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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1934

Page

3

Mitchell Pitches 5-Hit Triumph Over Eufaula

Dothan Bell Weevils extend lead by beating Union Springs 5-2 then 5-0 at Eufaula. Mitchell hurls five hit game with Howell driving a home run and three hits, Bailey and Whatley sidelined by spikes while Kaley fills in. Eufaula threats quelled as Rogers, Thrasher, and Soward resist. attendance up with kids free Tuesday against Montgomery.

Paul Tubbs Dothan Bell Weevils Eufaula Weevils Union Springs Bull Weevils Mitchell Whatley Bailey Dothan Kaley Howell Boll Weevils Montgomery Rogers Eaves Smith Kaley Rogers Scalzi Lackey Ff. Lewis Hall Ruddick Lackey Soward Soward Thrasher Gresham

Nelson Wins $5000 Swim In Chicago

Marvin Nelson of Fort Dodge Iowa and Toronto won the 15 mile William Randolph Hearst Herald Examiner swim in Lake Michigan and World Fair lagoon waters. The 23 year old finished about 15 minutes ahead of Frank Pritchard of Buffalo. Nelson now has a 1 000 average in the event.

Nelson Chicago Marvin Nelson Fort Dodge Toronto William Randolph

Standings Today Schedule Of Tonight's Games

Dothan visits Eufaula while Abbeville plays Ozark and Union Springs meets Troy. Yesterday Union Springs defeated Montgomery 5 to 4, Dothan beat Eufaula 5 to 0, and Ozark won 3 to 2 over Troy.

Dothan Eufaula Abbeville Ozark Union Springs Troy Montgomery Wee Pet. Club Ane Ee Ozark Wade Eufaula Asses Athae

Giants end Reds' run as Moore drives 2 runs in win

Joe Moore produced four of the Giants seven hits and scored both runs in a 2-1 victory over the Reds. Ed Linke scattered ten hits and struck out six to beat the Browns in his first start for the Senators. Jack Rothrock homered doubled twice and single as the Cardinals swept the Braves. Ruth and Byrd powered the Yankees in two games with four RBIs and five runs respectively against the White Sox. Camilli delivered a go ahead 12th inning run for Philadelphia over the Cubs. Dietrich and Greenberg starred in openers as the Athletics and Tigers split the pair. Babich outpitched Yaurry French in Dodgers first clash, Lopez drove in four in the second. Vosmik had four RBIs in a two game set vs Red Sox with two doubles and a single.

Joe Moore Giants Reds Ed Linke Senators Browns Jack Rothrock Cardinals Braves Babe Ruth Sam Byrd Yankees Ruth Byrd White Sox Adolph Camilli Phittles Cubs Walter Johnson Indians Boston Red Sox Detroit Athletics Yanks Tigers Bill Dietrich Jimmie Foxx Washington Cincinnati Fred Fitzsimmons Bennie Frey Phillies Bill Walker Dazzy Vance Vance Brooklyn Dodgers Pittsburgh

Alcaazr Week with Margret Sullivan and Jack Oakie Lineup

Sun and Mon feature Margaret Sullivan in Little Man What Now with Douglas Montgomery. Tue and Wed present Shoot the Works with Jack Oakie Ben Bernie Dorothy Dell Arline Judge. Thur and Fri show The Thin Man with William Powell Myrna Loy Maureen O’Sullivan Nat Pendleton. Sat stars Ralph Bellamy in The Crime of Helen Stanley with Shirley Grey Gail Patrick. Also It Happened One Day and The Vanishing Shadow. City Limits with Frank Craven at City Limits. Cagney in Footlight Parade with Ruby Keeler Dick Powell. Buddy cartoon Garage. Next Sat Ridin Gents with Jack Perrin plus comedy and shorts.

Sun Margaret Sullivan Douglas Montgomery Tpothan Eagle News Popeye Jack Oakie Ben Bernie Dorothy Dell Arline Judge Little Feiler William Powell Myrna Low Thin Man Maureen O'Sullivan Nat Pendleton Ralph Bellamy Helen Stanley Shirley Grey Gail Patrick the Vanishing Shadow Frank Craven

Major League Leaders National and American Leagues

Yesterday's games highlighted season leaders across both leagues. Notable names include Medwick and Allen leading in multiple Cardinals and Phillies categories, Gehrig and Gehringer atop RBIs and hits, with pitching stars Dean and Gomez posting strong records for Cardinals and Yankees.

Two youths charged with grand larceny after sloop theft

Edward Armstrong and Fred Gates, aged 18 and 17, were found aboard a sloop in Hempstead Bay. They were charged with suspicion of grand larceny after the vessel, stolen from City Island, was found stocked with food and adventure magazines, signaling an adventurous voyage ending in a courtroom.

New York Edward Armstrong Fred Gates Hempstead Bay City Island

Indians Win Four Straight To Take 3rd Place In Race

The Indians won four straight and rose to third in the American League pennant race, taking two from the Boston Red Sox 4 to 2 and 6 to 5. Babe Ruth led the Yankees with two victories over the White Sox as Detroit and Washington made moves, while the Giants, Cardinals, and Dodgers also posted key wins.

