Domanovich, and Jenkins also serving or connected to the military or seasons. Sinkwich signed with the Detroit Lions after Marines service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Associated Press
Armed Services
Frankie Sinkwien
University of Georgia
George Poschner
Georgia
Martin Comer
Tulane
Poschner
Army
Italy
Rome
Comer
Navy
Clyde Johnson
Kentucky
Don Whitmire
Alabama
Johnson
Fort Benning
Joe Domanovich
Jack Jenkins
Vanderbilt
Clint Castleberry
Georgia Tech
Monk Gafford
Auburn
Sinkwich
Jenkins
Fort Bending
Marines
Maritime Service
Detroit Lions
Domnanovich
Community crops praised as fall gathers unfold
Lawrence County NeSmith notes good crops of cotton and corn. Local social items include visits by Mrs. Lyndon Beck and Myrtle NeSmith, F F A Hatton high boys picnic at Joe Wheeler Dam, baptisms at Black Ground church, and multiple family visits across Hatton, Leighton, and nearby towns. Lt. Bob Copeland returns home after eighteen months overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyndon Beck
Linne Ne Smith
F. F. A. Hatton High School
Joe Wheeler Dam
Black Ground
Myrtle NeSmith
Jim €. Parker
Junior Sharpton
Spring Valley
Matie Lee
John Beck
Hatton
Mary Beck
Anderson Randolph
Leighton
Travis Jeffreys
Jeffreys
Jim C. Parker
Harrison Scoggin
Virgil Randolph
James Colon
Hill Carpenter
Doi Parker
Luther Campbell
Henry Collier
Frank Wright
Moulton
Mary Parker
Decatur
Bob Copeland
Copeland
Travis Crosslin
Former heavyweight Charlie Retzlaff Leaves Ring T
North Dakota’s Charlie Retzlaff, once Joe Louis challenger and 26th KO victim, now farms 320 acres near Leonard NC. He recalls big fights, but prefers farming and small-town life, planning a good harvest and quiet retirement after a career of some 70 bouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
N. D
North Dakota
Charlie Retzlaff
Leonard
N. C
Charlie
Joe Louis
Chicago
Brown Bomber
Tom Heeney
Johnny Risko
Art Lasky
al Ettore
Jimmy Braddock
Retzlaff
Jack Hurley
Billy Petrolle
Fargo Express
East
Guardian's Sale Notice for Ward in Lauderdale County
In Lauderdale County probate court, guardian Joe P Eckl will sell at public outcry the ward Joseph Adam Brodzeller’s property located in Decatur Morgan County Alabama. Sale set for October 6 1944 at 12 noon in front of the Morgan County courthouse with Lots 15 and 18 Block 39 Addition 3 Decatur Land Improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Alabama
Lauderdale County
Said
Joe P.eckl
Joseph A. Brodzeller
Grady R
Morgan County
Ward
Decatur
Ment and Furnace Company
Joe P. Eckl
Joseph Adam
Brodzeller
X Ray Service To Be Offered In Decatur
Local employers in Decatur will gain access to free x ray screening through the public health service and Morgan County Tubercular Sanatorium. The exact date is pending. the basement of Central Baptist Church will house the equipment once plant management confirms interest via the Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Public Health Service
Morgan County Tubercular Sanatorium
Decatur Chamber of _Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Alabama Hosiery Mills
Cooper, Wells & Company
Decatur Iron & Steel
Southern Airways
Central Baptist Church
Pine Grove community church notices and visits
The text lists church notices and social visits in Pine Grove near Conway. Events include a day night service on September 8 with Bro Dennis Tucker preaching at Bethlehem, several Sunday visitors from Decatur, and multiple family visits. Farmers are busy with cotton picking and a prayer meeting is held each Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Grove
Conway
Oscar’ Pitt
Decatur
Dennis Tucker
Bethlehem
Virgie Hill
Lola Gillespie
Elmer Smith
Earlene Shelton
Gladys Hampton
Howard Thrasher
Lizzy Shankles
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Disco Rally
Messees
Willett
Weiser
Amerailan Detroit
Son Qin
Moody’s
Servicenter
Vine
Parker
Sgt
Frank Parker
N. Y
William Talbert
Indianapolis
Bob Ferguson
Arenetes
Atlanta Caetar
Miriacle
Morgan's Creek
Eddie Bracken
Ella Raines
William Demarest
Reymond Walbum
Premin Pangbeem
Petteraee
Kill Edwards
Preston Sturges
Hugh $. Fullerton Jr
PSS
Acacu
Philadelphia
Washington
Pittsburgh
Newark
Brooklyn
Philadelphia Soriane
National St. Louis
Rouget de Lisle
Scott
T. Ae
Alexis
Peter the Great
Lowisiama
By R.j.scon
Scrapr
Font Montgomery
Mme
Canada
Lawrence County
Alton Parker
Browds
Charley Retzlaff
Culis NeSmith
Mabel Daniel
Hoyt Shelton
U. S. Marines
Capitol
Rose Hobart
Sidney Blackmer
Hartselle, Ala
Diddle Diddle
Philip Dorn - Storey
Ghecaete Helmnt
Donte
Peter Lorre
Wallis Roevnerion
Michael Conti
Ubitsch’ Heme Ag Utn
Coca-Cola Company
Decatur Coca-Cola Bofiling Company
Cabo
Coca-Cola
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