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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1935
Page
4
Local teams posted mixed results with the Ozark locals beating Eufaula 9 to 5 in a high scoring game. Troy fell 9 to 6 to the Red Sox while the Springers defeated Ozark 5 to 2 in Union Springs, as fan attendance swelled for Friday action on the Wiregrass circuit.
New York June 8 AP William Woodward's Omahs, Derby and Preakness winner, seeks the triple crown feat in the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park. A large field includes Rosemont, Firethorn, Cola Shoulder, and others as Omaha faces a tough stretch drive over one and a half miles.
The Dothan American Legion post bills a weekly wrestling card headlined by Dick Spike O'Brien Lever versus Dynamite Dillman. Lever returns after two straight falls over Lon Chaney, as main events stake a best two of three falls with a 29 minute limit. Marshall Carter and Jack Terry square off in the semi final, all matches set with no price increase and a 5 30 start.
Johnny Buller began as manager of the Nashville Volunteers with a 4 to 3 win over Little Rock in 12 innings sparked by a Joe Martin double and Buck McCormick single. Larry Kinzer drove in two after a key ninth inning single helping Nashville edge toward victory as Atlanta, Birmingham, Memphis and Chattanooga games also noted.
Albany June A AP Frederick A Morgan head of parole division comments on Edwin C Pitts former Sing Sing inmate who could pursue baseball in the Midwest. Morgan says parole will not oppose Pitts future in sports or business but stresses he remains under parole constraints. He notes Pitts is another parolee and must follow regulations while avoiding publicity. Albany baseball club ban and expected hearing by the minor league association executive committee are discussed.
Feature contrasts James J. Braddock and Max Baer in their training. Braddock endures brutal road work and nonstop sparring, pushing through heavy days at dawn. Baer, by contrast, exudes showmanship, flaunts his physique, and relies on lighter routines to maintain readiness.
National League batting leaders include Vaughan Pirates and Martin Cardinals. Pitching mentions Parmelee Grants Walker and Johnson Athletics, with Greenberg Tigers and Cronin Red also appearing in the stat listings.
Mrs Helen Moody plans a summer return to tennis with Wimbledon as the target after an injury pause dating to 1937. She trained abroad with Frank Bonneau and aims to decide future engagements based on Wimbledon results, alongside peers Helen Jacobs and other top players planning summer tours.
In Abbeville Troy Dothan Eufaula Calin Springs Oxark games finish 9 to 10 and 2 to 9. Southern League matchups show Atlanta Birmingham Memphis Chattanooga 5 and 1 with other scores. Weather disrupted several games and rain fell over multiple locales.
The sun department announced designation of the following for admittance to West Point Alabama Chester A May Jr Union Springs Travis t Maloy Simeon dot alternate Dastal T Mevdon Ofetiten 2nd alternate.
Jimmey Thomson the 28 year old Scot stands close to the national open title as 66 players advance to the 34 hole finale at Oakmont Country Club Pittsburgh in heavy rain and wind. Olin Dutra among survivors with six former winners in a topsy turvy day.
The War Department will posthumously award the Silver Star to Pvt. Phipps Kennedy of Abbeville Alabama for gallantry on September 23 1918 in France during the St Mihiel offensive. Kennedy of Company B 167th Infantry 42nd Division displayed exceptional coolness and bravery when his platoon lacked a leader he rallied them at zero hour and directed the attack before being killed. The decoration will be presented to his mother Mollie T Kennedy of Abbeville.
Stars AL LOPEZ of the Dodgers knocked in a run late and RADCLIFF led White Sox attack with four singles while ROT PARMELEE of the Giants scored in the tenth to beat the Braves 3 2. CECH.
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