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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1948
Page
9
The Reds and Cards clash as Cincinnati defeats St Louis twice, sending the Cards out of first in the National League. Gants leads a 4-3 and 7-4 setback, while other results mix in Athletics and Indians runs and notable performances with Dodgers, Cubs, and Braves also in action.
The article notes two of eight gases used in World War I that can penetrate any gas mask. Though not instantly lethal alone, they act with deadly spases to force victims to remove masks and expose themselves to death.
Mississippi State clinched the SEC baseball championship with a 6 5 victory over Auburn in Opelika Alabama. Lefty Phil Brandon pitched all nine innings and had three hits driving in four runs to spark the Maroons to the title after winning the first two games in Starkville. Auburn edged ahead in the first, but State answered with runs in the second seventh and eighth to seal the series.
Six American players advanced to the quarterfinals in the British women's amateur golf championship at St Anne's and Royal Lytham. Louise Suggs, Glenna Collett Ware, Dorothy Kirby, Grace Lenervo, Estelle Lawson Pace, and Dorothy Kielty moved through rounds, all Curtis Cup veterans. A second note mentions the fishing cat of India.
Enterprise edges Andalusia 1-0 as Scott blanks the opponent with a two hit effort. McGhee Denicola and FEmich drive in three runs, Ozart turns two double plays, Brewton fans eight in a strong pitching duel. Boll Weevil ace Terrall allows the lone run and fans 18 in a sharp win.
Alabama State League results show Dothan Greenville Geneva Troy Brewton Ozark and Enterprione outcomes with mixed scores. American and National League scores list New York Washington Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland St Louis Chicago and other matchups with several noted results.
Chairman Styles Bridges of the Senate appropriations committee says all appropriation bills can pass by June 1. Some major ones lack House action as two Senate subcommittees set hearings. The main hurdle is unresolved Senate action on disrupted civil legislation.
The article notes the House plans a weekly list of appropriation tales after a holiday weekend while the Senate aims to pass the displaced persons bill and begin drafting the related legislation. It mentions energy commission terms and farm price relief as part of the broader trade law and reapportionment context.
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