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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1948
Page
3
A crowded page paints Walcott and Louis as focal points with support from managers players and sports figures. Reactions from Sharkey Braddock Demaret and others frame a possible big bout while forecasts mix on outcomes and timing.
Headland continues to top the Alabama-Florida Semi-Pro League after another week. Headland has 16 wins and 9 losses, with Midland City two and a half games back in second. The Pixie Runners of Headland were the period’s top winners while Abbeville dropped most. Midland City, Graceville, and Chipley each won two. The Frieta of Midland City and Graceville remain locked in a close runner-up battle, a half-game apart. Chipley Fishers have surged with five wins in their last ten to join pennant contention. Standings show Headland at the lead with Midland City, Graceville, and Chipley close behind.
Dothan Legion Nine shut out Samson 6-0 as Charles Davis pitched a two hit game. Payievik led the Dothan offense with a single and double, Morgan Longrear went 3-for-4, and Davis and Payievik starred on the mound and in the field. The two teams are set for a rematch at Wiregrass Stadium Friday night.
The planned bout at York Stadium between Walcott and Laule Wat cote faces postponement due to rain and forecasts of showers and possible thunderstorms. Dothan Browns manager Hip Hews said Wiregrass Stadium will broadcast the event with Rathan Enterprise cameras to let fans watch the fight and game.
The Dothan Browne, Alabama State League, seek a winning team as season opens. Manager Norman Veasey and Cat Milner overhaul the roster with several new imports including Lassiter and Boswell released. Pitching strengthened by Cass and Deminey, with Clark, Collins, Coates, Nagle, Burlington, Willian among players sold or moved.
The Methodist squad defeated the Supreme club 6 to 2, taking the first half lead behind strong catching and pitching. Creampers and Seager contributed with steady defense as Methodists limited Supreme to seven hits and capitalized on timely hits and errors to secure the win.
Headland edges Midland City 6 to 5 as pitchers Teague Onfart and teammates hold late lead. Miltend Ces drives three hits, while Berkland and Ovens contribute in a tight, high effort game.
Historical fragment notes a bird called the proat auk as a notable sight in MH warnings. It mentions a unique status in the northern hemisphere and references disease concerns affecting a wine-related context.
Browns overwhelm Millers 11 4 behind strong pitching from Frank Hill and offensive barrage. Coates and Avinger drive in runs while Hill racks up strikeouts. multiple Browns contribute with hits including doubles and a key early lead. Weevils at home next, stadium listed as Wiregeasa.
New York dispatch reports Stan Musial powered the St Louis Cardinals to a 2-2 tie into late innings with a two run single as the Cardinals stayed within a game and a half of the Boston Red Sox. Musial’s drive boosted his average, while Cincy’s Danny Litwhiler homered in a 6-4 Reds win over Philadelphia.
In Mobile AP report two Montgomery players Jerry Longshore and Julian Strassburger face Bobby McNeely of Mobile and Bob Lowry of Huntsville in Alabama junior golf semi finals with finals set for the afternoon. Strassburger rode a 3 1 victory run through yesterday, while McNeely upset Weatherby and Morris to reach the final rounds. Other results include Lowry defeating both Dothan players and Huntsville’s opponent list advancing through early matches amid a wide field of young competitors.
Chipola Callers Indians coach Charles Fields announced this week that Chipola will close the 194% football season with a game in Marianna on Saturday November 27 against Hawassee College seven from Madisonville Tennessee.
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