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Newspaper

Thomasville Times Enterprise

Location

Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1938

Page

3

Crews Qualifies for National PGA Tourney

Six southeastern golf professionals earned national PGA Tour qualification at Shawnee On Delaware after a 36 hole test. George Picard of Charleston led with 143 while Arnold Mears Savannah and Orville White Greensboro tied for second at 149. Charlie Hall Birmingham and Eddie Miller Gadsden joined scoring 151 and 152 with Leland Crews Thomasville at 153.

Atlanta Shawnee-On-Delaware George Picard Charleston S. C Arnold Mears Savannah Orville White Greensboro N. C Charlie Hall Birmingham Ala Eddie Miller Gadsden Leland Crews Thomasville

Babe Ruth eyeing return to majors coaching role in Brooklyn

Rambling notes celebrate Babe Ruth's potential coaching stint with the Brooklyn Dodgers and possible pinch hitting. The column also lauds Ralph McGill's promotion at the Atlanta Constitution and salutes other Georgia sports figures and events, including Piney Woods tournaments and local golfers.

Ralph McGill The Atlanta Constitution McGill Constitution South

Joratz Tops Georgia Florida League Batting Pace

Albany dominates the Georgia Florida League as Bob Joratz posts a .381 average through June 14, with 79 hits in 207 at bats. Stan Benjamin trails at .365, while Tallahassee’s Ridings rises to .363 and Americus Rowe reaches .354 with four homers. Albany pitchers Wilshere Vargo Bess lead with strong records, and the Albany Travelers own team batting .298 and fielding .9148.

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Louis Camp Tightens Grip Ahead of Big Fight Rumors

Eddie Briez reports a crowded scene in New York as betting odds settle around 7 to 1 for Louis with strong Yankee Stadium turnout possible. Rumors swirl about trainer changes and management tensions while preparations for a third corner man continue. Dorothy Darby plans to visit with 51000 Detroit supporters backing Louis ahead of the bout.

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Florida Champ Meets Georgian in Dixie Amateur Finals

Florida titleholder Carl Dann Jr. of Orlando faces Jennings Gordon of Rome Ga in a 36 hole southern amateur championship at Ponte Vedra Beach. Dann has dominated Florida titles, while Gordon is a strong Georgia veteran with three inches. Gordon advanced by beating Horace Horner Jr. in 19 holes and Dana beat John Oliver 3 and 2 in semis.

Piney Woods Jack Oliver Valdosta van Brunt Oliver Glen Arven Ponte Vedra Billy Eager Johnny Oliver Billy McWilliams Roman Miami Morton Bright Albany Jennings Gordon Rome Atlanta Leland Crews Glenn Arven Charlie Vaness Thomasville Old Country Carl Dann, Jr Kenneth Gregory Ponte Vedra Beach Fla CPA Georgia Orlando Florida Biltmore Forest Asheville N. C Dana Gordon Fairways John Oliver Horace Horner, Jr Montgomery Ala

Local Softball League Forms with Four Teams in City

Renewed interest grows in a city softball loop led by George Mays with over 40 players joining a four team setup at East Side. Managers Mays Robinon Dickey and Curry organize practices and plan a league start, with a large list of players including Mays Robison Curry Moore Higgins and many more.

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Baseball scores and rain disrupt several games

Yesterday Nashville beat Chattanooga 6 to 5 while New Orleans edged Little Rock 9 to 4. Birmingham played Memphis in rain. Today Chattanooga visits Nashville Memphis hosts Birmingham Atlanta at Nashville. Boston defeated Chicago 5 to 1 while Cleveland beat Philadelphia 8 to 1. Washington led Detroit 12 to 3 with New York at St Louis rained out. Other results include Cincinnati 4-12, Brooklyn 3-10 and Pittsburgh 4-3 over Philadelphia with St Louis at New York and Jacksonville 5-2 Columbus. Savannah topped Spartanburg 4-? and Macon 6-5 Greenville 1-4 with Augusta at Opalulla Ta ta.

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Babe Ruth Returns as Coach for Brooklyn Dodgers

Babe Ruth resumes major league activity joining the Brooklyn Dodgers as coach. The famous slugger, renowned for his home run record and colorful persona, accepted the offer to contribute in a coaching role with the Dodgers.

Babe Ruth Brooklyn Dodgers

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Report covers diverse sports notes: John Oliver of Valdosta loses in the Southern Amateur semis at Ponte Vedra to Carl Dann. boxing hype for Schmeling Louis fight. Tallahassee Caps rout Orioles with strong hitting. baseball chatter includes team comments and playoff format notes. Tallahassee signs Tyson from Mississippi as new right fielder boosting energy.

Tallahassee Orioles Clark Tyson Mississippi Mr. Clark

Evans praises Georgia-Florida League as fastest Class D circuit

Billy Evans veteran scout for the Boston Americans says the Georgia-Florida League is the fastest Class D loop he has seen. He notes Albany's league leading team as the strongest Class D club encountered and predicts it would be a winner in class ball.

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Cordele Reds edge Moultrie 2 1 in close nine

Cordele Reds win 2 to 1 over the Moultrie Packers behind Travis Heartley seven innings pitched. Carl Hoffman pitched well for Moultrie, but an unearned run from an error decided the game. Tallahassee Capitals beat Thomasville Orioles 9 to 7 in a high scoring affair with late rallies and multiple hitters contributing.

Thomasville Capitals Birds Tallahassee Orioles Moultrie Packers Reds Packers Travis Heartley Cordele Carl Hoffman Heartley Hoffman Moultrie Fla Huck Geary Dixie Howell Red McKenzie Don Cross Arnold Heft

Baseball pennant races mix quirks and key shifts in 1930s style

SID FEDER reports on a wild split in both leagues as the Yankees edge toward the Indians, the Tigers slide, and the Cubs Giants Reds contest the NL lead amid managerial changes. The Indians’ 8-1 win over the Athletics boosts their AL lead while the Reds strike back against Brooklyn and the Pirates survive a long ball night.

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Babe Ruth Returns as Brooklyn Dodgers Coach

New York reports Babe Ruth will coach the Brooklyn Dodgers after a brief conference with GM Larry McPhail and manager Burleigh Grimes. Ruth agreed to terms for the balance of the season and will serve as coach while Grimes remains manager. Ruth has been away from baseball since 1935.

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Tigers triumph as Lawson stars in nightcap

Roxie Lawson delivered in the nightcap for a 43 Tiger win. Jackie Wilson powered the Red Sox to a 5-1 victory over the White Sox in Chicago.

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