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Newspaper

Thomasville Times Enterprise

Location

Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1940

Page

3

Valdosta Trojans Dominant In Florida League Action

The Valdosta Trojans won 4–0 over Americas Pioneers as Patterson allowed three hits in a shutout. Albany Cardinals beat cross Bears 6–4 to move within a half game of Thomasville, while Tallahassee Capitals split a doubleheader with Cor Bees. A separate note mentions John Woo rescuing a choking fish and taking photos for skeptics.

Associated Press Valdosta Trojans Thomasville Tallahassee Capitals Cor Bees Bees Tallahassee

Roundup of Baseball News and Notes From New York

A wide array of sports tidbits from New York on June 4 includes Jimmy Dykes touting Joe DiMaggio and Bob Feller as top 100 grand earners, crowds at Belmnt Park and Dodgers landmarks, and various player moves. Memorable items mention Pee Wee Reese news, ticketing insights, and a mix of college and pro notes across sports.

New York Jimmy Dykes Joe DiMaggio Bob Feller Cubs Harvard J.P. Wood Joos Angeles Ball Park Jets Belnant Park N.Y Yanks Jane Stadimma Dodgers

Little golfer Hogs the headlines with three straight wins

A young player burst into the spring spotlight by winning three consecutive tournaments in Carolina. He shows a sharp, quick swing and a serious, almost grim focus described as a killer instinct.

Carolina Hogan

Softball League Opener Rained Out In Georgia

Last night the Thomasville versus Quitman season opener was washed out. Tonight East Side hosts two league games with Cowden versus Texaco and the Times Enterprise against the Elks Club.

New South Georgia Thomasville Quitman East Side Cowden Texaco Times-Enterprise Elks Club

35 Boys Out For Legion Junior Team Here

Thirty five candidates are working out for the American Legion junior baseball team led by Coach Bob Doty. No practice today due to a Thomasville Moultrie league doubleheader. practices resume tomorrow with a practice game against the Moultrie junior Y M C A set for Friday. Promising players include Lark Mason Rodney Cone Charlie Williams Jack Zeigler and Jake Zalamas.

Bob Doty Moultrie Lark Mason Rodney Cone Charlie Williams Jack Zeigler Jake Zalamas

Dizzy Dean Returns to Minors in Desperate Gambit

Former baseball great Dizzy Dean seeks revival by moving to Tulsa in the Texas League after Cubs owner Phil Wrigley waives him to the minors. Dean plans a sidearm delivery following doctors' warnings his overhand style is finished.

Tom Siler Chicago Dizzy Dean Dizzy Dean Phil Wrigley Chicago Cubs Wrigley Tulsa Cub George Bennett Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Cubs St. Louis Curt Davis Clyde Shoun George Stainback Stainback Cincinnati Reds

Southeastern League Pitchers Take Bombardment

Montgomery notes heavy hitting as seven league pitchers were shelled. Anniston defeated Selma 9 to 3 as 12 hits led the Rams, while Gadsden Byrd surrendered 12 blows to Montgomery Rebels who won 7 to 1. Meridian Bears beat Pensacola 3 to 1, and Jackson Senators topped Mobile 6 to 1.

Montgomery Ala Vanosdola Selma Clovercafs Anniston Elledge Rams Selma Rebels Byrd Gadsden Pilots Love Pensacola Meridian Bears Ishrensberger Jackson Senators Isert Mobile Shippers

Indian painter Broken Rope freed over fishing license

North Platte June 4. Chief Broken Rope, an Indian painter, was charged with fishing without a license but released after authorities proved federal statutes allow an Indian to fish anywhere in U.S. waters without a license.

North Platte, Neb Red Man Broken Rope United States

Yankees Rally Toward Fifth Straight pennant

The Yankees, after a late-season surge, won their fourth straight against the St. Louis Browns and sit within four games of first place. Ailey Donald, returning from health issues, pitched well and improved the pitching staff as New York tightens its grip on the pennant race.

Judson Bailey Associated Press New York Yankees St. Louis Browns New York Yankee Ailey Donald Donald Sciatica Washington Browns Harland Clift Yanks Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers Red Sox Chicago White Sox Boston Foxx

Pelicans Rise as Barons End Chicks Streak

New Orleans' Pelicans climb to seventh after 3 to 2 win over Little Rock as 19-year-old Al Jurisich limits the opposition. Birmingham edges Memphis 3 to 2 while Knoxville drops to last place after an 11 to 6 loss to Chattanooga. Atlanta and Nashville prepare a two game series in Tennessee.

