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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1944
Page
8
Fragmented clippings reveal a mix of sports notes and campus actions. Tulane plans a 150000 swimming pool and stadium memorial for Simons. Ceril Tyson earns Phillies first base cred while a boxing tale of Ike Williams contrasts success with family objections.
Scraps mention Charlie Sweeney narrowly missing league qualification while Vince Lolordo and Weise set scoring marks. Princeton gym fire destroys a bat trophy as Dick Ames of Columbia posts 92 innings with 100 strikeouts. Pvt Frutre Zivic’s basic training ends at Keesler Field and team nickname shifts from Commandos to a new label.
A mixed program runs today with Asa Sheriden and Deroy Morgan in Bhima On Barras pon and James Cagney in Frisco Kid. Additional titles include Pride of The Plains with Burnette and Bob Livingston, and The Falcon Out West. Showtimes vary across venues.
New York Giants crushed Brooklyn 10 to 2 at Ebbets Field to surge into second in the league standings behind Pittsburgh. Hal Gregg gave up six runs in the second inning as Harry Feldman and key Giants hits fueled the victory. A rainout earlier and other open dates left the day with few other major league games.
American League Washington at New York game postponed by rain. National League New York 10 Brooklyn 2. Philadelphia at Boston to be played later. St Louis at Chicago open date. Southern Association New Orleans at Atlanta. Birmingham at Chattanooga. Memphis at Nashville. A golfer swept qualifiers and recovered to post 79 in a series of matches.
The standings show Team 1st Louis, Pittsburgh, New York, Cincinnati, Brooklyn, Boston, Philadelphia, and Chicago in the mix. The order highlights early status with several franchises leading or near the top as the season unfolds.
Babe Didriksen, a leading contender, challenges Margaret Russell of Detroit in the first round of match play for the Wentem Open, a title she first won in 1940. Her husband George Zaharias predicts her victory as Golf’s top figure enjoys strong support.
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