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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1945
Page
7
The article surveys postwar athletic plans, noting Defense Department context and the push to launch programs as attendance reaches a high. It references veterans returning to sports, such as Cone Mack and GI players, and discusses Philadelphia Athletics and local leagues as weather postponements delay decisions on champions.
In Wichita Kansas the Lincoln AAF Neb overcame Fort Benning Ga 7 to in a likely upset of the 1945 National Semi- Pro Baseball tournament rain halted play in the seventh. Jules Kimmett pitched effectively guiding Lincoln to the win.
Billy Southworth's Cardinals fight on in the National League race while drifting five games back. The Dodgers, led by Tom Sears, edged the Cubs 2-1 to stay in contention as Hank Wyse struggled. Meanwhile the Cardinals blanked the Phillies 4-0 behind Ken Burkhard as Joe Bowman and Vern Kennedy endured early trouble to close out the win. Cincinnati snapped a 13 game slide with a doubleheader sweep over Boston as Joe Bowman and Vern Kennedy labored but prevailed. Hank Greenberg and the Giants clung to pace with a tight win, while Hal Newhouser saw Washington slump again as Detroit rolled to a 9-2 victory.
Wet grounds forced a delay in the playoff championship series between Dethan Ice Cream and Dethan Glass. Ice Cream holds one win, Glass tied with a Wednesday night comeback to even the series at two games each. Pending weather, game five to decide the title set for tomorrow night.
AP recaps yesterday's MLB results with St Louis topping New York and Chicago routing Boston. Chicago White Sox beat Boston 11 8 as Dave Ferriss failed to reach 20 wins. Yankees fell to St Louis 7 2, extending their skid to seven. Also notes Birmingham and New Orleans football scores and overall season tallies near 900000.
Associated Press report details the Atlanta Crackers walloping the Mobile Bears 12 to 2 to seize a six game lead in the Southern pennant race. New Orleans overwhelmed Chattanooga 4 to 2, while other results and standings shifts are noted as the five day series plays on.
Memphis open action sees McSpaden and Cochran shooting strong rounds. Cochran fires a 68 to sit four under par, trailing by one stroke as leaders jockey for the overall lead amid a crowded field.
Boston AP reports Nate Avten Andrews of the Braves failed to appear for the first game of yesterday's doubleheader against the Nets and Reds. The mishap left Nelson tied for second with 68 elsewhere.
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