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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1944

Page

6

Ohio State defense prep amid star player notes

The piece reviews football prospects for Ohio State including Glenn Dobbs and brothers in the Dobbs family, mentions candidates like Dean Sensanbaugher, Dale Fall, and Bob Chabot, and notes positions and possible starters such as Fuson and Green as the Buckeyes shape their line and backfield. It highlights training camp shifts and roster uncertainties with several players from Texas and Tennessee backgrounds.

ST Point N. Y Membres Glenn Davis Ack Tom Ibardo Doug Kenna Quarad Max Minor Dean Sensanbaugher Ohio State Dale Fall Bill West Dartsouth Bob Chabot Johnny Army Farwall Barney) Poole Sion Ole North Carolina al Nemetz Bob Hayes de Stanowicz John Green Fuson Tennessee Ig Fuson Bob St. Onge DeSoulter Texas Dick Pitzer Halligan Bob Mackinnon

DAILY CROSSWORD PUZZLE AND CRYPTOQUOTE LISTINGS

A syndicated puzzle page presents a large across and down clue grid with numerous entries including Reservation train paddle-like process underworld criminal Paris burden misrepresent crude mixture leave off accumulate thallium sylvan deity perishes add up and others. The cryptogram reads CRYPTOQUOTE with a quote about morals and art by Frode.

Underworld Criminal Paris

Barons Meet Grays In Negro World Series Game Two

The Birmingham Black Barons and Homestead Grays square off in game two of the Negro World Series in New Orleans. Barons pitcher Alfred Saylor and Grays starter Ray Brown were lined up after an 8-3 Grays win in Birmingham.

New Orleans Birmingham Black Barons Homestead Grays Homestead Birmingham Alfred Saylor Barons Ray Brown Grays

Fitzsimmons Signed Again by Philadelphia Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies general manager Herb Pennock denied a managerial change and signed pitcher Freddie Fitzsimmons to a 1945 contract. Connie Mack aimed for a Yankee sweep, attendance nears 1 million with servicemen and fans. Freddie expects a better showing next year as the Phils sit just behind sixth place Boston.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Phillies Athletics Herb Pennock Phils Freddie Fitzsimmons Connie Mack New York Yankee Shibe Park A's Yanks Mack Yankee Ed Barrow Knot Hole Pennock Fitzsimmons Brooklyn Freddie Boston

Caisson Term Defined as Ammunition Wagon in Military Use

The term caisson refers to an ammunition wagon or chest when used in a military context.

Tigers Meet Yanks Today in Crucial Series

Detroit holds a half game lead as Hal Newhouser and Dizzy Trout prepare to face the Yankees. Stubby Overmire and Rafe Gentry aim to lift Detroit with a six game and a nine start surge respectively while the Yankees plan a three game sweep to stay in the race.

Jack Hand Associated Press Detroit Tigers Hal Newhouser Dizzy Trout New York Yankees Steve O'Neill Stubby Overmire Rafe Gentry Overmire Gentry Buffalo Tiger Newhouser Trout Johnny Gorsica Forrest Orrell A’s Yankees Joe McCarthy Hank Borowy Nels Potter Denny Gatehouse Jack Kramer St. Louis Browns Washington Senators Philadelphia Boston Senators Red Sox Boston Braves Brooklyn Butch Nieman Dodgers Braves St. Louis Pittsburgh

Nashville Vols Clinch Series With Ninth Inning Run

In Memphis at Russwood Park the Nashville Vols beat the Chicks 3-2 in the fifth game to force a decisive seventh. Bobby Carlson delivered a ninth inning RBI double after Salvatierra and Brewster reached, sealing the win as Ed Greer works for Nashville and Larry Gilbert hopes Red Mann can even the series.

Nashville Tenn Southern Association Memphis Russwood Park Bobby Carlson Nashville Vols Chicks Greer Ellis Kinder Grenick Doc” Prothro Larry Gilbert Garth Red” Mann Mann Boyd Tepler McClure George Hennessey Val Hurler Pete Gray Bradley Brewster Mel Hicks Herman Dress Hicks George Hennessey Dress Vols Salvatierra Nance Seitz Carlson Gray

Morgan County Shady Grove News Notes

Mrs. Gertrude Able of Birmingham and Little Mae Tidwell of Decatur were Friday night guests of Mr. and Mrs. Will Lamon. Nina Brady returned home from St. Louis after a month with relatives. Tennis Royar and family visited from Louisville, Kentucky, with I. E. Wright’s family. Pvt. Charles McMeans on furlough from Venice Florida after a 20 day leave. Mrs. Mary Ann McDougle of Caddo visits the Standridges. Pvt. J C Pace Jr returns from eight months overseas with a combat incident and slight wound. Mrs. Mahoney and Mrs. Kirby of Decatur visit. Community attendance at singing in Moulton Heights.

