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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1952
Page
3
Thomasville edged Valdosta 7 to 6 as Willett and Eames drove in key runs in the ninth. Heathcock pitched 6 2/3 innings for Thomasville, with Roberts earning the win and Shaffer the loss as both teams traded late scoring bursts.
Tyrus Cobb and Rogers Hornsby heated exchanges draw attention from Life and Look magazines as they trade barbs over team play and sacrifice bunts. The piece notes Hornsby’s big contract, Cobb’s jab about teamwork, and references to Boston Braves managers and the 1952–53 timelines. A separate item covers the Merchants Night effort to boost attendance and a Valdosta game where Paul Eames helps secure a win with a ground rule double.
Associated Press Dispatch notes Satchel Paige, aging ace of the American League, as a premier pitcher ahead of the 1952 all star game. Paige’s late relief helped Casey Stengel’s Yankees gain top spot as standings shift across the league. Bobby Shantz and Allie Reynolds are few rivals identified while Paige’s influence on games continues to be decisive for his teams.
Albany and Waycross battled 14 innings with the score deadlocked 5 5 at midnight. Cordele Athletics blank Tifton 9 0 as Bob Sanders (two hitter) dominates. Brunswick Pirates roll past Moultrie 15 7 with Stuffy McCrone and 13 hits by Brunswick batters.
The Thomasville White Sox Negro baseball club hosts its second home game Friday at 8 15 p m in Municipal Stadium. They play the Sylvester Giants with tickets 60 and 35 cents. After a 5 4 victory over the Alvany Tigers last week, Thomasville beat Bainbridge 16 7 on the road to lift their season record to seven wins and three losses. A large crowd is expected.
Junior Chamber of Commerce hosts the second annual Georgia Junior Championship at East Lake Country Club July 8 to 11. Eligibility requires players under 18 by August 15. Top four finishers earn Georgia team spots for the National Junior Chamber event in Eugene, Oregon.
Glenwood beat East Side 18 to 15 as Brown and Strobe led Glenwood hitters while Vick had a perfect night with three hits for East Side. Senior league action has Dawson versus Park at 6 15. Dawson Street R As crushed Bobcats 10 8 at the Youth Center with Saddler leading four for five and Neely Stewart Carter and Brooks each with three safeties.
Randy Turpin, 24, already owns English, European middleweight titles and now holds British national and Empire crowns after a one round knockout of Cockell. Promoter Jack Solomons eyes a London bout with Turpin if the Maxim Robinson winner heads to the capital.
American Legion junior baseball workouts set for 4 p.m. today at W. A. Domiciliary field. Bob Crown reports fair response but room for more as plans call for two teams of players 17 and under with rosters around 16. Legion and City Recreation Department organize schedule for summer play.
Vaughnettes dominated Clark Thread with a 16-3 win. Billie Van Alstine pitched well and slugged one of the two home runs while Joanne Holloway led with three hits in four at bats. Walden and McKinney led Clark with two hits each.
J Bearden led Wight Hardware with a homer a double and two singles as they crushed Faulk Chevrolet 18 to 6 in Cairo League play. Grady Motors also defeated Holsum 4 to 2 in a four inning pitcher duel with Thrower earning the win.
The Lions Club aim to tie for seventh with the Threaders by beating Clark Tonight. Faulk Chevrolet seeks deadlock for runner up by beating Times Enterprise as Newsmen hold 6 1 with 1 loss and Mechanics sit one game back 5 2. First game at 7 45 p m and nightcap at 9 p m.
Tomcats rally in the ninth to erase a three run deficit and edge the Dodgers 7 6 in Valdosta. Eames delivers two runs on a ground rule double. Hollenkamp and Roberts set up the decisive frame as Shaffer takes the loss.
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