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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1935
Page
2
Jimmy Thomson, the California “siege gun,” starts the final 36-hole stage of the National Open with a two stroke lead. He carded 146 for the first 36 holes and opened the day with birdies, beginning with a six on the first hole, as Oakmont hosts the event.
Word from Belmont Park says Omaha the Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner has a shot at matching Gallant Fox and Sir Barton by conquering the Belmon stakes over 1 1/2 miles. The 3 to 5 favorite faced six rivals after a Withers defeat over a mile, with Rosemont reclaiming the lead.
Jimmy Thomson the 28 year old Scot led the 36 hole final of the National Open at Oakmont after two rounds. He held a two stroke edge over Alvin Krueger with Gene Sarazen close behind and a heavy rain disrupted play while stars like Tommy Armour and Olin Dutra faded.
Albany leads with 17 to Americus 6 and 7 to Tallahassee 2 in the day’s scores. Thomasville 5 over Panama City 3. Washington 11, Philadelphia 6. Boston 2, New York 1. Chicago 9, Detroit 8. St Louis at Cleveland rain. Detroit at Chicago. St Louis at Cleveland. Philadelphia at Washington. New York at Boston.
New York leads Boston 3 to 2 while Cincinnati defeats Pittsburgh 11 to 4 and Brooklyn wins 11 to 4 over Philadelphia. Chicago at St Louis postponed by rain. Also listed are scheduled games Boston at New York Brooklyn at Philadelphia and Cincinnati at Pittsburgh Chicago at St Louis.
Results list Atlanta defeating Birmingham 4 2 Memphis beating Chattanooga 6 1 and Knoxville visiting New Orleans with rain while Little Rock visits Nashville at night. Notable players Ray Mangrum and Herman Barron tied for 1529, Bobby Cruikshank at 154. Former champion Johnny Goodman leads amateurs with 155a alongside Johnny Revolta George Von Elm and Gene Kunes all listed with 155a in this late score summary.
Edward J. Neil reports on June 7 that Max Baer trains with light effort and showmanship at Asbury Park, while James J. Braddock engages in brutal, old fashioned conditioning. Braddock runs five to ten miles daily and spars intensely, preparing to endure punishment. Baer projects confidence, sparring casually and predicting a quick victory in Madison Square Garden.
Albany Travelers still lead in team fielding as Thomasville Orioles stay atop batting averages in the Georgia-Florida League after a rough week. Annino of Albany and Brown of Thomasville pace regular hitters with .375 and .373 marks, while Americas and Tallahassee highlight other categories.
Directors of the Georgia Florida Baseball League will meet at 10:30 at the Tosco Hotel to discuss Panama City’s franchise. Panama City has faced attendance and financial concerns though reports say the club has been reorganized to keep its berth. Valdosta and Cordele seek the Panama City slot and will attend the meeting.
After World War I Greenville County South Carolina issued medals to 5000 local soldiers but about 3000 tokens went unclaimed.
Albert Riley Jr. discusses Alabama Pitts a former Sing Sing star seeking a contract with the Albany Senators. Judge Bramham blocks the move amid debate over second chances and the role of rehabilitation in baseball. The column also notes Ralph McGill’s praise of Gene Sarazen and the value of international sports exchange.
Albany hammered Americus 17 to 6 to strengthen its hold on first place in the Georgia-Florida League. Tallahassee beat Moultrie 7 to 2, Thomasville topped Panama City 5 to 3, and Moultrie faced Tallahassee as Albany played Americus again.
Tallahassee Capitals defeated the Moultrie Steers 7-2 on a sunny afternoon. Farr hit a solo homer for Moultrie, while Charlie Huisking limited the Steers to six safeties. Capitals scored four in the first, added one in the sixth, and two in the seventh to seal the win.
Nashville Volunteers beat Little Rock 4 to 3 in 12 innings as Joe Martin doubled and Buck McCormick singled for the decisive runs. Bobby Durham pitched Atlanta to a 4 to 2 win over Birmingham, aiding the Crackers in the race. Memphis defeated Chattanooga 5 to 1 while Knoxville and New Orleans rain out.
Helen Wills Moody defeated Mrs Elsie Goldsack Pittman 6 0 6 4 at Weybridge England to capture the St George's Hill tournament in her first event since a 1933 back injury. The Californian dominated from the start, racing through the opening set and finishing strong in the second as Pittman failed to close the gap.
Scribbled column discusses travel to watch baseball games in Panama City Gulfport and Tallahassee while praising Albany and Travs fence hitters. Mentions Thomasville Orioles, a lone game last Thursday, golf majors with amateurs vs professionals, and a Glen Arven bridge tournament. Notes Richmond Virginia claims oldest Masonic hall in use for 145 years.
The Reds break a seven game slide with a 13 4 victory over the Pirates as Hafey faces possible discipline and health setbacks. Cardinals move to second as Giants push past the Braves in ten innings. Dodgers rally past the Phillies 11 9 and White Sox hold off the Tigers 9 8. Yankees fall to Red Sox 2 1. Senators beat Athletics 11 6.
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