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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1935
Page
3
Tallahassee beat Thomasville 6 to 4 to extend its lead in the Georgia Florida baseball league. Albany edged Americus 4 3, Panama City upset Moultrie 8 to 4.
Tallahassee Capitals, led by 15 year old pitcher Bob Helvey, defeated Thomasville Orioles 6 to 4 to extend their grip on the Georgia Florida League standings. Daughtry struggled as the Orioles mounted a late rally that faltered, while Pickering was slated to start for Thomasville in a return clash.
In Egypt in 1934 railway travel caused only five injuries while quarrels accounted for 10 643 cases and scorpion stings for 7 642. The report notes rail travel was the safest transport but personal fights and stings led in casualties.
Detroit pitcher Lynwood Rowe, in his first full major league season, leaves the dugout to learn his son Lynwood Jr. was born weighing four pounds. The moment interrupts his pennant chase as manager Mickey Cochrane notes the pause and asks for the score.
Lieut Harry A Sebastian a former West Point football star stationed at Governors Island will stand trial by court martial at Fort Hamilton Brooklyn on charges of marrying Harriet Hagman Sebastian in 1931 while at the academy The case could carry penalties from removal of several files in the army promotion list to dismissal Reports say a rift in the marriage led to disclosure of the alleged violation of cadet marriage rules Col Noble will preside over the trial
The Pelicans beat the Vols 12 to 5 as Eddie Rose collected four hits in five at bats. Buster Chatham hit a seventh inning homer to lift the Crackers 6 to 5 over Memphis, solidifying league leadership. Leo Moon held Little Rock to two hits through seven, but Knoxville lost 4 to 1. Orlin Collier pitched well to beat Chattanooga 6 to 5. Memphis, Chattanooga, Little Rock, Knoxville, and Nashville matchups set for today.
A column discusses Macon efforts to assess intoxication cases and judge bias in arrests. It notes that Georgia law has no drunk in public offense, mentions Colquitt County beer votes, and surveys local baseball fortunes with Tallahassee Albany Americus and Thomasville race implications.
The Times Enterprise announces the Baer Braddock heavyweight title bout returns tomorrow night with blow by blow coverage from ringside at the Long Island Bowl New York. AP wire reports will be shared by top sports writers and fight experts, with free public access at the Times Enterprise office for those wishing to hear developments.
London June 12 Helen Wills Moody extended her pursuit of a second straight title by defeating Nancy Lyle of England in the Kent Omnis championship third round 6-1 6-2.
Albany defeats Americus 4 to 3 while Panama City beats Moultrie 8 to 4 and Tallahassee edges Thomasville 6 to 4. Today Amoritus visits Albany Panama City hosts Moultrie and Tallahassee travels to Thomasville. In major standings New York 7 9, St Louis 4 3, Boston 3 5, Detroit 1 2. Washington 9 3, Chicago 8 9. Philadelphia 4 5, Cleveland 2 1. Washington faces Chicago and Philadelphia plays Cleveland with New York at St Louis and Boston at Detroit.
Results show Cincinnati 4-3 New York 1-1 Pittsburgh 4 Brooklyn 0 Philadelphia 10 Chicago 4 St Louis at Boston rain. Matchups list Pittsburgh at Brooklyn Cincinnati at New York Chicago at Philadelphia St Louis at Boston. Memphis at Atlanta night. Birmingham 6 Chattanooga 5 Little Rock 4 Knoxville 1 New Orleans 12 Nashville 6 Memphis at Atlanta Chattanooga at Birmingham. Little Rock at Knoxville. Nashville at New Orleans. Swedes change to homeland Stockholm emigration fell to 49 this year from 61 last year.
Lefty Grove, once costly Sox ace with a sore arm, shows form in three recent starts as Boston wins both ends of a doubleheader against Detroit 3-1 and 5-2. Reds sweep Giants at Polo Grounds 4-2 and 3-0, while Phillies top Cubs 10-4 and Pirates beat Brooklyn 4-0 to pull even with St. Louis. Yankees take both vs Browns, 7-4 and 9-3. White Sox split with Washington, and Athletics sweep doubleheader at Cleveland. Cardinals Braves game postponed.
Alan Gould reports a heavyweight bout between Max Baer and James Braddock as likely to be hard fought but lacking strong public enthusiasm. Promoters price a gate between 250000 and 350000 dollars. Braddock is viewed as unequal to Baer, yet longer fights may improve his chances. Baer’s condition and referee questions draw little attention.
Joe Knight the Cairo based light heavyweight champion faces Louisville heavyweight Tom Terry in Hahira Georgia tomorrow night. Terry 22 has 40 wins in 47 pro fights and recently drew with Babe Hunt. Preliminary bouts feature Kid Baisden vs Tommy Gibbons and Jackie Terrell against a strong opponent.
The Cairo boxer Gray advances to another preliminary round as promoter Gene Webb of Hahira markets the card.
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