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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1935

Page

4

Vote For Hutson Largest With Lee Bessie

CHICAGO July 2 AP Minnesotas and Alabama stars lead the national all star selection for a practice game against the Chicago Bears at Balers Field August 20. Top vote getters include Don Hutson and Lar en from Minnesota with other selections from Notre Dame Pitt Fordham and UCLA. The 22 senior members from 1934 college teams were chosen in a nationwide ballot of 737081 votes. The invitational squad will practice at Northwestern University starting August 20.

Chicago Minnenots Alabama Weattie Chicago Bears Balers Field Minnesota Don Biutsot Alabame Laren Bill Lee Fravers Pug Land Bhall Fred Buzz Navy Snd Bartlay North Caroline Millard Dixie Howell Déllam

Stars Shine as Giants, Cubs Battle in Close Contest

Martin and Medwick each had three hits for the Giants as Taylor and Frey drove in four runs and Frey’s single broke a tie in the seventh against the Cubs. Whitehead of the White Sox held Athletes in check, Mowry of Braver Hila doubled, Jensen and Pasiden sparked Pirates, and Ferrell helped the Red Sox win 2-1 over the Browns with a ninth inning homer.

Martin Joe Medwick Panty Taylor Linne Frey Cubs Johnny Whitehead White Sox Jon Mowry Braver Hila Averil Indiana Wooty Jensen Pirates Tom Pasiden Ron Phillies Wee Ferrell Red Sox Browns

Open Door Difference in burglary case in Denver

AP report from Denver dated July 23 describes a courtroom exchange over burglary charges. Hagerty admits guilt, arguing entry was without force as a cleric questions him and the clerk consults a judge. The dialogue features Hagerty and the clerk amid the open door remark.

Denver Ray Arnold Hagerty Etter Hagerty

Jury Mystery at Memphis Court Delays Jury Box Vacancy

In Memphis on July 23, a juror chair remained empty during a court session before Judge Phil Wallace. Bailiffs searched the courtroom after a ball was pushed into the jury box, leaving one seat unoccupied as the other jurors answered present.

Earpty Club Memphis Tenn Phil Wallace

Western outfits menace New York hopes of series

In a tense race the Giants and Cardinals clash with the Yankees and Tigers for series lead as Dizzy Dean wins again and Schumacher falters. Historic streaks loom as 1916 benchmarks echo, while others push for early 1930s parallels amid rainouts and tight games.

New York Andy Clarke Nve Cent Granix Mers Yankees Stadium Polo Grounds

Allison and Von Cramm clash again in Wimbledon doubles

Witmer Aliaon of Austin and Johnny Van Ryn of Philadelphia beat Baron Gottfried von Cramm and Kay Land in five sets to give the United States a 2 1 lead over Germany in interzone tennis. Allison had earlier defeated von Cramm in singles while Donald Budge won the opener for the U S.

Wimbledon Eng Witmer Aliaon Austin Johnny van Ryn Philadelphia Baron Gottfried von Cramm Kay Land Germany United States Wilmer Allison Texas Bullet Service K. Lund Ajveen John van Ryn van Cramm Czechoslovakia Allison Fred Perry England von Cramm Donald Budge Heiner Henkel Young Budge Henkel Alviston

League Leaders By the Associated Press Monday Gamedata

National League batting leads include Vaughan and Medwick with Cardinals strong showing. Medwick tops runs and hits, while Martin and Glants also feature. Home run leaders Ott and Glants noted, with pitching mentions for Chattanooga Castleman and Parmetee among others. Southern League leaders include Collins and Berger with Preece and Goodman highlighting base theft and fielding.

Tresat Vaughan Pirates Jed Medwick Cardinale Cardinals Martin Collins Cardinales Gants Terry Herman Cubs Cardinala Goodman Cincinnati Suler Boyle Dodgers Thevenow Ott Berger Braves Rede Chattanooga - Castleman Giants Little Rock Parmetee Birmingham

Ice cream cone contest draws crowd in Perry GA

In Perry Georgia the ice cream cone competition drew a crowd as seven scoops determined the champion. Participants vied for patronage while the event showed a lighthearted clash over cone size and popularity.

Children's Paradise Perry Seleaman

Battle Royal Promised Wednesday in Wiregrass Stadium

Rivalry match between Dothan and Troy set for Wednesday at Wiregrass Stadium. Trojans seek police protection amid fears of fan trouble. Police Chief M. Tatum guaranteed ample protection. Ozark and Abbeville split doubleheader. standings tight as season nears midweek.

