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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1934
Page
2
Detroit clinched the American League title for the first time in 25 years as the Yankees were shut out 5 0 by Boston rookie John Morena. The Tigers now await their World Series foe while the Giants and Cardinals vie for the NL pennant with a tight finish.
The AP reports an ancient enactment remains in force banning more than 40 riders on a street car drawn by one horse and more than 60 on a car drawn by two horses, though the statute has fallen into disuse.
Elfrieda Mais, 42, touted as the world’s champion woman race driver, died after her car burst through a blazing board wall at the Alabama State Fair in Birmingham. Three others were hurt including two boys atop a parked car and fair performer Jenks Hoagland as the car crashed through the wall, rail, embankment, and road grader. Mais, a native of Indianapolis, had raced since 1912 and was reported dead on arrival to a local hospital. her body to be sent home for funeral services.
Detroit climbs to the American League peak driven by speed and power, led by Mickey Cochrane and Schoolboy Rowe. The piece contrasts Detroit with the Giants and Cardinals, notes Rowe’s 24-win year, and outlines pitching plans featuring Rowe, Crowder, Bridges, and Marberry as the Tigers vie for the world series.
Pepper Martin and Leo Durocher drove in runs to lift the Cardinals past the Cubs 3 to 1 with a home run by Martin. Johnny Morena pitched four hits to eliminate the Yankees from the American League race for the Red Sox. Walter Beck shut down the Phillies in the nightcap for a Dodgers doubleheader sweep. Jimmy Foxx and Bob Johnson contributed as the Athletics topped the Senators twice.
The report lists top national league leaders in batting runs and RBIs with P Waner Terry Ott and Collins leading multiple categories. In the American League Gehrig Gehringer lead batting runs RBIs hits doubles and home runs with Foxx Manush Chapman and others also noted for key stats.
Henry Cren shaw will take office as Mayor of Samson the first Monday night in October after his municipal election win. Councilmen joining him are P. J. Davis, Harry Walters, John K. Page, J. C. Brunsen and Grover French. Also noted, the Smithsonian reports 100 new fish species from the Albatross expedition 1907-1910.
New Orleans defeats Nashville 2 to 0 to clinch the Southern Association championship. Denny Gatehouse blanked the Vols on two hits, as Hal Stafford and Byron Speece allowed four Pelican base hits. The Pelicans head to Galveston to defend the Dixie crown in a best four of seven series.
Dothan High plans night games after city council approval for stadium floodlights. The Tigers’ schedule includes Slocomb, Selma, Pensacola, Andalusia, Sidney Lanier, Ozark, Geneva, Enterprise and Hartford, with two new opponents Pensacola and Selma.
The Dothan High Tigers plan frequent road trips to Selma Pensacola and Anniston as the season opens. Morgan Blakes praises Howell Riley and Demyanovitch while Coach Thomas predicts a strong backfield led by Campbell. Hartford looms as a potential challenger though slim chances are noted.
Princeton coach Crisler says 1934 will be tougher with stronger opponents and rivals eager after last year. He cites three reasons for needed improvement and notes he sometimes uses sophomore squads to curb overconfidence. Schedule includes Amherst, Williams, Washington and Lee, Cornell, Harvard, Lehigh, Yale, and Dartmouth.
West and East polo stars shuffled lineup for the Meadow Brook game as weather kept the interregional series two weeks behind schedule. The West, defeated 10-8 in Game 1, altered positions with Cecil Smith and Elmer Boeseke moving to No 2 and No 3 respectively, while Eric Pedhey remains at No 1.
Bellefonte pa extra guards have been added to the night shift at Rockview penitentiary. Prisoners have nothing to do with it. The anticipated break will come from outside and the job of the new guards is to maintain security during the heightened alert.
Classified notices list a mix of cinema offerings including Age of Time with Lionel Atwill and The Wolf Dorg with Rin Tin Tin, along with various shorts and serials. The Eagle's page notes additional comedy and drama features across Thursday to Sunday, with typical burlesque and western titles featured alongside readouts of actors such as Zane Grey and Buster Crabbe.
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