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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1935
Page
4
Abbeville reports a sudden invasion of crop pests described as Weevils, linked to rumors of an Indian sign amid the Troy fleeing incident. The item notes local farmers’ concern and calls for monitoring while detailing related community chatter and signs observed around town.
In Dixie Amateur league action the Beaton and Troy squads clash as the Weevils face Campbell's Trojans in two games with Troy seeking revenge after previous defeats. Union Springs and Eufaula matches loom, while Tim Tabor powers a Cards win over Abbeville in a separate Dixie contest.
The Trojans travel east for the 89th intercollegiate AAAA championships seeking a tenth title in ten years as Dean Cromwell leads Pacific Coast stars in sprints and jumps. Stanford counters with four stalwarts Jim Reynolds Phil Levy Bam Kippatock Johnny Mott to challenge UC Berkeley Cornell Harvard and Columbia in the paint and field events.
Walter Johnson's baseball future hung on Commissioner Landis as Willie Kamm accused the Cleveland Indians of wrongful conduct. Kamm demanded a hearing to clear his name while Alva Bradley backed Johnson. The hearing was set for the morning at Landis's hotel suite amidst a cold.
League leaders appear for multiple teams in batting pitching and fielding. Names like Vaughan Medwick Ott and Greenberg surface with Pirates Cardinals Giants Reds and Tigers among others noted for runs batted in doubles and home runs. Amateur and minor leagues report scattered results alongside major league standings, including Chicago New York Philadelphia Boston and St Louis games.
Kelly Puollo, age 19, won the fastest 100 miles on the Indianapolis speedway. The Los Angeles Italian American claimed the top prize of 29 000 plus lap payments as 155 000 fans watched a 50 mile average of 106.240 mph. A second fatality marred the event as Clay Weatherly, 25, Cincinnati, died after a crash in the northwest turn at 210 mph. Petillo, Rex Mays, Wilbur Shaw, and Wild Bill Cummings led a field all averaging over 100 mph. rain limited speed late in the race. Prizes and trophies to be awarded at the drivers’ dinner.
JOE MEDWICK drives in six for the Cardinals with Hilt collecting doubles and triples in a double victory over the Reds. Whitehead notches his eighth straight mound win as Hudlin blanks the White Sox. CAMILLI fires five hits as Phillies surge. Henshaw and Lucas among noted performers in a busy game slate.
Prize contributions totaled over a grand sum for Hats event during the Mobile July Deep Sea Rodeo. Donors included state department backers and local groups supporting large mackerel and tuna categories. Fishing patrons reported substantial prizes and trophies for top catches in a bustling maritime contest.
The fragmentary记 report tells of Mrs James F Reynolds returning from a chopping trip to find a missing ring and stone. She retraced steps and searched the garden where she found the un missing stone near the driveway, with her daughter Geno reportedly nearby.
A garbled May 31 AP item from Philadelphia hints at a court inquiry into a fancy cocktail scheme. Naithen Millers claims involve charged water in drinks and a misused wine sale. Commissioner William Wacker doubts the federal charges and details remain unclear.
Chattanooga Lookouts toppled the Atlanta Crackers 6 0 on their home field to end Atlanta’s dominance. Alex McColl allowed four hits for the shutout while Chattanooga scored in the first, seventh, and a four run ninth inning. Memphis won both ends of a doubleheader 5 3 and 1 0 over Birmingham as Nashville split with Knoxville. Little Rock swept New Orleans in a doubleheader with a late start. Chattanooga visits Atlanta next.
Martin Buxby of Austin seeded No. made the semifinals of the Cotton States tennis tournament in Birmingham. He defeated Fred Sleep of Albany 6 0 6 2 and Folder Wright of Birmingham 6 0 6 1. J C Sanford of Mobile also advanced by beating Branch of Montgomery 1 16 3.
May 31. Enthusiastic plans were under way here today as country club officials prepared for a major grade golf meet.
Elites invite guests to a June 6 event at a local hotel honoring Cle Buckles of Va. The tournament committee led by Bryson outlines a poolside reception after a ceremonial roll, with GE Py tor serving as club president.
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