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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1946
Page
3
The Atlanta Crackers lost 4 to 2 to the Nashville Vols in the opener of a three game series. Memphis Chicks beat Mobile Bears 13 to 0, Chattanooga defeated Birmingham 10 to 9, and Little Rock Travelers edged New Orleans Pelicans 6 to 4 to start their series.
Heavyweight champion Joe Louis indicates a September fight likely against Tami Mauriello. He plans to meet promoter Mike Jacobs in New York the next day to finalize arrangements.
In San Antonio Texas June 27 AP junior contenders start a two day chase for national A A U track records at the 52nd classic Harrison Dillard Baldwin Wallace Ebony Streak opens his four hurdle tries Baylor University Wilmar Martineson tops the junior 100 meter field after a 9 5 second 0 yard dash Melvon Patton heads the junior 202 meter field with Desmond Kidd Stonie Cotten Tom Dickey and other speedsters also listed for the sprint events
Strips of criticism erupt as Thomasville Tigers are accused of loafing and lack of hustle in a late game. Fans and local columnist demand effort, tighter conditioning, and accountability from players to restore trust and respect.
The Tigers delivered amotley performance as Americus pounded 27 hits, with Bill Murray dominating for the Phillies and the Tigers loafing on defense. Spaziano and McBryde sparked a late rally, but the visiting Americus offense overwhelmed Thom asville 22 6.
Thomasville Legion defeats Albany 10 to 0 in an exhibition game as Norman Chastain on the mound allows two hits and seven strikeouts. The Rose City defense commits one error while the infield improves each outing. A night game under lights in Tallahassee is planned and Georgia Legion play heats up after June 39.
Dixie Walker sparked Brooklyn with two triples driving in three runs as the Dodgers beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-2 to maintain a three game lead over the St. Louis Cardinals. Walker tops the NL in batting and RBIs while also ranking high in hits triples and steals.
Results show Detroit 16 3 over Boston 2 9 while New York 8 beat Cleveland 4 New York 4 defeated Chicago 8 Brooklyn 4 Cincinnati 2 and Boston 11 Chicago 4 St Louis 4 Philadelphia 1 In the minors Agua Valdosta 11 Cordelo 8 Albany 6 Moultrie 5 Americus 88 Thomasville 1 Waycross 11 Tallahassee 10.
No games today in the American League. Boston at Brooklyn night game and Chicago at Pittsburgh on the slate. Georgia Florida League games include Cordeo at Albany and Moultrng at Valdosta with Thomasville at Waycross and Tallahassee at Americus.
The Columbia Reds grabbed first place by a full game in the South Atlantic league, beating the Greenville Spinners 2 to 1. Bill Gates pitched a fine duel. Macon fell 3 to 1 to Columbus while Charleston Red In climbed from the cellar by routing Augusta 42 to 6.
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