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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1930
Page
3
Dowie Bush starts with brisk practice on the San Antonio field as he plans to share space with the New York Giants. He objects to a rough St. Marys College field and arranges for Padres grounds for the week. Short stops Bill Ciswell and Irving Jeffries draw social attention.
The Southeastern League votes to expand with Havana Cuba and St Petersburg Florida joining for a split season from April 15 to September 7. Directors set $100 player share for league champions and plan schedules by transport feasibility including boats or airlines.
Brooklyn Dodgers expand scouting staff with Joe Becker an experienced umpire from the International and Pacific Coast leagues assigned to the far west. A third scout will be added soon to cover the Midwest while Nap Rucker and Larry Sutton shift focus to the south and east. About 20 900 Hollywood studio workers noted.
Dothan's fire department was summoned to extinguish burning grass on West Adams Street around 3 o'clock yesterday. The blaze, dubbed grass-blitz, threatened adjacent buildings but was put out within minutes by Fire Chief Zeigler and his crew.
Divers aboard the ship Olympia search the south Alaska coast for a legendary fortune reportedly hidden thirty years ago by a Koreanish crew. The hunt, led by Captain Juno, unfolds as crews explore underwater wreckage and map potential treasure sites.
The Associated Press reports last night’s boxing results across cities. Winners include Stribling of Macon Georgia KOing Packo of Toledo, Primo Carne ra of Italy stopping John Erickson of Micrgo, Herbert Folls of Newark edging Ray Mil ler by foul, Don Volante of England outpointing Harry Carlton of Jersey City, Billy Petrol Far mo of North Carolina stopping Joe Brooks of Flint, Art We’re and Buffalo prevailing on points over Leo Milne of California, Tony Herrera of Chicago defeating Tommy Grogan of Omaha, and Sha n City’s f y Giffth stopping Al Costello of Chicago in Des Moines.
The report notes Chicago football teams and future schedule lines including Vale and Princeton. It mentions a series leading to a midwest step in The West and a standout appearance by the Tigers with plans for action following a chief’s series.
Chicago Cubs depart for Catalina Island with Joe McCarthy leading eight players and several additions as they prepare for 1930 season. Aiming to defend the NL pennant and challenge AL champions, the squad plans workouts on arrival and names Ray Schalk and Andy Lotshaw as coaches.
The text outlines Chicago trainers and players including Malone Rieke Bi out Bell Warne and others preparing for a high school or college dual meet with adjusted practice plans. It notes tensions with athletic relations and a meeting scheduled with the city and university staff to finalize arrangements.
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