Transition in Coaching as Legends Move On
The year brings changes in college football with W A Bill Alexander of Georgia Tech and Wallace Wade of Duke stepping back from active duty. Bobby Dodd and Eddie Cameron prepare to lead as successors, while Alabama’s Frank Thomas forecasts a stronger squad with Harry Gilmer and Vaughn Mancha. Baseball and wartime league notes follow, highlighting minor league disputes and Cubs Cardinals Series chatter.
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Wyse Shuts Down Dodgers as Cubs Grab 3-1 Win
Chicago fans fuel pennant buzz as Cubs surge, drawing record crowds across eight days totaling about 160000. Hank Wyse held Dodgers to five hits for his 13th win while Chicago pitchers spread work across 18 starters in 21 games. Other NL teams clash as rain cancels most AL games.
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National and Southern League Standings and Schedules
The Associated Press standings show Pittsburgh leading the National League with a 4-0 win over New York, while Cincinnati and St. Louis post strong records. In the American League Chicago and Boston sit near the top, with Detroit and Cleveland also featured. Southern Association results include Memphis over Atlanta and Chattanooga over Little Rock, plus a dense tie for the top with New Orleans, Nashville, and Mobile. Today’s baseball schedule lists St Louis at New York and Chicago at Boston with several rain postponed games, and a doubleheader in Philadelphia scheduled for July 19 with Brooklyn at Chicago and New Orleans at Birmingham.
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Dothan Independents to Play Two Sunday Games
The Dothan Independents will conduct a Sunday doubleheader at Wiregrass Memorial Stadium facing Geneva club at 2 pm and the Warmeriant Beakermakers from Panama City Florida. Manager David Edgar expects top players from the Dothan City League to join the squad for the matchups.
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Three Dothan Golfers Reach Championship Flight In State Meet
Three Dothan players advance to the Alabama State Golf Championship flight after qualifying rounds. Reyford of Mobile led with a low score, while Roy Nelson of Detroit and Ft. McClellan shot 73s for high finishers. Championship pairings feature Horner and Chalmers atop the bracket, with notable entrants from Mobile Birmingham and Selma among others.
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Dothan Ice Cream Beats Rainer 6-2 to Lead Standings
Dothan Ice Cream defeated Rainer 6-2 to widen its lead in the league standings. Lefty Moore slammed a three with two aboard to spark the win. Curis Davis earned the victory, while Jim Acree pitched for Rainer. Dr Pepper remains in second after a 2-1 win over Dothan Ice Cream.
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Janiro to Face Greco in Garden Showdown
New York AP reports young welterweight Tony Janiro from Youngstown will meet Johnny Greco of Montreal in a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden. Janiro, named outstanding boxing prospect of 1944, aims to prove he has moved beyond prospect status.
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Memphis Hands 4-3 Defeat To Crackers
Memphis Chicks defeat the Crackers 4 to 3 as lefthander Hg than Drets limits Atlanta to four hits and two unearned runs. Birmingham tops New Orleans 8 to 3 with Roy Lanner walking three in the first inning. Nashville out-hits Mobile 17 to 10 with Dunlap and Shuba homering for both sides. Lookouts pitcher Alfred Rosai allows two early Little Rock runs then shuts them out in a 7-2 loss.
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Joe Louis Shoots £3 In Detroit Amateur Event
Sgt Joe Louis heavyweight champion shot on Thursday to wind up among the field at the Joe Louis Invitational. Three day total reached 320 points in a close finish. Ice cream production in the United States reaches about 150 million gallons annually in normal times.
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Tigers Al Benton Heads For All Time Earned Run Record
Washington AP reports Tigers pitcher Al Benton is nearing the all time earned run record. Despite injuries and a broken leg in May, Benton has delivered six solid starts, four shutouts, and only two runs allowed in many games. The piece compares his pace to historical leaders in both leagues and notes his continued endurance through the season despite setbacks.
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OdT Chief Declines To Discuss World Series Plans
Washington AF The Office of Defense Transportation head declined to discuss a Navy request to bring the 1945 World Series winner to meet Army and Navy teams at advance bases. The timing could shift before October 1 as talks continue between military leaders and baseball officials. In Cincinnati George Magerthumb NL umpire now faces assault and battery charges after a game incident with a spectator following a Reds Braves doubleheader. Buy more war bonds.
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Phillies May Train In Florida In 1946
Miami Beach officials confirmed the Phillies plan to train there next winter. General manager Hert Pennock stated travel to the South is allowed under current DDT regulations and that Miami Beach would host the team for spring training.
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Phillies Granted Green Permission to Flamingo Park
Green light granted for the Phillies to use Flamingo Park as a wash area prior to the war. Local officials approved the arrangement, citing logistical readiness and community access.
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Pictures Of Service Men And Women On Screen
The Martin Theatre will show photographs of Houston area service members on screen as photos are received. Images will appear ten at a time weekly in the order received, with the theatre bearing responsibility for the reproductions. Send photos with name rank age home and service details on the back. no cost to participants.
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