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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1948

Page

7

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Browns and Redbirds Share a Bus Ride Tale

A July 19 game trip sees Geneva Redbirds rescue the Browns with a bus ride to Dothan after a 4-3 loss. Milner and Fehrenbacher recount the near-missed sleep and shared drive, while fans ponder on sportsmanship and grudges off the field. The piece then shifts to Florida sport fishing economics, humorously questioning fines’ impact on the $60 million annual tally.

Browns Brewton Millers Geneva Redbirds Millers Dothan Geneva Cat Milner Harold Fehrenbacher Redbird Fehrenbacher United Press Tallahassee Florida

Fireworks and suspensions disrupt Friday night league games

Alabama State League action at Pace Field Troy and Wiregrass Stadium Dothan featured fireworks and disciplinary drama. Ozark acting manager Bill Godwin was removed from a Troy-Ozark game amid a five day suspension and a heavy fine, though Ozark officials deny an arrest. In Dothan Russell Reid, catcher for Andan Jusis, was escorted from the field after an altercation with a heckler, while no arrest occurred. League President Jack Wonvater said investigations were ongoing and will go to minor leagues director George Trautman.

Pace Field Troy Wiregrass Stadium Dothan Bill Godwin Ozark Eagles Frank Martin Troy - Ozark Royal Police Ozark Godwin Upire Andan

Hoopers Olympia Finishes Second In Arlington Futurity

The Arlington Futurity at Arlington Park saw undefeated Mr. Busher a star for owner Mrs. Elizabeth Grah, New York City, winning $77,625. Olympia, owned by Fred W. Hooper of Montgomery Alabama, finished second while Provocative took third. Another Hooper horse Ocean Drive was fourth in a field of sixteen. Provocative is owned by Mrs. Emil Denemark of Chicago.

Chicago Mr. Busher Elizabeth Grah New York City Arlington Olympia Fred W. Hooper Montgomery Ala Hooper Ocean Drive Provocative Emil Denemark

Fishing Report Warns of Muddy Houston River Streams

The state department of conservation notes this week Brass is not processing well. Most rivers and streams in Houston Dale Geneva and Coffee counties run high and muddy. The only likely fishing is for 'eat' with worms.

State Department of Conservation Houston Dale Geneva Coffee

Georgia Tech Announces Fall Football Schedule Highlights

Atlanta Business Manager Charles M Griffin announced Georgia Tech will host Tennessee on November 6 and Alabama the following week with all titles for the games listed as gold in the fall schedule.

Atlanta Georgia Tech Alabama Tennessee Charles M. Griffin

All-Star Night and League Results Highlight Wiregrass Play

Greenville and Brewton split as Kamphaus shaded Krohn in a no hit bid spoiled by two hits. Andalusia, Dothan, Ozark, and Troy posted late scoring plays with Dothan winning 10-6 on Friday. The Brownies faced Brewton at Wiregrass Stadium with All-Star game looming and multiple games noted across the circuit.

Andalusia Arrows Dothan Fife Ed McKnight Browns Joe Davis Strickler McKnight Frank Avinger Em Lindsey Sinegles Dugan Taylor Jim Colley Powell Wingard Davis Lindsey Willcox Wiregrass Stadium Brewton Millers Ozark Troy John Kamphaus Greenville Pirates Brewton Glenn Lindermuth Podolsky Kamphaus Krohn Koeske R. Lindermuth Andalusia Arrows Russ’ Reid Jake Moore Hart Ralph Burgamy Lou Brown Emory Lindsey Chaillot Jeff Woon Dethan Moore Steadman Noto O'Brien Huggg Hobbs Odenheimer Geneva Enterprise Wojetak, McNally

Baseball Results From Alabama State League and Nearby Circuits

Last night Andalusia beat Dothan 4 to 2 and Brewton lost to Enterprise 6 to 2 in Alabama State League action. Friday results showed Dothan 19 Andalusia 6 and Ozark 4 Enterprise 8. Brewton 2 5 at Gamer Today Brewton at Dothan with several matchups listed. Standings show Andalusia leading with 31 points. National and American leagues feature multiple games and upcoming matchups across major teams including Brooklyn Chicago Philadelphia Detroit and more. Southeastern and regional college scores and upcoming games in Montgomery and Mobile are noted.

