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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1936

Page

3

Dothan Country Club Ready For Seventh Invitation Tourney

Dothan Country Club officials announced final preparations for the seventh annual invitation golf tournament. Defending champion Jim Brennan seeks a third straight cup as about 100 players from three states compete in the nine hole event on Thursday with an expected crowd near 300 observers. Brennan hopes to repeat last year’s 2 and 1 victory over Raymond Spann while William Eupy set the opening rounds pace with 36 strokes. Spann and Moseley join Brennan and four others in the featured field as weather cooperates.

Tavkation Golf Court Dothan Hie Aitie Jim Brennan Brennan Raymond Spann Spann Wes Fred Mageley Wiliam Eupy Hin Moseley Shampion Brennan Brannan

Brennan to Defend Dothan Invitation Title Thursday

Jim Brennan will seek to retain his title as Dothan Invitation champion for the third time as Rolfera from Porta of Three State challenges him in the seventh annual event.

Jim Brennan Dothan Rolfera Porta Three State

Tide Tracksters Meet Miss. Squad

Alabama’s strong track and field team prepares for a close meet with Ole Miss on April 22. The Tide aim to extend a winning streak against Georgia Tech and Tennessee while Ole Miss seeks revenge from last year. Hamp Lyon of Meridian looks to rise in the shot put, and coach Drew hopes star sprinter Herman Krouesc returns to form.

Invaders Hamp Lyon Meridian Drew Herman Krouesc

Enterprise Sweeps Troy in Exhibition Baseball Tilt

Enterprise Alabama Florida base ball entry won 7 to 4 over Troy Normal on Tuesday afternoon. Team prepares for upcoming exhibition games ahead of May 12 opening and a series with Hon Allen Shop nine. Crowd of 400 watched the contest at the new park as Tideermen seek form before Ole Miss meet and late May clashes.

Enterprise Alabama-Florida Troy Avan Hon Allen James Grant Mel Mull Heye Eam Krounse Ole Miss Alabama Tulane New Orleana Misaiwiost State

Leiber and Wilson clash in rain delayed baseball drama

In a drenched Polo Grounds scene Hank Leiber becomes central as Jimmy Wilson of the Phillies confronts him delaying four majors games and a Dodgers halt. Grove earns his second win while Phils, Giants, and Dodgers endure a day of rain and darkness with late drama and surprising results.

Pelicans edge Memphin on late rally in tight 2 to 1 win

Len Kintana and Pelicans Caslett sparked New Orleans with a triple and a single driving in the go ahead run as New Orleans edged Memphis 2 to 1. Vandermeer earned the win, retiring Crackers in order. Smokies defense and a late Tong double set up the deciding run to give Krox a 4 2 decision over Chattanooga.

Len Kintana Pelicans Chick Caslett Pelicana New Orleans Memphin Throw Specce Volunteers Johnny Vandermeer Nel Caldwell Smokies Tong Kroxrle Chattanooge

Twelfth Night actor injured during onstage tumble at OWU

Realistic stage fight in Ohio Wesleyan University's Twelfth Night led actor David Crandell to break his left wrist during a rehearsal like roughhousing. Audience saw the mishap as part of the performance, while the college game report notes Troy outhit the Barons 10 to 7, with Teachers committing six errors and scattered bingles throughout.

Delaware David Crandell Ohio Wesleyan University Crandel Troy Barons Reid

Tigers Hartford Fight 11 Inning Duel To Lock Up

The Dothan High Tigers and the Hartford bulls battled 11 innings with both teams tying 4 4 after the manta ninth. Levi Thrower drove in a key ninth inning run, while William Middlebrooks and TA Windham sparked Dothan and Hartford as the game stretched into extra frames before darkness ended play.

Tigers Hartford Dothan High School Tigers Martford Bulls Levi Thrower Dothan Texeis Flowers Yeoe William Middlebrooks TA Windham Darkarna

Kentucky colonels in limbo as governor era ends

An April AP report from Louisville notes Kentucky colonels may no longer hold official status after a regent decision. Gov appointed none since taking office, and court rulings suggest commissions expire with governors. Noted figures deny removal of all titles, while others insist colonel status survives by courtesy. Local officials and dignitaries remain listed with commissions.

Ouisville Kentucky Colonia Gen B. Vincent Court of Appenty Ruby Latfoom Mae West Col Shirtey Temple Hy Eouilony

Enterprise Delegation Beats Geneva 8 To 7 In Fast Game

Enterprise Delegation defeated Geneva 8 to 7 after a late rally. Graham hit a homer and double with a triple from Howdoin, while Wynn led Geneva with two singles. Geneva started strong but Enterprise fielding allowed five runs early and tightened to secure the win.

Enterprise Geneva GC Bowdoin Graham Winond Mrand Howdoin Wynn Beore

Yesterday's Stars by the Associated Press

Dickey of the Yankees blasted his third homer of the year with two aboard in the third inning to help topple the Athletics. Jimmy Bucher of the Dodgers contributed three hits, with a late single tying the game in the 10th against the Bees. Hank Leiber of the Giants singled to drive in a run in the month’s win over Philadelphia. Lefty Grave of the Red Sox allowed three hits through 6⅔ innings as Boston won its second straight.

Brooklyn Dodgers Boston Dick Siebert Dode Keta Bason Siebert Athletics Yankees Yankee Johnny Pro iBy Pree Hall Dickey Ath. Tel Jimmy ‘Bucher Dodgers Hig Bees Hank Leiber Giants Phita Lefty Grave Red Sox Senator Sports Mirror Associated Press Wiha Hudiin Indians Tigers Equipoise Philadelphia Havre de Grace Babe Ruth

Harris County Cubs top Midland City in tight opener

Columbia wins as Coach Otto Kent fields second string lineup. E Dukes drives two hits for Columbia in a ragged game Tuesday afternoon. Midland City scores early, but Columbia pulls away with a five run surge in the final innings to win 8 to 3 at home.

Columbia Otto Kent Houston County High Midland City Kent Cubs E. Dukes

IU Will Raise Plenty Cash for Trip to Olympics

Association report outlines funding plans to send American athletes to Berlin for the 1936 Games. Per athlete costs now estimated at 500 dollars, with efforts to cover expenses through sport by sport funding and gate receipts from boxing tryouts in Chicago. Financial outlook brighter than 1932, with broader support and reduced per capita costs.

Alan Gould Presa Sporta New York APJ Samuel Berlin Sumeimer American Olympic Committee United States Chicago Germany Olympic Committee Ntt

Pelicans Rally In Night Tilt Over Smokies, 3-Run Ninth

Six hit pitching by Bim Pang and timely hitting fueled the Pelicans past the Smokies as Johnny Vandermeer started strong for the Crackers, with Speece finishing and Bayne holding the last three frames. Night game atmosphere stayed cool as 3,820 fans watched in Chattanooga.

Knoxville Chat Lookouts Mingham Little Rock Bim Pang Pelicans Nelson Perrin Billy Asa Johnny Vandermeer Fr Speece Speece Bayne Joutsetta Beckman Jand McColl Triumph Ag Cohen Lata Om Hm Noogans Wea Plachers Traté Nashville feMalHam Comorosky Tate Pita Tates Muenza Lance Rusti Atlanta Schmidt Nuit Ahearn Mosa4ty Chattanooga Lanalan Vetherell Meni Drelzewerd Birmingham Little Rofl Sharpe

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