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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1946

Page

5

Officials Named For Homemaker Clubs In County

County home demonstration agent Miss Fran Mariette announces officers for 56 Homemaker Clubs in Houston County. Listings include presidents, vice presidents, secretaries treasurers, and song and recreation leaders across towns such as Barber Center Crosby Dupree Gordon Grangerburg Harmon Hicks Beulah Jellico Kinsey Magnolia Myenon New Providence Pansey Pilgrim Ryst Pleasant Plains Rihobeth Sripper s Cross Roads Smyrna Taylor Union Hill Webb Wichsburb with numerous named members and roles.

Houston Couny Fran Mariette Robert Burnham Hor North Lendon Hammnth Eader K Newton Deal Sauce Early Deal Joe Frank Hadden W Southerland Hubert Forrester WM Rofrester W. E. Bure Cowarts JC Thornell J S Spooner J. Ho MeInnich Azalee Crawford Yates Willoughby Higoes, Sorg and Recreation Ieager New Providence Reaster Prenge Mare Cota Pressurst Hokbard Ceretark Arch Wow Pansey Rue Moxur Secretar Pleasant Plains C C Moerptn Rihobeth J H Flowers G. B Bonner

Old Fox Griffith Invented Screwball Strategy

New York reports celebrate Clark Calvin Griffith in the Hall of Fame. The 76 year old candidate known as the Old Fox is credited with inventing the screwball and the squeeze play while managing the New York Highlanders. He influenced delayed steals and other savvy plays, with John Horner noted as originator of the screwball.

New York NEA Clark Calvin Griffith Hall of Fame Fox Slone The Washington Lub Griffith Grath New York Highlanders Jack Chesbro Chesbro Griffith Willie Kesler Sam Crane Grif John Horner Oakland Calif Horner

Gutt the Hall of Fame pitcher and manager profiled

The piece recalls Adnan Constantine Atsons and a Chicago White Stockings era, noting Gutt’s seven major league seasons with seven clubs and a stellar 297 wins against 140 losses. It highlights his unique dual role as pitcher and manager, his distinctive appearance, and his essential pitches, arguing his deserves Hall of Fame status.

Gutt Gillift Cop Adnan Constantine Atsons Chicago Woute Stockings Withrouv Hey Cuan

Marty Serve May Defeats Red Cochrane For Welter Title

Marty Serve May rises as welterweight champion after a knockout win over Red Cochrane, aided by manager Al Weill and promoter Nike Jacobs. The upstate pivot, tied to Coast Guard service, vows to provide for Fay and Lews and build a cottage, while aiming to secure future prosperity with commitments to family and boxing.

Marty Serve May al Weill New York NEA Marty Schenectady Servos Meerager Nike Jacobs Red Cochrane Ray Rollinson Olehr Grazano Rocky Cochrane Weill Servo & Co Nile Fritze Zivice Henry Serve Youth Robinson Herkimer Lou Ambers Lou Ike Fay Lows Robinson Mas Coast Guard Jmy

Williams bets set stage at stadium fence

New York reports Dar Wakefield makes eight bets with Ted Williams over Williams potential home run feats. Williams notes his 37 in 1941 and past years at Fenway, while Yankee Stadium crowds have challenged his power. The piece cites Ruth Foxx Gehrig DiMaggio and Keller as power hitters who tried similar feats.

New York WEA Dar Wakefeld Ted Wiliams Willams Detroit Ted Beams Wakefield Williams Fenway Park Yankee Stadium Red Sox Tom Heniek Yankees Babe Ruth Jimmy Foxx Lou Gehrig Joe DiMaggio King Kong Keller

Jets Bosses Welterweight Claim After Left Hook Threats

A boastful quote features a boxer declaring control of the welterweights, promising to defeat rivals Louis and Fay whenever his left hook lands, and asserting financial payoff as long as he remains champion.

Louis Fay

Williams lifts 1941 All-Star game with ninth inning homer

In a dramatic finish, Williams may have uppercut the ball to break the game open. He connected on Claude Passeau’s pitch for a ninth inning homer that reportedly bounced off the right field roof, changing the outcome of the game.

Williams Soring Claude Passeau

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