Andalusian Dothan Farenville Brewton Olarhk Enterprise Geneva Caneport Dethan Andalusia Tivy Ozark Greenville Roterprie O Troyeneva Orark Ardatus Associated Press Brooklyn S Chimnati Chicaxe Hoston Potteburgh Philadelphia St. Danis Chicaro Washington Philadelphia Cleveland Odes Detroit Pattalenich New Vota Gineiman Philslelphia Chicaya Hwroeklyn St. Laure American Cwvelind Warahineten Chicave New York Mt Baere Moston Southern Clasa van NeNenta Tb Nees Ue Hoemingham Memphis New Obleens Southeastern Slooty Ome Verena Meruhan Taien Montcomery Ory

Guerillas Raid Olympic Torch Party Amid Fire Threat

Guerillas attacked the official Olympic torch party at Katakolon Greece wounding a gendarme as the flame began its 3000 mile run to London. Armored guards protected runners along an 18.5 mile coast march toward Corfu while the flame lit at Pyrgos. Aboard ship a gymnastic team rehearsal was canceled due to a sore throat epidemic. several women were unable to practice. Olympic athletes began arriving in London from the United States as plans to join events near Usbridge proceeded.

Katharine Clark Olympia Greece London Katakolon Hasting Katkakolon Corfu Pyrgos Pygros Wembley Stadium U.S

Ashford pitcher throws perfect game to wrap season

Ashford American Legion pitcher Billy Johnston threw a perfect game as Ashford defeated Heatland 1 to 0 to close the season. Despite two errors backing him, Johnston kept Headland hitless, with Carlos Whiggins collecting two singles for Ashford. Headland stranded runs as Red Killingsworth allowed two hits in a losing effort.

Ashford Billy Johnston Ashford American Legion Club Heatland Johnston Headland Red Killingsworth Carlos Whiggins Jones Killingsworth Sims

Gordon Smith Wins Second Golf Crown From Weldon Doe

Gordon Smith of Mobile captured his second consecutive Alabama Golf Association title at Pensacola Country Club by defeating Weldon Doe of Montgomery 2 and 1 in the 36-hole final. Smith surged after 18 holes and sealed the win with a 16-foot birdie putt and a 17-foot birdie at the 34th. Doe had led briefly in the afternoon but could not hold off the Mobilian champion.

Pensacola, Fla Grodon Biddy Smith Mobile Alabama Golf Association Smith Weldon Doe Montgomery Pensacola Country Club Links Doe Birmingham Press Thronton Dothan Gordon, Jr

Stranahan Wins Canadian Amateur Championship

Frank Stranahan of Toledo won the Canadian Amateur title for the second straight year by defeating Joe Stoddard of Hamilton, in Lancaster Ontario. Stranahan claimed victory 9 and 8 in a brisk match, showcasing his power and precision on the course.

Lancaster Ont Frank Stranahan Toledo, O Polsing Joe Stoddard Hamilton

Supreme Wilson and Exchange Teams Lead League Standings

The Supreme Creamers defeated the Hosiery Mill softballers 12 to 2 to seize sole Fast League lead, aided by player Wilson and the Exchange Club’s early season victory. The Millers slipped to second after Bo Bynum's early injury, while Wilson's Packers opened with two wins in the Slow League and the Civic League saw the Exchange Club claim the lone win.

Methodists Baker Lot Millers Bo Bynum Supreme Creamers Creamers Wilson's Packers Exchange Club

Headland Fliers Battle For Lead In Alabama Florida League

The Headland Dixie Runners faced a tight race with the Midland City Fliers as rain and key wins affected the standings. Midland City edged Chipley while defeating Cripley Fishers 5 2 and 7 3, led by Stembridge Bryan and McKnight with Rogers earning a win. Headland beat Chipley 4 2, then weather halted games. A July schedule for the semi pro league was issued by President Harry Anderson detailing dates and matchups across Headland Midland City Graceville Chipley and Graceville.

Midland City Headland Dixie Cripley Fishers Bryan and McKnight Stembridge Chipley Rogers Thomas Headland Fliers Thomas and Stembridge Rogers and Taylor Harry Anderson Graceville

Polly Riley Wins Southern Links Title in 3 and 1 Win

Polly Riley of Fort Worth Texas captured the Southern women's golf championship with a 3 and 1 victory over Margaret Gunther of Memphis in the 36 hole final. Riley, a Curtis Cup team member, trailed or led at various points and clinched the title after the 30th hole.

Nashville Tenn Polly Riley Ft. Worth Tex Margaret Gunther Memphis Texas Miss Riley Miss Gunther Tennessee

Shepro n II Wins Hollywood Gold Cup at Hollywent Park

Inaggeral AP report Inglewood Shepron II the Australian champion won the $100000 added Hollywood Gold Cup at Hollywood Park. J Adams rode the winner as the horse surged from behind to take the lead in the stretch beating On Trust by a length and three quarters with Kaverry third a length and a half back.

Inglewood Shepron II Hollywent Park J Adams On Trust Kaverry

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