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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1939
Page
3
Yesterday's results show Thomasville 4 Albany 3 and Valdosta 9 Cordele 2 while Waycross defeated Moultrie 10 to 8 in a weather affected slate. Upcoming games list Americus at Tallahassee Thomasville at Albany Waycross at Moultrie Valdosta at Cordele.
Chicago manager Nate Lewis and promoter Brig General Critchley discuss a likely summer fight in London between Galento and Louis. Odds favor Galento at 8 to 1 as partners, pay per round for sparring, and a plan to extend the bout to 15 rounds with penalties for fouls.
Riley leads with a home run and 2 RBI while Dusak Muen inghoff and McKenzie drive in two runs each. Schmidt takes the loss as Van Orsdol earns the win in a 2 hour 15 minute game with 7 bases on balls issued.
The Cisco Tex. kid Henry Pippen hurled the sixth place Athiletica to a 3-2 win over the New York Yankees in Philadelphia. Pippen’s first win of the year and the A’s first win over the Yanks this season came as he limited New York to four hits and triggered a late sacrifice fly by Eric Tipon. Lefty Grove and Red Sox beat the Senators 3-0, while Detroit’s Tommy Bridges earned his 0th win as Cleveland fell 11-2.
Seattle reports Al Hostak of Seattle is a 10-7 favorite to regain the middleweight crown, last held by Stanley Ketchel and relinquished after a loss to Solly Krieger on November 1.
A reader questions umpire rotation as Albany umpires Atkinson and Matesic work here and in Albany. The fan wonders why clubs appear to influence umpire assignments and asks for clarity from league leadership.
Charlie Letchas of Thomasville now with Chattanooga's Lookouts tied the major league assist mark with eleven in a nine inning game against New Orleans. He also went three for three in another game. Stan Benjamin ex-Oriole third sacker and outfielder starred with Benjy batting eight times producing four hits including a triple and a double. Fans will honor Heeth Varnedoe Thursday evening with a tribute in his name.
Atlanta beat Birmingham 7 to 6, Chattanooga 6 New Orleans 2, Detroit 11 Cleveland 2, Boston 3 Washington 6 Philadelphia New York 2. Greenville 7 Spartanburg 3, Jacksonville Columbus 0, Savannah Macon 2 Augusta 9 Columbija 2. National League had no games scheduled. American League results listed above.
Two scheduled games feature Birmingham visiting Atlanta and New Orleans visiting Chattanooga. Local fans anticipate competitive showdowns as teams vie for pivotal league standings.
New York June 27 Joe Jacobs pitches last minute drama to revive the Louis Galento championship bout at Yankee Stadium. Promoter Mike Jacobs touts pay readers while odds shift in favor of Tony Galento who weighs about 174 pounds to Louis 202. Predicted knockout within three rounds dominates observer chatter and Jacobs hints at private scales to rattle Louis.
Thomasville’s Orioles erased a 3 0 deficit in the eighth inning to beat Albany’s Cardinals 4 3. Pitcher Van Orsdal held the lead late as Schmidt started strong for Albany before the late rally and clutch hits from Vandergrift Swo boda and McKenzie sealed the win. The series resumes in Albany.
Cyril Wagner, 32, golf range owner and ex pro, wagered $325 that he could make two aces within 24 hours. He scored one hole in one at Elmgate Country Club before the 24 hour limit expired with no second ace and he lost the bet.
The Orioles visit Albany park for the rubber game of their series with the league leaders after a 4 3 win. Mike Bosser teams with Jack Gaddy for Thomasville and the Cardinals. Next home games include Cordele’s Bees with Doc Bowers scheduled Wednesday.
Columns discuss water seepage under Washington Street near Colonel Scott’s residence and suggested drainage fixes including a cross street drain and curb drainage to protect pavement. Mayor Cowell plans a East Coast visit with family, while interim Mayor Dixon handles city matters. Also recaps a baseball game rally in the eighth inning and light allusions to regional cooking and garden produce.
The City League leaders the Toms face second place Goodyear Lifeguards in a high profile game at East Side tonight at 7 10. Expected crowd is large as Georgia Packers Icemen and Kiroy play in the other two triple header contests. A City Softball League meeting discussed adopting the Shaughnessy playoff system and lineup time rules plus a ten minute gap between games.
Minneapolis resident William Shapiro 28 sought action at the city attorney's office over a hit and run. Traffic Sgt. Ed Wetherille checked his records and found five warrants for Shapiro on traffic offenses while he sat jailed awaiting a hearing.
Report notes a hole in one contest held recently in the cast with odds of 913 to 1 against an ace. Several million people likely view those odds as extremely conservative.
Mary Galento says her husband Tony will win the title fight with Joe Louis in the third round and then retire as world champion. She outlines plans for a West Orange home with chickens, a flower garden, and an annuity for their son, while Tony remains the main concern.
Thomasville ga June 27 first division clubs in the Georgia Florida League faced rough play and weather. Albany Cardinals lost to Thomasville 4 to 8 after leading seven innings. Tallahassee and Americus were slowed by heavy rain. Waycross beat Moultrie 10 to 8 with 11 hits off Kunigonis. Valdosta defeated Cordele 9 to 2 after 14 safeties. Cordele had 9 hits mainly in seventh and eighth innings.
Big Bill Nicholson homered twice and doubled as the Chattanooga Lookouts beat New Orleans 6 to 2. His sale on call to the Chicago Cubs loomed, and the victory pulled Chattanooga close to Memphis in the Southern Association standings as Atlanta moved into third with a 7 to 6 win over Birmingham. Memphis, Knoxville, Little Rock, and Nashville were idle.
Charles Letchas, rookie second baseman for New Orleans, tied a major league record for assists in a nine inning game as official stats credited him with 11 assists yesterday. The report notes his defensive pivoting in a Southern league context and highlights his ties with prior play in Tennessee and Chicago affiliates.
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