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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1946
Page
12
The report notes that prospects are diminished as arbiters review the Jesque operation. Hoyater cites a tented pro protest from Roy Knapp of Ozark over a foul catch in the Ozark game. President Howater says a study found no foundation for the protest in existing files.
Fragmentary lines mention Jenny Lind, famed 19th century singer, as the daughter of a lace manufacturer. The text also incorrectly references a V-2 rocket acceleration and a convoluted distance comparison between Venice and Vladivostok, yielding no coherent event or date to anchor a full news item.
Bennish of Troy led the league with 21 hits in 42 at bats to top the batting list, pushing his 1924 season mark to 890. Hal Waller of Geneva led regulars with a .284 average, while Geneva’s Do Than and Brewton’s Snow chased in run totals and bases. Genevas Walther claimed season records for total bases and two-baggers. Brewton’s Catchings and Ozark’s teams also posted strong shows in a chaotic weekly standings report.
In a day of only few games the Boston Red Sox and Brooklyn Dodgers widened their leads. Ted Williams starred for Boston driving in three runs and scoring three times as the Red Sox trounced Washington 12 to 8. In New York, the Yankees lost 2 to 0 to Philadelphia as Williams moved into the league batting lead. The Dodgers beat the Boston Braves 12 to 5, moving four games ahead of idle St. Louis, with Kibby Higbe earning his eighth win and Dick Whitman collecting three hits including a home run. Jim Tabor led the Phillies’ offense in a 4-0 loss to the Giants.
Princeton N J reports George Hamer the Stanford state standout captured the National Collegiate title by firing strong closing rounds. The six foot two inch sophomore impressed with a late surge overcoming early deficits and finishing with a record stroke total to claim the medal play crown ahead of Charlie Lind and Dick Whitty.
Local grid results show Mesquaski defeating Luver 21 to 0 as Ozark hosts a game in Greenville. Brewton’s Ree Mefageurt tallies 9 points and 19 000 spectators watch the matchup.
Dothan baseball directors hope three incoming pitchers will lift the team from a slump. Promises include two from the St. Louis Browns and one from the Atlanta Crackers, with another position filled by a St. Louis second baseman. Also signed is Noah Brasher, a rookie first baseman from the Brewton Millers, Birmingham area, who played in the National Amateur Tournament last year and carries a .??? batting mark.
Mexican team from Davis defeated the American Zone Davis Cup finalists in a Davis match at South Orange New Jersey. Frank Parker from California and Tolbert swept doubles action as Armando Ve and partner struggled in singles.
Friday night games in the Lacyes sponsored Dothan Softball League were rained out leaving Creels Tee Cream atop the standings tied on end averages with QUT. Kingan's Packers run a close second with .025, while A. CL. Ty sits third at .45. Coca Cola's nudges in upper bracket, Express United Telephone and Colonial in pursuit as Colonial Bakers endure losses and a 250 average edge looms. The second quarter resumes tomorrow at THO with Touted Telephone and AL-related notes.
Rained out Friday games involved Colonial versus Xpress with Cuca Cole and Kingan noted among players. The matchup outcome was not decided due to weather interrupting play.
In New Orleans Paul Miller, a process server, attempted to serve court papers on the Mingia Contes Railras at a crossing. The train crew took the officer aboard and brought him to the station, where his head had cleared by arrival and he served the station agent before going home.
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