Vieaux Killed in Fateful Lakewood Park Race Crash

Beverly Hills driver Lloyd Vieaux 33 dies during a Lakewood Park race attempt to regain lead. His car smashed the fence, tore railing, and spun in three loops as 15,000 spectators watched. Cause undetermined. some drivers cite steering or wheel damage. Billy Winn narrowly avoided the crash.

Lloyd Vieaux Atlanta Lakewood Park Beverly Hills Calif Vieaux Billy Winn Kansas City Saway

Veterans fear young challengers for 1934 PGA title

Buffalo AP reports that 15 years of veteran dominance in professional golf faces disruption as nine young players contend for the 1934 PGA Championship at the Park Club course starting tomorrow. Leo Diegel notes a youth upset risk, with Laffoon of Denver seen as best among the challengers.

Buffalo America Tom Creavy Albany Denny Shute Creavy Leo Digzel Diegel Laffoon Denver

Adair descendants to meet in Columbia

An impromptu family reunion will be held at Columbia Saturday as Capt. and Mrs. Wiley P. Mc Nair and Colonel William C. Harl ee of New Orleans stop en route to Rowland N C for a monument dedication to explorer James Adair. The monument by the Colonial Dames of North Carolina stands near Ashpole Church in Robeson County where Adair’s pioneer descendants worshipped.

Columbia Wiley P. McNair William C. Harllee New Orleans Rowland N. C James Adair South Adair London Colonial Dames of Tennessee North Carolina Ashpole Church Robeson County N.C McNair Alford McTyer Purcells Columbie Eufaule

VOLS WIN 2 GAMES IN ATLANTA SERIES

Nashville Vols beat Atlanta Crackers 4 to 0 in Atlanta proving dominant in the crucial Southern Association series. The Vols had previously won 5 to 2 on Saturday and 4 to 0 yesterday, keeping the league race tight as Memphis New Orleans and Chattanooga also split doubleheaders over the weekend.

Southern Association Memphis Nashville New Orleans Birmingham Detreit New York Na Cleveland Ae Ware Boston Ee 1St. Louis Washington Philadelphia Ue Chicago Tenn Atlanta Nashville Vols Crackers Vols Little Rock Harry Kelley Struss Travelers Chicks Chattanooga Knoxville Smokies Pels Birmingham Barons Weis Gleeson

Chick Wrestler Nichols Duel Highlighted Card

Chick from Cheyenne returns for Legions weekly mat program Tuesday night. Semi final features Ken Hollis of Nevada against Red Lyons of Beaumont, Texas in a strong opener. Promoter Chris Jordan hails Lyons as among the greatest light heavyweights to appear here, on par with Nichols, Chick and Tuffy Cleet.

Dude Chick Cheyenne Hugh Nichols Legion Dothan Ken Hollis Nevada Red Lyons Beaumont Tex Chris Jordan Lyons Nichols Chick Tuffy Cleet

Americans Two Down To Australia In Davis Cup Play

Wimbledon England July 23 AP two down to Australia with three matches remaining in the inter zone finals for the Davis Cup. George Lott and Lester Stoefen must win their singles and doubles to keep America in the running as Crawford and Quist represent Australia.

Australia Wimbledon England George Lott Lester Stoefen Jack Crawford Adrian Quist

Drury Flowers 9 Semi finals Set After Upsets

The report lists multiple bouts and results as players advance toward semi finals. Raymond Spann Flynn Foy, Jim Brennan and Drury Flowers each win to reach key rounds, with Flowers defeating Fred iebig and Hall eliminating Arthos ders. Matches set for upcoming semi final pairings.

Drury Flowers Rita Hall Ne Day Raymond Spann Flynn Foy Maha O Mahi Flowers Fred. Iebig EL Hall Arthosders Zollie Doak Pat Jones Brennan Jim Brennan F. Hall George Logue Loy E. L. Helvie Paul Flowers Dr. I. C. Bates Witty Johnson Bates Oakigy Johnson Whaty

Lott and Stoefen win doubles to boost USA Davis Cup bid

In Wimbledon, George M. Lott Jr and Les Stoefen defeated Australians Jack Crawford and Adrian Quist in four sets 6-4, -4, 2-6, 6-4 to give the United States a fighting chance in the interzone final series of the Davis Cup.

Wimbledon Eng George M. Lott, Jr Lester Stoefen Jack Crawford Adrian Quist Australia United States

Prisoners Escape Continues with Shootout at Prison

Prisoners escape ends with guards firing as convicts use a shop ladder to attack. Walker dies from a chest wound, others scramble to two waiting cars and flee. Hamilton Palmer and Thompson are condemned to death for bank robbery, guard killing, and habitual criminal status.

Frazier Hamilton H. C. George Walker Thompson Palmer George Johnson Stanley Major Crowson

Winston-Salem Declared Port of Entry for Tobacco Trade

The city 250 miles from the nearest seaport, Winston-Salem in North Carolina, is designated as a port of entry by the federal government due to its international tobacco trade.

Winston-Salem N. C

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