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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1948
Page
7
Talladega hosts August barbecue for Alabama and Auburn players coaches and alumni in honor of W S Hurst credited with reviving the Alabama Auburn feud. The piece predicts a big fall clash, notes alumni influence, and urges fan restraint while acknowledging the appetite for victory.
The Brewton Millers of the Alabama State League released infielders Murphy Brown and Herb Schuler catcher, and outfielder James Taylor yesterday. Arctic seals and whales maintain normal temperatures up to 104 degrees.
Browns crushed Boll Weevils 12 3 as Emory Lindsey went 5 for 5 and Jack Creswell shined in relief. Jim Colley, Creswell tripled by Bill Williams and Jim Coates drove in three. Enterprise had two doubles by Rider. Browns host Ozark Eagles and Martin's team tomorrow while Troy slumps further.
In slow league play the Baptists edged WOOF 11-10 as a late rally produced two runs in the final inning with Rie Rudy Wyatt and Ed Stanford scoring the deciding runs. John Robert Belch er belted three Baptists hits while Kingan's Packers beat Covington's Planters 17-3.
Pothan's Junior American Legion team opened its season with a 9-6 win over Ashford in Ashford yesterday. Dothan batsmen collected 10 hits while making five errors. Ashford had 12 hits and two errors. Batteries were Murphy and Johnson for Dothan and Jackson and Knight for Ashford. Another game with Ashford is tentatively scheduled for Wirecross Stadium here Saturday, according to Manager Henry Kennedy.
Rehobeth Panthers clinched the second district title by beating Greenville 9 to 2 in Ozark. Culbreth pitched a two hitter with eight strikeouts, drove in three runs, and led a sharp defensive effort as Rehobeth completed a 12-2 Wiregrass run and advanced toward the state tournament in Birmingham.
A 22 year old rookie from Troy State joins the Browns lineup as a second baseman and shortstop. He is married and living in Dothan with his wife and majors in physical education at Troy. He aims to coach or direct recreation after earning his degree. He stands five feet eight inches and 170 pounds and will contribute with strong batting, after a recent back injury sidelined him briefly.
Top golfers from Alabama and several Southern states will tee off in the Montgomery Country Club Invitation Tournament. Defending champ Gene Williams of Tuscaloosa is ill and will not defend. Notable entrants include 1046 national intercollegiate champion George Hamer of Columbus and runnerup Tom Martin of Mobile, with numerous Dothan players listed among expected participants.
Thomaston Ga AP The great Radcliffe a 19 year old pitching sensation who fanned 24 batters but his Robert E Lee High School team lost 8 to 6 in the Class B Georgia state tournament The performance drew attention from 13 major league scouts and sparked talk of contract bonuses and retirement plans after graduation leaving his post season prospects uncertain
Geneva's American Legion team defeated Enterprise 5-0 this week. Geneva totaled eight hits, Enterprise two.
Bernard Deforge, former pitcher manager of the Reidsville club in the Class BY circuit, was arrested on bribery charges amid game fixing allegations. He admitted throwing a May 14 game against Winston-Salem for 300 dollars. Deforge, released on 1000 bond, and club official Ed Weingarten were banned for life by George Trautman after an NA PBL investigation. Weingarten denied involvement and planned an appeal.
Archaeologists in Maadi a Cairo suburb report uncovering what may be the oldest ostrich eggs in the world. The shells are said to date to over 50 centuries ago, suggesting remarkable ancient poultry use in the region.
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