Associated Press New Orleans Pelicans Southern Association al Jurisich Little Rock Birmingham Memphis Fred Tauby Wimpy Willis Art Luce Dutch Mele Knoxville Chattanooga Lookouts Atlanta Nashville Tennessee

Farmers in Kansas See Co operative Growth

More than half of Kansas's 170 000 farmers belong to cooperative organizations, highlighting a shift toward collective marketing and shared services in agriculture.

Kansas

Golfers Tuning Up For National Open

Golfers prepare for the National Open as yesterday's results show Cordela 7 8 Tallahassee 4 5 Valdosta 4 Americus 6 Albany 6 Waycross 4. Today’s schedule lists Albany at Waycross Moultrie at Thomasville Cordela at Moultrie Tallahassee at Cordela Valdosta at Americus.

Cordela Tallahassee Valdosta Americus Albany Moultrie Thomasville Waycross Cordela Valdosta

Baseball scores from yesterday across leagues and associations

American League results include Chicago 7 Boston 4 and New York 7 St Louis 1 with Cleveland a 4 Philadelphia 0 and Washington 9 Detroit 3. National League games show New York 4 Pittsburgh 3 and Cincinnati 3 Boston 2 with Brooklyn 3 Chicago 2. Southern Association reports Chattanooga 11 Knoxville 6 and Birmingham 3 Memphis 2 New Orleans 3 Little Rock 2. Only one game scheduled in South.

Tigers Dutch Leonard Washington Detroit Senators Gerald Walker Jim Bloodworth al Milnar Cleveland Philadelphia ‘Athletics Cincinnati Reds Boston Bees Hugh Casey Brooklyn Chicago Cubs New York Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Joe Bowman Pittsburgh Boston Ebipisso Srhenerceaden New York Chicago Washington Wi Philadelphia St Louis Cincinnati Heheh Rooklyn St. Louis Fat Southern Association Nashville Odece St.Louis Meveland Southern Chattanooga Knoxville Birmingham Memphis New Orleans Little Rock

County weigher Jim Pickens faces rival Harry V. Stokes

In Oklahoma City on June 4, county weigher Jim Pickens seeks reelection while opponent Harry V. Stokes, weighing over 250 pounds, campaigns with the slogan The only man who can balance the scales. The layout also lists baseball matchups for the NATIONAL and SOUTHERN leagues.

Oklahoma City Jim Pickens Harry V. Stokes Stokes

Bus Schedule Lines Appear in Local Timetable

The timetable lists bus routes with arrival and departure times between Atlanta Albany Bainbridge Dothan Monticello Tallahassee and Valdosta. Times include early morning 5:45 a.m. and late night 12:40 a.m. services with multiple daily options.

LOT Tv Arelva Atlanta Abana Vila Tifton Albany Bainbridge Dothan Monticello Tifton Tifton LO Ellio Tallahasees Tallahassee

Dutra Shaves Five Strokes at Canterbury In Open Prep

Cleveland June 4 Golfdom’s Olin Dutra the 1934 Open champion led the practice at Canterbury with a blistering 34 34 68 four under par. Hogan matched par with 34 37 71 and vice Ghezzi posted 37 33 70 as field tunes up for the National Open with 72 holes starting Thursday.

Cleveland Golfdom Canterbury Olin Dutra Thig Ben Hogan Texas Dutra Hogan Vice Ghezzi Deal N. J

Harvard group to retrace Columbus voyage in Indies

An expedition led by Prof. Samuel Eliot Morison of Harvard set out from Miami to retrace 1,500 miles of Christopher Columbus travels in the West Indies. The aim is to locate places in Columbus journal and collect material for a biography. Morison has already logged 15,000 miles and hopes to finish by 1942.

Miami Wia Samuel Eliot Morison Harvard Christopher ~ Columbus West Indies the Explorer Morison

Thomasville Tourists set for doubleheader with Moultrie Packers

After a rest day the Thomasville Tourists prepare for a municipal stadium doubleheader against the Moultrie Packers this afternoon and tonight. Manager Dale Alexander plans to use Abner Cathey and Mike Bosser on the mound and may start Clayt Seat tomorrow against Cordele's Reds. Kip Saurbrum makes his hometown debut Thursday as the Ragtime Band returns to the Reds. The Tourists, idle yesterday, slip to fourth place by a half game as Albany Cardinals win to climb into the chase.

Thomasville

Savannah batters shock Beazley as Columbus wins 4 3

Thirteen Savannah hitters claim Beazley used a ball on the mound while Columbus wins 4 to 3. Beazley allows six hits as Macon, Augusta, Greenville, Spartanburg rivals post varying scores in a busy day of play.

Augusta Savannah John Beazley Columbus Beazley Nick Beazely Macon Columbia Costello Scherer Columbians Greenville Foran Zukowski Greenvile Spartanburg Anthony Jacksonville Mack Stewart Leo Moon Spartan

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