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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1947
Page
7
A lively Dothan story recounts Brenton McGarrity arguing a play, umpire intervention, and a chaotic run to third. Manager Emory Lindsey earns praise for lifting the club toward first-division status as fans anticipate Lindsey Night. The scoreboard plans a new, brighter display to debut next season.
Local theater announces Sidney Greenatreet and Peter Lorre starring in The Verdict with performances upcoming on Tuesday at Lake and shows on Wednesday and Thursday featuring Jana Powell in Holiday in Mer ten.
More than 500 invitations mailed for U A lypse coaching school August 20 24 in Tuscaloosa. The clinic aims for record attendance, with 1800 coaches enrolled since 1932. Athletic Director Thomas oversees with Alabama staff and visiting coaches directing football and basketball fundamentals.
The New Orleans Pelicans beat Little Rock last night to pull within three and a half games of Mobile in the Southern Association standings. Nashville beat Atlanta 7-3 lifting to fourth. Birmingham won 5-4 over Noogans, creating a fifth-place tie. Walker Cross held Little Rock Travelers to four safeties, only one in the last eight innings.
Brewton hosts the Browns for "Lindsey Night" as Emory Lindsey is honored. The Millers beat the Browns 7-6 in Brewton, overcoming a late deficit after a three-run ninth inning. Caffrey, Humberson and Eskew led with two RBIs each, while Delay earned the victory over Marcus Davis. The game featured an eight-hit Browns attack and a costly five errors by the Browns.
The Midland City Athletic Corporation announces a 10000 dollar plan to enlarge the field, install a complete lighting system, and purchase extra land to create one of the largest fields in the Wiregrass. A bond issue will fund the project with work starting soon for the next football season. The nonprofit group aims to foster broader athletic and recreation programs in Midland City. Officers are Earl R. Buffkin president Max Williams vice president and Johnnie W. Dante secretary treasurer. Directors include P. O. Woodham R F Ballicom Frank B. Culver Dan J. Henderson Charles P. Evans Ralph L. Daughtry R. M. Brown J. R. Stevens Hartford J. Thompson and C. E. Dasinger.
Alabama State League leaders with Perry Roberts of Greenville atop multiple batting categories. Roberts slipped to .391 while racking 114 RBIs 165 hits 242 total bases 37 doubles and 421 plate appearances. Emory Lindsey of Dothan trails in RBI and doubles, Joe Beauger of Brewton excels in wins, Max Peterson of Greenville notches 18 wins and 200 strikeouts, Archipoli of Ozark hits 18 homers, Snow of Dothan leads triples, Catchings of Enterprise swipes 46 bases, Sprentall of Troy plates 98 runs, Lyons of Dothan hits .309 in 63 at bats. Additional Dothan averages listed for Eskew Hubbard Carter Harkins Hasty Clark Dominey and pitcher records for Thomrason Milner Dominey.
Pittsburgh won the opener 5-3 while the Braves captured game two 8-5. Philadelphia broke loose after initial losses, collecting 11 hits against three Chicago Bruin pitchers to win 9-2 in a separate game.
Lanky Ewell Blackwell saw his 16 game win streak end as Brooklyn Dodgers held a 10-0 lead then survived a St Louis comeback to tie 10-10 in the ninth before the Dodgers won in the top of the tenth. Kurowski homered for the Cardinals and Behrman faltered late. The Dodgers moved nine games ahead of St Louis, with the Giants close behind. Blackwell's season mark fell to 18-3. The Yankees widened their lead in the AL with an 8-5 win over Detroit. Browns beat Washington 2-1 in 11 innings. White Sox beat Philadelphia 3-2.
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