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Newspaper

Thomasville Times Enterprise

Location

Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1940

Page

3

Thomasville Defeats Caps In High-Scoring Baseball Tilt

In a sunlit afternoon game Thomasville Tourists overwhelmed the Caps 12-3. Hitting led by Hink Ulisney and Wills with three hits each while Kimbrell and Radney added key doubles as the Tourists pulled away in the eighth and ninth innings.

Sonny Jones Fratiahasse Palka Gsee Dale Alexander Raetimne Radney Leftyrt Slim Brown Thommmasville Putshe Ff Amore Radeny Kimbrell Thomasville Hink MckKenziee Dove Barnett Janes Burt Radneylis Loveless McKenzie Ove Inners Roy Smith Hsney Bowers Brown Newcomb Ulisney Mike Kimrell Schultz Lowry Jaeckel AW Uisney Wills McKengzie Pots Kimbrell Caps

Broadway book tops favorites for National Open

New York June 3 Jack Doyles Broadway book names Byron Nelson and Jimmy Dema as co favorites at 8-1 to win the National Open. Ralph Guldahl Sammy Snead at 10-1 round out the big four. Joe Cronin urges AL cities to worry about their own pitching while Red Sox face. The Belmont Park mutuels top the million mark again in 16 days. The Dodgers hover near first with one regular Dixie Walker hitting .300.

New York Jack Dodgers Dixie Walker Bimlech Puett Grandstand Wolves Dixie Howell Alabama Grid Reat Oklahoma City West Virginia Pedro Montanez Puerto Rico Joe Cronin Red Sox

Noisy Roundup of Baseball Talk and Personal Notices

The column blends sport chatter with light society items. Freddie Fitzsimmons is celebrated as outstanding father by Fathers Day committee. Jake Powell, Ed Galento, Mike Jacobs, and others are mentioned in casual notes. A Chicago judge advises changing No 7 for Eric M Near amid Sox superstition.

Freddie Fitzsimmons Dodger Ed Galento Mike Jacobs Jake Powell The Yanks Bob Myers Our Coast Belle Martell Les Minneapolis Ionce

Seventy Hundred Fifth Column Suspects Jailed in Egypt

Alexandria June 3 seven hundred fifth column suspects were rounded up in a weekend sweep and sent to interment camps today. The operation targeted alleged subversives amid wartime security actions.

Egypt Alexandria

Ted Lyons Tops Sunday Pitchers Seemingly Untouchable

Ted Lyons the veteran pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, in his 17th season, added another Sunday win by shutting out the Red Sox 6-0 at Fenway for his 225th major league victory. The article highlights Lyons as the current “Sunday pitcher” in the big leagues and tracks day-by-day results across the league, noting other key games and performances from Boston, Cleveland, Brooklyn, Cincinnati, Chicago, Detroit, and St. Louis.

Judson Bailey Associated Press Grizzly Chicago White Sox Ted Lyons Lefty Grove Lyons Baylor University Grove Fenway Park Boston Red Sox Chicago Jimmie Foxx Bobby Doerr Lou Finney Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Athletics Bob Feller A's Philadelphia Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs Reds Boston Bees Bucky Walters Dick Errickson Jim Turner Turner Pittsburgh New York Giants Bob Klinger Hal Schumacher New York St. Louis Boom Boom Beck Phillies Bob Bowman John Mize

Nazis Claim British Secret Agents Active in Americas

Mexico City reports the German press bureau accuses British secret service operatives of arriving in Mexico and the Panama Canal Zone to organize sabotage and trigger incidents blamed on German agents. Arthur Dietrich, chief, says the aim is to sow fear of Germany in the Americas, especially the United States.

Mexico City German Legisierr Mexico Panama Canal Zone Americas United States Arthur Dietrich

Egypt Seizes 600 Suspects Amid Security Crackdown

In Cairo and Alexandria authorities rounded up about 600 suspects and held them under guard for trial before military tribunals. Premier Aly Maher Pasha announced the government is studying new internal security measures as tensions rise along the Mediterranean. Fully equipped soldiers guarded telegraphs and telephone systems while heavy guards patrolled railways, bridges, highways, and canals.

Upper Lower Egypt Cairo Alexandria Aly Maher Pasha Mediterranean

Inconsistent Box Score From Thomasville Versus Waycross Game

A detailed but garbled box score covers Thomasville versus Waycross with multiple players listed for RBIs base hits and errors. The report includes pitchers Morgan Sauerburn Radney Burt Bowers and Brown, numerous in game events, and an unclear time showing 2 10.

Brewster Bevel Ellis Meckenzsie Troy Ulisney Ulsnes MecKenzie Barnett Dove Thomasie Hughes Sauerburn Thomasville Waycross Morgan Dimbler Borden Varble Alexander Hink Janei Smith Schultz Newcomb Mcckenzie Kimbrell Loveless Jaerkelle Isis McKenzie Bowers Radney W Kimbrell Lowry Kibrell Jand Lefton Jallahassee Ort Radney Burt Brown Whd Rodney Prince and Matesic

American Tank Army Planned in New Defense Estimates

Authorities outlined a force rivaling the German spearhead in Flanders with more than 1,600 light and medium tanks in a budget package totaling about 1.375 billion dollars. The plan envisions over 3,000 tanks overall plus 3,000 training planes, expanded plants, and munitions facilities to train 7,000 pilots a year and boost aerial and ground defenses.

