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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1932
Page
3
Hard hitting Cairo edged the Buds 5 to 4 in an exhibition as Lombard Henry pitched erratically early and Cairo capitalized on misplays. Bonner doubled, Abbot and Pugh driven in, Blalock’s two big hits including a late triple gave Cairo a slim lead. Buds tied in the sixth, but Cairo pulled away in the eighth.
The report highlights top performers from the National and American Leagues. Key figures include Paul Waner and Klein of Philadelphia among batting and RBIs leaders, Hurst and Ruth in runs, Foxx and Lazzeri among doubles and triples, and Pitching stars Swetoniec Gomez and Betts, with Chase for most home runs and stolen bases noted.
Bonner and Pugh each collect hits for Cairo with Pugh scoring on a failed throw after a steal attempt. Blalock trims the gap with a triple and Kimbrel drives in a run, but Thomasville closes within one before Aiken ends the game. Box score details include Bonner Pugh Shealey Hinson and Harden among others.
The article voices fan frustration over errors in a Cairo Buds game and predicts tougher play. It previews Meigs boxing card with Whit Webb vs Pick Gray and Hibbard vs Clinton, noting Meigs as a South Georgia fight hub despite eight-thirty start times. It reports Browns unlikely to move from Sportsman’s Park and discusses options for Bob Quinn with Boston, plus Georgia Florida League updates and Moultrie Packers funding.
Jimmie Foxx, amid a fierce chase of Babe Ruth, already has 28 four base hits and aims to surpass Ruth's 60 homers in 1927. Ruth trails Foxx by seven, with Foxx batting .381 and leading the AL in multiple categories as fans watch the unfolding race in a busy baseball day across the league.
Nancy Wentworth faces Lucci and gang leader Limpy Ashwood on an island as Lucci demands marriage and murder. Jerry Calhoun, Ivory Battles, and Stevens are captured attempting to arrest Ashwood, while a tense night unfolds under a flashlight search.
A crime scene unfolds with detective Ashwood entering a dim room to find Williams slain by throat-slash. The report describes a bloody bed, a dangling body, and a knife left at the scene as Stevens notes the victim woke during the attack. The scene hints at ongoing suspense and a cliffhanger for the next installment.
Los Angeles June 23 Jack Dempsey former heavyweight champion questioned the ruling transferring the title from Max Schmeling to Jack Sharkey. He said Sharkey was clearly outpointed and Schmeling did not deserve loss, urging scrutiny of the referee Gunboat Smith and the officials verdict.
Memphis Chickasaws under Doc Prothro emerge as a top contender in the Southern Association. A patched lineup delivers key wins including a 1 0 victory over Atlanta after Hutcheson homered in the seventh. New Orleans and Knoxville share cellar standings as Chattanooga tops Nashville.
A list of upcoming fixtures shows Memphis at 4-1, Atlanta 5-0, Chattanooga 13-7, Nashville 6-7, and New Orleans 4 with Knoxville 11. The rest of the teams include Philadelphia, Chicago, Washington, Cleveland, Boston, Detroit, New York, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, and others in various matchups. Only games scheduled.
A slate of matchups includes New York visiting St Louis and Philadelphia at Chicago. Washington plays Cleveland and Detroit hosts Boston. St Louis faces New York with Chicago hosting Philadelphia. Brooklyn meets Boston and Birmingham clashes with Atlanta. Chattanooga visits Nashville, Memphis plays Little Rock, New Orleans travels to Knoxville.
Eastern time timetable shows buses from Cairo to Bainbridge and intermediate points at 9 00 a m and 6 45 a m Leave Thomasville for Moultrie Tifton and intermediates at 10 50 a m and 3 00 a m.
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