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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1944

Page

6

VOLS CHICKS ALL SQUARE IN pennant race showdown

Memphis Chicks and Tennessee Vols split standings in a tight series at Ross Park. Gilbert's Vols won 6 3 in 13 innings after D McAse s noted comeback. Knessey delivered Nashville victory as the season unfolded with injuries hindering Gilbert's staff.

Memphis Chicks Ross Southern Gilbert Vols Memphis George Hennessey Shien Knessey Nashville Mcases Doc Protho The Chicks

Will counter tonight with ace Ellis Kinder in series

The Vols were beaten by the Chicks last Sunday and again last night as Ed Mann held them to eight hits. Mann pitched well after the third inning with toehold support from his teammates to seize the win in the sixth game of the stubborn series before a crowd of 11 313. The article also notes a separate astronomy line about apogee.

Will Ellis Kinder Vols Rightander Ed Mann Mann Chicks Greek Tgave Ae Ed Greer Clarence Maeshall Frank Ika Marshall Greer

Postwar Pro Football Leagues Eye New York and L A Venues

Hugh Fullerton Jr. reports that multiple leagues aim to enter major markets including New York and Los Angeles after the war. The All American Conference and Trans America League claim footholds at Yankee Stadium and the Coliseum, while the National League and others plot expansions in Boston Philadelphia Chicago and more.

New York Yankees Stadium Los Angeles Coliseum Booston Philadelphia Chicago Los Angeles

Dale Carnegie Buys Tickets For Fight At Friday's Event

Mike Jacobs box office chief Herman Lewin notes Dale Carnegie entered to buy seven $10 tickets for the Joe Baksi Mauriello fight. He later left with seven $12 top price tickets.

Herman Lewin Mike Jacobs Dale Carnegie Joe Baksi-Mauriello

Shorts and Shells: Fire Delays Tie Break in Pennant Race

Baltimore won the International League pennant largely because the park burned delaying two games. With fewer games played the Orioles finished 0007 ahead of Newark. Villanova is poised to rise as a football power in Pennsylvania by November 1, drawing Marine trainees and talent from Penn State Bucknell and Muhlenberg. Ray Dumont, baseball’s “wrong way” man, visits town tomorrow amid and amid New York traffic.

Baltimore Orioles Newark Villanova Pennsylvania Penn State Bucknell Muhlenberg Ray Dumont Wichita Kas

Morgan County Florette

Mrs. G C Vincent reports local social notes from Morgan County. Guests include Mr and Mrs Elbert King of Decatur with S T Stacks. Emma Sue Lynn of Decatur visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Lynn Sr. Mrs Judson Waugh and Mrs Fred Scarbrough of Decatur with Harold Waugh. Mrs J B Gurley visiting Ardmore parents Mr and Mrs D C Whit. Henry Reed and son Lynn moved back to Center Grove. James Lynn Jr and Jimmy with Mrs J W Lynn shopped in Decatur.

Elbert King Decatur S. T. Stacks Emma Sue Lynn Jim Lynn Sr Judson Waugh Fred Scarbrough Harold Waugh J. B. Gurley D. C. Whit Ardmore Henry Reed Lynn Center Grove James Lynn Jr Jimmy J. W. Lynn

Tigers Gain Full Game On Leaders In Busy Baseball Day

Detroit near top after 4-1 win over the Yankees as St Louis loses late. Boston falls 8-2 at Cleveland while Washington blanks Boston 6-0 in 11 innings. Dizzy Trout strong for Detroit, Hal Newhouser eyeing six Yankee wins this season. Chicago knocks out Philadelphia 6-3 as rain ends planned games.

Jack Hand Associated Press Boston New York St. Louis Detroit Tigers Steve O'Neill Tigers Yanks Detroit New Hal Newhouser New Yorkers Champs Walter Johnson Trout Newhouser McCarthy Johnny Endell Tiger Washington Denny Galenouse George_ McQuinn Johnny Niggeling Luke Sewell Cleveland Red Cecil Gromek Hal Trosky Chicago Jess Flores Philadelphia Pittsburg Brooklyn Cincinnati

Baseball Scores Roundup From Detroit to Nashville

Detroit beat New York 4 1, Cleveland over Baton 8 2, Chicago defeated Philadelphia 6 3, Washington routed St Louis 6 0 in 11 innings. Cincinnati vs Philadelphia and Pittsburgh vs Brooklyn postponed by rain. Nashville led Memphis 6 3 with 3 3 tie in Southern playoff series.

