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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1938
Page
6
Roy Bruner twirled a three hitter to pace the Orioles to a 6 2 series opener victory over Cordele. Six runs in the sixth inning fueled by six Cordele errors and timely homers by Dudley Parker and Woody Hargrove highlighted the win.
Box score highlights include Parker, Hargrove, Cleary, Howell, Mekendgie, R Lee. Home runs by Parker and Hargrove. Cordele and Thomasville with two and four runs. Key plays Geary to Cross to R Lee and Jumonville to Parker to Carter. Left on base Thornsville six. Base on balls Heartley two Bruner one. Winning pitcher Bruner, losing pitcher Heardley. Time of game 1 35. Umpires McShane and Hatter.
Max Schmeling was taken to Polyclinic Hospital after a first round defeat by Joe Louis in New York. Doctors reported fractures of the transverse processes of the third and fourth lumbar vertebrae but gave no indication the condition was life threatening. The bout ended 2 04 of the first round with Louis knocking Schmeling out and promoter Mike Jacobs delaying plans for a rematch while Baer contract talks unfold.
Ramblin notes on boxing match talk and fight predictions. McKinnon and Rose Theatre crew installed sound for a minimal fight, others reflect on Baer Louis and Schmeling bouts. Local sports chatter includes golf, PGA, and Orioles trades ahead of summer events.
Mel Harder Johnny Humphries and Johnny Allen combined for an eight hit 3 1 victory over the Yankees. Allen pitched a four hitter to win the second game 7 1. Sam Chapman drove in two runs with a triple and a double in the Athletics 7 1 win over the Browns.
The City Softball League kicks off Friday at 6:30 PM at East Side field in Thomasville. Four teams begin play with Cowden Auto Supply under George C. Mays facing City Nationals led by Raiford Robison Jr. Times-Enterprise Printers with Hayes Dickey meet Consolidated Loan Co. directed by J A Cuisy. All players must have signed contracts before playing.
Joe Louis stopped Max Schmeling in under three minutes to win a high profile rematch in New York. Louis dominated from the start and earned near 400000 dollars while Schmeling took roughly 200000. Analysts praised Louis as dynamic and unstoppable.
Thomasville American Legion Junior baseball men seek a fifth straight win as they host the Climax junior team tomorrow at the municipal stadium at 3 30. Admission is ten cents. The locals boast wins over Moultrie and Sylvester and are coached by E O Garner and Louie Porter with Wilbur Milton away.
Thomasville’s Roy Bruner tossed a three hit victory to pace the Orioles past Cordele 6 to 2 in the series opener. Orioles fueled by a six run sixth inning while Cordele pitcher Heartley yielded nine hits and Cincinnati errors plagued the Reds. Tallahassee toppled league leader Albany 6 4 in a high scoring affair.
A critical column mocks boxing fallout from a Schmeling Louis fight and rails at sensationalist reports. It notes radio timing discrepancies and fans paying high prices for a two minute spectacle, while praising local theatre sound quality and confirming Georgia law ruling with limited dissent. It also mentions Albany vs Thomasville in baseball and praises Red McKenzie and-Geary as improving players.
Joe Louis, 24 year old Alabama Negro, defeats Max Schmeling in Yankee Stadium before 80,000 fans. A brutal right to the kidneys and rapid series of rights kayo Schmeling in two minutes and four seconds. Referee Donovan stopped the bout as Schmeling failed to rise, sealing Louis's claim to the heavyweight crown.
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