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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1935
Page
2
Dothan hosts 1,500 fans as Dixie Amateur opener features Kaley Mitchell and Smith in a 9–3 victory over Union Springs Springers at Wiregrass stadium. Weevils collect 11 hits, Springers 13, with Mitchell hitting a homer and a triple, Loper pitching nine innings to secure the win.
Iso theory on recent deals falters as Blaeholder Earnshaw Van Atta Fischer and Collins struggle in initial appearances. Blaeholder allowed 11 Detroit hits in a 4 1 loss for Philadelphia as Auker held the Tigers. Earnshaw faltered early, Cincinnati erupted, Dodgers dropped 4 to 4. Yankees surge with 13 8 victory over White Sox lifting to second in AL.
By the Associated Press, Leroy Parmelee of the Giants held the Pirates to five hits. Jesse Haines of the Cardinals limited the Phillies to eight scattered hits with no walks. Johnny Allen of the Yankees yielded seven hits to the White Sox and struck out a batter. Mickey Cochrane of the Tigers had a double and two singles to pace the Athletics. Faris Whitehill of the Senators shut down the Browns with eight well spaced hits. Bil Campbrelis of the Reds drove in two as Cincinnati beat the Dinwiddies and George Carnshaw. Joe Cronin of the Red Sox hit a home run and a double to drive in four against the Indians.
In Glasgow on May 28 a Scottish man Robert Howarth was fined 1 75 for slapping a woman who blocked a public golf course fairway with a perambulator. He claimed the carriage disrupted play and the police noted the fine despite sympathy.
Charles and Paul Dottley, aged 12 and 10 from Dothan Ala, announce a month long tour of the Chris Jordan circuit starting June 1. The brothers will wrestle in the lightweight division, claiming a state class title for Paul and showing a strong grappling record. They will travel with Bill Dottley the first week and then proceed solo, meeting all comers each night as amateur and professional wrestlers from Dothan.
Dothan fans brace for a grudge clash Friday as Troy led by ex Alabama star Happy Campbell visits Wiregrass Stadium to face Paul Tubb's Boll Weevils. Campbell rebuilt his Troy squad with Weevils, aiming to derail the local team while Dothan’s Tubb and Rollins vow to defeat Troy at all costs. Troy beat Ozark 3 1 Wednesday with Moke Long’s five hit innings. Scalzi, who joined Troy after a bid from Campbell, shines in field and bat. Young Boozer, a Dothan native and Alabama student, also figures in the lineup. Don Hutson and others join the visitors as Campbell signs more players. Eaves, Auburn star, likely on the mound for the Weevils Friday after a home opener win over Usmion Springs drew 1,500 fans.
Lee Rogers, Alabama southpaw, is due in Boston to join the Red Sox. With a 23-player limit, GM Eddie Collins says no roster changes yet. Rogers will work out with the club for a week or so to be evaluated by Joe Cronin, then he may be optioned out or added.
Thursday a year ago Jock Mc Lean, the Scottish ace, eliminated U S college star John nny Fischer in the British amateur golf championship. The report notes earlier clashes and other notable results from the British amateur scene, including Martin Smith’s defense and other league standings from prior years.
St Annes England May 23 The Royal and Ancient course saw Lawson Little Jr of San Francisco beat H G McCallum of Scotland 2 and 1 in a fourth round match to reach the fifth round where he will meet J L Black of Wales Other Americans from Greenwich Conn Richard M Chapman and Dan R Topping kept pace Chapman defeated Clay Austrong 6 and 4 while Topping beat Edward Kyle one up Bullock Webster of Monterey Calif fell to Morton Dykes 4 and 2 Chapman faces Erle Fiddian and Topping meets G L Henriques Henriques beat Leonard Crawley then Leslie Garnett 4 and 3 to reach the fifth round Sweeney now resident in London defeated Brig Gen A C Critchley 6 and 4 to qualify Henriques a leading Royal Lytham St Anne's member and stock broker known as a nervous yet steady player, about 36, contributes to the tense field.
Frank Scalzi a Alabama shortstop reputed to have signed with Eufaula and Troy for the 1935 season was surrendered to Troy after a league hearing. Eufaula showed signed contracts telegrams and letters about Scalzi intention to play for Eufaula but he later shifted to Troy coached by Happy Campbell who manages the Troy Dixie entry. Troy paid Eufaula cash and sent outfielder Smith to Eufaula for Scalzi’s release.
Governor Cochran needed to sign to end Nebraska’s 18 year liquor drought. Legislature approved repeal allowing package liquor sales nationwide until April 30 1937. sales by the drink remain illegal without a city vote at a special election.
Atlanta sits atop a tight Southern Association race after a 5 4 win over Birmingham with Dixie Howell in center. Memphis also won, 4 3 over Chattanooga, keeping pace as the standings tighten with several clubs bunched behind leaders Atlanta and Memphis.
Horace Hall of The Dothan Ala Eagle won the low gross prize at the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association golf tournament in Hot Springs Arkansas. John D. Ewing of the Shreveport Times was second, and Don Elias of The Asheville Citizen third. Albert Reisen of The Ardmore Ardmoreite had the low net score. Ross Reeder of The Miami News was runner up, with Truman Green of The Tampa Tribune third. Prizes were awarded at the convention ball.
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