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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1947

Page

6

Walker Cooper Hits Three Homers As Giants Top Pirates

Walker Cooper powered the New York Giants to a 13-10 victory over Pittsburgh as he fed in five RBIs and two home runs to help seize first place in the National League. The win came amid a day of league results boosting the Giants and the Dodgers slipping a half game behind. Cooper, hitting .903 with 33 RBIs, starred in a dramatic late rally that overturned an 8-1 deficit.

Walker Cooper Husky New York Giants Feather Cooper Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Cinceinnati Brooklyn Dodgers Tigers Philadelphia Athletics Boston Red Sox Indians Browns Washington Senators St. Louis Kirby Higbe Edeon Bahr Hank Behrman Art Herring Pittsburgh

Dothan Golfers Face Strong Opposition in Montgomery

Dothan golfers compete in the Beauvoir Invitational in Montgomery with Young Press Thornton Jr defeating Jim Leaven of Columbus 2-1 in the semi finals of the first Night consolation. Gene Williams of Tuscaloosa and Alabama won the title by defeating Tom Martin Mobile 2-1.

Young Press Thornton, Jr Dothan Montgomery Jim Leaven Columbus Dothan Country Club Louisiana State University Dixon Harp Gene Williams Tuscaloosa University of Alabama Williams Tom Martin Mobile Patt Harvard Dr. W. E. Coleman Birmingham Jim Brennan R. H. Bond John Ayres Parker Smillie John Ayres, Jr Travis Williams Pat Poyner H. C. Claghorn Maxwell Field Bob Lakey J. M. Chappell Charles Rackley Bob Kershaw Bruce Hana

Third-Place Arrows Edge Dothan in 10-8 Comeback

The Geneva Redbirds rallied to beat the Dothan Browns 10-8 at Geneva after Dothan built a five-run fifth. Marcus Davis took the loss for Dothan while Peanut Hasty homered and doubled for Geneva. Nunnally doubled, Harkins and Hasty drove in over two runs, and Leslie and Gagnon homered for Geneva.

Dothan Browns Geneva Redbirds Kindsey Browns Marcus Davis Dothan Fred Hecker The Redlegs Peanut Hasty Clarence Harkins Leslie Gagnon Nunnally Harkins Davies Davis Brownies Andalusia Arrows Wiregrass Stadium Andalusia

Baseball results drive regional leagues across Alabama

Yesterday in the Alabama State League Greenville beat Troy 12 to 1 Geneva won 10 6 over Dothan and Andalusia Brewton topped Greenville 3 Ozark defeated Enterprise 16 to 7 with Geneva 9 Ozark 3 Saturday standings show Greenville 38 18 764 Geneva 19 3% 6352 and Ozark 26 27 49. Other leagues include Tri County Baker Hall 3 Louisville 2. adult softball Last Night Supreme 7 Baptists 1. Legion League Headland at Dothan. National and American League scores wrap up with St Louis 4 1 Philadelphia 1 2 and Chicago 9 New York 8 Boston 7 Cleveland 5 Nashville 4 Atlanta 10 Birmingham 4 Chattanooga 7 New Orleans 4 Memphis 4 Mobile 5 Little Rock 0. Today’s games Pittsburgh at New York Cincinnati at Brooklyn Chicago at Boston St Louis at Philadelphia Washington at Detroit New York at Chicago Boston at Cleveland Nashville at Atlanta

Greenville Troy Geneva Dothan & Andalusia Brewton Ozark Enterprise Andalusia Dothan Toy Aralusia Kinaenls Colomakvs Methodiats Hostery Va Standard Legion League Associated Prensa St. Louis Philadelphia New York Pittsburg Boston Chicago Cincinnati Brooklyn Detreet Cleveland Washington Nashville Atlanta Birmingham Chattanooga New Orleans Memphis Mobile Little Rock Pittsburgh St. Louie St. Lone Detroit Southern Association

Walker Leads Major League Batters In Hit Pace

New York AP report shows Larry Walker pacing both leagues with a .382 average, toppling NL rivalries and challenging AL leaders. His surge to first place came after a standout week, as Joe DiMaggio and Lou Boudreau trail him in the chase for the batting crown.

NEW York Tlarry Walker St. Loum Philadelphia Phillies Joe DiMascgre Lea Boudreci Cleveland Walker Sonsay Mize Tings Shoughter

Cinema Week at the State Theatre With star pairings

Sunday and Monday Betty Hutton and Sonny Tufts star in Crome My Heart Today only Lawrence Terney and Nan Yessie appear in Devil Thumbs A Ride Wednesday Randolph Scott and Lynn Bari lead Flame Sweet Homicide Thursday John Garfield and Geraldine Fitzgerald headline Nobod Lives Forever. Friday and Saturday Bob Steele headlines Nit Gon Man and James Fillison with Anna Lee in UG 1 War Bridex and Joan Crawford with John Garfield in Humoreague.

Betty Hutton Sonny Tufts Randolph Scott Lynn Bari John Garfield Geraldine Fitzgerald

Junior Golf Invitational Qualifiers Seen At Dotaan

Billy Blount led the Dotaan Counties Club junior open with a 43 on the front nine as 13 entrants qualified for the Press Thornton Trophy. Don Kennington, defending champ, and Blount headline first round pairings with Crawford, Church, Jones, Hill, Rackley, Faulkner, and Flowers among the qualifiers.

Billy Blount Dotaan Counties Club Blowers Crawford Klint Pat Jones Tinton Pato Flowers Press Thornton Don Kennington Invsram Hanahan, Jr Johnny Davis Bally Hill Cecil Prod Rackley Randy Church But Crawford Phil Forreste Larry Faulkner St. Bill Church Flowers Crawford Kennington Blount Crawford Church Jones Hill Racktey Faulkner

Ted Williams Leads All Star Balloting

Ted Williams tops the latest all star balloting with heavy votes from Red Sox supporters. The second tabulation shows Williams maintaining lead as fans submit ballots, while players from Dodgers and Phillies register strong showings. The article notes uncertainty over starters and mentions other notable names such as Kell and Mullin in the voting mix.

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Nashville Vols Threaten Upset In Southern Set

Nashville Vols threaten upset in the Southern Association as they sit three games back of third place Chattanooga Lookouts. Al Rubber Walker powered a 4 1 victory over the Atlanta Crackers at Ponce De Leon Park with a pair of four baggers.

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Zaharias and Woodward Reach Fourth Round in Brith Women’s Amateur

In Gullen Scotland Babe Didrikson Zaharias of Denver advanced to the fourth round by defeating Val Reddan six and four. Ruth Woodward of Falk River, Mass. edged Catherine Park of Scotland one up. Helen Siget of Philadelphia exited in the third round after a loss to M G Smyth of Ireland.

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Kali Pasha and Red Byrd Grudge Bout Headline Arena Card

Kali Pasha and Red Byrd are billed in a grudge bout as the preliminary event of the weekly wrestling show at 8:30 tonight in the open air arena near the overhead bridge on Ontes Street. Jack Wentworth and Gene Blake will meet in the main event for two falls out of three. A special ladies night offer is also on the program.

Kali Pasha Red Byrd Ontes St Jack Wentworth Gene Blakely Kali PA

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