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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1941
Page
3
Wilbur Hutzel of Alabama Polytechnic was elected president of the National Track and Field Coaches Association at a meeting in Palo Alto California as about 40 coaches prepared for the NCAA championships to follow. He succeeds Larry Snyder of Ohio State.
Thomasville Lookouts suffer a seven game skid as pitcher Sauerbrun and catcher Ulisney team up for tonight's game against the Tallahassee Capitals at the stadium. Dove is suspended without pay for breaking club rules and poor performance, with possible trade talks underway while Pat McVay nears return from Indiana. Valdosta Trojans beat Thomasville 6-1 as Persoskie allows four hits and links a two-run rally in the third.
Hollywood June 20 Bing Crosby attempted to enter the Northwest Amateur Golf Tournament at Spokane under the name Harry Lillis Crosby. Officials insisted he use his full name for eligibility. Crosby shot a neat low 70 before autograph seekers disrupted his game.
Roundup notes Billy Cotti top offers for movie rights and a 25 thousand dollar payoff. Louis wins seven year earning tally reaches 1.987 million with 51 fights. Contenders, bids, and managerial chatter mix with plans for Louis September outing and August Abe Simons Buddy Baer bout. Memorial to past predictions by media men and praise for Spud Chandler as hard luck Yanks starter.
In Birmingham, Sam Perry runs to the semi finals of the 1941 southern amateur at the Birmingham Country Club. He defeats Harold Williams and Robert Harris as Ed Herron Jr advances in the same bracket, with Charlie Harper and Frank Sitz also in the quarterfinal lineup.
Joe Louis is set to defend the heavyweight title in September against Lou Nova after promoter Mike Jacobs pursued a September bout. Nova’s camp resisted a prior idea of facing Abe Simon, while Louis pressed on with training following his 13th round win over Billy Conn.
The St Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-6 in 11 innings as Frank Crespi delivered a bases loaded single for the winner after Cincinnati Reds style close games. Brooklyn’s Dodgers won 9-4 over the Cubs while the Giants topped the Pirates 9-6. Cleveland crushed Philadelphia 12-1 as Jeff Heath led with a power day and Joe DiMaggio extended a 32 game hitting streak.
The Thomasville Lookouts struggle toward the Georgia Florida League's second division amid rumors of internal strife after the release of manager Bill Rodgers and promotion of Kip Sauerbrun. Fans accuse players of slacking as Trusty McVay and Iron Mike Ulisney return to boost morale. a new outfielder is expected soon as the club fights to avoid the cellar.
Toledo June 20 Big feud in golf flared anew as Johnny Bulla of Chicago demanded a referee with a stop watch for his third round Inverness Invitational match against Ralph Gul dahl of California. The players have been at odds since April when Bulla walked off the Asheville Open pairing over perceived deliberate play.
Valdosta Trojans beat Thomasville 6 to 1 to reclaim second in the Georgia-Florida League as Albany faltered against Moultrie. Moultrie won 6 to 5 the previous night while Cordele topped Americus 12 to 9 in a high scoring game. Waycross blanked Tallahassee 3 to 0 as teams collected many hits but few runs.
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