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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1936
Page
4
The Indians and Red Sox challenge predic tions of a Detroit pennant repeat. Cleveland beat St Louis 9 2 as Mel Harder pitched the route, while Boston dodged the Bees 4 2 with strong help from its staff. The Cubs, White Sox, and Athletics also showed early season form amid a flurry of hits and errors across the circuit. Roy Johnson and Al Simmons contributed key hits as the pennant race begins to take shape.
New York on April 20 AP reports the United States Lawn Tennis Association omits Mrs Helen Wills Moody from the Wightman Cup team set to defend the Women's International Trophy at Wimbledon June 12 13 Plans mention a possible spot for the comeback queen if she becomes available The team includes Helen Jacobs Maya Caroline Babcock and Mei Marjorie Gladman Van Ryn with Moody shading uncertainty about participation ahead of Wimbledon and Forest Hills championships.
In a fast paced twin bill Atlanta's Crackers beat Knoxville 6 to 2 before losing 5 to 3. New Orleans, Memphis and Nashville posted wins as Memphis tied for last with Little Rock. Knoxville's Lally Moon and Charley Suche limited opponents while Lefty Lee Bayou debuted for New Orleans. Scheduled games for today include Atlanta Nashville Birmingham and Memphis Knoxville Chattanooga.
AP notes players recording strong showings including Bhoottey Rowe Tigers and Banker White Sox with five hits and six strikeouts for the second straight win. Keli fires two homers for Cuns in rout of Reda. Almada and Ferrell key Red Box in 2-1 win over Athletics on Almada's ninth inning RBI. Yan Mungo fans seven as Dodgers blank Phils. Hale drives Indians attack with homer and two RBIs. Whitehead multi hit for Giants in 4-1 win, Schumacher limits Beer. Dickey drives in four for Yankers with homer and double. Moors Cardinals rally in fifth to take lead. Pirates slip as late rally falls short.
Left handers are scarce at Capstone with Alabama baseball lacking a left handed pitcher and only two batters hitting from the left side. Catcher Shooy Blooamaker and outfielder Young Boccer are the lone left handed batters. Alabama tennis, trailing only Tulane, will play three matches abroad this week facing Southwestern in Memphis Wendy in Nashville and Chattanooga on Saturday.
New York April 20 The final tryouts named the stronger wrestling squad to represent the United States in the Olympic effort. Veterans and newcomers were selected from Oklahoma State, Bethlehem, Lehigh and other schools, with 14 weight classes represented in the reported lineup.
Mapping schedules for Alabama and Florida open May 12 with a series planned at Enterprise after prior effort at Ozark. Alabama players Caldwell and Zesiger, both sophomores, room together and are nicknamed Little Buckie and Big Buckie by teammates. Marjorie Knapp, daughter of publisher Walter Knapp, trains at Danaville for Western New York golf. Thirty more former Alabama athletes move to Major League clubs led by Luke Sewell of the White Sox. Gob Blackie Raymond aims to beat his own half mile record this season. The Alabama rack team dominated that year by winning all dual meets and placing high in A A U and conference meets.
Three cushion master Johnny Layton former 11 men holder of the world championship will appear at Pastime Fallhard Parlor April 28 at 9 00 p m under the National Billiard Association of America third annual Better Billiards program He will demonstrate the Dine fond System play three cushions against a local wall display his repertoire of fancy shots and offer one hour of free instruction on fundamentals of the ivory for both women and men
Florida State Racing Commission suspended Don Meade, famed lightweight jockey for Edward Riley Bradley, after undercover tape evidence tied him to wagering on horses other than his own in a Miami case. Investigators recorded calls from Meade’s home, with editors noting a private hearing where Meade claimed his chauffeur made the calls.
Roundup of sports snippets from New York reporting on baseball and boxing figures. Mentions Mike Jacobs easing into an indoor spot, Jimmy Foxx adjusting stance at Fenway, Temples power looming in 1936, Primo Camera transfer talk, Dizzy and Paul nearing 50 wins, Andy Niederreiter promoting at Ebbets Field, and Lou Gehrig with Jimmy Foxx posing for pitchers.
Enterprise Alabama Florida entry defeats Mill squad 705 in an exhibition before 700 fans at Enterprise. The game featured improved fielding and strong pitching, with Baron King leading Montgomery in the first matchup and Tommasino and Landt handling the mound late. Enterprise moves on to a tuneup clash with Troy Normal Tuesday.
April 2. The Boston Athletic Association marathon began with 215 contestants aiming for Olympic team spots. The field includes 1935 winner Johnny Kelley and AAU champion Ext Denis, with the race starting at Hopkinton and stretching 26 miles 385 yards to Boston.
Odus Morgan of the Central State Teachers in Edmond Oklahoma claims the title of biggest competitive baseball player at a listed height of 6 feet 1 inch and weight 260 pounds. He challenges rivals to drop by for a gilt edged frame after victory.
Arky Vaughan won the National League batting title with a .385 mark that dwarfed rivals. The Pirates star's careful stance and place hitting, refined under Hans Wagner, pushed him to the lead as Medwick and other sluggers pressed. Ott may challenge as the race develops.
Wally Berge of the Boston Bees, NL home run leader last season, shows solid batting form in training. Manager Bill McKechnie predicts Berge will hit around .350 this year as Angie Galen of the Chicago Cubs hints at competing for batting honors and could meet high expectations.
Three youths Austin 22 Arthur 17 and Godell Pilgreen 14 were arrested after a man named Jack Barker 25 suffered a tongue slashing at a rural school near Fouke Arkansas. Barker remained in critical condition as officials prepared hearings for the alleged attackers who admitted knifing him but claimed innocence.
Freya Gibbons of the Crimson Tide takes part in five events including high hurdles and relay in the April meet against Georgia Tech. Gibbons shines in multiple disciplines as Alabama lines up a strong sprint and field program.
In a multiple game set Nashville tops Chattanooga with Smoker Moon driving in the tying run in the second game and Knoxville edging Cracker. Smokies righty Moon and Al Eckert paced the attack while Memphis split with Birmingham and New Jeans edged Tate Bat seven hits to two.
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