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Newspaper

Thomasville Times Enterprise

Location

Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1948

Page

4

Travelers win 11-10 in 12 innings for third straight over Pelicans

Little Rock beat New Orleans 11-10 in 12 innings to extend their streak to three straight victories and eight of 13. Bob German earned the win in relief after entering in the ninth as Nashville led Atlanta 5-4.

Associated Press Little Rock Travelers Southern Association New Orleans Little Rock Bob German Nashville Atlanta Mobile Memphis Birmingham Barons Chattanooga Charlie Workman George Byams Crackers Leo Twardy Walt Seasi the Bears Chicks Joe Stephenson Barons Babe Fliis The Lookouts Hal ‘Toones

Mary J Lepa Defends Title In Geo Women’s Golf Tourney

Brunswick reports Mary J Lepa Faulk defends her Geo Women’s Golf Association title in the 19th annual event held over three rounds at the eardwijk course. She topped Mary Ann Sauls of Albany a 6 4 in the morning round and posted a 77 for 18 holes as final round time nears.

Nan Pait Brunswick Thomasville Mary Jlepa Faulk Geo Women's Golf Association Theeardwijk Esamron Hare Ae i Mary Ann Sauls Albany Georgia State Women’s College Valdosta Mary Lena

Tigers edge Americus in slugfest 12 11 victory

Thomasville beat Americus 11 12 in a high scoring game as Turtzo and Shaw homered and Nelson left with a chipped knuckle. Cruze earned the win for Thomasville while Engle worked on the mound for the Tigers. Nelson will miss two weeks, Kominarek moves behind the plate.

Tigers Shaw Turtzo Homer Nelson Bill McGrotha Americus Thomasville Turtzo Phils Bob Cruze Tiger Jimmy Nelson Tanner Juddie Komigarek Birmingham Engle Larry Tessier Scott Wingo Tracy Henkle Komisarek Little Hassler Arduini Arduim Pash Howard Tripp Cruze Howard Stamey Paul Turtzo Benny Shaw Paste Bob Engle Ddi Kominsarek Cruz Americus AB Ccc Hog Willard Dbo Doward Stimey Ralweh Aw Scott Rf Tromanowski Bucha Taner Creehring Cgemmolh Woo Foo Riadsch Geelring Thomasville AG Sa -Low Fenkde, Sh Arduink &Bo.o Tirtse, Ef Co Konisarek, Rf-E Lite Maazle Orf Crane Chunk Curtis Huns Pash Rrino Alt Trenide Kontisarelk Shiw Sr le Sharne Shawe Tome Shawnes Uapensios Parrots Thames Geelwing Geehring Craze Nize Fiete Punk Rann Goi Withnins Allele Cece Oster Opiteher Pannen Minnives—Martin Dayie Fime Enme Peewee Ltd

Officers Directors of Softball League to Meet Thursday

Thomasville Softball League officers and directors will meet Thursday at the Y M C A at 7 30 am. Several league matters will be decided and plans for the Shaughnessy player will be discussed. All officers and directors are urged to attend.

Thomasville Shaughnessy

Thomasville Legion blanked Camilla 32 to 0 in Georgia

Thomasville American Legion Post 831 Junior team overwhelmed Camilla Legion 32 to 0 at home. Thomasville pounded Camilla for 25 hits while Camilla managed only one. It was Thomasville’s fifth straight win, with two no hits and one one hitter among their prior triumphs. Albany Legion from Post 31 faces Thomasville next at Municipal Stadium with Sonny Clark and Billy Cannon named as probable pitchers.

Camilla Thomasville American Legion Post Camilla Legion Club Rose City Nine Albany Sonny Clark Billy Cannon

Bears beat Pirates as lead in standings widens

Waycross Bears defeated the Tallahassee Pirates 17 to 9 to extend their lead, while the Valdosta Dodgers beat Moultrie 6 to 2. Thomasville edged Americus 12 to 11 in a high scoring affair as Don Stephens pitched Albany’s first shutout since May 9.

Associated Press Waycross Bears Tallahassee Pirates Valdosta Dodgers Moultrie Pirates Don Stephens Albany Cordele Cardinals Lynch Graddick Thomasville Americus Tigers Phils Frienno Valdosta Dodgers Athletics Wavereess Bears

Louis Watched For Weather Break In World Heavyweight Title Fight

Joe Louis heads to Yankee Stadium for a scheduled 15 round title bout with Jersey Joe Walcott. A crowd of about 55 000 is expected with gate receipts approaching 800 000 to 900 000 if skies clear. Louis weighs in near 215 pounds and Walcott around 195 as both seek a possibly era-ending victory.

Will Grimsley New York Joe Louis Joe Watcott Crant South Jersey Yankee Stadium P.m. Hst Twentieth Century Sporting Club Louis Walcott

Girl Scouts Learn Citizenship Through Service at Home

The article notes Gaby Sitters Girl Scouts embrace active citizenship starting at home and continuing through service. It highlights more than 15 million hours of war work previously logged and current roles as hospital aides baby sitters and ranger aid workers. It describes over 40 job types from local troop hobby sharing to involvement with global movements and international friendship.

Girl Scary

Musial and Brecheen Lead Cards to Victory Over Braves

Cardinals soar to a 5-2 win in Boston as Stan Musial hits five straight singles to raise his average to .403 and drive in two runs. Barrry Brecheen adds his eighth win as St Louis closes to within a game and a half of the league leaders while the Indians pull away in the American League.

