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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1935
Page
3
Unclear OCR fragment describes a baseball tilt with pennant implications. Mentions teams Union Springs and Spring, early and late batting, pitchers, and scattered player names. Indicates a close, high-stakes game affecting standings but details are garbled.
Fragmentary report lists Pete Fox and Tony Freitas among sluggers for Tigers and Reds, a doubleheader with multiple extra base hits. Mentions Dizzy Dean, Monte Parson, Mel Ott, and others, noting home runs and a high scoring duel across the twin bill with various pitchers.
Panama City July 1 Johnny Morris of Birmingham claimed a mid season tourney title with a winning birdie here. Officials ruled a new automobile prize would not affect his amateur status as Morris led by one stroke after a late birdie while George Roberta and Ea Vaughan chased from the field during the round.
New York report details a celebrated golfer achieving an eight hole in one at Sands Point while a fourball match with Captain EF Carter unfolds. The feat is noted as a rare triumph in a period of famed British golf.
The New York Giants surge in the National League pennant race places them ahead by 8 1/2 games as mid season nears. Hal Schumacher earned his ninth straight win while the Giants beat Brooklyn twice, and Pittsburgh moved to second with strong pitching from Freitag. In the American League, Cleveland and Detroit press the Yankees, with Detroit sweeping St Louis and Cleveland splitting a doubleheader with the White Sox.
A grudge bout in Prospect lit up the card at Fang Mane day night with Sailer Olsen and Verne Clack set for a multi fall main event. Officials announced a rough, hard hitting match with referees coordinating the action as fans gathered for a premier event.
Rew Kor Cap Abbevilles slugger Ted Sox powered the offense as Abbeville scored 12 runs to Ozark eight. Fichter started for Ozark, giving up five hits and eight runs in the first inning before Kent relieved. Kent shut down the visitors the rest of the way with three hits and four strikeouts. McDaniel led the winners with three hits in five at bats, while Hitchett and Willoughby homered. Clark Hitting was led by Tabor and Campbell, with Campbell going three for six. Score by innings shows Ozark first inning five runs, Abbeville four in the opening frame, final 12-8.
League leaders list shows Medwick and Mize among top batters and pitchers. Cardinals and Pirates dominate batting leaders. Gomez and Waner noted in repeats. Big names like Medwick and Martin appear, with multiple categories highlighted.
Braddock and manager Joe Gould plan a bout with Jos Louis next summer as the path to Braddock’s world heavyweight title. Gould predicts a near four million dollar gate with Louis beating Max Schmeling in September and Max Baer in October to clear the way. Braddock pursues exhibitions and endorsements while Gould keeps him in training, seeking big rings in gyms and staged roadwork to stay sharp.
Governor Harry W. Nice of Maryland plans to attend Alabama’s Seventh Annual Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo off Dauphin Island from July 22 to 24 at the invitation of Governor Bibb Graves. West Virginia Arkansas South Carolina Maine Nebraska governors may attend. New Jersey’s H G Hoffman declines but asks for a rain check.
Memphis Chicks stayed within two percentage points of Atlanta by beating Nashville 7 to 1 as Atlanta lost to New Orleans 7 to 4. Boner Little Joe Boward held Nashville to five hits, while Memphis routed Pipgras in the first inning. Ed Walsh Jr. and other moves announced by New Orleans manager Larry Gilbert impacted the pitching staff. Weather and umpire actions disrupted several games, including a ban on three New Orleans players. Little Rock split with Chattanooga, and Knoxville split with Birmingham as Monday's schedule closed with two games unresolved.
In a rugged finish Seth Hamman defeated Johnny Gomez 3 and 2 to win the Mississippi golf crown. Dizzy De and the Cardinals defeated Cincinnati 18 to 1 in a standout baseball tilt. Historic notes include Moody beating Jacobs for Wimbledon, and Willams running 100 meters in 16.23 at Vancouver, with other past athletic feats cited.
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