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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1951

Page

7

Chicago Morning Glory Nine Refuses To Wilt

Chicago White Sox sweep Red Sox in a 10-2 victory, extending their lead in the American League. Ned Garver powers the Browns over the A’s. Dodgers and Giants win to widen NL and AL standings. Budweiser mentions DiMaggio hot streak as teams chase pennants.

Chicago Morning Glory Joe Pzichler Associated Press Chicago White Sox Weil Red Sox Byston Chicago White Sox Philadelphia Athletics Detrox Washington Ned Garver A's Tpg Browns Irene Bearden Tiger Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Brooks

Alabama honors star athletes at 12th commencement

At Tuscaloosa the University of Alabama awarded top honors for 1950 51. Mizerany Ivey and Jerry Derieux received major prizes and ROTC awards. Mizerany captained the 1950 Tide football team and earned the W Hugo Friedwan prize. Ivey won the Quartermaster Association award and stars on both basketball and baseball teams. Derieux received the Jimmy Moore Memorial Trophy for highest scholastic average in the A club. พระ

Tuscaloosa Alabama University of Alabama Mike Mizerans Bryant Ivey Jerry Derieux Mizerany Crimson Tide W. Hugo Friedwan Muzerany Patama City Club Birmingham Jerry Derewx Jimmy Moore Joseph Hirsch Ias Sryant Ivey Talladega Quartermaster Association Ivey

Tallahassee Citizens edge Browns in tight infield duel

Tallahassee built three double plays and scored four runs as Gabor pitched a six hitter and hit two Browns batters. Dothan countered with one run, Lindsey, Jones, and Fetlus sparked the Browns offense, while Gabor limited damage with strong defense and a late double by Pompetia. Other games: Ozark beat Panama City 10 0 behind O Neil four hit shutout, Williams a five hitter for Headland over Enterprise, and Cox updates on local standings.

Browns Tallahassee Dothan Gabor Ni Enterprise Dothan Furs Ottis Johnson Kight Charles C. Smith Co Johnson Ro Hewes Marcus Davis Darben Im Lindsey Charyleston Jones Gorgon Fetlus Lindsey Jones Wilmer Chappell Chuck Quimby Tellahassee George Wehmeyer Pompetia DeFore Tommy ‘Venn Teltehaser Tomwisk Cf Beard Johnin Golly Tol Gabor Tal Fusiders Choles Pbs Lins Haw Haney Ozark Panama Tim O'Neil Panama City Bruce Foster O'Neil Warren Jones Joe Clark Ae Hozark Kitson McDougst Mariza Farrar Hurberton Rf Ruddle Avigger McDougal Farear Riddle Shaw Clark Kisys Clerk Sones Boshmer Humber O Amabama-Tlorida Leags Rievdland Bat Nighe New York Philadelphia Cleveland Hattenooes Little Rock

Dothan Browns Rebuild After Crippling Setback

The Dothan Browns face a rough stretch as key players depart or are sidelined. Ottis Johnson is lost to injury, George Howell leaves for a Birmingham position, Tommy Biesy returns on military duty, and Ronald Wilcox recovers from a back injury. Club officials plan a quick rebuild with rookie Jack Turner arriving to bolster the outfield and Rudy York shifting back to the mound.

Dothan Browns Ottis Johnson George Howell University of Alabama Dothan Jack Turner Rudy York Tupner Gainesville Hag

League Leaders in Batting and Pitching Honors

The Associated Press ranks National and American League leaders by batting average runs batted in hits doubles triples and home runs. Key figures include Robinson Brooklyn Musial St Louis Hodges Westlake Fox Minoso Williams Minoso and others with notable marks in batting and pitching performances across 200 at bats and four division stats.

Associated Press Robinson Brooklyn Musial St. Lows Hodges Sider Broolyn St. Louis Ashburn Philadelphia Tobinson Metkovich Pittsburgh Kluszewski Cincinnati Baumholtz Chicago Dark New York Hamner Westlake Jethroe Boston Fitching Roe Magne Newcombe Spahn Fox DiMaggio Faln Fins — Minoso Williams Bogson Chicaco Fain Noren Washington Minoso Coan Willams Oz Robinson Elden Busby Minogo Gumpert Lopat McDermott Raschi

Trade School Upsets Supreme Creamers in Softball Clash

In a City Softball League game, Trade School defeated Supreme Creamers 4 to 0 led by strong pitching from Kimsey Brannan. The Creamers suffered their first loss of the season as Hedstrom Union beat Vicksburg Independents 6 to 1 in the other league game. Brannan’s win paired with notable performances from Appling Kennedy Hernon and Reney, while the league slate continued with Hedstrom facing Wilson and Hostery challenging Trade School.