Gertrude Able Birmingham Little Mae Tidwell Decatur Will Lamon Nina Brady St. Louis Missouri Tennis Royar Louisville Kentucky I. E. Wright Royar Charles McMeans Mahoney Kirby Moulton Heights

The Rhinoceros Iguana of Tropical America

A note on the large rhinoceros iguana regarded as the most savage lizard among tropical American reptiles.

Tropical America

World Series Talk Turns To Cards And Tigers

Sports roundup notes Jimmy Conzelman of the Browns and Jimmy Johnston discuss team chances and players. The column playfully bets on the Tigers in a hypothetical World Series and hints at uncertainty about a South American heavyweight named ichelli.

New York Jimmy Conzelman Don Barnes Browns Jimmy Chicago Cardinals Tigers Jimmy Johnston Menichelli

All Star Team Chosen by Pacific Service League

The Pacific Service League managers selected an all star squad excluding Joe DiMaggio and Johnny Mize for not enough Hawaii games, while Tom Ferrick earned a utility post for hitting and pitching. The lineup includes Vern Olsen Don Schmidt Hugh Casey Vince Smith Ferris Fain Joe Gordon Bob Dillinger Peewee Reese Mike McCoskey Barney McCoskey Walt Judnich. The piece notes an Army Navy World Series starting Friday.

Central Pacific Service Baseball League Joe DiMaggio Johnny Mize Hawaii Tom Ferrick Cleveland Vern Olsen Don Schmidt Hugh Casey Vince Smith Ferris Fain Joe Gordon Bob Dillinger Peewee Reese Mike McCormick Barney McCoskey Walt Judnich

Pass Intercepted at Packers Yanks Exhibition in Buffalo

The story from the Packers Yankees exhibition in Buffalo centers on Frank Santora a 17 year old Yank quarterback from Garfield New Jersey who meets Don Hutson in a hotel lobby Santora misidentifies Hutson and expresses admiration Hutson confirms identity and the moment ends with playful relief about off the field fame.

Buffalo Frank Santora Garfield N. J Santora George Cafego Don Don Hutson Hutson Frank

Camp LeJeune Marines hire Osmanski as football coach

The Camp LeJeune Marines in North Carolina name Lieut Bill Osmanski as coach. They open Sept 30 against the third air force gremlins. Golfers at McChord Field Washington back Pete Thoma as a rising pro after the war. Forrest Efaw, before Navy school graduation at Bainbridge Maryland, shaved two seconds from Bill Bonthron’s steeplechase record and will likely take to the boots over hurdles.

Camp LeJeune Marines North Carolina Way Bill Osmanski Third Air Force Gremlins McChord Field Wash Pete Thoma Forrest Efaw Navy Physical Instructors School Bainbridge Bill Bonthron

Alabama approves cross state bus permit for Trion group

The Alabama Public Service Commission grants a permit to the Trion Summerville Berryton LaFayette bus company to carry passengers and freight on routes crossing the Alabama Georgia line near Valleyhead. A permit for passenger freight service between Hartselle and De has been issued.

Montgomery Alabama Public Service Commission Trion- Summerville Berryton - LaFayette Bus Company Valleyhead Hartselle

Browns Set For Finale

St Louis Browns head into a three game series with Washington to close the season needing a nine game win streak to clinch their first pennant. Philadelphia Boston and the Yankees visit as St Louis chases a dramatic late surge after steady pitching and timely hitting.

ST. Louis St. Louis Browns Brownies Browns Chicago White Sox Yanks White Sox Jack

Mrs Hensley Honored At 84th Birthday Dinner

A birthday dinner for Mrs. Lillie Hensley was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Lige Hensley on Sunday September 17. Family and friends attended the noon meal and afternoon gathering, bringing many gifts.

Lige Hensley Lillie Hensley Wilma Lennie Almon Clezell Don Ed Hensley Betty Dan Reeves Georg Segars Creasie Urney Ralph Dennis Hensley Alvie Lucial Virginia Wilene Harris Doris Wilda Wanda Delois Garnett Bobbie Nell Auston Blankenship Hal D T. G. Segars Jimmy Bra Sam Bud Clint Kennum Clyde Callahan Ellis Poole Opal Asherbranner Lewis Asherbranner Christine Asherbranner Imogene Aaron

Miles Coleman Hill Receives Board Approval

The board approved Miles Coleman Hill for the position. Further details on appointment procedures and timelines were not available in the readable text.

Miles Coleman Hill

Kings Mountain Corporal Earns "Big Shot" Title at Courtland

Cpl Arvell L Stroup of Kings Mountain North Carolina earns the nickname "Big Shot" at Courtland Army Air Field for immunizations. He handles the post hospital clinic injections tetanus typhoid and others at about 2500 per month and reports no soldier fainting under his needle.

Cpl Arvell L. Stroup Kings Mountain N. C Courtland Army Air Field Stroup

Grand time noted by many despite absences in armed forces

A grand time was reported by most attendees though Loyd Segars F D Hensley and Gene Lanier were missing due to military service. The passage highlights communal celebration and the notable absence of these individuals.

Loyd Segars F. D. Hensley Gene Lanier

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