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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1915
Page
5
The text records a Georgia State League game with Dothan defeating Birviewick by a small margin. Scoring fragments include references to Thomanville and Valdosta with uncertain digits, indicating a regional league summary with incomplete line scores.
Yesterday's results show Orphans five to three losses, Brunswick four to five, Waycross two, Valdosta four with Thomasville three. Today schedules list Orphans at Dothan, Thomasville at Valdosta, Brunswick at Waycross, Cleveland hosting a game with 0 May 21 date pending note on manager Joseph Birmingham succeeding Barry Davis.
Fragmentary ad notes bake orders and cake shop mentions Stone’s cakes and Greene’s store with unclear pricing and contact details. The text reads like a garbled bakery promotion.
Dothan delivers eighth straight win by defeating the Orphans 10 to 0. Key players Eighteen hits recorded with Spitznagie, Chambers, Hotxe, Wilkes, and Dunning among those with multiple hits and home runs. Pitchers Dozier and Price held the strong outing with minor interruptions. game time about two hours. Community sale notes follow with Greene's Store and Nash-Ville notices.
Oxcar Baker, ex-Dothan pitcher, is set to join the Columbus club in the South Atlantic League on Monday. Fans in Dothan express regret and wish him a great season in the higher league.
Valdosta voters blocked a proposed exchange plan between Augusta Baseball Association and Georgia State League city officials. Augusta wanted Dudley for Jordan, Dudley favored Valdosta, and Jordan wished to move to Augusta, but Valdosta's city authority refused to approve the deal.
A V Lambert of Route was seen in town today visiting local shops and meeting residents. The sighting was noted by several witnesses who reported a friendly demeanor and brief conversations with locals.
Mr Brown a popular Dothan druggist was operated on this afternoon at his residence on north Oates Street for an abscess under the liver. The operation is believed successful and he will recover. This news will be welcomed by many friends in Dothan.
A small shop advertises huge savings with a catchy plea for bargain hunters. The piece highlights Greene's 10¢ Store as a place to find low prices and value under one roof.
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