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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1946
Page
8
Whitney searches the Armstrong house attic for a crucial document amid a steady downpour. Jack, injured, worries about his knee while recounting Barberini’s cheating and Paul’s role in exposing it as Whitney hopes for a lead to clear Paul before a public fallout.
Willard Marshall of the Giants hit his third homer with a man on in the ninth as the Giants beat the Cardinals 5-4. Andy Seminick homered 400 feet and sparked a 16-hit Phillies attack in an 8-4 win over Pittsburgh. Dave Ferriss and Poe Dobson led the Red Sox to a 6-1 opener win over Chicago and a 4-2 sweep with five hits. Clarence Marshall of the Yankees threw his first complete game in a 12-2 rout of the Browns, while George Myatt drove in the tying and winning runs as Washington beat Detroit 7-4.
East year's runner-up Johnny Dorn of Columbus Georgia is expected to compete in the Beauvoir Country Club 33rd invitational starting Friday. Dorn will clash with Sonny Swift and Sonny Ellis of Columbus plus Gordon Smith of Mobile Morton Bright of Atlanta Gene Vinson of Meridian Mississippi and Weldon Doe Jr of Montgomery among others. Scudday Horner last year's winner is a pro and ineligible to defend the title. The Congo River three thousand miles long is Africa's largest river.
Thomasville Dodgers erupt for seven runs in a single inning against Mooresville in a Carolina League game. Mooresville pitcher fainted during the contest. Also notes hall of famer Dan Brouthers salary, Portland Bath scheduling mixups, and a Cuban player misadventure amid a railroad strike.
HAL BOYLE notes Sweden and nearby countries value quiet traffic with hornless streets and pedestrian rights. He describes cyclist culture, long daylight, sun worship, and social traits across Swedes Danes Norwegians and Finns. Americans on leave find prices and fashion lure in Stockholm and London trades.
Summary of top players across the National and American Leagues with leading batting averages runs RBIs hits doubles triples and home runs. Notable names include Walker Mize Musial Kiner Williams Pesky and Ferriss among others with standout stats and perfect pitching records.
The Pensacola Fliers erupted for 10 runs in the ninth inning to edge Anniston 11 six and seize first place in the Southeastern League as Vicksburg faltered. Hendry pitched a full game for Pensacola while Porterfield and Murray toed the mound for Anniston.
Meigs Ga June 4 residents report visits and greetings from Omega Cairo Pelham Camilla and Athens. Notables include Miss Mary Wurst earning a University of Georgia degree and Mrs J L Fischer undergoing treatment in Atlanta.
A set of candidacy notices from Thomas County voters announces runs for the Georgia General Assembly House seats, Superior Court judge, and City Court judge. Candidates include W B Cochran Jr Lawson Neel Henry P Russell Jr and Geo R Lilly and J B Craigmid es with July 17 1946 Democratic primary details.
Meigs Georgia June 4 Mrs Lilly Mae Cochran died in Camilla at her daughter's home after a long illness She was 66 she married to the late Bob Cochran of Camilla She survived by three daughters Mrs Norman Wilkes Mrs Grace Sweat and Mrs Steve Cox a sister Mrs Bess Marshall and eight grandchildren Funeral services were held in Camilla at the Methodist Church with the Pastor officiating and burial in Camilla Cemetery A number of Meigs residents attended the funeral
The United States will have at least four professional golfers in the British Open at St Andrews from July 1 to 4. Lawson Little, who won the British and U S amateur crowns in 1934 and 1935, Jimmy Demaret, and Lloyd Mangrum and Johnny Bulla had already entered, and more may join.
Roy Segler writes to Thomas County voters announcing his August 23 1945 appointment as City Court judge to fill the late Earle’s vacancy. He notes an election on July 17 1946 to serve the unexpired Harie term through 1948 and asks for favorable consideration and support.
A Thomasville District candidate announces a bid for four year county commissioner starting next January to succeed Paul Searcy who will not seek re election. He cites support from county friends and intent to serve in county administration.
H D Burton, candidate for the unexpired term of the late W E Beverly, asks Thomas County voters in the Thomasville District for support. He offers a business like administration and harmony with the board, citing his brief but prior service and requesting continued confidence and votes.
A collection of candidate notices for the Thomas County Commissioner race outlines bids from Floyd H. Searcy Coolidge Ellabelle Merrivilles District A P Megahee Meigs District and J L Pilcher Meigs District. Each pledge to serve the county and seek voters support in the upcoming Democratic primary.
Atlanta Crackers blank Birmingham 9 0 as Big Bill Ayers collects three hits. The win puts Atlanta five and a half games ahead of Chattanooga Lookouts while Nashville Vols defeat Birmingham 7 3. Little Rock Travelers win sixth straight 10 1 over Memphis and Mobile beats New Orleans 6 4. Travelers have held opponents scoreless in 41 of 43 innings while tallying 74 hits in the streak.
Baton Rouge AP report says William Henry Boots Chambless former Auburn captain and guard coach signs with LSU as assistant to line coach A. L. Red Swanson. Chambless starred on Auburn's undefeated 1932 club and captained the 1933 team and has guarded coaching duties after graduation aside from army service.
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