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Newspaper

Thomasville Times Enterprise

Location

Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1940

Page

3

Standings and results from Georgia Florida games

Official standings list teams Valdosta Waycross Thomasville Albany Americas Yallahassee Cordete Moultrie with four last night results Cordete at Valdosta Thomasville at Albany Moultrie at Waycross Moultrie at Waycross Today Cordele at Wildosty Thomasville at Atbaty Tathihasgsee at Americus

Georgia-Florida Valdosta Thomasville Albany Americas Yallahassee Cordete Moultrie Cordete Albabny Moultrie Waycross Wasycross Cordele Wildosty Atbaty Tathihasgsee Americus

Night rain delays National League games and results

Rain postponed several National League games. New York and Philadelphia reported scores amid weather disruption. In local updates, Jersey politics notes mention a sheriff candidate pledging active law enforcement duties and arrests if elected.

Cardinals wallop Tourists in Albany opener

In Albany Georgia on June 25 the St Louis Cardinals defeated the Thomasville Tourists 20 to 9. Five Albany players had multi hit games and five runs scored in the decisive second frame as Goetz fanned 10 and allowed three walks. Fray Dusak led Card with 3 for 3 including a triple.

Albany Ga Times-Eeterprise Phomesville Cardinals Stepie Joe Cusicks Peedeo Wings Arthur Goetz Albany Frv Dusak Card Seat and Dove Goetz

Baseball box score reflects Albany rout of Thomasville

Albany hammered Thomasville 12 to 6 as Hink and Loveless led with multiple runs batted in. Bailey Dusak Stickney and Seat contributed key hits while Goetz struck out ten in a 4 1 3 inning stint. Time of game 2 23.

Barnett Hink His Loveless Seat Stickney Bailey Beach Dusak Ito Hardin Cash Cusick Goetz Klink Seat Stickney File McWengie Dove Lnisuk Stehkney Filo Thomasville Albany Ulisney Harnett Prove Winnie Soal Hyshea Qi Bicrnett A Hink Halis Ty Loveless McWensle Love G Groy Disney C. Seat P. Ib E Bailey Laced Desak Ehardin Cusick Ghroel

Feller Tops Yankees With Seven-Hitter Victory

Bob Feller fired a seven hit game to push the Cleveland Indians past the New York Yankees 7 to 1. Feller added a single and two RBIs as Cleveland backed him with 11 hits and moved two games ahead of the Detroit Tigers while most other majors were rained out.

Judson Bailey Associated Press New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Bob Feller Cleveland New York Joe DiMaggio Yanks Indians Osgie Vitt Feller Ken Keltner Detroit Tigers Tigers

Baseball matchups across leagues headline action

In the American League matchups Boston at Detroit Gatehouse and Wilson meet Rowe and Newhouser, Washington faces Chicago Maarterson and Rigney, Philadelphia plays St. Louis Potter and Kennedy, New York vs Cleveland with Pearson Russo and Milamar. National League games include Cincinnati at Boston Derringer or Moore against Errickson, Chicago at Brooklyn French vs Casey, St. Louis at New York McGee vs Milton, Pittsburgh at Philadelphia Butcher vs Higbe. Southern Association features New Orleans at Atlanta, Birmingham at Chattanooga, Little Rock at Knoxville, Memphis at Nashville.

Cleveland Boston New York Washinton Sone Cincinnati Braekien Filoa Chinen St. Lanie Potrebgeh Phiadelphrice Amy Roston Southern T Nashville Itis New Orleans Detroit Gatehouse Wilson Rowe Newhouser Washington Chicago Maarterson Rigney Philadelphia St. Louis Potter Kennedy Pearson Russo Milamar National League Cincinnati Derringer Moore Errickson Iuucago Brooklyn French Casey McGee Milton Pittsburgh Butdcher Higbe Southern Association Atlanta Birmingham Chattanooga Little Rock Knoxville Memphis

Ramblin Jack Letterich to Enter Newport News Apprentice School

RAMBLIN Jack Letterich of Thomasville is leaving for Newport News Virginia to enroll in the Newport News Apprentice School for four years of electrical engineering training. The 1900 pound center and 1939 all-SGFA selection was honored for leadership and sportsmanship with a bank watch and is expected to bolster Newport News teams in coming seasons.

Jack Letterich Thomasville High Newport News Jack Setterich Bulldogs Letterich Bank of Thomas County T.H. S Jack Auburn South Carolina Georgia Thomasville McKay Gator Georgia Coaches’ Clinic Atlanta Albany Matt” Manning South Georgia Gus Letchas Letterich A

Voles Open Important Series With Chicks

Nashville Vols lead the Southern Association and host Memphis in a four game series needing three wins to secure home status for the All-Star game on July 8. New Orleans beat Chattanooga 8 6. Packy Rogers was carried from the field after a ball struck him in the head.

Associated Press Nashville Vols Memphis Atlanta New Orleans Chattanooga Packy Rogers Rogers Lena Stiles

Rome Permits Total 35179 This Month

Rome fire records show residents have pulled building permits totaling 35179 in June. The activity includes several new homes and substantial repair projects within the city.

Rome Fire Department

Ladies At Ball Game Talk About Everything Else But Baseball

A New York report on ladies day at major league parks reveals women mostly discuss family budgets, shopping, and social chatter rather than baseball. The piece notes only occasional game interest, with pockets of attention to players and events amid a carnival vibe.

