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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1944
Page
3
YORE AP reports a Giants game drawing a large crowd and mentions notable figures Connie Mack and Mel in the stands. The article notes the presence of young players and a postgame scene, with comments on attendance and a major league context.
A drafty roundup mixes minor league ball notes with scattered names Detro s BJ Pierce and Virgal Jester Denver Boston shortsop Leo Reming and Herb Pollock of Colibus Q Chuck Perchak and Vic Parent. Also mentions Rip Sewell three inning no hit feat and Don Ameche league talks with Walsh Kee shin Morabito Corforano. Ortiz bantamweight title bid blocked. Arte Dortrell washed out as Army pilot for lack of coordination.
The latest standings reveal tight races in the American League with Boston and New York leading but close behind Detroit and Chicago. In the National League Cincinnati Pittsburgh New York and Chicago hold strong positions, while the Southern Association shows Atlanta and Nashville atop the table with Memphis and Little Rock close behind.
In a tense game, the Lookouts beat Mobile 2 to 1, with Santiago Oullnch starting and exiting after a thumb injury. Long John Wilson held Motole to six hits, aided by a Norman Vearey two men triple and a four-run third inning as Chattanooga closes in on first place. Celery and pear map beans in a cream sauce are noted as a separate food aside.
Atlanta hosts Nashville in a 0 to 2 setback while Chattanooga visits Mobile for an 8 to 2 result. The day’s National League games list New York at Pittsburgh and three road matchups including Nashville at Atlanta and Mobile at Chattanooga.
Associated Press reports Evansville era note that Bob Coleman, Boston Braves manager, picks the Chicago Cubs to finish second in the National League behind the St. Louis Cardinals. He cites Bill Nicholson as the league MVP candidate and notes Cardinal stars Marion, Kurowski, and Hopp as key players while commenting on the thin line between minor and major league managing.
A compact note reports a British and Foreign Bible Society vernacular Gos pel version for the Warrora, a tiny Australian aboriginal tribe. The article mentions fair hair blue eyes facing bright sun, a 300 speaker language, and a US publication beginning about 1840, with a yacht rating in the A book.
The Atlanta Crackers defeated Nashville 2 to 0 in the opener and 9 to 3 in game two, moving into second place in the Southern Association behind the leaders. Charley Cozart earned his 17th win with strong relief from Francs Cronin, while Boyd Tepler took the loss for Nashville as key plays and early scoring dampened their rally.
Local program listing notes Carson and Jane Wyman with Maha and Your Own Bed. Flyan and Paul Litas appear in a segment titled in a glory theme. Wednesday timetable uncertain due to garbled OCR.
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