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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1936

Page

4

Boll Weavils Defeat Panama in prep for Friday clash

Dothan senior team beat Panama City 15 to 8 Wednesday as coach Murray trims roster and plans Friday invasion of Enterprise. New pitchers expected by Sunday, O’Higgins held Panama City to four runs, Plester homered twice this season, and Murray vows vengeance for Mussday loss while Enterprise prepares for a 15-man squad and two more arrivals.

Panama Mar Robby Murray Dothan Thuteday Enterprise Panson ‘City Ozark Barons A Murray Harry Lind Chris Wass Townsend Panama City Acson Tooms Sundsy Weevile Tengle Palma City Weevil Clu Burling O'Higgins New York Port City Abraham Thule Emith Tenula Plester Thomas Vengensace Murray Mussday Enterprise Club Jarmes Grant Porter Grant Frank “Chesty” Moseley Andes Grant

Baseball scores and fashion join Paris notes

Reports on pitching highlights with Laroy Inning and two hit wins for Peta Ap and Van Lingle, plus a 10 9 Pirates win in extra innings. Also a Paris fashion note about alligator skin pockets matching a black tweed suit worn by Mrs Reginald Fellowes.

Paris Reginald Fellowes

Negro Silent To Discuss Murder Charges in Alabama

Walter Miller a Black man refused to discuss charges of assault and murder of Mina Vivier Woolward, a pretty girl from Buntaville Alabama, in his cell. Guards escorted him for examination. Tear gas bombs were used by troops at Huntsville to disperse a crowd gathered for the arraignment. He pleaded innocent. Adjutant General John C. Coleman and troops would escort Miller to Montivilla for the trial set for May 11.

Vivian Woolward Igham Walter Miller Mina Vivier Woolward Buntaville Ala Huntsville Alsperse & Tareng John C. Coleman Miller Hiontevitla Wey 11

AllGame hitter leaders listed for April 20

April 20 standings show Youngs Bonner outfielder leading with a 421 average. Shortstop Wap Scale sits third at 360. Hillmen Walker trails fourth with 343.

Witter Asity

Sports Mirror recap of past derby and caroms champ events

Sports Mirror notes historic moments from prior years. J E Chanel Run was a top Derby hopeful before withdrawal after a narrow loss. Wille Hoppe defeated Jake Schaefer Jr. in 200 to 99 for a national cushion caroms title. Fred Fitcemenes steered Braves to two hits as Giants won 2 1.

Associated Presa J. E Wille Hoppe Jake Schaefer, Jr Fred Fittcmenes Braves Giants

Pelicans Edge Cracker-Heel Series Open After Slow Start

New Orleans clung to Atlanta’s heels after a 148 to 93 win over Memphis while Knoxville edged Chattanooga. Atlanta held a 24 3 record, New Orleans 21 5, as the two teams eyed the upcoming series in Atlanta. Memphis rallied late but failed to overtake early pace, with Po co Taitt homer and rookies delivering key hits for Atlanta and New Orleans.

Associated Press New Orleans Atlanta The Birds Chicks Gilbert Pelicans Memphis Poco ‘Taitt Acare Dud Poco

Yesterday's Stars Lifted Bright Spots Across Leagues

Yesterday's notable performances featured Lets Get Gomez and the Yankees tumbling the Indians in the American standings. Bi Lee of the Cubs and Van Lingle Mungo of the Dodgers battled four hitters apiece, with a late hit driving in the winning run. Appleton of the Senators delivered a clutch hit with the bases loaded to beat the Red Sox and lift the team. Loyd Wansr for the Pirates sparked a rally over the Phillies with a double. The Athletics outlasted the Browns 7 4 in eight innings, while Levy Parmele of the Cardinals threw six and a third innings of shutout ball to beat the Giants 2 1 in a 17 inning contest.

Laroy Cubs Peta Ap Tigers BI Lavy van Lingle Itusgytt Brooklyn Dodgers Cs Meee Heen. Ae Ua Cin Tand Indiana Tribe Jy Cronin Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox Pallas Pirates Plicher Bucky Walter Tn Suhr Associated Press Letty Gomez Yanks Indians Bi Lee van Lingle Mungo Dodgers Howe Appleton Senators Rave Rick Ferrell Red Sie Red Sox Calisto Loyd Wansr Phila Dusty Rhodes Athletics Browns Levy Parmele Cards Giants

Louisville Derby Fever Sets City Abuzz For Big Race

Louisville braces for the Kentucky Derby with crowds flooding streets and hotels. Rain threatens a heavy track but boosters press on as Brevity and Granville vie for Derby glory amid top horses like Indian Broom and Bold Venture, while trainers and owners weigh the best on a damp,期待-filled prep day.

Echo Fiddling Expected To Draw Record Crowd

A fiddling convention will draw music lovers to Echo on the Ozark Abbeville highway Saturday night. Hundreds attended last year and a larger crowd is expected as top musicians from the region are already engaged for the event.