New York Junior

Plaza Cafe Falls to Times-Enterprise Printers in Commercial League

Plaza Cafe softballers suffered their season’s first loss 8-3 as Times-Enterprise Printers pitcher Broughton Powell shut them down on four hits. Plaza’s Brady Moore and Hardee made two errors, while the Printers totaled nine hits. In the Industrial League, Georgia Packers crushed Texaco 17-3 behind Vanni five hits.

Plaza Cafe Broughton Powell Times-Enterprise Brady Moore Plaza Georgia Packers Moreland Texaco Vanni RHE

Don McNeill Wins National Clay Courts Title

Chicago June 25 Don McNeill of Oklahoma City captured the National Clay Courts singles championship at River Forest. The 22-year-old defeated Bobby Riggs, the nation's No. 1 amateur, in a four set final 6-1 6-4 7-9 6-3, in what observers call a springboard to top national tennis honors.

Chicago Don MccNeill Oklahoma City McNeill River Forest Courts Bobby Riggs

Savannah Weather Bureau Expands Reporting Capacity

Savannah officials install a telegraph printer to handle about 3000 daily weather reports, vastly increasing the previous 92 received by the office. The change aims to provide more detailed information on weather across the region.

Savannah Savannah Weather Bureau

Fort Benning Army Center Expands With New Recruits

Fort Benning Georgia on June 25 reports the 29th Infantry recruit center resembles a boom town as 1064 recruits populate the area. An average of 60 arrive daily as draftees spend three weeks in basic training while others await final enlistment action.

Thomasville Juniors to Clash with Tallahassee Legion Team

Thomasville American Legion junior baseball under coach Bob Doty prepares to host Tallahassee juniors at stadium park Thursday at three. Tallahassee has won nine straight and is among the region’s strongest teams, while Thomasville is touted as a top South Georgia outfit. Gus Letchas to pitch for Thomasville as Doty plans a Texas business trip before regional tournaments begin.

Bob Doty Thomasville American Legion Tallahassee Legion Stadium Doty Thomasville South Georgia Tefuits Gus Letchas Valdosta American Legion Texas

Macon Peaches Rally For Second In Sally Stand

Macon Peaches climb to second place in the South Atlantic League by routing Spartanburg 594 in a ninth inning rally sparked by Hulbert Singer's two on double. Macon had 11 hits including seven doubles and a triple off Rene Cortes, Pete Angell, and Mack Stewart. Red Birds, Savannah Indians, and Jacksonville games nearby. Columbus slides back as Savannah wins 5-2.

Augusta Macon Peaches Columbus Runiner Spartanburg Hulbert Singer Rene Cortes Pete Angell Mack Stewart Bob Costello Forster Thornton Jack Kraus Savannah Indians Indians Compton Savannah Red Birds Columbia Georgians Bobby Waughn Ellis Guise Brainard Kreevich Leg Anthony Jacksonville Greenville

Tribute to James H Porter features Neagle portrait at Wesleyan

In Macon on June 25 friends of philanthropist James H Porter plan a tribute ceremony at the city auditorium. Claude Frederick Neagle of Marietta will present a portrait to Porter who will donate it to Wesleyan College to accompany a portrait of his late wife Olive Swann Porter. Mayor Charles L Bowden will preside as civic, social and welfare groups join hundreds of residents.

Macon James H. Porter Claude Frederick Neagle Marietta Wesleyan College Olive Swann Porter Charles L. Bowden

Sports Roundup from New York Skywatching Yankee Giants Dodgers

A two week run of 11 Sunday games by the Yankees the Giants and the Dodgers produced only one tie. The column mentions Fordham Tennessee football in Cleveland stadium and Tex Oliver moving to Eugene Oregon. Harvard’s Torby MacDonald may join the Yanks as a young outfielder. Joe Louis and Beantown misplacements appear with other scattered notes on Vanderbilt Arkansas and Brooklyn.

New York Yanks Giants Dodgers Tennessee Fordham Torby MacDonald Harvard The Joe McCarthy Joe Louis Chicago

Trojans Bruins Win Again and Remain Tied

In the Georgia-Florida League Valdosta Trojans shut out Cordele Reds 6-0 behind Romans two-hitter while Waycross Bears beat Moultrie Packers 7-0 with Embler four-hitter. Albany Cardinals pounded Thomasville Tourists 20-9 as Americus beat Tallahassee 4-2 lifting Americus into fifth place.

Associated Press Valdosta Trojans Waycross Bears Georgia Valdosta Cordelo ‘Reds Bears Moultrie Packers Embler Reds Waycross Packers Albany Cardinals Thomasville’ Tourists Americus

South eastern League results feature rain and tight games

In Montgomery Alabama on June 25 rain affected Southeastern League play. Pensacola edged Gadsden 4 to 3 while Jackson split with Montgomery after a loss and a tie. Brandt and Mallory led Pilots with 10 hits as Gadsden sent 11 hits against Graf and Lambert. Rebels beat Jackson 7 to 4 as Marshall Meets pitched and Nikkel worked for Montgomery.

Montgomery Ala Pensacola Gadsden Pilots Jackson Brandt Mallory Pilots Gadsden Graf Lambert Rebels Marshall Meets Senators Nikkel Momery

Sikes Receives Record as Heavyweight Boxer Born on Lincoln Day

The record notes heavyweight Bob Sikes full name Robert Lee Sikes and states he was born on Lincoln's birthday. The item mentions shipment to Easton Maryland for seasoning and marks these as matters of record.

Bob Sikes Robert Lee Sikes Lincoln

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