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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1939
Page
6
Orioles visit Cordele rained out last night. Thomasville's Orioles and Cordele Bees plan a double header tonight to finish the series. The Orioles return home tomorrow to open a series with Albany's Cardinals Wednesday night led by Johnny Keane.
A wide sprint of sports notes from New York to Ohio covers the baseball centennial search for Nap Lajoie in Mentor Ohio, a crowded National Open finish list, and Tennessee's Orange Bowl plans for a likely January 1 date. The piece also notes Dodgers attendance milestones, Joe MCarthy Day rumors, Birmingham boxing buzz, and various anecdotes from players and managers across the sport.
Detroit pitcher Tommy Bridges twirled a four hit shutout against the Yankees, his team’s 3 0 victory as the Yankees suffered their first shutout since 1938. The win boosted Detroit in the pennant race while other majors results rolled in around the league.
Chicago June 6 Bobby Britton 21, son of boxing great Jack Britton, pursues the world middleweight title. The welterweight contender, debuting at 146 pounds, fought a hard ten round decision loss to Milt Aron at Marigold Garden after a rapid rise in Miami and a family legacy.
Americus at Waycross Albiny at Valdosta Thomasville at Cordele Tallahassee at Moultrie show a regional schedule with multiple city pairings. The brief card notes clashes across Georgia towns and Florida streets, outlining upcoming matchups without final scores.
Dick Chapman of Greenwich Connecticut won the International Amateur Golf Championship of France by defeating Jacques Leglise, former French champion, five and four in the 36 hole final.
Fay Evans alleges Cy Morgan shifts to veterans for GF entry in Thomasville. Bathmore’s ex Southern Leaguer Dec Bowers joins pitching staff while five other class D players and a list of rookies fill the roster. Ramblin notes cover Orioles prospects, local golf, and upcoming charity events in Thomasville and surrounding area.
After tonight's games the top club will face Gulf Beaches Florida's feminine softball champions in a Jaycee drive to fund an iron lung. The Toms Toasted may stay first with a win over the Icemen or face a tie with Foremost Dairies or Goodyear Lifeguard if they lose. A coin toss could decide a tie for Thursday's mothballed match.
In Kingstree South Carolina H R Morris searched for his missing cow Bossy. He found the cow swishing its tail tangled around a small tree. The snarl was so tight Morris had to cut the tree down to free the cow.
Spartanburg 12 Savannah 8 in nine innings. Columbus 6 Columbia 3. Augusta 4 Jacksonville 1. Maton 8 Greenville 7. Savannah 4 Spartanburg 2 in nine innings, rain shortened.
Jack Dempsey's fame as a devastating puncher was credited with saving him $3000 in a civil suit. Charles McFarland sued the former heavyweight champ claiming he was slugged in a barber shop. the jury returned a verdict for Dempsey.
A 50 pound calf born at the Robert Grier farm in Kingsley, Iowa, lacks a tail and must find a new way to brush flies from its back. The unique condition draws local curiosity and highlights farm life in the area.
The report lists yesterday's baseball scores from the Southern Association and National League with multiple decisive games. Cincinnati beat New York 2. St Louis won 4 against Breckton. Pittsburgh defeated Philadelphia 8 to 1. Detroit triumphed over New York 3. Cleveland beat Boston 7. Chicago and Philadelphia combined for 12 to 1 in another game reference.
The Associated Press lists key showdowns with Birmingham facing New Orleans Knoxville visiting Nashville Little Rock at Memphis and Cincinnati touring New York Pittsburgh at Brooklyn Chicago Chicago at Philadelphia St Louis traveling to Boston.
The column reviews a calm election formality with Thomas as appointee favored to win and amendments expected to pass. It notes Junior High certificates awarded and a commencement address by W. T. Anderson, plus last night’s class night with photos and rainouts affecting local games.
Brooklyn Dodgers faced possible night baseball suspension at Ebbets Field after fan disorders in nonreserve sections. Kings County Sheriff James V. Mangano warned owner Larry MacPhail that adequate police presence might be required to maintain order for upcoming Dodgers game against the St Louis Cardinals.
Heavy rain postponed all four games in the Georgia Florida League. In Valdosta Albany and Valdosta teams were idle and the married ceremony of Lawrence Berry and Cassie Chaney was postponed at home plate. Cordelo led Albany Moultire in a tight race, with Tallahassee close behind in the standings.
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