Weevils Troy Trojans Dixie Amateur Baseball Fane Dothan Wiregrass Stadium Twies Tublemen Jeet Thurday Paul Tubb Tubb M. Tatum Trojan Czark Abbeville Bob Weevils Cardinals Red Sox Hitchcock Henry County

BPORTS MIRROR AP Recalls Past Sports Moments

The copy recalls past sports feats and events: a year ago Diszy Dean defeated the Giants for a 10th straight win, ending Hal Schumacher's streak. Three years ago Allen and Ryan beat Germany to give the United States a 21 lead in Interzone Davis Cup play. Five years ago Toltey and Evens were among Western amateur golf contenders, while Blug LarkJepur suffered an injury during training.

Bports Mirror Associated Press Toenday Diszy Dean Giants Hal Schumacher Alligon Ven Ryan Germany United States Cyril Toltey Chick Evens Blug Larkjepur

Chaplin Strikes Out 15 as Volunteers Beat Lookouts 4-0

Tiny Chaplin pitched Nashville to a 4-0 win over Chattanooga with 15 strikeouts and four hits allowed. Lanshan struck out ten for Lookouts as Nashville sealed the victory in a three-run fourth inning. Atlanta Crackers won two from Knoxville 5-1 and 4-3, with Chatham homering in game two.

Associated Press Southern Association Tiny Chaplin Nashville Volunteers Chattanooge Lanshan Nashville Whaague Atlanta Crackers Knoxe Villa Crackers Hamel Chatham Knoxville Chattanooga Alex Mantaikis Little Rock New Orleans Wetherell Dickshot Browne Gleeson Atlanta Birmingham Mermphis

Baseball Results From Amateur and Pro Leagues

In Dixie Amateur League Ozark defeated Abbeville 11 to 4 in the only game scheduled. Southern League games saw Atlanta 74 over Knoxville 3. Nashville 4 over Chattanooga 2. Little Rock 5 over New Orleans 3. St Louis and New York 8, Brooklyn 14 in Chicago where Boston beat Cincinnati 4 to 2. Pittsburgh won 9 to 4 against Philadelphia. American League results include New York-Datrait with rain, Boston 2 over St Louis 1, Chicago 12 over Philadelphia 2 and Cleveland over Washington 4. Hens laying more eggs this year amid agricultural bureau economies notes.

Brooklyn Dodgers Chicago Cubs Eix Benton Braves Cincinnati Reda Cy Clanton Pirate Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago White Sox Yankees Philadelphia Athletics Cleveland Indians Walter Johns Washington Hormer Wes Ferrell Boston Red Sox Voomik Indiana Pet Cramer St. Louie Gehringer Tigers Chicago Eertanes Greenberg Tigece DIXIE Ozark Abbeville Atlanta Knoxville Nashville Chattanooga Lifle Rock New Orlean Louia New York Brooklyn Chicago Boston Cincinnati

Spann Will Play Hall for Dothan Club Golf Title

Spann advances to face Horace Hall in the Dothan country club golf final after a 4 to 2 victory over Drury Flowers and Hall’s prior win over Jim Brennan. Spann seeks a repeat title as the cup requires three wins for permanence, with both players aiming for a two-time championship and the Ed Crawford trip at stake.

Dothan Raymond Spann Drury Flowers Horace Hall Jim Brennan Spann Hall Ed Grawford

Gunther Wins Triumphant Over Clemmons Before Record Crowd

At the American Legion arena Jos Gunther, former world middleweight champion, defeated Frank Clemmons in a three fall bout before a record local audience. Clemmons won the first fall in 25 minutes with an Indian death lock, Gunther claimed the second fall in under three minutes with body scissors, and the final fall saw Gunther pin Clemmons in about six minutes. The crowd roared with enthusiasm as both wrestlers impressed. a semi final bout between Tommy Tassos and John Alden also provided action before Halies arrived, leaving the arena buzzing.

Jos Gunther Frank Clemmons Michigan Wonder Boy American Legion Wrestling Arena Clemmons Arly Gunther Tommy Tassos John Alden Alden Morania Airplans

Auburn farmer week planned sessions and talks

Auburn Alabama July sessions outline farm and agricultural talks with Sen John B Hugh speaking on national legislation and Edward president of the American Bureau Federation addressing agricultural policy. The program includes meetings with leading agriculturists, a tour of the experiment station, and speeches by Earl Smith and others. Women attend morning and afternoon sessions. Dixie Amateur event list included with several town matchups and market notes on apple and pear crops destined for export.

Auburn Prtz John B Sen. Huge Atty Ing Periment Graven Edward Ameri Bureau Federation Earl Smith Illinois Agricultural Fundle L. N. Duncan Alabama Polytechnic

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