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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1944
Page
3
Brooklyn score spree has Dodgers pounding nine runs in the seventh to top Pittsburgh while Walker belts the game clinching homer. Yesterday’s 14-8 rout at Chicago lingers, and manager Leo Durocher faces questions on changes as the club reels.
A brief note recalls pitcher No. 2 Ruelbach blanking the Dodgers twice on September 28, 1908, underscoring how times in baseball echo persistent patterns across eras.
American League results Boston 7 Detroit 3 Chicago 9 Washington 6 Cleveland 10 New York 0 St Louis 9 Philadelphia 1 National League Pittsburgh 15 New York 0 Chicago 14 Brooklyn 6 Cincinnati 4 Boston 2 St Louis 9 Philadelphia 0 Southern Association Atlanta 5 Chattanooga 0 Memphis 5 Birmingham 0 Mobile 5 Nashville 2 Little Rock 4 New Orleans 6 Today's games include New York at Cleveland Boston at Detroit Washington at Chicago Philadelphia at St Louis Pittsburgh at New York Chicago at Brooklyn Cincinnati at Boston St Louis at Philadelphia Nashville at Mobile Atlanta at Chattanooga. Only games scheduled.
Private James M. Grant, son of B. L. Grant of Dothan route two, received commendation for his landing performance and base duties at an advanced South Pacific base. He serves with a 3rd AAF B 24 Liberator Group after 14 months overseas, and attended New Hope High School before enlistment.
Cleveland rallies to gain ground in the pennant race as batters like Ken Shelter and Steve Gromek fuel wins. The Browns, Cardinals and Cubs also post decisive victories while war relief fund games boost totals in a crowded schedule.
Second Lieutenant Thomas Owen, son of Mr and Mrs J Owen of 1905 Laurel Ave, is awarded the Air Medal for 16 bombing missions over Germany and occupied Europe. He entered the Army June 10, 1942, and has worn the uniform since April 2, 1944 while serving as navigator on a B 24 Liberator named Oh Silver. Austin dispatch notes Chilean police, after studying methods in the U S, continued southward in frigid 100 degree weather near the Chile border.
Tommy Loughran, famed 175 pound king, will receive honorable discharge from the Marines soon. He served since 1942, trained at Parris Island and Philadelphia Navy Yard, and plans civilian life in private business after service ends. His career included a Miami title shot and a storied ring legacy.
A tourist asked a passerby for help when a car window would not budge. He used force, tossing a brick through the window to assist. In return for his drastic aid, the passerby was arrested.
Sergeant Merritt of Dothan tail gunner with two Oak Leaf clusters and the Distinguished Flying Cross is reported missing in action since July 11 over Germany during his 50th mission. Relatives in Dothan informed the War Department. he entered service in 1942 and served at Napier Field. He is married to Annette Glass of Ashford and has a sister Mrs Zachery and another sister Mrs Gerald Smith.
A Pittsburgh report describes a highway collision in which a woman sustained minor scalp lacerations and compound fractures described as dignity injuries. The wording appears garbled, with references to big and little jitters and unclear details about the parties involved or the exact location of the crash.
Theatre listings announce Edda Gantar and George Murgay in Show Hunagn on Thursday and Friday. Friday features Dobny Mack Dywn in Kenge Law with Loyd and William Henry in Nifent Partners. The Phantom stages with Roger in The Dark. Weekend shows include Walter Brennan and Lyn McAllister in Home In Indiana and Jack Carson with Juny Wyman in Make Your Own Red. Multiple dates present varied casts and titles across venues.
In a doubleheader sweep, the Crackers win both games as Nashville and Atlanta commerce for dominance. Harley Boas belts two homers for a key late surge while Bill Thomas earns the win in the opener.
Roy William Killingsworth 01 of Me and Mrs Phillip Berry Killingsworth of 4 Headland Avenue is undergoing initial naval indoctrination at the U S Naval Training Center Great Lakes. After recruit training he will take a period of leave at home.
The OPA ruled in New York that landlords cannot charge tenants for their pets. A Manhattan landlord was ordered to refund $11 to a tenant who had been billed $1 a week for 11 weeks for keeping a dog named Rusty.
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