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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1945
Page
6
Local readers weigh in on shortening nine inning games to seven to keep fans engaged as Auburn football figures join national league plans. Debate centers on pacing, fan fatigue, and whether players can sustain a full performance over a long game.
The column threads wartime chatter about a possible capture and a suspect at a prison camp while noting a questions about a key figure's fate. It also mentions Home Grounds Joe Riley, former quarterback, serving as a captain in the Air Force and pictured with his Marianas group. The piece adds a golf tour update and remarks on war bond prizes and equipment.
West Orange New Jersey report notes the PGA conducts matches nationwide to aid a rehabilitation program for wounded veterans. Sam Snead beat Nelson in medal play at Fresh Meadow on Long Island, then lost the match play 4 and 3 to spectators in soaking rain. Ed Dudley says proceeds fund rehabilitation, with Snead offering future support after Navy service followed wartime injuries.
AP reports American League results with New York 10 Cleveland 3 and Chicago 0 1 Boston 7 Detroit 3 Washington 1 2. National League sees New York 4 Pittsburgh 18 (2nd game to complete) and Brooklyn 1 2 Chicago 6 2 (8th inning darkness). Philadelphia 2 3 St Louis 2 0. Southern Association games include Chattanooga 5 3 Nashville 0 2, Memphis 10 6, Mobile 9 8, New Orleans 8 0, Little Rock 28 Birmingham 10 0, Atlanta 9 2 first game 10 innings. Standings show New York leading AL with 20 wins, Chicago 13, St Louis 15, Philadelphia 20, Boston 13. NL leaders include New York 18 56, Brooklyn 14 9, Chicago 20 17, Cincinnati 17 10. Several games tonight include New Orleans at Chattanooga and Chicago at Boston.
Atlanta AP reports Chattanooga Lookouts extended their win streak to ten with 5-0 and 32 score wins over Nashville, shaving three games off the league lead held by New Orleans Pelicans. The Lookouts allowed just four runs in the last 52 innings, as Nashville's late rally produced two runs in the final frame of the second game.
Washington State College in Pullman replaces long time coach Babe Hollingbery after 17 seasons. Phil Sorboe takes over part time after the athletic council could not reach a return agreement. Sorboe previously coached in Washington high schools since 1927.
In The Bork' ad Qt imee Irein in Tha Great Mine details unclear but promotional notice lists Mary Bern Higher and Dan Bhoty as participants with event name The Great Mine at an unidentified venue.
Boston fans packed Fenway as Dave Ferriss pitched a sixth straight win with a near no hitter helping the Red Sox to a doubleheader sweep over the White Sox Emmett ONeill added a two hitter. Mori Cooper blanked the Reds 4 0 for the Braves in the opener of a doubleheader while Cincinnati took the nightcap. The Browns saw their seven game win streak end as New York swept a pair from the Yanks. Giants were crushed by Pittsburgh 18 4 in the opener of a twin bill with the nightcap halted at 7 00 pm and Cleveland split a doubleheader with Philadelphia.
New York AP reports the Derby field has narrowed to six contenders for the 71st Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. The leading colts include ER Bradley’s Burst ing Dream, War ren Wright’s Calumet Farm entries Pot O’Luck and Alexian, Tiewry Lungers Chryattana, Vein Col C VM Whitney’s Jeep Wee Teep, Mane Chance Farm’s Free For All, and others among 12 or more expected three-year-olds. The race offers 75000 added, with the barrier set at Churchill Downs in June.
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