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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1950
Page
6
The Tuscarawas County community salutes Cy Young former baseball pitcher Denis True as a park dedication honors one of their favorite sons. Local figures Baskian and others will attend the ceremony.
Fort Worth Texas AP reports a home event with many celebrities scheduled for Sunday. The Colonial with a $15.00 entry drew attention as Cy and Skip Hil led the golf field. Players posted four under par 66s and tied for top after the opening 18 holes amid a collage of noted figures and past winners.
The old pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander, aged 46, defeated a younger rival 1-0 in a notable game. The piece highlights Young with a 21-year MLB career, five seasons with 30 or more wins, and a lifetime earnings ceiling of $2500, noting his brilliance in the national game.
Nashville lefty Schultz faltered on balk rule, sparking a 4 2 victory over Birmingham at Sulphur Dell. Hatfield drove a long homer in the seventh, while Dick Hoover shined with a seven hitter. Atlanta pulled ahead to 4 1/2 games atop the standings as Mobile and New Orleans won.
Baseball results from Alabama Biate League games last night include Greenville Andalusia Gene re misrecordings with scores 5 4 and 2 1. Standings reflect a busy week with matchups set for Saturday and Sunday across multiple towns. The Associated Press notes shifting regional results and a late note on Egyptian independence amid colonial tensions.
In a lengthy Arkansas game, Enterprise shaded Ozark 8 to 4 after nine innings. Tim ONeal allowed nine hits while Billy Pouncey secured the win for Enterprise. Centerpiece homers by John Vozel sparked the offense as players from Brewton and Greenville feature in the day’s results.
ST FRES, Scotland AP Frank Stranahan of Toledo won his British Amateur match 5 and 4 to reach the semi finals. He led Taylor at the turn, birdied 12, and parred the 10th to seal the win. Dick Chapman also advanced with a 3 and 2 victory over Donald Cameron after pre turn leads and late birdie.
Graceville Red Sox powered by Kellys home run beat Bonifay 4 to 3 in a West Florida League night game. McKnight pitched Graceville past Bonifay with strong hits and solo blasts. Chipley fell to Malone 7 to 5 as Hall tossed a four hitter. Burks and Carter struggled on the mound.
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