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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1935
Page
3
Local amateur baseball fans eye a looming Monday start in the deciding series to crown the Dixie Banner winner. Dothan likely to edge Troy for the second half lead, with Weevils facing a playoff path and key performances noted from Hitchcock Brunson Dooley and Walker.
The New Orleans Pelicans regained second place by beating Nashville 2 4 as Weatherell yielded 11 hits. Atlanta defeated Memphis 3 1 behind Bill Schmidt, with Hutcheson homering for the Chicks. Prospects for a stronger lineup hoped by Eddie Moore as injuries ease.
Amateur baseball schedule lists weekend matchups with Dothan Troy Union Springs Ozark and treks between towns. Friday features Troy at Dothan and Ozark at Union Springs with Saturday Dothan at Ozark and Union Springs at Troy, followed by Sunday Ozark at Dothan and Troy at Union Springs.
The St Louis Cardinals again face a tight race, trailing the Chicago Cubs by four and a half games and the New York Giants by a slim margin after a 4 to 2 win over Cincinnati. Bill Hallahan earned his ninth win as Ed Heusser and Cy Blanton aided Pirates, Cubs split results, with Indians and White Sox splitting a doubleheader and Cronin lifting the Red Sox in a ninth inning blast.
Reports to the Alabama Commission of Forestry indicate a phenomenal seed year for longleaf pines in 1935. Seed yield varies by tree, with heavy production roughly every seven years and seedling establishment critical to reforestation efforts.
Joe Louis boxed early and stopped Kingfish Levinsky in two minutes and 21 seconds before 59,195 fans at Comiskey Park. Louis landed six decisive punches to dominate the fight, sending Levinsky to the canvas three times. Gate receipts totaled $192,906.50 with Louis receiving 30 percent and Levinsky 20 percent.
Summary of results from American League and National League games with multiple rain postponements. Cleveland beat Chicago 51 to 22, while Pittsburgh defeated Chicago 6 to 0. Cincinnati topped St Louis 4 to 2. Other listed games mention rain or to be played on Saturday, with amateur league Union Springs beating Dothan 6 to 4 and Troy 16 Grark noted.
The report lists top performers in batting runs and hits for the National League led by Medwick of the Cardinals and Ott of the Giants. It notes home runs by Ott and Barber, stolen bases by Martin and Galan, with Castleman and Schumacher leading pitching for the Giants. In the American League, Gehringer and Greenberg pace runs RBi power, with Cronin and Selkirk driving in key runs. Blanton, Wright, and Ornatti referenced in game notes. A brief game recap mentions Blanton's Pirates blanking the Cubs and two-hit performances by Wright and Vernon, plus Cronin's homer and Selkirk four RBI game, with scattered notes on standings and ads mention.
AP recalls Wilbert Robinson once manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers dying from brain hemorrhage. Mention recalls Helen MadLeon winning Olympic 100 meter freestyle, Sidnar Wood beating Franke ds in earlier years. Fragmentary data mentions dates and scores.
Branch Rickey Jr son of the famed baseball figure faces a rival path to fame. The Albany Georgia born business manager for the St. Louis Cardinals Georgia Florida rescue farm decides a legal career offers greater opportunity than baseball. He aims to study at the University of Michigan after graduating from Ohio Wesleyan University and plans to practice law rather than join his father’s club.
Report from Westwood Country Club Cleveland Ohio August 3 describes eight women in the quarterfinals of the women's western golf tourney. California leads with three survivors while Ohio and Michigan entries also advance. Notable scores include Eva Shark Massillon high schooler tying the course record par 79 with birdie and eagle in poor conditions.
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