Seventy-Five Golfers Expected To Tee Off In Dothan
About 75 golfers from the Wiregrass region gathered at the Dothan country club for the invitation match play tournament. Arthur Saunders of Dothan and Dr. Frank Blockomb of Headland posted 36s to lead qualifying while players from Troy and other locales filled the flights. The event, under Dan E. Jansen, will determine winners through match play.
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Dothan
Houston County
Arthur Saunders
Dothail
Frank Blocomb
Headland
Ti Ak. Bavé
Green Crouch
Paul Horton
Mr. Powell
Troy Club
Dan E. Jansen
Dothan Country Club
Ang
Cubs, White Sox, Indians seek opening games amid rain
District play slowed by rain as Chicago Cubs and St Louis Cardinals clash with a 13 to 3 Cardinals win. Jim Bottomley led with four hits, while George Fisher added eight hits in two games after joining from the New York Giants. Cincinnati Reds beat Pittsburgh Pirates 3 to 1 behind Donohue’s pitching and sharp defense.
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Chicago
Cubs
St. Louis
Cardinals
Jim Bottomley
George Fisher
New York Giants
Cincinnati
Pitteburr Pirates
Pe Donohue
Evin Brame
Donohue
Cruz
Ford
Kelly
Reds
Brame
Baseball thriller as Washington wins two straight at Boston
Laufer's Walker hit a third run with a seventh inning homer to fuel Washington's comeback. The American League ledger shows Washington becoming the first team to win two games by narrowly edging Boston in a tight series.
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Walker
Washington
Boston
Missing Text From Flight Event Includes Cups and Donations
Fragments describe flight contests with consolation prizes and cups donated by Betts Slingruff of Sears Life Insurance. A large loving cup to be presented to the winner, plus another cup from a local group. Various flight tests to distribute prizes to top performers.
Confederate blockade runner identified after 27 years at sea
Norfolk dispatch reports Bailey Van Wagenen an 82 year old seaman who died at Springfield State Hospital Maryland. Identification by son Walter L. Van Wagenen confirms his father battled both sides in the Civil War and sailed with his son on a vessel named Father and Son after reunion following the war.
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Norfolk
Springfield State Hospital
Sykesville
Bailey van Wagenen
Walter L. van Wagenen
Staunton, Va
Maria Ashby
Baltimore
Cape Hattera
van Wagenen
Charleston
Virginia
Confederacy
America's First Trained Nurse Diss
Fragmentary OCR notes report sport schedule disruption with four games washed out or delayed. Mentions President Thomas J. Hickey undecided on delaying start next season, hinting at possible reconsideration if weather does not improve.
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Thomas J. Hickey
Indians May Plan One Inaugural Game
CHICAGO April 17 AP report notes Cleveland's Indians may play only one inaugural game this season instead of two while the St. Louis Browns may get an opening date. The article outlines uncertain schedules and possible adjustments to traditional opening week plans.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Indians
St. Louis
Trainer and Lotshaw Working Overtime
In St Louis on April 17, trainer Andy Lotshaw and the Cube men labored through a tense day ahead of their third game with the Cardinals. Rogers Hornsby drew medical attention for a heel, Charlie Jimmin treated for a rib, Sheriff Blake suffered a twisted knee, Lester Bell received rubs for a lame wing, Gabby Hartnett had a taped thumb, and several pitchers sought care as the squad pushed for health and readiness.
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ST. Louis
Andy Lotshaw
Cardinals
Rogers Horpaby
Charlie Jimim
Sheriff Blake
Lester Bell
Gabby Harta
Strengthening chemicals extend tire life in auto trade
CAL STRENGTHENS note to ROCHESTER describes phenylenediamines as eye catching organic chemicals vital to rubber tire production. They join a long set of chemicals over 13 years that have helped increase tire life and performance in the auto industry.
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Rochester
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