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Maxwell Field grid adds four service games to eight game schedule

Maxwell Field marau ders add four more contests with service teams sharpening a total eight game slate. Kingston Marines visit Kingston on Nov 11 or 12. Third Air Force Tampa Nov 18. Miami Navy Nov 25. Bainbridge Navy Dec 2. Other Oct fixtures include Third Infantry Montgomery Oct 1 and Bainbridge Navy Oct 29. Auburn Tigers prep for preseason scrimmage not a regulation game. season opener vs Howard College set for Sept 20.

Montgomery Ala Maxwell Field Kingston N. C Marines Bainbridge Maxwell Third Infantry Kingston Marines New Orleans Marine Officers School Bainbridge Navy Auburn Carl Voyles Auburn Tigers Voyles Howard Col Otingham

Daily Crossword Puzzle Clues Combined From Grid

A read of the across and down clues presents a standard themed crossword with multiple short answers including nature terms and common nouns. The cryptoquote credits Tacitus as the source for the yesterday quotation about power.

Limestone County Capshaw by Miss Balch

Mrs. C L Sanderson and family visit relatives in Decatur Huntsville and Athens. A birthday dinner honors P E Balch on Sept 17 with many Balch relatives in attendance. Preaching by Bro G C Morris Sunday night at 8 00 o clock.

C. L. Sanderson Azelene Bobby Charles Sanderson Decatur Bernard Sanderson Huntsville Joe Terry Athens Russell Throneberry Stanley Nelson Margaret Smith J. B. Cole Conner Cole Sarah Elizabeth Oscar Pitts Fayetteville Tennessee J. N. Vasser Bessie Pike Coleman Ray Gordon Ray Jeff Joel Smith Hector Menefee W. E. Smith Helen Flossie James Balch P. E. Balch Harold Balch Raymond Humphrey, Jr C. R. Humphrey Madison Comer Cole Hester Smith Flossie Balch Oakland Edgar Smith Bro G. C. Morris

Obituary and Local Visits Highlight Cullman County

Mrs. Josh Haynes dies in Cullman hospital. Baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Phillips. Tennessee visitors Mr. and Mrs. Buford Matthews visit Mrs. R. A. Philpot while Dock Philpot stays in Birmingham. Various locals and kin visit families and attend events in Cullman and Decatur.

Josh Haynes Cullman Hospital Carl Phillips Buford Matthews Tennessee R. A. Philpot Dock Philpot Birmingham Jessie Pickelmeyer Pauline Wright Phylis Smith Mamie Philpot Mavis Maze Arab Joe Smith Decatur Thelma Weldon J. H. Weldon Roxie Hogan Clydus Hogan Pvt Chester Hogan Camp Roberson Ark Max Philpot Emmit Hall Cullman Edna Latham Alvertis Smith A. V. Yeager

Death takes noted coach Francis A. Schmidt

Spokane obituary reports Francis A. Schmidt 58 died after a long illness in Moscow Idaho. A former Oklahoma Tulsa Arkansas Texas Christian Ohio State coach, Schmidt led teams to 175 victories in 26 seasons with 57 losses and 12 ties. He earned multiple Southwest Conference and Western Conference titles. He was survived by wife Evelyn Keesee Schmidt.

Spokane Wash Francis A. Schmidt Evelyn Keesee Schmidt Oklahoma Arkansas Texas Ohio Idaho Schmidt Moscow Southwest Nebraska Law School Henry Kendall College Tulsa University Texas Christian Ohio State University

Georgia Heads Request To Reversal Of Supreme Court Ruling

Georgia and 37 other states have filed a joint petition with Attorney General T Grady Head urging reversal of the Supreme Court decision that insurance is interstate commerce. The petition, mailed to Washington on Monday, may be considered October 2. Blarney Castle is noted as built in 1446 by Cormac McCarthy.

Atlanta United States Supreme Court High Tribunal Georgia T.grady Washington

Posey Opens Campaign Speech in Birmingham

John A. Posey Haleyville lawyer and Republican candidate for the U S Senate opened his campaign with a pledge for unity, stating that lasting unity is impossible if the current administration remains in office.

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