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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1948
Page
3
Ted Lyne, aging Sunday pitcher, helps the White Sox win six of their season’s Sundays, with 12 wins overall and strong Philadelphia reaction as the league contends. The piece notes Feller’s rank among Indians pitchers and early-season slumps, plus a flurry of homers across the majors and a dramatic Cleveland-Phils outcome.
Local baseball results show multiple score lines from the Alabama State League with teams like Dothan Enterprise and Troy among others. Standings and yesterday’s scores are listed alongside national league results and a brief wire-style note on a Detroit court incident.
Brewton’s Peck hurled a near perfect game with a one‑hit shutout as the Eagles fell 7–0. He struck out two, walked none, and got strong support from Godwin and McGhee with timely doubles. Dothan and Enterprise used strong pitching to edge opponents in nearby games.
Pebbles defeated the Barons 7-6 in a doubleheader nightcap as the Barons dropped to fourth place behind Memphis Chicks and Atlanta Crackers. The Bears, Lookouts, and Pelicans split their pair, while New Orleans and Chattanooga split, Greenville and other scores noted as Memphis poured in nine runs.
Montgomery AP) Harry Pritchett a Tuscaloosa businessman defeated Gus Novotny of Atlanta 6-4 to win the Montgomery County Club invitational golf championship. Pritchett stayed on fairways, hit greens, posted even par 72. Novotny struggled in the rough with several miscues and seven over par. Pritchett reaches final by beating Key of Columbus 19 holes, Novotny beat Thornton of Detroit 2-1 in semifinals. Atlanta led early in another game before a late surge. Cruising by the Crackers, New Orleans and Lookouts details follow with line-by-line miscues, but winner praise centers on Pritchett’s consistent play and Tuscaloosa’s three-year streak.
A distant telegraph line report notes Santary navy victory over a rival team in a recent beam reach game. The match featured swift nautical tactics and close scoring as observers highlighted key maneuvers and the final margin.
Cleveland's rotation shines with rookie Gene Bearden, Bob Feller, Bob Lemon, and Steve Gromek leading the way. Bearden has five wins and one loss, while Lemon and Feller push for the No. 1 slot as the Indians expand their lead. The Yankees climb, and NL pennant race tightens as Cardinals, Giants, and Dodgers post strong showings amid a chaotic season.
Jim Demaret, from Ojai California by way of Texas, pocketed 32900 dollars for winning the Albuquerque Open at the University of New Mexico course. A field of 18 sub par rounds helped him finish four strokes ahead of Skip Alexander who took second with 297 05. J Duteho Tarrison from Little Rock Arkansas was third with 274 for 1000 dollars.
Six high schools advance to the first state prep baseball tournament in Birmingham. Talladega faces Fayette in the opening game while Rehobeth takes on Albert Parrish and Lincoln Huntsville meets McGill. Ramsay gets a first round bye as the host. Finals set Wednesday night. The Soda Springs area has over 50 mineral springs with unique analyses.
In Tuscaloosa Alabama AP Joe Kirkland Newville lefthander delivered his best showing of the season striking out 14 Hawville Manufacturing Co batters and allowing six hits in a 9 1 victory. He is slated to start the Tide’s opening NC tournament game with George Washington in Charlotte.
About 20 000 fans are expected at Ruppert Stadium Newark New Jersey to watch Roe Graziano defend against Tony Zale on Wednesday night. Graziano is a solid favorite at 5 to 12 to repeat the July Chicago victory.
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