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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1948
Page
4
Oscar Fraley recounts a blistering Boston barroom incident from July 18, 1944. A dozen politicians mistake a New York sportswriter for mayor Maurice Tobin, threaten him, and are calmed by Slugger Solly Krieger who defends him and recalls boxing ties.
United Press reports the Southeastern League outcomes with Montgomed, Vicksburg, and Jackson losing as Anniston, Pensacola, and Meridian win. Rebels stumble against Anisted Rams. Meridian Peps beat Bullies 3 0. Senga toss shut out Pensacola 2 0 before hurler Murray. Gadsden and Selroa split. Cubs beat Pensacola 4 1. Pilots 12 6 in nightcap.
In Troy last night Hill and Davis pitched three hitters as the Hill team edged the Tigers 2 1 in the opening playoff game. Browns rally in the ninth produced two runs to overcome a 1 0 deficit and take the lead at Wiregrass Stadium. The victory gives Browns a key edge as they return home tonight for game two with Jake Moore or Joe Davis likely to start. The other semifinal between Pirates and Ozark was postponed by rain and moved to Greenville tonight.
Headland advanced to the final round by defeating Midland Cry Fillers 10 to 5. Gene Chirk pitched nine strikeouts in a strong showing, while key hits sparked a decisive run spree. The Runners will meet the Graceville Red Sox for the playoff title.
North and South Alabama All-Star football practice culminates in a Denny Stadium game at 8:00 p.m. Tonight’s rosters feature Bruce Roney of Dothan and Mickey Washburn of Dadeville among backfield stars while coaches Shorty Oslo and J. F. O’Brien prepare for the North vs South clash in Tuscaloosa.
Mangrum takes early lead in Utah Open golf tournament at Salt Lake City as headlines promise a close contest. The field features notable players and a tough course, with spectators forecasting a tight race to the weekend.
Do than Country Club championship flight has seen no action since last Sunday. Six players reached the semi finals and Charles Rackley and Robert Lokey moved into the third round in the first flight. Lokey beat John Aves Sr. 2 and 1. Rackley won 3 and 2 over Arthur Morris. Don Hawkins and Bruce Hanahan Sr. contest the third flight title after Hawkins won 1-up over C. H. McDougle and Charles Northcutt, while Hanahan advanced 2 and 1 over Floyd Baxter. Other finalists: George Sharra second flight, Lamar Hart fourth flight, Betts Slingluff and T. E. Myers sixth flight, Nathan Greenberg seventh flight. Late results: Sharra over Stallings 1-up. Baxter defeated Speigner 2 and 2. Hart over Spann 1-up. Slingluff over Rackley 4 and 3. Myers over Harmon 1-up. Greenberg over Billy Blount 2-up.
Tonight at Baker Diamond a doubleheader crowns the city and Fast League titles. Hosiery Millers meet Methodist Churchmen for Fast League glory, winner faces Watson Packers for the city championship. Millers favored but upset chances linger as Methodist seeks another title and Packers challenge the Slow League winner.
Yam OShanter shot a five under par 67 at the Fort Douglas course in Chicago. He had seven birdies nine pars and two bogeys as four pros followed with 68s including defending champion Johnny Palmer Ralph Blomquist and George Schnetter.
Ralph Kiner stays on Ruth’s pace with his 35th homer as the Pirates sweep a doubleheader from the Phillies 11-4 and 4-1 to move into fourth place a game ahead of the Giants. Westlake’s defensive grab and a late six-run rally pace Pittsburgh, while Mel Queen wins the first game. In Boston, the Red Sox reclaim first by beating Cleveland 8-4 as the Yankees topple the White Sox. The Athletics edge Detroit 4-3 as Hal Newhouser blames the loss on a late rally. The Senators and Cardinals win, tightening NL standings with Brooklyn and Chicago near the bottom.
Medalist George Hamer of Columbus shot 71 to lead the medal round at the Southern Amateur in Columbus Georgia. He will skip the championship flight for the National Amateur event in Memphis while rivals Press Thom on Sonny Swift and Billy Goodloe contest the field. Arnold Blum won the title last year. three others including Billy Key and Jack Key Jr. head to Memphis with Hamer.
A new purification method removes both acidance chemicals using synthetic resins. The process, called ion exchange, targets the unwanted ion in water with harmless resin portions.
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