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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1945
Page
9
The article reports on Yeaks Hank Jay's move to the Cubs drawing criticism from Griffith as the baseball world debates a proposed rule change. It notes tense discussions among league leaders about the waiver rule and potential implications for team rosters.
New York Yankees star pitcher Borowy earned about 109000 with Chicago Cubs in a National League contract. Griffith criticized the waiver rule as unfair to the American League, while MacPhail dismissed the protest as politicking. He argued the Yankees used the rule within its letter and claims the deal hints at Yankee leverage over star players.
Spy Song owned by Charles T. Fisher Detroit won the $71,300 Arlington Futurity at Washington Park by five lengths over Knockdown with Mighty Story third. The undefeated colt ran six furlongs on a sloppy track in 1:12.2 to post his third straight victory and Fisher earned $58,650.
In Chicago a heavy afternoon rain halted the semi final of the 60 dollar all American golf event after 18 holes, canceling Saturday scores and resuming today and Monday. Byron Nelson led with 134 after 36 holes while Gene Sarazen trailed by four. Ralph Guldahl and Ben Hogan stood near the top as rain also halted the women’s open and amateur rounds, with Dorothy Germain of Philadelphia slipping to a two stroke lead over her challengers.
The world champion St Louis Cardinals signed 18 year old right handed pitcher Donsid Mean Angove. He will be assigned to the Johnson City Tennessee club in the class B Appalachian League. The article also mentions a Burmese village monk in unclear context.
Rainer Studio's club swamped Dothan Glass Company's team 28 8 last night at Wiregrass Memoris Stadium after eking out a 2 1 victory Friday night to move into second place in City League Standings. Dothan Ice Cream leads with a strong 125 win over Dr Pepper. Dr Pepper remains in third with two wins and three defeats as Rainer eyes tomorrow night clash.
AP standings show Detroit Washington and New York leading the American and National Leagues with Boston Chicago St Louis and Cleveland close behind. Today's schedule features Philadelphia at New York St Louis at Cleveland Chicago at Detroit Washington at Boston and more across Cincinnati Pittsburgh Memphis Atlanta Little Rock Chattanooga Nashville Mobile Birmingham New Orleans.
Florence AP report says Timothy Parker a year old Black man in the chain gang confessed to raping an elderly out-of-town woman Friday. Sheriff Dan Clark said bloodhounds traced footsteps from the scene to weeds near the chain gang camp. Parker, formerly jailed for a prior conviction, was arrested and charged with the reported incident. The victim was described as 65 to 70 years old.
Nine hours of rest revived 12 young men who had stayed awake 114 hours in a Caltech experiment near Glendora. They woke at 5 45 am Monday, worked and ate four meals daily, and reported good health with weight gain. The group volunteered from the conscientious objectors camp for the armed forces study.
The War Department report lists 1 783 000 Army losses through battle deaths discharges and other separations from Pearl Harbor to last April. The figures break down as 238 000 battle deaths 1336 000 honorable discharges 203 000 and other categories for prisoner of war and inactive status.
A four year old boy named Larry Roe and his father arrived at St Marys Hospital Rockers Mion after a bullet fragment lodged in his brain. Doctors report four fragments remain and he has limited hearing. The family waits for updates on his condition and recovery prospects.
Colbyge Park Md AP Dr Clare ce Doc Spears resigns after a 28 year football coaching career spanning the Big Ten Far West and Midwest. He will leave mid August for vacation and begin a medical practice. The resignation becomes effective two days after Maryland opens a nine game schedule on Sept 29 at Minnesota. Spears, Dartmouth and Rush Medical College graduate, did not disclose his future plans.
Boston Bees Sox defeated Washington Becalore 102 as Wash Jain Wil allowed only three singles. Brooklyn faced a ninth inning rally by Boston with the bases loaded before the third out, ending a tense comeback attempt.
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Cincinnati Reds 8-3 as Stan Hark and Lon Johnson led the offense. Paul Derringer allowed nine hits before fading in the eighth, with relief from Paul Erickson. Ham halted play with one out in the Cub contest.
Cleveland Indians pounded St Louis Pubbers for 13 hits in an 8 to 16 victory shaping the American League race. The win moves the Tribe toward top contention as the season heats up, with strong offensive showing from multiple players and a standout pitching effort guiding the club.
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