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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1944
Page
6
A cryptogram style puzzle lists clues for a daily crossword with across and down items, many referencing rivers, languages, and common words. It includes cryptogram lines ZAX KDDKY etc and a quotation attributed to Disraeli.
Detroit rallies to a 5-4 10 inning win over the Yankees while St. Louis clings to a slim margin in the pennant chase. Cleveland and Boston look on as Philadelphia drops New York from first place after a skid. Connie Mack leads the A's at Shibe Park as interclub tensions flare between St. Louis and Washington.
The American League standings show teams and records led by Chicago with 80 68 .559, followed by Detroit, New York, Cleveland, Boston, and St. Louis. Remaining games list opponents for each team at home or away, detailing series with Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, and Chicago among others.
Ortiz went to hospital for hand X rays after clashing with Tom Turner in a tense pregame. Cleveland beat Boston 5 2 while St Louis swept Boston 5 4 and 6 5 to claim the NL flag. Pittsburgh routed Brooklyn 10 4 and 14 6, Cincinnati won twice 5 3 and 8 4, and Chicago defeated New York 11 8 to pressure the fourth place club.
Lauderdale and Colbert prospects poor while Lake Pickwick below Wilson Dam shows bass bream crappie and white bass biting slowly on live bait plugs flies worms minnows and shrimp. Other lakes and creeks report clear to low water bass and crappie strikes with varying prospects across Wilson Wheeler Shoals Creek Limestone Madison Marshall Jackson Tennessee River and Guntersville Dam areas.
The weather bureau reports summer ends at 12:02 p m EWT marking the official start of autumn. The first day of autumn is forecast to be cool in New York where seasonal change is noted by meteorologists.
A beauty tip recommends beginning a redhead makeup routine with a copper foundation to balance skin tone and enhance hair color. It suggests complementary shades for eyes and lips to finish the look.
In New York on September 22, fans recall how substitutes shaped boxing legacies. Lee Oma fills in for Joe Baksi against Tami Mauriello at the Garden, a role that echoed careers like Lou Nova Lew Jenkins Chalky Wright Willie Ritchie and more who started as stand-ins and achieved lasting success.
Clemson College issues ticket No. 1 to Scoop Latimer The Greenville News sports editor for the new football press box. Norris Dean Georgia Tech scout receives ticket No. 13 in the same issuance.
War damage at Epsom Downs postpones the English derby to 1946 at the earliest as repairs lag. Scribes at Columbia's football luncheon focus on proposed pro leagues over the Lions' outlook. Eight of the Cardinals’ 1943 pennant heroes also played in the 1942 World Series.
The St Louis Cardinals clinch the National League pennant atop the standings with an 18 game lead, thanks to late season drive and strong team play. Marty Marion shines at short, Stan Musial contends for batting title, and Mort Cooper wins 20 plus games for the third straight year.
From Tuscaloosa Alabama the Crimson Tide plans a final scrimmage as they prepare for LSU at Baton Rouge. Coach Frank Thomas reports the squad progressing and resting to one daily scrimmage after ending two-a-day practices.
The Association playoff final begins tomorrow in Louisville with St Paul challenging third place Colonels for the right to face the International League winner in the Little World Series. Louisville advanced by defeating pennant winners Milwaukee four games to two. Toledo finished second in the regular season as the other top team exited. West coast clubs win world amateur softball titles on extra innings with Hammer Army Fresno and Lind Pomeroy Portland edging 1-0. Buffalo trails Baltimore 2-1 in the International League semifinals as the series heads to Baltimore for game four.
An intra-post league of 13 teams at Courtland Army Air Base starts Sept 25 with a round robin. Matches occur Mondays and Wednesdays, best two of three. Capt. Chester C. O'Hanlon heads the physical training department supervising the event. The top four by win percentage advance to the championship playoffs around November 10. The league includes 11 enlisted men teams and two officers teams.
Montgomery September 22. Attorney General William McQueen rules that any person giving beauty treatments in the home must purchase a state license regardless of whether other operators are employed.
After washing hands, perform an additional rinse. Soap residue on skin can set the stage for chapping, so extra rinsing helps reduce irritation and protect skin.
Sports preview lists weekly college football picks by Orlo Robertson. Indiana over Illinois and Michigan over Marquette noted, with several matchups across major programs and service teams. Potentials include Southern California over California and Oklahoma A&M over West Texas as top selections in a tight slate.
Rip Sewell pitched the Pirates to a 10 to 4 victory over Brooklyn for his 19th win of the season. His bid for a 20 game season slipped due to a sore arm and light hitting by teammates, though he remains a National League star likely to tour war zones in the fall.
A seasonal forecast notes 11 SEC teams ready for fall action, seven more than 1943 and near peace-time rosters. Georgia and LSU lead a lean war squad, with Tulane and Tech weighing schedules and coach changes. Strong hopes attach to Georgia Tech and others as conference play opens.
Keep a ready sewing kit with scissors needles thread buttons and patches so repairs are quick and organized. A well stocked box ensures all essentials are at hand for any home mending task.
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