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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1949
Page
4
A humorous fishing column mocks the nosedive of bites and jokes about absurd methods to attract fish. It details staged schemes using chewing tobacco, a baseball bat, and even a .22 rifle with dry ice to force fish to surface. The writer notes the schemes are not foolproof, but the ideas provoke wild fish tales.
Detroit’s John Groth, a 22 year old rookie, exploded with three home runs, five hits and seven RBIs in recent games. The Navy veteran’s $35,000 bonus and quick rise have sparked talk of his impact while stars like DiMaggio and Williams are noted as benchmarks.
Ozark Eagles under coach Ralph Youle extended a win streak with a 6-1 victory over Brundidge. George Riley pitched well allowing five hits. Brundidge managed nine. Brundidge produced nine singles with Gal collecting two hits.
Greenville Pirates outslugged Dothan 18 to 3 after a marathon game with 26 runs, 16 hits and 15 errors. Bob Garber earned the win for Greenville while John Glending took the loss for Dothan as Colley and Burns homered for Greenville and Cromwell added the big scoring moments.
The Rehobeth Rebels defeated Cottonwood Bears 8 to 2 to advance to the county tournament second round. Devane pitched all seven innings, fanning seven, while Rehobeth collected 10 hits led by Smith with three singles. Palmer and Clark doubled, and Rehobeth committed no errors. They advance to face Dothan Tigers in Wiregrass Stadium next Wednesday.
The Dothan Softball League calls an eight o clock gathering at the Dothan Recreation Center. Eight clubs have signed for the 1994 season and officials seek two more. Anyone in Dothan interested in playing this summer should attend and commit to joining. The tentative season opens May 16 or May 23 with games at the Baker lot in Dixie.
Dethan Tigers host Bay High Tornado of Panama City at Wiregrass Stadium Friday at 3:15 PM. Coach Jack Howater's team has dropped three straight as poor hitting sinks them. The Tigers seek offense after a string of losses and a lone win versus Cottonwood stands as their only decision in four starts.
In the 49th North and South Amateur at Pinehurst Ward, defending champion from UNC, faces Markham after two tight wins. Stranahan, paired with Boros, advances toward a potential Wake Forest clash with Palmer Edens, with rounds shaping a dramatic semifinal path.
The Wiregrass Baseball League reaches its seventh round with Vicksburg Panthers atop the standings by a full game after six starts under coach David Snelli. Vicksburg has one loss, a 7-0 setback to Abbeville, while Veicksburg hosts fourth-place Headland in a key Friday clash and Midland City hosts a competing game as Columbia faces third-place team.
Marianna training base for the Cleveland Indians is called the most expensive training proposition in organized baseball by Ed die Stumpf business director of the Indians Farm System. He says over $100 000 has been spent on fields and equipment and notes Cleveland follows the Dodgers and Cardinals in building a farm system. The operation employs 22 scouts managers and executives led by Muddy Ruel and overseen by Hank Greenberg. Stumpf argues that the era of billionaire bonuses is over and Cleveland will grow its own star players from the Marianna program.
Tomorrow's schedule lists Headland at Vicksburg Columbia at Midland City Newville at Ashford and Abbeville at Rehobeth with all league games due to start at one o'clock. Standings are not provided.
The Southeastern League saw Peinsa cola rise to first place as rain halted a Flyers game with Montgomery. Gadsden’s Ben Chapman powered a 6 4 win over Jackson, breaking a first-place tie. Anniston crushed Vicksburg 11 1 as Meridian Selma game was postponed by rain. Chapman rallied Gadsden to a seventh inning four run surge while Jackson’s Henry and German limited hits but three errors doomed them. Woodward’s four hitter aided Anniston while Vicksburg suffered its fifth loss in seven games after 16 Jacksonram hits and three Vicksburg errors.
The Little Rock Travelers won 7-4 over the Memphis Chicks, extending Memphis losses to five in a row. Hugh Mulcahy pitched eight innings allowing 13 hits and seven runs for the Chicks while Charlie Giddens earned the victory for the Travelers in his first win.
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