07 Jun 1951
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1951
Page
1
Veteran Alabama State League manager Milner known as Cat recalls farm nights and bed checks while managing youngsters in town. He reflects on aging, balancing farming with baseball and how base on balls influence scoring dynamics.
Chicago waiver situation centers on Lou Kretlow with teams expressing interest as a key pitcher. The Tigers and Browns reportedly considered him after past seasons, while trade talks with the White Sox and others circulated amid a pitching staff reshuffle.
The Hosery Millers defeated Trade School 16 to 2 as Bo Bynury rebounded for Wilson’s Millers. Wilson’s Packers beat Hedstrom Union 12 to 8 in the other doubleheader. McClenny beat Milner on the mound in tonight’s league action at Bakerlot and Cosby. Heezes meets Wicksburg Hedstrom Wisaard Miner and Dinnag.
Dothan pounded Enterprise for 12 hits and 11 runs over two innings, marshalling a first inning burst of five runs and adding six more in the second to coast to a decisive win. George Howell led Browns hitters with a three RBI showing while Gordon Pettus, Mark Johnson, Jim Colley and Pete Mangina collected two hits each. Enterprise’s pitching struggled as Marcus Davis faded after a strong start, giving up 10 hits and 11 earned runs. The Weevils fought back but fell short. next game scheduled at Wiregrass Stadium Friday night.
Charleston Jones, a 5-11, 150 pound right hander, leads Dothan with five victories. A 19 season veteran who returned to the Browns, he pitched for Do than Ozark and Enterprise and served two years overseas in Germany during World War II. He works a farm in Companyood and enjoys hunting and fishing in the off season.
AP reports University of Pennsylvania defies an NCAA television ban by announcing plans to televise eight home football games this fall. Athletic Director Rank Murray urged a special meeting with NCAA president Hugh G. Willet to reassess the issue while noting Penn will study and report effects, cooperate with the NCAA, and not halt alumni broadcasts or revenues to support other schools.
Atlanta area reports a string of pitching duels in the Southern Association. Jim Atchley outdueled Jack Harshman 1 0 as Nashville beat New Orleans. Milo Johnson tossed a three hit shutout for Little Rock over Shreveport. Joe Reardon and the Atlanta Crackers surged past Chattanooga Lookouts. Mobile Bears and Memphis battles reshaped the standings with two straight wins. The southern circuit featured low scoring games and standout mound performances.
MOBILE AP Quarter finals of the Alabama State tennis tournament began with upsets loosening seeded contenders. George Amsden, ranked New England and Mobile entrant, lost the third round after dropping the first set to Tom Bate of Tennessee and defaulted while trailing. Tony Vincent, defending champion and No 1 seed, defeated John Cullum of Tennessee after winning the first set. Other seeds affected included O10 Engleman of New Orleans and Jack Staton of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, No 6.
A Dothan Enterprise game last night triggered community support after Ottis Johnson was struck by a pitched ball. Officials announced $1,000 gifts, with fans adding 256 to the collection for his treatment at Dothan hospital while his condition remained serious.
Bill Marshall struck out 20 in a 1-0 shutout over Ashford in a West Florida League pitchers duel. He blanked the Briar Hoppers while Mihalic held Ashford to a lone run after a costly error allowed Peel to score and steal second, with Marshall walking one.
In a cramped box score style, Ashford's Money stood out with two hits, while Bonitay and Mamnalick contributed in the outfield for a challenging contest. The defining moment came as Io navigated the dome catcher's play, with Jones, Marshall, and Zittick part of each side's fielding effort.
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