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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1945
Page
7
The article notes amateur and sponsor efforts to support a youth league with gate revenue and equipment costs. It mentions fans turning out despite modest opening attendance, sponsor involvement, and plans to reinvest any surplus into local youth programs, including Boy Scouts and a Teen-age Club. It also references struggling teams the Vols and Chicks and a Dallas wrestler making 1500 matches without pay.
Dothan Glass Company meets Dothan Ice Cream at Wirrerass Memorial Stadium after Rainer Studio nines opened with sharp batting and tight defense. Fred O Brien’s Glass mix pitching options with Davis on mound while Earl Pit Moan starts Curtis Williams for Ice Cream as Hubert Hughes and Country Howell starred in the night cap.
Newspaper game notes report the Dodgers falling 123 to the Pirates amid a chaotic, typo-filled recap. It mentions players such as Tommy and Frankie, with scattered references to the Giants, Cubs, Cardinals, and Phillies in a confused sports summary.
Firpo, praising his young charge, predicts a strong career for the 19 year old in the United States. He notes the protegee’s solid physical tools and potential despite early temper issues and inconsistent training conditions.
ATLANTA AP The Southern Association games were largely postponed last night except for Chattanooga at Little Rock, while Nashville and others faced rainouts. Little Rock beat Chattanooga 6 1, narrowing the gap between Lookouts and Pelicans. Pitcher Luke Hamilton allowed two hits and one run in the first inning and then fanned seven. Postponement records surfaced as the American League endured four delays in the opening month, more than the junior circuit last season.
New York AP reports military redeployment after Europe’s end leaves baseball unsure whether to prepare for return of stars or extend service. About 1.3 million to be discharged in 12 months, but few have enough points. stars like Greenberg and Feller face continued service. Crew assignments surface, while DiMaggio and Tebbetts shift roles as Japan war lingers.
CHICAGO AP Fd McKeever, ex acting Notre Dame head coach, now Cornell head grad tutor, says Army and Navy will have the best backfields next season though Cornell does not play either in 1947. He notes Army and Navy teams beat the Irish last fall and mentions Cornell meets Army in 1948.
Today features games across the league with Boston visiting Philadelphia and New York playing Washington. Other matches include Detroit at Philadelphia and Chattanooga at Leile Rock with Atlanta at Memphis and Mobile at Nashvile.
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