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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1947

Page

6

Home Runs Push Ott to NL Lead in Strong Show

The New York Giants, led by Mel Ott and slugger Johnny Mize with 14 homers, surged to first in the National League after beating the Chicago Cubs 8-3 at the Polo Grounds. The Dodgers swept Pittsburgh, moving to third, while the Cardinals shut out the Braves and others jockey for position.

Associated Prou New York Giants Mel Ott Ott Johnny Mize Boston Braves St. Louis Cardinals Boston Philadelphia Cincinati Reds New York Yankees We DiMaggio Detroiters Bengals Washington Philadelphia Athletics Cleveand Indians Cleveland St. Louis Browns Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox

Powerfull Foot Fungicide Ad Boosts Foot Comfort

An advertisement urges readers to buy TEOL at local drug stores. It claims a powerful penetrating fungicide that reaches more germs to kill athlete’s foot itch. The copy promises a 85 cent back offer if unsatisfied and mentions Dothan Drug Co. as the outlet.

Dothan Drug Co

Dothan Legion Nine Wins Three Straight

Dothan's junior baseball team in the Wiregrass District captured their third consecutive win with a 17 11 road victory at Eufaula. Sullivan and Wyatt sparked the offense with three hits each, Brackin and Stinson pitched well, while the Ozarks also won three straight, setting up a look at Troy Friday.

Dothan American Legion Eufaula Little Legionnaires Brackin Stinson Sullivan Wyatt Ozark Ozarks Brundidge Enterprise Ashford Troy

Randol Extends Streak as 25th Consecutive Hit Tally

Outfielder Lloyd Randol of the Selma Cloverleafs extended his hitting streak to 25 games, reportedly breaking the Southeastern League record. Pending official confirmation, Randol had previously been credited with 23 straight games as Selma beat Jackson 6 to 4. Meridian beat Anniston 6 to 4 while Montgomery edged Vicksburg 2 to 1 in 12 innings.

Lloyd Randol Selma Cloverleafs Howe News Bureau Atlanta Officail Recorder Randol Jackson Senators Gadsden Pensacola Meridian Peps Anniston Montgomery Vicksburg

Thornton in Tourney Becomes Beauvoir Invitational Entry

Thornton from Dothan and Louisiana State University will enter the Beauvoir Country Club Invitational Tournament beginning in Montgomery Friday.

Press Thornton Dothan Louisiana State University Beauvoir

Lions Club Secures Second Annual Dothan Horse Show

Dothan Lions Club builds 32 stables at Wiregrass Memorial Stadium to host 65 Southeast horses in 25 classes with 1200 dollars in prizes. Plantation Saddle Horse Association joins to boost entries, while a buffet at Dothan Country Club honors exhibitors.

Dothan Lions Club Wiregrass Memorial Stadium Lions Club Plantation Saddle Horse Association of America Dothan Dothan Country Club

National League and American League Baseball Leaders Listed

The Associated Press tabulates league leaders in batting runs and RBIs for both leagues. Key figures include DiMaggio Keller Mize and Slaughter with high batting averages and runs, plus notable pitching leaders Spahn Rowe Newhouser Shea and Hutchinson. Also includes regional league scores and standings from the Alabama state and minor circuits.

Walker Philadelphia Slaughter St Louis Mize New York Thomson Torgeson Boston Baumholtz Cincinnati St. Louis Ennis Slaughter St. Louis Rigney Cooper Edwards Brooklyn Hartung Miller Boses Robinson Blackwell Branca Spahn Rowe DiMaggio Boudreau Cleveland Keller Philley Chicago Newhouser Detroit Feller Shea Hutchinson

Demaret Tops Meadow Brook Pro Am Final Round

Jimmy Demaret wins Meadow Brook Country Club pro am event with a 69 best round among pros. Dick Metz and Ed Oliver also take laurals as part of a 18 hole medal play in Westbury New York ahead of the Capitol Open in Landover Maryland. Bobby Texe misses top money. May 1 results include Locke with 67 in the pro am segment and Cary Middlecott posting 76.

Westbury N.Y Jimmy Demaret Dick Metz Porky) Oliver Meadow Brook Country Club Demaret Houston Tex Sharpie Newton Mass Landover Bobby Texe Locke R. L. Gerry, Jr Cary Middlecott Memphis Tenn

Home Run Pace Nearly Reaches MLB Record Mark

The major leagues topped 400 home runs early in the season with 2 1 row clouts pushing the total to 401. National League had 221 homers and the American League 180 as the season passes a quarter. At Yankee Stadium Larry MacPhail and Bucky Harris considered a wire fence in center field.

New York Cannonading Yankee Stadium Larry MacPhail Bucky Harris

Dothan Hosts Andalusia With New Catcher Mac McGuire

The Dothan Browns add eighteen year old Hazel Mac McGuire from Columbia Missouri to face Andalusia. A rookie catcher previously in North Carolina State League and American Legion circuit, he backs up captain Emory Lindsey and is pegged as a capable relief man for the Giants affiliate Limonsey.

Dothan Browns Hncup Hazel Mac) McGuire Columbia Emory Lindsey Browns Mac American Legion McGuire Limonsey New York Giants Dothan South Carolina Legion Hickory

Beaten Browns Skid Toward Cellar With Sixth Straight Loss

Dothan’s Browns dropped their sixth consecutive defeat 7-5 to Troy at Wiregrass Stadium as Johnny Dominey and Lefty Labarr struggled with control. Emory Lindsey, Thrasher, Harkins and manager Rob Benish doubled for Troy. Geneva’s Leslie homered in a 6-5 win over Andalusia.

Dothan Browns Troy Wiregrass Stadium Andalusia Arrows Dothan Stadium Arrows Tigers Johnny Dominey Lefty Labarr Emory Lindsey Thrasher Labarr Harkins Rob Benish Gilbert Dominey Greenville-Ozark

Outfielder Zeb Eaton Leads Southern Hitting Pace

Zeb Eaton of the Birmingham Barons surged to league leading hitter status with two hits as the Barons split a series with the Atlanta Crockery. Eaton lifted his average to .387, edging past Ma Lavigne of the New Orleans Pelicans. Boles and Whitaker of Mobile led the mound corps with strong outings.

Atlanta UPI Zeb Eaton Birmingham Barons Southern Association Eaton Atlanta Crockery Ma Lavigne Orleana Pelicans Alabama Boles Whitaker Mobile Bears

Walker Phillies In Deal Of Year Highlight 1947 Returns

Harry Walker, 28, of Leeds Alabama, is praised as a center fielder with a .364 average for the 1947 season. He was once billed as Dixie Walker’s younger brother and made a significant leap from a .237 mark with the St. Louis Cardinals to a top NL bat. The piece notes Walker’s improved hitting late last season and his rising value in Philadelphia discussions.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Phillies Harry Walker Leeds Alm Walker St. Louis Cardinals Bem Nerely Cdixie Dixie Brooklyn Harry Falsie St. Loui

Walker’s timely double helps Cardinals in pivotal World Series game

In a 4 1 St Louis victory over Cincinnati Walker sparked the offense with a daring steal and a Kansas loaded triple driving in three runs. He also starred in the field in a standout performance that underscored his impact after a recent trade.

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