Edward Be.romar Washington Flanders House Army Navy Wrems

Nelson Wins Three Way Playoff for 1939 National Open

The defending champion Nelson captured the 1939 crown in a three way playoff at Philadelphia. Byron, a deadly battler on the links, won the Western Open and was runner up in last year’s professionals tourney, noted for his precise iron play.

Nelson Philadelphia Byron

Thomasville to Meet Quitman in Softball Opener

The Thom asville team hosts Quitman tonight at East Side field for the season opener in the South Georgia Softball League. Quitman routed Thomasville in last week's opener in Brooks County, setting a sharp tone for the matchup.

Thomasville South Georgia East Side Quitman Brooks County Elks Times-Enterprise Cowdens Texaco

Poffenberger Wins Eighth Game for Nashville Vols

Boots Poffenberger, Nashville’s former major leaguer, earned his eighth win of the season in a 10-4 victory over Knoxville, part of a doubleheader. The nightcap saw Nashville fall to Knoxville 5-3 as Dutch Meyer homered for the Smokies. Atlanta stretched a lead as Burgess shut out Chattanooga 5-0 while Memphis won two close games 2-1 over Little Rock. New Orleans posted two wins 6-5 and 4-2 over Birmingham.

Associated Press Boots Poffenberger Nashville Poffenberger Vols Knoxville Atlanta Charlie Burgess Chattanooga Memphis Little Rock Smokies Dutch Meyer Crip Polli New Orleans Birmingham

Savannah Bus Schedule Prompt for Thomville Route

Bus schedule shows Savannah arrivals and departures with times for Thomville. Times listed include 7:00 am arrival, 2:05 pm departure, and 9:50 pm service on the specified route. No additional details provided.

Savannah Thom’ Ville

Tourists Cards Tie In Race For Third

The Thomasville Tourists and Albany Cardinals remain tied for third in the Georgia Florida standings with 29–22 records after wins Sunday. Thomasville defeated Tallahassee 12–3 while Albany edged Americus 7–6. Batters of Cordele beat Moultrie 10–3. Valdosta and Waycross did not play. Saturday results: Thomasville over Waycross 9–5 Tallahassee over Valdosta 10–4 Americus over Moultrie 12–5 Albany over Cordele 15–3.

Associated Press Thomasville Tourists Albany Cardinals Thomasville Tallahassee Albany Americus Cardinals Cordelo Bees Moultrie Packers Packers Purcey Valdosta Trojans Waycross Bears Waycross Valdosta Moultrie Cordele Associated “Press L. . Pet. Valdosta Esa Americas Moultrie Aacutderitagrere

Arnulfo Arias Elected Panama President in Landslide

Dr. Arnulfo Arias won Panama's presidency with the largest vote in the republic's history for a four year term starting October 1. He ran unopposed after Dr. Richard Alfaro withdrew citing suffrage limits. Arias had about 85 000 unofficial votes, surpassing the 1936 record.

Panama Arnulfo Arias Arias Harmodio Arias Richard Alfaro Popular Front Juan Demostenes Arosemena

Local Bowling Standings and Schedule from Yesterday and Today

Yesterday results show Albany 7 Americus 6 Cordele 10 Moultrie unknown Thomasville 127 Tallahassee 3. Today Albany plays Waycross Moultrie faces Thomasville Tallahassee meets Cordele Valdosta vs Americus.

Albany Americus Cordele Moultrie Thomasville Tallahassee

Westfroy’s results and league standings summary

Detroit 8 Washington 11 Cleveland 7-6 Philadelphia 2-12 New York 13-3 5 St Louis 4-1 Chicago 6-8 Boston 0-10 Brooklyn 3-2 Chicago 2-1 New York 1-7 Pittaburen 2 Boston 1-2 Cincinnati 11-0 St Louis 2-9 Philadelphia 4-2 Memphis 2-2 Little Rock 1-1 2nd games 10 innings.

Chicago Tune St Louis Boston Tittsburgh Southern Association Atlanta L Pet Nashville Aol Memphis Chattanoog Little Rock Airmingham An Knoxville New Orleans Westfroay Detroit Washington Cleveland Brooklyn Chicago New York Pittaburen Cincinnati St. Louis Philadelphia

Baseball schedule items across leagues and cities

A list of baseball matchups includes Chicago at Boston St. Louis at New York Cleveland at Philadelphia Detroit at Washington New York at Pittsburgh Poston at Cincinnati Brooklyn at Chicago Philadelphia at St. Louis Memphis at Birmingham New Orleans site LitWe Rock versus New Orleans Chattanooga at Knoxville and other dated pairings across venues.

New York Pittsburgh Poston Cincinnati Brooklyn Chicago Philadelphia Nat St. Louis

Tourists Open Four Game Home Stand With Packers

Moultrie visitors visit Thomasville for the opener of a four game set, with Kip Saulburn added to the active list after Dale Alexander benched himself. Abber Cathey rumored to start for the Ragtime Band against Moultrie. Card events include Waycross and Albany tied for third in the Georgia Florida League race.

Waycross Tallahassee Tourists Albany Cardinals Dale Alexander Kip Saulburn Omestind Moultrie Packers Cordele Reds Abber Cathey Saulburn Bears Morgan Embler Thompson Saurbrun Alex

Chicago golfer Benton C Watts recalls June dates and aces

Benton C Watts, a Chicago golfer, eagerly anticipates June 2 1941. He carded a hole in one on June 2 1939 at Oak Park Country Club on the 145 yard 13th hole with a six iron and again on June 2 1940 on the same hole with the same club.

Chicago Benton C. Watts Watts Oak Park Country Club

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