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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1947

Page

3

Joe Gordon Sparks Indians Pennant Hopes With 4 RBI

Joe Gordon, former Yankee star, leads Cleveland with 16-1 win over St Louis Browns as he bats over .300, hits two homers and a single, driving in four runs. Indians move to second place a game and a half behind Detroit. Other results feature Red Sox edge Yankees as Dodgers tumble in pennant race chaos.

Joe Reichler Cleveland Indians Cleveland Bobby Feller Lou Boudreau Indians St. Louis Browns Tribe Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Chicago Boston Red Sox Yankees Philadelphia Athletics Washington Chicago Cubs Boston Braves Reds Cincinnati New York Giants Braves Polo Grounders Philadelphia Phils Brooklyn Dodgers Shibe Park Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Andalusia TROY Andaluusia Arrows Troy Tigers Troy Diamond King Engle Rawlings Earle Holt Bergerson Plynn Brown

Suggs to Enter Western Open

Lourie Suggs, winner of the Southern women's golf championship, prepares to defend her Western Open title next month at the Capitol City Club course. Suggs, from Lithia Springs, overcame a nasal ailment to beat Dot Kirby 5-4, sealing victory on the 32nd green after trailing 3-down at 14 holes.

Atlanta Lourie Suggs Miss Suggs Lithia Springs Dot Kirby Mise Kirby Misa Suggs Emimna Lou Prince Gainersville Fla Bart Eckman Memphis Miss Sugga Des Moines Patty Berg Capitol City Club Miss Surges Suggs Bobby Jones Louise Suggs Dorothy Kirby

Meridian Pens Hold Southeastern Margin

United Press reports Meridian Pens extended their lead in the Southeastern baseball loop after a 5 to 3 win, while the Gadsden Pilots stumbled toward a possible collapse. Anniston Rams added a 4 to 2 victory over the Penstenlia Filers in Florida, as Montgomery Rebels pushed to join the first division with a 6 to 1 win over Jackson Senators, and Vicksburg Billies beat Selima Clover Leafs 3 to 2.

Meridian Pens Gadsden Pilat Peps Anniston Rams Penstenlia Filers Florida Montvomtery Rebels Jackson Senators Vicksburg Billea Selima Cloverleafs

Ozark Eagles Sweep Dothan With Double Win In 8-5 And 8-4 Wins

The Ozark Eagles strengthened their bid for a first division berth by defeating Dothan Browns 8-5 after taking the curtain raiser 8-4. Brisk hitting from Hughes and Olsen sparked Ozark as Carter held the mound for Dothan before a late rally. The Browns retired to Wiregrass Stadium for a return game before Brewton, Enterprise, and Geneva showcases.

Ozark Eagles Dothan Jack Carter Browns Eagles Frank Martin Ozark Carter Bridges Lindsey Clark Blanck Hughes Olsen Wiregrass Stadium Brewton Enterprise Geneva King Donner Dearmond Israel Andalusia Troy Greenville-Enterprise Greenville Lions Peterson Horton Roberts Server Carlisle Rucker Lions Weevils Greenville-Dothan Griffin Delay McGarrity Dickey Estes Burkhardt Mctaggart Minor Scott Watson Holt Smith Ward

League Leaders By Associated Press National and American Leagues

National League batting leader Walker Brooklyn .307 while Rigney New York hits .389. Runs by Wroostek Philadelphia Mize New York and Robinson Brooklyn with 18. RBI Elliot and Torgeson Boston lead with 20 and 13. Hits Filiott Boston 31 and Baumholtz Cincinnati 30. Mize and Miller lead home runs with 9 and 7. Pitching Rowe Philadelphia 3 0 1 000 and Spahn Boston 4 0 1 000. American League batting Mullin Detroit 441 and Lewis Washington .382. Runs Heath St Louis 17 Dimaggio Williams Boston 15. RBI Doerr Boston 17 Gordon Cleveland 16. Hits Dillinger St Louis 31 Mullin Detroit Appling Joost 26. Doubles Mullin Fain Joost 8. Triples Philley Chicago Yale Philadelphia Mele Boston 3. Home runs Gordon Cleveland 6 and four players tied with 54. Stolen bases Wright Chicago 4 four players tied with 3. Strikeouts Feller Cleveland 37 Newhouser Detroit 32. Pitching Grove Chicago and Dietrich Philadelphia 201 000.

Walker Brooklyn Rigney New York Wroostek Philadelphia Mize Robinson Elliot Boston Torgeson Filiott Baumholtz Cincinnati Ennis Jorgensen Ted Miller Adams Blackwell Leonard Rowe Spahn Mullin Detroit Lewis Washington Heath St. Louis Dimaglio Williams Doerr Gordon Cleveland Dillinger Appling Chi Cago Fain Joost Philley Chicago Yale Mele Wright Feller Newhouser Dietrich

Alabama to miss three regulars in Georgia series

AP report from Tuscaloosa notes Alabama will be short three regulars when the Tide faces Georgia in Athens today and tomorrow. Roy Johnson broke a leg against Ole Miss, while Gordon Pettes and John Mac Callum are sidelined with other injuries. Beacon Rock on the Columbia River Gorge rises 900 feet above the river, covering 17 acres.

Tuscaloosa Alabama Georgia Athens Roy Johnson Ole Miss Gordon Pettes John MacCallum Beacon Rock Columbia River Gorge State of Washington

Atlanta Climbs in Southern Chaat After doubleheader wins

Atlanta Crackers beat New Orleans 3-1 and 3-2 to extend a 11 game winning streak and climb to third in the Southern Association, passing Chattanooga Lookouts. Nashville split with Little Rock. Mobile beat Birmingham 12-1 as Charlie Trippi led Atlanta with four hits. Trippi and Danna keyed the attack as both suffered early defeats.

Associated Pi Atlanta New Birmingham Charlie Trippi Jesse Danna Sunkel Charlie Glock

Bowling Champs Crowned in 1947 American Bowling Meet

Eddie and Earl Linsquinte from Cleveland Ohio were crowned champions of the 1947 American Bowling Congress team event. The Dubkeyes led the field of 356 teams, finishing with a total of 3032 pins on April 26 and ending atop the standings after last night.

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