Joe Reichler Associated Press St. Louis Cardinals Braves Boston Redbirds Stan Musial Zoam Iarry the Cat Brecheen Pittsburgh Pirates Cleveland Indians New York Cleveland Yankees Joe Dimaggio Ken Keltner Indians Denny Litwhiler Hank Sauer Cincinnati Reds Phillies Philadelphia Sauer Cincinnati

French Veterans of 1927 Return to Wimbledon

London June 23 AP Two French tennis greats from the Davis Cup era, Borotra and Brugnon, return to Wimbledon for a first round doubles match with Poland’s Spychala and Treczynski. Borotra turns 50 in August and Brugnon is 53, both renowned for multiple doubles titles at Wimbledon and on the continent since World War II.

London Jean Borotra Jacques Brugnon Poland Czeslay Spychala Ignacy Treczynski Borotra Brugnon Borotha Rene Lacoste Henri Cochet Bob Falkenburg Hollywood Jack Kramer Frank Parker Los Angeles W. Muller W. Musgrove South Africa Tom Brown San Francisco Gardnar Maller Miami Fla Drago Mitic Josi »Pallada Davis Cap Gianni Cucelli Italy Jaroslav Droabnv Cucelli Ace Tige Ieg Verre Ciicelli Arramer Weetivat

Post 222 Dominates Clark 20-3 in Baseball Showdown

Post 222 overwhelmed Clark Thread Mil Xy 20 to 3 as they scored in all but one inning. They led in the first, widened the gap with six runs in the third, added six in the fourth, and seven in the fifth to seal the win.

Clark Post Clark Thread Mil Xy Legionaires Legion Ark Warner Brothers Warners Times Enterprise

Baseball Standings Offer Regional Showdowns and Close Scores

Americas leads with 13 runs in a tight schedule as Thomasville Moultrie Valdosta split results. Albany edges Cordele 3-0 while standout players Tanner Goehring Bucha Cruz Funk Curtis Nelson pace Albany and Cordele attacks. Yesterday featured decisive wins in both men and women division matches with notable finishes as Drobny exited.

Americas Thomasville Moultrie Valdosta Tanner Goehring Bucha Cruze Funk Curtis Nelson Darwin Busa Carey Antolick Fricano Stammen Albany Cordele Stephens Attaway Lynch Graddick Reeves Drobny

Georgia Women’s Golf Tournament quarterfinals results

Defending champion Mary Lena Faulk of Thomasville defeated Miss Madge McDonald of Atlanta 5 and 4. Mary Melnyk of Brunswick rallied on the back nine to beat Miss Martha Daniel of Rome 2 up in the quarterfinals.

Brunswick Mary Lena Faulk Thomasine Madge McDonald Atlanta Georgia Mary Melnyk Martha Daniel Rome Roy Burns Columbus Eileen .Stulb Augusts Harris Mathis Valdosta Mary Brantley Black Nell Ransom LaFayette

Bruns wick Golf Tourney Sees Brisk Early Action

Thirteen Georgia cities appear in this year’s Bruns wick women’s golf tourney with 75 entrants. Red headed Mrs Nick Melnyk of Brunswick leads in the championship flight as she and Mary Lena chase a stiff title challenge. Early matches feature wins by Hodkinson and Brantley, while Faulk and McDonald advance toward Wednesday quarterfinals with Stulb and Gude.

Miss Faulk Grady McDonald Brunswick Nick Melnyk Melnyk Mary Leno Mary Lena Peter Hodkinson Frances Rich Bainbridge Sam . Pierce Cairo Mary’ Louise Maxwell Lester Wyche Olin Anderson

Georgia Florida League Games and National League Matchups

Albany faces Cordele while Americas meets Thomasville Moultrie plays Valdosta and Waycross visits Tallahassee in the state league. In the National League Pittsburgh goes to Brooklyn Chicago plays New York St Louis hosts Boston Cincinnati visits Philadelphia.

Valdosta Reteens Neee Tallahassee Thomasville Waycross Albany Moultrie Cordele Americus Southern Association Nashville Memphis Birmingham Atlanta Chicago Boston Pittsburgh St Louis New York Philadelphia Ax Brooklyn Cincinnati Greenville Neeneteneee Columbia Pune Jacksonville Charleston Haz Macon Seetsene Columbus Augusta Oh Savannah Yestfhnaws Albany Cordeley Thomasville Americas Valdosta Moultrie Ana ONAL St. Louis Philadelphia Washington Detroit SOUTH Fee Columbia- At Southern Association Mobile Little Rock New ‘Orleans Chattanooga Cordelo American League Cleveland New Orleans Mobile

Babe Zaharias Faces Jinx In Western Open

Chicago June 23 AP Babe Didrickson Zaharias, a three time Western Open winner, meets Mary McMillin of Green Bay in the second round. McMillin beat Zaharias in 1946 Western Amateur and is part of a strong eight player slate including Betty Jameson Helen Dettweiler Patty Berg Polly Riley White and May Gunther. The day features top qualifiers and notable matchups in Skaycrest’s course setting.

Chicago Babe Didrickson Zaharias Zaharias Tiny Mary McMillin Geen Bay Wis Miss McMillin Cleveland Miss MeMillin Mos Rs Zaharias Betty Jameson San Antonio Tex Helen Dettvgeiler Indio Calif Mrs. Zaharias Veter Patty Berge Minneapolis Polly Riley Ft. Worth Bettye M. White Dallas Mist White Smate Skaycrest Brack’ McMillin Jamescon Dettaveile Riley-White Gunther Mary Agnes Hemotiis i'Tenn Mnkring F‘dark Horse Dot Kielty Lone Beach Curtis Cupper Aft Miss Berg Savinne Jac Germain Atlanti Phyllis Otto Wesern Kravketa Beverly Henson Shirly Spark Detroit Hason T San &Triumphs Bere Jackeoreee Ochiltree

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