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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1939
Page
3
Kermit Vase allowed six hits as Cordele beat Thomasville 2 to 1. Jaeckel went 3 for 4 for Cordele while Mike Clisney doubled for Thomasville. The Orioles staged a late seventh inning rally to win on a Dick Mireninghort single.
A garbled report blends sports notes with a math puzzle about Cordele and Thomasville basketball wins. It recalls threats of displacement, community figures, and a reflection on resilience amid hardship, ending with a page continuation tease.
Bainbridge Ga June 5 The resignation of W G Watson as head football coach at Bainbridge High School was announced with regret He will enroll soon at Augusta Medical College to pursue a medical degree Watson coached football two years with ten wins and five losses also leading basketball to the western division finals and directing the boys softball team to strong showings There is speculation H O Shealey may resume his former role as head coach and athletic director The Bearcats extend best wishes to Watson for his future in medicine
Two Augusta youths claim state skeet crowns at Forest City Gun Club. Jack Boardman, under 21, wins the men's title with 146 of 150. Red Boardman takes the Junior all-around with 1387 x 150. High scorer was Dr. Leroy Childs of Atlanta with the 1938 title.
Florida's feminine softball champions travel to face local teams in a Thursday schedule. Readouts from yesterday show Waycross beat Albany 7 to 6 and Cordele defeated Thomasville 4 to 2 while Tallahassee edged Valdosta 6 to 5 in eight innings. Today Americus visits Waycross Albany hosts Valdosta Thomasville goes to Cordele and Tallahassee meets Moultrie.
Cairo golfers, many from Glen Arven Club in Thomasville, compete in a handicap tournament. Qualifying scores list Roddenberg Pierce Barwick Brinson and others with rounds and first round results showing several matches decided by 1 up or 4 and 2.
The leading City League club will meet the Gulf Beaches Florida champions from St. Petersburg Thursday afternoon to help fund an iron lung. Permission issues push the game to the on-site field with Jaycee officials planning ticket sales and seating arrangements for a big crowd.
Cordele, June 5 The Bees beat the Thomasville Orioles 4 to 2 in a rapid nine inning game. Don Ballou started for the Orioles, allowing seven hits and four runs in six innings before a pinch hitter finished. Walter Pursey pitched for the Bees, holding the Orioles to seven hits.
Harry Cooper wins the Goodall round robin at Fresh Meadow CC with a two shot margin over Craig Wood to claim $1,000 and press toward the P G A championship. Ralph Guldahl Henry Picard Byron Nelson Sam Snead and Cooper are pegged as top contenders for the Open with Guldahl favored at 6 to 1.
Sports roundup notes Lou Nova ahead of Joe Louis, Cubs Dodgers feud heats up with Claude Passeau trade fallout, Galento press issues questioned, and broadcast chatter from Jim Johnston and Bill Daly. Mentions Giants struggles, Buddy Hassett batting woes, and mystery behind Brock Hassett’s base path.
In a Southern Association recap the Lookouts held their division lead by splitting a doubleheader with Knoxville, while Memphis climbed to second with a two victory day over New Orleans. The Chicks surged past the Crackers in another game, heightening the tight race as the season moves along.
Cooper notes many factors favor Harry in Philadelphia. Concentration improves after exhibitions while the varied conditions from exhibition play should aid him in upcoming challenges.
In three close games the Cordele Bees beat Thomasville 4-2 to widen their lead in the Georgia Florida League. Purcey limited Thomasville to seven hits as Cordele’s offense matched that total. Waycross edged Albany 7-6 in a ninth inning rally, Tallahassee beat Valdosta 6-5 in 10 innings, and Americus and Moultrie were idle.
Chattanooga lost the opener 8-2 but won the nightcap 4-3. Memphis swept Knoxville and Atlanta 3-2 and 4-3 in nine innings. Nashville beat Atlanta 2-1 in the first game but fell 11-4 in the nightcap. Birmingham split a doubleheader with Little Rock 11-5 and 6-2, staying fifth.
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