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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1950
Page
3
In a coastwise card, Matt Russell 8 delivered a dominant first class-drubbing to Crate & Basket as servicemen and spectators watched. The bout showcased Russell's quick offense and firm defense in a brisk exchange.
In an AP report from Anan Ga on June 16 a relief pitcher for Jesup delivered key innings to preserve a slim lead late in the game. The performance showcased bullpen depth and timely outs to secure the victory.
The text describes a large national center connected to unions as the world’s largest Negro institution. It notes Negro colleges and a modern college in Georgia, mentioning the Georgia Infirmary in Savannah as the first Negro capital in the United States, organized in 1893 with a hospital for Negroes.
Yesterday brings a slate of Georgia Florida League results with Albany, Waycross, Americus, Cordele, Tallahassee, Thomasville, Valdosta, Moultrie and others. Major and minor league games shown with postponements and tonight's matchups across American and National Leagues.
Despite a roofless grandstand and scarce rain, 190 fans watched the Pirates win a close game. Adams debut for U of G struggled early but Benish delivered clutch defense and bat, while Varnedee and officials discussed needed improvements. Tigers face Albany and Cardinals push for first as Moultrie eyes playoff form.
In a dramatic scene, Harden struck out the final batter in a Georgia State League class D game and then, with teammates, rushed to the Harden home three miles away as a house burned. Harden's wife and young son fought the blaze as flames raged.
The 1950 NCAA tournament opens with Washington State and Tufts meeting at 9:30 p.m. EST in first round action. Alabama meets Bradley at 7:30 p.m. EST as Rutgers upset defending champ Texas and Wisconsin defeated Colorado A M 73 in earlier games.
George Kelly of Detroit extends his major league lead with a .386 average as the Tigers beat the A’s 7-3. Freddy Hutchinson earns his seventh win for Detroit, which moved 18 games over .500 and took a 1 1/2 game lead in the American League. Rays of note include Ted Williams slipping to .326 and Aaron Robinson’s 1948 trade tying into the pennant chase. Dick Kokos homers for St. Louis in a 16-9 win over Washington as Boston and New York split, with Sid Gordon contributing for the Braves.
The Southern Association season opens with low pitcher endurance as only 166 of 464 starters finished their games. Birmingham leads with 29 of 58 starters completing, while Little Rock's Travs have the fewest at six. Notable durable arms include Dick Littlefield and Bobo Newsom.
Tallahassee edged Thomasville 4 to 2 as Adams pitched badly in the ninth allowing the decisive three run burst. Lefevre and Quatrone sparked earlier scoring with Adams driving in a tying run in the fifth. McNally starred on defense and at the plate, while Stanley and Strickland contributed late.
The South Atlantic League shows top teams on hot and cold runs with Columbus winning 10 straight, Macon five straight, Savannah eight straight losses, and Jacksonville without a win since June 7. Columbus crushed Jacksonville 14 2 while Macon beat Savannah 4 0 and Charleston edged Augusta 9 3.
The St Louis Browns and New York Yankees completed an eight man trade. Ostrowski and Franck move to the Yankees while Duane Pillette Don Johnson Leo Thomas and Sid Schacht go to the Browns plus cash amounts totaling about 500000 in value.
In a chaotic doubleheader, Valdosta surrendered 23 runs to Moultrie after 10 walks and three wild pitches. Odbert Hamrick’s second inning grand slam at Moultrie looms large as Albany, Tallahassee, and MacGrath-like efforts highlight a rough night for several teams.
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