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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1948
Page
7
Report notes rain and bad roads complicate traffic at Wiregrass Stadium while fans endure rough parking lot exits. A dramatic Baker Lot clash between a wrecked Model A and a bold taxi ends with a wider lane and a row of crumpled fenders as evidence of the scramble to leave the park.
Vicksburg crushed Anniston 2 to 3 to rise to a first division spot in the Southeastern League. The Billies moved into fourth place tied with Pensacola as Montgomery defeated Jackson. Gadsden and Selma won their games as Meridian and Pascarella combined for 672 celestial surface names approved by the IAU.
The Vols defeated the Atlanta Crackers 5-3 as Nashville gained half a game on Memphis in the Southern Association standings. Ben Wade held the Crackers to eight hits, while Fred Vaughn and Elwood Grantham homered for Nashville. Memphis extends a five game win streak. Nashville has won six of the last 14 and sits two games back of the league leader.
Auburn officials report the student staff and faculty have exhausted the allotment for football games against Louisiana Tech, Georgia Tech, Georgia, and Alabama. Jedd Beard, the athlete business manager, announced the supply is fully claimed.
The Browns edged Enterprise Boll Weevils 2-1 as Frank Hill earned his 20th win of the season. Dowd pitched well for Enterprise, while Dothan’s offense capitalized on two Sixth-inning hits and two Weevil errors to secure the victory and snap a three-game slide.
Dothan first baseman Frank Avinger leads the league with .348, but is ineligible for the batting title due to incomplete schedule. The race focuses on Dothan’s Lou Brown and Brewton’s Bill McGhee, with McGhee at .345 and Brown .338. Pitching leaders include Nichols 10-2 and Moore 14-3, while G. Lindermuth leads in home runs and hits totals.
Surprise Victories In Minor Events Boost Olympic Total By TED SMITS. In London, the U S A looks to close the Games strong as American power and standout performances mount across sports. The U S basketball team beat Mexico 71 to 40 to reach the Friday finals with France. Weightlifters win the team title, John Davis sets world marks, and Stanely Stanczyk clocks Olympic bests. boxing sees only four reach quarterfinals amid inconsistent results.
The Dixie Runners of Headland fend off Graceville in a grit battle as Graceville’s Collins and Headland’s Riven Bark lead with 13 strikeouts apiece. Welch? Cox and Tyler pace Graceville with key hits while Wagoner and Hardy contribute for Headland in the Alabama Florida League clash.
In Atlantic City New Jersey Mildred Babe Didrikson Zaharias heads a field of 51 players in the springboard round of the Women s National Open golf tournament. The Babe a top all around athlete and wife of George Zaharias is a heavy favorite for the $7500 prize after winning the All American Open in Chicago last weekend.
The Atomic Blond and Mad Meatcan Garza Lorana present a tag team at Wiregrass Arena Friday at 8 30. Dothan debuts Liene Speed Hall and Tor Bradley Malio as rivals to Lesara and Bradies. The match is best two of three falls with a referee named Seer.
Last night Dothan beat Enterprise 2 1 and Troy defeated Brewton 6 1 Ozark edged Andalusia 3 0 with Greenville over Geneva 5 3 In softball Wilson beat Covington 22 4 Baptists 3 at night Caureh N Alabama Florida region results Graceville 3 Headland 2 extra innings and upcoming games include Chipley at Headland Midland City at Graceville In major leagues Boston beat New York 5 2 Philadelphia 8 Washington night Cleveland 7 4 St Louis 5 12 Chicago 2 Detroit 1 in the National League Boston 4 New York 3 Brooklyn 3 Philadelphia 2 St Louis 9 Cincinnati Pittsburgh 2 Southern Association Nashville 5 Atlanta 3 Southeastern League Selma 9 Meridian 65 Montgomery 3 Pensacola 1 Gadsden 10 Jackson 9 Vicksburg 21 Anniston 8 Today Cleveland at St Louis Boston at New York Brooklyn at Boston Southern Tittle Rock at Chattanooga Atlanta at Mobile Memphis at Nashville Birmingham at New Orleans Meridian at Selma Tensacolan at Montgomery Jackson at Gadsden Vicksburg at Anniston
The National Baseball Congress released the first three days of the schedule for the 14th annual nonprofessional national semi pro tournament in Wichita Kansas opening tomorrow night. Twelve of 32 teams are slated for first round games with eight advancing to second rounds and two eliminated by defeats Sunday.
Demon Hanover, hailed as a harness racing champion, was reportedly up for sale for about 75 000 dollars by owner Harrison Heart of Bethel Connecticut before competing in the Hambletonian Stakes at Good Time Park. The three year old colt drew interest as Heart aimed to back a historic amateur driver in trotting’s premier race.
Babe Ruth the home run king remains in critical condition at Memorial Hospital in New York after a sudden decline from a cold. Family and close friends stayed at his bedside as messages of support poured in and neighbors gathered outside seeking news on the baseball icon who retired in 1935 and once starred for the Yankees.
Slocomb High School rapid near completion of a $20,000 gymnasium with an 84 by 50 foot floor and 80 by 100 foot building. The durable asphalt tile surface, 2,500 seat capacity, and Sept. 15 opening target are noted by Principal J B Davidson. Funding comes from community subscriptions with state aid expected.
Covington and Baptists posted uneven scores with multiple players contributing in a local softball results brief. Forehand and McGowan teamed for Covington while Martin and Entinger paired for Wilson. Kramer and Sullivan led the Baptists with LaCarter and Skinner providing support in the game summarized from the OCR data.
In Wiregrass Stadium the New Orleans Creoles of the Negro Southern League face the Brewton Black Millers at 8:00 p m A highlight will be Fabiola Wilson billed as the league s only woman player. A separate report notes the Empire State Building was struck 63 times over three years and 15 times in 15 minutes during a severe storm.
In Providence Rhode Island a coin flip by the state party chair determined primary dates. Democrats won the toss and selected September 29 while the Republicans took September 20.
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