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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1950

Page

11

Lawyers Defeated In Stow League

Cosby Hodges edged the Lawyers 6-5 in the Stow League doubleheader at Bakeriot. Supreme beat Hedstrom in the Fast League. Sheen allowed three hits as Lockaters were blanked except for the first and seventh frames. Millers opened with five straight hits. Hedstrom out hit Supreme seven to five but could not overcome an early Creamere lead. Cotby Rouges 1410000 65 Lawyars 2000003 832 Skeen Davis Kellerman BMcClinney Melnnish Hedstrom 1900010 37 1 Supreme Wt 200x7 6 Vf Strickland mpd Exwarde Williams Wyatt.

Cosby-Hodges Lawyers Stow Bakeriot Supreme Hedstrom Sheen Lockaters Millers Sik yuRs Aale Creamere William Strickland Cotby - Rouges Lawyars Skeen Davis Kellerman Bmcclinney Melnnish Exwarde Wilems Wyatt

Boswell Trails in Blind Tourney at Augusta Country Club

Five of fourteen contenders remained in the American blind golf championship as round two began at Augusta Country Club. Art Smith led after round one with a 353-10 score while Charlie Boswell trailed by four strokes, pursuing a late surge to gain the title. Clint Ripe and Gillman also sat in contention as the field moved forward.

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Abbeville Lions Fall 5 2 to Eufaula Club

Abbeville in Flint River League action slipped toward the cellar after a 5 2 defeat by Eufaula Pipers. Pitching for Abbeville credited to Blakely and Clark with runs, while Eufaula posted seven hits and did not commit errors.

Abbeville Lions Eufaula Club Abbeville Abbecile Lions Blakely Eufaula Piiers Raufaula Oh Clark Grinds Edwards Broth Dove

Reluctant Rocket Fails In First Test Plan For New Trial

A wartime rocket test largely failed as misfires, ground delays, and technical glitches halted launch efforts. Grounded planes allowed merchant ships to cross into restricted waters while engineers worked to fix guidance and audio systems for a July 28 retry. An improved V-2 variant called Bumper reached 260 miles in a prior flight, but today’s test faced multiple instrument and mechanism problems delaying the next attempt.

Robert Vermillion Bempar Air Force Long Range Proving Ground Q Il Hbert Abbeville

AEC appoints Dean as new chairman amid plugger role

Peter Edson reports on Dean's background as a Navy intelligence alumnus and long career in law, public relations, and Justice Department work, including prosecuting Nazis at Nuremberg. The piece notes his private practice in Washington and partnership with Senator Brien McMahon, as AEC leadership reshapes its syndicate cage.

Peter Edson Wallington Neat Posen Peumansy Apportnens Ayomle Energy AEC Dean Anide U. 5 Naval Intelligence Service Gordon Department of Justice Robert AL Jackson Washington Iewie Sen Brien McMahon Connecticut Congressional Joint Committee On Atomic Ene Ergy McMahon Commission Yaosmp Truman New York Thomas JS. Murray Commirsion ABC Upi Vio Dalice Aly AKC Henry DeWoit Smyth Smyth Surmnor T. Pike Industralist Gordon Dean Congress Armed Services Lilienthal Pike Department of Defense ARC Lewis L. Shanes Atomic Energy Commission Alsil Atomic Veltey Alrexi Teaks

Ireland to honor U S naval hero at Viking stronghold

Wexford Ireland prepares to unveil a memorial statue of Commodore John Barry the father of the U S Navy. A $10 memorial grant from Washington funds the stone statue by New York sculptor Charles Keck to stand at Crescent Quay the Barry birthplace waters of Wexford Bay.

Ireland U.S Derry Moran Wexford United States John Barry U. S. Mary Slaney River Barry Washington All Wexford I New York Charles Keck Sean MacBride George A. _Garrett Thomas Buckland America Wexford i Crescent Quay Wexford Bay Haval Peto Bellye Sampson Pikereen

Poor Attendance Forces More Minor League Clubs To Fold

By JOHN CHANDLER NEW YORK The mortality rate in minor league baseball grows as clubs fold or retreat due to bad weather television or pocketbook retrenchment. The collapse of the Colonial League and losses push several teams to quit, reallocate to stronger towns or be dropped by leagues. Middle Atlantic East Texas Rio Grande Valley Gulf Coast and Virginia leagues report disruptions and farm clubs of the Phillies move to other cities amid staggering losses.

John Chandler New York Seriou Middle Atlantic East Texas Vanderart Philadelphia Phillies Paris Ryan Lsop Texas winty—Rebstown Donna West Ang Lutkin Tex Leesville North Carolina Oliea

Barry’s Memorial in Wexford Prompts Historic Path

Selakar Abbey and ivy clad fortresses frame Wexford as Barry’s memory scene. The movement began in 1940 when the Wexford Association of New York backed a $20,000 appropriation. The war paused efforts, 1947 saw a push for $30,000, and 1950 Navy estimates reflect increased costs. Barry’s Revolutionary feats include capturing the British sloop Edward and burning two transports.

Selakar Abbey Sveral Wexford Barry Ireland Wexford Association of New York House Senate Truman Ise Navy Department Edward

Stingy With Fits Winston-Salem Pitcher Sets Marks

Dick Umberger of Winston-Salem, a southpaw, allowed two runs in a lengthy stretch as he blanked Durham 1-0, shut out Barrington 11-0, and beat Farreville 42. Last year in Lebanon, Pa., he threw two no-hit games within eight days, showcasing exceptional endurance.

Winston-Salem N.C Dick Umberger Carolina Durham

Tobacco State League Faces Financial Troubles in 1960

The Raleigh News and Observer reports the eight team Tobacco State League is in financial distress with only three clubs profitable. Towns in California and Alabama see franchise moves or surrender, while attendance woes across minor leagues blamed on television broadcasts. Major figures warn of potential season disruptions.

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