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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1939
Page
3
Yesterday’s scoreboard shows Americus 6 5 Cordele 3 2 Albany 2 1 Valdosta 0 0 Moultrie 3 5 Thomasville 1 2 Tallahassee 7 Waycross 2 with two games postponed by rain. Tonight Albany visits Americus Valdosta hosts Waycross Tallahassee at Thomasville Cordele plays Moultrie.
The Albany Cardinals sweep a doubleheader from Valdosta 2–0 and 1–0 to tighten first place in the Georgia Florida League. Gilbert Leatherwood, newly acquired from Waycross, boosted Valdosta. Moultrie toppled Thomasville 3–1 and 5–2 in two games. Cordele fell to Americus 6–3 and 5–2. Tallahassee beat Waycross 2–1 before rain postponed the night game.
New York reports Dick Harlow may step down as Harvard coach after next season amid tiffs with captain-elect Torbert McDonald. Frank Lane of the Reds farm system draws interest from a major league club. Bobby Dodd faces Tennessee recruiting questions as Maj. Neyland’s influence lingers. Tommy O’Brien from Anniston chooses Tennessee climate. Fight managers unite to bar unethical contenders. Joe Jacobs blamed for publicity hoax at Asbury Park. Sam Snead endured heavy beating on the 18th hole in Philadelphia.
In a high scoring clash Marnie Reeder and Swoboda led the offense with RBIs and a Swoboda homer. Pitching went to Kunigonis and Podgajny with Trinkle and Van Orsdol suffering losses as Thomasville and Moultrie battled to a 1 — 1 tie with multiple double plays and solid defensive plays highlighted by key relays.
The recap lists players with hits and errors from Valdosta and Albany, including Riley Dusok and Rhawn Keane on base, Horn winning for Valdosta and Dent taking the loss for Albany. Key stats cover RBIs, stolen bases, bases on balls, strikeouts, and pitching lines across both games with umpires and times recorded.
Detroit strengthens by adding Pinky Higgins Buck Newsom Earl Averill and others boosting lineup. Eight game win streak cuts into Boston Red Sox in two days while Tommy Bridges limits Indians as Yankees end Cleveland run with a 4 1 0 victory in a hard fought duel.
Sid Stringer a southpaw from Thomasville hopes to play in a left handed tournament set for July 1 at Gulf Hills Club Ocean Springs Miss Alvin Everett of Rome Ga serves as regional chairman Entries should be sent to the Association Box 1442 New Orleans If any lefties are interested
Changes in Ga PFla League for the week begin June 5 include releases to Jamestown Club such as Valdosta Joe Black and Leon Skidgel under J Ed Mitchell. Americus lists Harold Cruthers. Cordele notes Hen Thackston returning to Thomasville Edwin Boothe. Waycross adds Joe Davis. Thomasville lists Kermit Aase returning to Baltimore with Cordele contracting Rogert Ivey and Valdosta adding Ralph Williams.
Georgia-Florida League president A D Walker announced the season’s first umpire change releasing Larry Frey and signing George Kashner. Kashner joins the staff and will work with Byron Alexander, Frey’s partner. Frey was suspended after Waycross player Harry Stratton charged him following a recent game.
Nashville report notes Chasteen Harris of Memphis red hot in Dixie Amateur match play. Harris beat Dan Yates and Crawford Rainwater to reach quarter-finals, praising his iron game and looping into late rounds as Sam Perry and Ken Rogers advance alongside. D'Antoni and Goodloe paired ahead as defending champion Carl Dann Jr. falls.
AP roundup lists Southern Association results New Orleans 2 Nashville 0 Birmingham 8 Memphis 7 Atlanta and Chattanooga tied 6 Little Rock 10 innings 4 Knoxville 4 Birmingham 2 Nashville 0. National League New York 7 Chicago 4 Boston 6 Pittsburgh 5 Brooklyn 8 St Louis 3 Cincinnati 4 Philadelphia 1 American League New York 1 Cleveland 6 Detroit 6 Boston 3 Chicago 5 Washington 1-2. South Atlantic Columbus 7 Augusta 4 Jacksonville 2 Columbia 3 Spartanburg 6 Mineon 3 Rain noted.
Southern Association games include Athintaf at Little Rock Knoxville at Birmingham Chattanooga at Memphis Nashville at New Orleans Chicago at St. Louis Pittsburgh at St. Louis New York at Chicago Cleveland at New York Boston at Chicago St. Louis at Philadelphia. South Atlantic features Augaste at Columbus Columbia at Jacksonville Macon at Savannah Greenville at Savannah.
Moultrie fans cheered as the Packers swept the day night twin bill with a 5-2 win and a 2-1 victory over Thomasville. Carl Bethman led the attack with two doubles and a single, Ray Rist added a double and two singles, while Johnny Podganjy pitched well in the night game and Johnny Kunigonis starred in the afternoon securing runs with solid hitting and timely extra bases.
The Moultrie team drew over a hundred fans for the last game of the series, with lively crowds and tense moments as bases loaded and two runs needed to tie. Swo boda hit two home runs, one near the foul line and another over the eye line, while Albany leads the standings and Tallahassee, Cordele, and Moultrie eye top spots. A letter to N Y B discusses local column controversies and a mock anonymous letter about Preacher Callaway.
New York June 16 Twelve days before his fight with Tony Galento champion Joe Louis is nearing peak condition at his Pompton Lakes training camp. He weighed 203 after a hard session boxing six rounds and expects to drop to 200 by fight night. Louis speaks bluntly of Galento and dismisses the gimmick talk about Max Schmeling, calling it a joke.
Thomasville’s Orioles lost to Moultrie Packers last night and tonight face Tallahassee’s Capitals in a key showdown. The Birds dropped to seventh as tough hitting and hustling Packers left town, while Orioles hope to rebound with Dock Rowers pitching against the Capitals.
The national collegiate track and field championships begin in Los Angeles with 200 athletes competing in ten events to earn finals spots. Nine NCAA champions defend titles, including Rice star Fred Wolcott in hurdles, as USC remains favored for a fifth consecutive crown amid ideal weather.
Public notices mention Fathers Day not published June 18. Braddock’s London date with Farr canceled. Pete Reister injured and out of Dodger camp. Elmira blues noted as Freddie Russell works on Maj. Neyland piece. Indians release Luke Sewell then rehire as coach. speculation rises on firing him as manager.
Brooklyn Eagle columnist Today's Guest Star Kid R Hughes argues for a statue honoring Gus Fan or John Q Public in the baseball hall of fame, presenting a humorous tribute to enduring fans.
Rainouts have delayed play but City Softball League resumes with a three game slate. Toms Toasted aims to extend its perfect league lead against Standard Oil while Foremost Dairies faces Kiroy and Goodyear Lifeguards meet Georgia Packers.
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