Loyers Alabama Echo Ozark-Abbeville Boutheist Alabama

Probable Kentucky Derby Starters and Connections

Here are the likely Derby entrants with owners and jockeys tentatively listed. Brevity J Wright is shown with owner J. E. Widener and jockey Wright. Bold Venture owned by W. L. Schwartz with Hanford as jockey. Bien JoN owned by E. R. Bradley with Batazk as jockey. Banister owned by E. A. Bradley with Renick as jockey. A Meery Pete owned by William T Woodward with Malley as jockey. Gold Seeker owned by William duPont Jr with Patera as jockey. Coldstream owned by C. B. Shaffer with Wall as jockey. Grand Slam owned by Bomar Stable with Workman as jockey. Forest Play owned by Bomar Stable with Braminer as jockey. Indian Broom owned by Major A. C. Taylor with Burns as jockey. The Fighter owned by Mrs. F. Mars with Robertson as jockey. Sangreal owned by Mrs. F. Bars with the jockey to be named. He Did owned by Mrs. Silas B. Mason with Kurtsinger as jockey. Salas owned by Mes B. Frenzheim with Garner as jockey. A Trainey Fitzsimpton entries noted.

Orlo Robertson Associated Press Louisville Loutaville Mike Morndor Hiei Bome R. Emmitt Potts J. E. Widener Bravity Fete Coyne St. Germans Major A. C. Taylor E.R. Bragles Bien Jol Baniater Nerson Downe Frill Bolt Venture Granville Teute Merry Pete James Fitzalmmons Sunny Dim Gallant Omaha Indian Broom Ener Wright Bold Venture W. L. Schwartz Hanford Bien Jon E. R. Bradley Batazk Banister E A Bradley Renick A Meery Pete William T Woodward Malley Gold Seeker Wiliam duPont Patera Coldstream C. B. Shaffer Wall Bomar Stable Workman Forest Play Braminér Major A. Cc. Taylor Burns The Fighter F. Mars Robertson Sangreal FC. Bars Silas B. Mason Kurtsinger Salas—Mes B. Frenzheim Garner A—Trainey Fitzsimptons

League Standings National League Yesterday’s Results

National League standings recap shows St. Leum trailing New York by a wide margin after yesterday’s games. Key performances and club positions are noted, with New York extending its lead in the race and St. Leum’s position reflecting a tough stretch.

St Leum New Tork The

Woman questioned in $1.45 million bond theft case

Mrs. Selma Frankenberg, wife of an assistant district attorney, was questioned aboard the incoming Champlain in connection with the January 1935 theft of bonds from the Bank of Manhattan Trust Co. Two men, Bernard Klein and Jacob Schwarz, were arrested in Monte Carlo after $440,000 was recovered.

New York Uner Champlain Banke of Manhattan Trust Co Selma Frankenberg Harold Frankel Paris Frankenberg Champlain Henry P. Oswald Jacob Schwarz Parla

Sports Roundup 13 13 by Ebon rT

New York April 30 AP roundup notes lack of coaching for North Carolina. Mentions Ben Bernie’s band tribute to Max Schmeling and assorted sports figures including Oscar Melillo buying a $375 accordion, Bobby Reis leaving banking for baseball, Charlie Devens, Joe Cronin worries, Johnny Marcum’s arm, Bud Taylor boxing, Jimmy Collins elected Buffalo Municipal League president, and Ellsworth Vines earnings since 1934.

New York Nott Dude Howell North Caro- Ying Ben Bernie Jim Max Schmeling Oscar Melilla Red Sox Bob Harry Ekizian Francis Albert Mayor Laguard Bobby Reis The Bees Charlie Devens Yanks Charlie Mont Cocoanuts Rels Big Busted Mager Joe Cronin Johnny Marcum Joe Bud Taylor OuCo Uck Jimmy McLarnin Bud Jimmy Collins Boas Buffalo Jimmy al Buore Phi Brubeker Boston Chronicle'n Fine Texas Tony Mat Ellsworth Vines Bruce Campbell Ife. . . Teave Grant Thie Bureau Banister Eddie Bramnick Pew Giants Brooklyn

Townsley football thrills in 1928 Homecoming and 1929 win

An old Townsley football recap recalls a 1928 Minnesota Homecoming where a hard driving halfback broke for a 1 yard touchdown to close a 7 6 Iowa victory after a late charge, and a 1929 win where a blond back fueled a late two minute end rush for a 29 7 triumph over Minnesota. It also notes the 1929 comeback and mentions Captain Egan reporting an Indianapolis jewel robbery linked killing by Al Barton and a wider gang arrest.

Town Minnesota Gophers Irving Nelson Iowa Indianapolis Chicago John Egan al Barton Bergt Richard Rivers Aame Uma Beth Maxwell Street Barton Barden

Tigers desperate for new baseman as Hank is hurt

Hank Greenberg fractures his left wrist after a collision with Jake Powell of the Washington Senators. The Tigers, in a desperate spot, consider Rudy Work to fill first base as the season heads toward the World Series.

Tigers Hank Scotty Reston Associated Press Hank Greenberg Jake Powell Washington Senators Detroit Cochrane Milwaukee Rudy Work Greenberg Bartun Indianapolis

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