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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1949

Page

4

Fans Call For Change After Dothan's Showing

The Eagle Bear writes a fan letter from Sports Editor urging action as Dothan's baseball club faces a slump and calls for improvements. A poem reflects fans' mixed feelings on current performance, noting Brown’s improved form and a need for durable pitching and better defense to sustain progress.

Danny Maybatt Antles Wiregrans Stadium Fanu Eagle Bear Rothan

Fliers Run For Record Ninth Straight Victory

Pensacola Fliers extended their winning streak to nine games with a decisive 11 to 0 victory on Monday. The team led the Southeast region and pulled further ahead atop the standings, aiming to surpass the 12 straight wins in the season.

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Graceville Gridders Rally In Nine-Hit Win

Graceville triumphs with a five run effort on a nine hit performance led by Bert Heffernan's five strike innings. Pendulum of the game shifted as Graceville and Marienne traded blows with key moments in the late innings. The Fliers also blanked Selma 6 to 0 behind Johnny Johnson's five hitter as Montgomery toppled Gadsden. Ben Chapman Menday managed the Rebels to seven runs in the seventh and ninth in a separate clash.

Bert Heffernan Fiiers Nuhit Hurter Altimaga Pensacola Eague Vicksburg Bo Pale Aeverrtt Millers Palica Anniston Chiefs Ben Chapman Menday

Browns Edge Arrows Climb Back To Upper

Dothan and Andalusia clash as Browns edge Arrows 7-6 to pull even for fourth. Ray Roberta sparked defense with a game saving double play in the ninth as Dothan’s offense rallied behind Johnson and Monaco. Geneva over Troy 8-7 as Rooks limits Troy comeback. Brewton top Ozark 7-4 on Mytrysuk shutout and Nagle three hits.

Potty Poent Frais Browns Pac Dothan Geneva Troy Galting Andalusia Shleg Sival Enterprise Brewior Dreenville Ozark Berth Andalunia Arrows Bod’ Engle Ray Roberta Joe Fivane Ible Dave Harrison Theo Enright Lazar Cagis Evang Engle Alston Helder Tones Stewart Evans Enright Cagis Rex Brackey Cagle Toop Roberta Danny Long Cagie Crowns Roland Johnson RBI Frank Monaco Mel Frougnally Dans Jake Moora John ‘Tarver Hav- Keen Davis

Southern Loop Sees Bear-Pel Cockfight in Transcribed Play

In a tense Southern Association scene, Mobile Bears and New Orleans Pelicans vie for third place as Bear-Pel batters, led by Shuba Antonello and Moryn, overpower Barons 10 7. Chervinko helps Bruins down Barons 10 to 7. Birmingham pitchers Atkins Podgajny Davis shelled. Nashville tops Memphis 6 0. Little Rock powered by Simpryct and Lombardo builds lead over Chattanooga 18 12.

Atlanta Southern Association Birmingham Mobile New Orleans Bears George Shaba Bill Antonella Crescent Lars Paul Chervinko Bruins Baron Barons Shuba Antonello Shorty Moryn Beara Baron Tossere Timmy Atkina Johny Podgajny Jim Davis Charley Samaklis Bill McDonald Bill Kennedy Pels Carl Bwist Sawitski Nashville An & Ta Duke Memphis Vols Kleine Ben "Wade Hugh Mulcahy

Horseshoe Hobby is Good Business

Fulton Brown, dubbed the luckiest business man, sells about 75 000 horseshoes yearly in Lexington Mississippi, though no horses are shod in his shop in an old red barn. He also makes other metal items and the business supports his family and college-aged children. The article blends local business profile with miscellaneous statistics and unrelated text.

Lexington Mess United States Fulton Brown Brown

Mangrum Leading Tam O'Shanter Final Round Edge

Lloyd Mangrum held a four stroke lead entering the Tam O'Shanter All-American final as Promoter George May bets on Mangrum. Sam Snead faded to 2087 after a 74. Contenders Clay Heather and Fred Hous Jr. trailed by light margins. Louise Suggs led the All-American women with 227, while Babe Zaharias and Belly Jameson chased at 232. Amateur Julius Boros stumbled to 214 with Jol Wagner at 215.

