Tourists rally for twin bill wins vs Packers in loop
Abner Cathey and Mike Rosser led Thomasville Hourists to a doubleheader win over the Moultrie Packers, lifting Thomasville into sole third place in the Georgia Florida League behind Albany. Rosser earned his tenth straight mound win in the afternoon game, while Cathey struck out ten in the nightcap, as Cordele Reds visit for a two game set starting tonight with Clayt Seat pitching for the hosts.
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Mike Rosser
Abner Cathey
Moultrie Packers
Gaelime Band
Thomasville
Albany
Amn
Packers
Joe Halden
Moulinie
Red McKenzie
Faeries
Ocome Abner Cathey
Nickine Giese Koved
Dubhious
Pat Dove
Vinain
Moultrie
Ti Hot
Pelat
Brickner
Holden
Bosser
Reds
Cordele
Clayt
Hill Tooss
Bill Taylor
Kip Saurbrun
Dale Alexander
Saurbrun
Earl Williams
Lill Hink
Babe Ellis
Willaims
Hhase
Hink
Loveless
McKenzie
Troy
Dee Loveless
E Fuller
Bob Opidier
Uh Dedliat
Pshite Ads
Beeiedia
Drichner
Youchok
Eboolddeena
Ao Wallicetas
Prove
Trov
Alistiey
Phearnt
Rune Holler
Marlyengie
Proudte
Lapinthe
Frehit
Arickner
Barnett
Hinks
Ty Pave
Duaser Monbtrieu
Ant
Willits
Bas
Wilitine
Oses
Williams
Varble Sereel
Felliet
Ss Sg
Vorohius
Serners
Noval
Vbesteleens
Thomasville PO
Pesiyuett
Levey
Fragmentary high school game report with stray names
A garbled box score fragment lists players and base hits, with many misspellings and unreadable terms. Mentions include Taree, Varnett, Mecengie, Ulisney, Cathey, Beh, Pic, Prove, and others, plus references to pitching and strikeouts.
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Taree
Varnett
Mecengie
Ulisney
Cathey
Hases
Kase
Crathev
Tositi Pitelaer
Adewander
Verble
Pini Af Geome
Tina
Georgia Anglers Reel In Opening Day Rush
State wildlife ranger C A Dunn reports Georgia opens its statewide fishing season with a surge of licensed anglers and heavy gear sales. Lakes and streams show stocked stocks and record catches, though enforcement remains challenging amid widespread participation and a growing public interest.
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Georgia
North
Conn to box heavies after 175 title bid ends
In New York on June 5 the sports roundup notes Billy Conn expected to leave the 175 pound division after tonight's fight with Gus Lesnevich, turning toward heavyweight pursuit. The column also highlights Maria Schafer and various sports figures, plus LSU teams winning half of the Southeastern Conference titles for a second straight year.
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New York
Billy Conn
Gus Lesnevich
Jack Kearns
Louis-Godey Ballyhoo Brigade
Louis
Maureen Orcutt
Glenna Colett Ware
Jack Gibbons
Minnesota
Old Mike
Louisiana State
Indians Edge Senators in Tight DH as Pitching Shines
Cleveland split a doubleheader with Washington 2-7 and 3-2, narrowing the gap to half a game behind Boston. Lefty Al Smith improved to 5-0, lefty Al Milnar is 7-1, and Bob Feller moved to 8-2 as Cleveland builds a sharp pitching profile.
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Judson Bailey
Associated Press
New York Yankees
Cleveland
Indians
Washington Senators
Boston Red Sox
al Smith
al Milnar
Bob Feller
Cincinnati Reds
Boston
Red Sox
Mel Harner
Senators
Smith
Washington
Feller
St. Louis Browns
Yankees
Chicago
Ed Smith
Joe Kuhel
Detroit Tigers
Philadelphia
A's
Tommy Bridges
Bob Johnson
Wally Moses
New York Giants
Brooklyn Dodgers
Dodgers
St. Louis Cardinals
Pete Coscarart
Pittsburgh Pirates
Boston Bees
Joe Bowman
Chicago Cubs
Phillies
Diz Dean Returns to Texan Leagues as Tulsa Pitcher
In Dallas report Diz Dean, once a pitching ace, is optioned to Tulsa and set to start Sunday against Fort Worth in Tulsa. The veteran right hander, famed for 303 strikeouts in 1931 and a 26 win season, battles lingering arm fatigue while pursuing a comeback in the Texas League under Cubs organization.
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Dizzy Dean
Chicago Cub
Chicago Wrigley Field
Tulsa
Stan Hack
Jack Mooty
Claude Passeau
Bernie Olsen
Dean
Dallas
Ol’ Diz Dean
Texas
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
Diz Dean
Chicago Cubs
Diz
Fort Worth
Hig
St. Louis
Sam Snead Eyes Revenge at 1940 Open Championship
Tall and dark haired Sam Snead, noted for a wide fast swing, placed second in 1937 and blew a 8 on the final hole to lose the 1939 title. He aims to redeem himself in the 1940 Open.