Hedstrom Union Supreme Creamers Kimsey Brannan Vicksburg Independents Hedstrom Wilson Hostery Trade School Kimsey Brannan Wicksburg Appling Kennedy Hernon Reney I Feade Senoel Sunt Elliott Jennett

Montgomery Blanked By Columbus 11-0

Columbus handily defeated Montgomery 11 to 0 as Pete Bryant pitched five strong innings allowing only five hits. Columbus amassed 19 hits led by Bird and built a 3-0 lead in the first inning, then busted loose for eight more runs over the next three frames. The loss drops Montgomery one game behind Savannah in the league standings.

United Press Columbus Pete Bryant Montgomery Fed Bird Grays Pete Pacers Birds Macon Noame Red Birds Savannah Gians

Riddle Roney Named Troy High Coaches

Troy High School names two former Troy State football players as coaches Carroll Roney of Newville to head football and baseball Chase Riddle named backfield coach Roney captained 1950 Troy State squad Riddle was an alternate captain and manager of the Ozark Eagles in Alabama Florida Teague

TROY Troy High School Troy State Carroll Roney Newville William Cilpson Chase Riddle William Shelby Clipson Columbia University Shelby Florence Bill Sanford Bank Here Roney Riddle Riddle Ney Ozark Eagles Alabama

Sidney Lanier Ensley Begin Baseball Playoff

Sidney Lanier of Montgomery and Ensley of Birmingham meet in the opening game of the state high school baseball tournament finals in Montgomery. The two teams contest the two out of three series with Montgomery reclaiming the South Alabama title by beating Lanett 8 to 2 in the regional final. Ensley has a decisive North Alabama regional win but has never won the state title.

Silunin Sidney Lanier Montgomery Ensley Birmingham South Alabama Lanett North Alabama

Pigeons Drive Man to Try Owls in Spokane House

Denis J. Williams in Spokane reports nightly harassment by pigeons nesting in the house gables. He used stuffed owls to scare them off. the pigeons departed but two live owls moved in, creating a new problem.

Spokane Dennis J. Williams

Eufaulan Winner In Princeton Vote

TAP report from Princeton University reveals senior poll results. Jack T. Davison of University City Missouri named most respected and best all round man outside athletics. Davison served as class president for three years and played fullback. Robert Jennings of Eufaula Alabama chosen best all round man outside of athletics.

Bring Jack T. Davison University City Princeton University Davison Princeton M. Taylor Pyne Robert Jennings Eufaula Ala

Barons rally relief pitcher shines in win over Nashville

Birmingham Barons rookie reliever Hershell Frees, a right hander nicknamed Hub, earned his third save in four games as he retired Jim Fanning with two out and bases loaded in the ninth, preserving a 53 margin over Nashville. Elsewhere in the Southern Association, Mobile beat Memphis 5 3 and Little Rock defeated New Orleans 6 0. Atlanta manager Dixie Walker used every player except Kirby Higbe in a bid to stop Chattanooga, but Pete Runyns led the Lookouts with two homers and 16 singles in a 10 3 rout. Diplopo homered for Birmingham and George Wilson added his 24th homer.

Paris Birmingham Barons Hershell Freesmah Johnny Marion Gent Nashville Scranton Vols Freeman Mickey Huetner Jim Fanning Birmingham Southern Association Mobile Memphis Tittle Rock Nev Orleans Pelicans Chattanooga Atlanta Dixie Walker Kirby Higbe Chattanooga Lookouts Jack Onslow Marvel Pete Runnely Runnels Don Ozborn Daryl Spencer Uropire Bil Brockwell Larry Diplopo Pete Mallory George Wilson

Solunar Periods Guide From John Alden Knight

The article presents Solunar Tables from John Alden Knight aiming to help plan fishing or hunting. It explains Major periods lasting about one and a half to two hours and Minor periods of shorter duration, indicating optimal sport times for each day.

John Alden Knight

Johnsons Condition Remains Unchanged After Injury

Ottis Johnson of Dothan, the Browns outfielder, suffered a skull injury when hit by a pitch Saturday. Hospital officials say his condition is unchanged though he seemed a little better yesterday and could not recall the accident. A Johnson Night will be held at the stadium to raise funds for the injured player with a collection and contributions from Charles Smith Co. Headland plans the event.

Vandilich Ottis Jonason Dothan Gus Fla Thlub Browns Ottis Johnson Prise Charles Smith Co Headland Plang Johnson

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