Chicago Lloyd Mangrum George S. May Mangrom Sam Snead Tooney Mangrum Clay Heather Bi Nary Los Angeles Fred Hous, Jr New Orleans Bis Snead Johnny Palmer Herman Barron Louise Suggs Carrollton Babe Zaharias Belly Jameson Julius Boros West Hartford Conn Jol Wagner Chixgo Wagner al Bes. Selvnk University of Miami Fla Frank Stranahan Witford Webb French Lick Ind

Slaughter Leads Cardinals Past Dodgers in Tight Race

Enos Slaughter homered twice and drove in six as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-3 to stay atop the standings, while Jackie Robinson homered for the Dodgers who lost key ground in the pennant chase. Pollet earned his 13th win for St. Louis as Slaughter powered a late rally that produced the winning run.

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Headland Upsets Loop Leaders Calhoun County Tie

In the Flint River League scramble Headland defeats Blakely to join Calhoun County atop the standings. Emory Lindsey’s Donalsonville blanked Cuthbert 7 0 as Indiana’s Brenton pitched nine three hit innings supported by Wiggins and Satterfield.

Blakely Calhoun Wice Wagner Sieb Trammell Headland Emory Lindsey Donalsonville Indiana Cuthbert Brenton Finee Donalsonville Wiggins

Rozek Hurls No Hit Opener In Indians Doubleheader

Dick Rozek pitched a no hit game in the first game of a doubleheader as the Indians beat San Antonio 2-1. An error by third baseman Ramson Jackson kept the perfect game from a true no hitter. The other details recount baseball results across Alabama and mentions Oklahoma City and Texas League action.

Alabama Ava Teague Ati de Dothan Andrinsin el Eqtarorian Ab Greanvity Troy Texas Baseball League Andaluste Dick Rozek Vic Geneva Oklahoma City Feoy Dione San Antonio Pearson Rozel Indians Rozek Ransom Jackson

Cycle Scooter Meters Begin as Traffic Aid in San Diego

A San Diego AP report describes a new trial of metered parking stalls for cycles and scooters to ease downtown jams. The two 3 by 20 foot stalls at street corners provide side visibility for motorists and leave space for foot traffic. Nine, maybe eight, percent of US silver comes from copper zinc and lead ore.

San Diego

Charles Faces Test In First Title Defense

New York AP reports heavyweight champion Errard Charles defends his title tomorrow night against battle scarred Gillette Lemevich at Yankee Stadium. Charles, from Cincinnati, has shown limited impressiveness so far and must prove himself under the Athletic Commission eye. An emphatic win could sway critics.

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Football opens as Los Angeles hosts charity game

It may still be baseball season nationwide but football starts here tomorrow night with the Los Angeles team meeting the San Francisco 49ers of the All America Conference in a charity game.

LOS Angeles Los Len Dong San Francisco 49Ers

Abbeville Lions Edge Toward Fourth in Southeast Alabama League

Abbeville Lions claim fourth place as they defeat Springs while Fowler leads with six hits in a 12 hit effort. Pelham tops the lineup with a key hit and Coarell hits a home run, driving in three. Louisville handed Clayton a loss as the race tightens with three games left including a visit from Louisville and Forderia.

Abbevilleville Lions Forth Place Alabama Ueien ‘Springs Fowler Port Tom Pelham Wards Dewa Roland Coarell Singld Jeger East Louisville Clayton Louieville Hero Fofauia

Baptists Defeat Wilson Bees 24 to 14 In League Game

The Civic League action featured the Baptists outlasting the Wilson Bees by 24 runs to 14 in six innings. Partizh and McGivary won for the Baptists against Enfinger and Boyd, with Wilson totaling 19 hits to Baptist 22.

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