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Sam
Elks and Cowdens Sweep City League Games
The Elks Club slugged the Times Enterprise Printers 13-3 in the Commercial League at East Side, while Higgins held the Printers to nine hits. In the Industrial League, Williams pitched Cowden Auto Supply to a 13-3 win over Texaco, as five hits were allowed. Tonight Georgia Packers meet Ice Company in Industrial, Plaza faces Troy in Commercial.
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Cates
Elks Club
Times-Enterprise Printers
East Side
Higgins
Printers
Williams
Cowden Auto Supply Company
Texaco
Cowdens
McDonough
Elks-Printers
Georgia Packers
Ice Company
Plaza
Troy
Nelson Defends Title Against Fast Field
Defending champion Byron Nelson assesses his Open title chances as strong after a 71 yesterday. Hogan draws attention with sub par rounds while peers like Guldahl Snead and Hogan challenge for the title amid field of fast contenders.
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Nelson
Joe Morton Cleveland
Byron Neilson
Ben Hogan
Ralph Guldahl
Sam Snead
Hogan
Billy Conn to Make Last Defense of 175 Pound Title
Detroit report notes Billy Conn, 22, plans his third defense of the 175 pound title against Gus Lesnevich at Olympia Indoor Stadium. Conn, a Pittsburgh Irishman, aims to pursue bigger fights after tonight’s bout, viewing taxes as a factor in staying with heavyweights. The 15 round title bout is promoted by Mike Jacobs and John Nelson with an expected large crowd turnout.
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Dale Stafford
Detroit
Billy Conn
Pittsburgh
Conn
Gus Lesnevich
Cliffside Park
N. J
Olympia Indoor Stadium
Mike Jacobs
John Nelson
Bears Conquer Trojans As Cards, Trojans Tumble
In Georgia Florida League action Thomasville Tourists won two from Moultrie Packers while Albany Cardinals fell to Waycross Bears. Waycross moved within three games of league leading Valdosta Trojans. Americas beat Valdosta 6 3. Tallahassee Capitals beat Cordele Bees 5 2. Gate receipts near 35 000 with 10 000 in attendance.ont.
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Associated Press
Thomasville
Moultrie Packers
Albany Cardinals
Waycross Bears
Albany
Waycross
Bears
Williams
The
Americas Pioneers
Valdosta
Browski
Kienle
Conick
Tallahassee
Capitals
Cordelo Bees
Kirksey
Jance
Baseball and basketball scores from recent games across leagues
Scores from the American League National League and Southern Association show Washington Cleveland Chicago New York Philadelphia Detroit St Louis Boston and other teams tallying wins and losses. Matchups include New York at Cincinnati Philadelphia at St Louis Pittsburgh at Boston and other listed games with locations and results.
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Pet
Boston
Yeveland
Detroit
New York
Aaa
Chicago
Washington
Philadelphia
St. Louis Berfere
Association
Nashville
Atlanta
Albany
Americus
Birmingham
Awiss
New Orleans
Trnoxville
Cleveland
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Mhieren
Pranklvn
St. Toutls
Pitshureh
Amfricar
St. Leonis
Phitedplah
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Osaipe
Viola
Dassen
Nanager Joe Holden
Rront Field
Mariekner
Florida
Black Sea
Ulik
St Augustine, Florida
John N. Dillin
Chamber of Commerce
ST. Augustine, Fla
Mae
GMC
Jesse Williams Motor CO
Joiner
C. A. Dunn
State Wildlife Ranger
Mother Nature
Thomas, Brooks
Grady
Withlacoochee
Oakapileo
Barnetts
Piscola
By Eddie Brietz
Kennel Klub
Billy Brenner
Yakima
Wash
Jake
der Hassen
Pfefer
Babe Didrikson
Canterbury
Hitzkriegers
Louisville Colonels
Knot Hole
George Parnassus
Ceferino Garcia
Berglund
Ken
San Diego
Shirley Povich
Washington Post
Mississippi U
Gerald Walker
Tulane
Tuesa
Dizzy
Sam ‘Snead
ELKS
Printers and Texaco Club
H. Dickey
Yancey
Texaco Stud
Cowden
Gudahi
Snead
Champ Optimistic
Americus and
Victors
Ballyhoo
Connor Lesnevich
Joe Louis
Mondava
Valdosta Seaches
Rf Tallahassee
Moultrie Cordele
Chattanooga
Yesternav‘e Reshilts
Southfern Association
Knoxville
Pirmineham
Memphis
Tittle Rock
Tanavic Ames
America
Hart, Setatinmer & Marx
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