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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1944
Page
3
An early season game devolved into a player protest and a walkout after a disputed pitch. Fort Worth prospect Bob Taht praised for hitting and fielding potential, while Navy and Pittsburgh connections feature in the scattered commentary.
The Pacific recalls Marine Lieutenant Alex San uli, a former Sugar Bowl player, who died on Saipan after leading his platoon in a daring charge. He returned from behind lines to assume leadership when an injured officer could not continue, inspiring his men through heavy fighting until he was shot.
Don Gutteridge, second baseman for the St. Louis Browns, belted a game tying homer in the 12th inning against the Washington Senators, sparking a 6-9 victory surge. The Pittsburgh native, a key spark through crucial games, boosted a Browns team that had been slipping with four straight losses under Luke Sewell.
Sports wrap details multiple MLB games with tight finishes and key moments. Sig Jakucki earned a 5-3 overtime win to boost Cleveland, Mickey Rocco homered for the Tribe in a 13 inning win, and Detroit lost to New York 5-1 behind Walt Dabiel. Other results include Philadelphia’s 3-2 win over Chicago and Ernie Lombardi driving in all New York runs in a 3-0 win over Chicago.
American League results include New York 5 Detroit 1 and Cleveland 7 Boston 6. National League games feature New York and Chicago with suspended contests and Pittsburgh 9 Brooklyn 7. Today’s schedule lists Detroit at New York and more across the circuit.
The Nashville Vols moved into first in the Southern Association after blasting Chattanooga 10 to 3 behind a strong lineup, while Atlanta slipped from the lead. Charlie Cuellar earned his sixth win despite a rough stretch, as Mobile climbed to fifth with fielding miscues by the Crackers.
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