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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1939
Page
5
Yesterday's matches show Albany 8 tallahassee 0 and Americus 6 Valdosta 4. Thomasville 10 Cordele 5. Other games affected by rain.
A chaotic roundup mentions attempts to schedule night baseball in the American League, Lou Gehrig day fundraising, a Shelby Carolina League wedding invitation, and reactions to the Dempsey-Firpo fight with quotes from multiple sports writers and officials.
In a rough game, Thomasville scratched out runs against Albany. Key contributors included Harrington and Arpebt Patties, with two base hits from Fianeetitle and Riles. Pitchers Omir and Harn earned the decision as Umps Forrest and Throgmorton presided.
Loday presents a schedule of matchups across Georgia with Tallahassee at Cordele Albany at Moultrie Valdosta at Americus Thomasville at Waycross.
New York opinion piece praises Joe Louis after his knockout victory over Tony Galento. The column lauds Louis's offensive prowess while noting his vulnerability to solid punches and his calm, courteous demeanor. It highlights the promoter’s $50,020.63 bonus and a September title shot, and observes rivals rushing to face Louis.
Qualifying play this weekend at Glen Arven for the 21st Piney Woods championship draws amateur golfers from Georgia and Florida. Preliminaries Saturday and Sunday with 26 holes of match play leading to a Monday start and a Wednesday final to crown the Piney Woods champion. Event attracts ~100 players from multiple cities amid social events and a ladies bridge tournament.
The fragment references the Cracker football team beating New Orleans 7 to 2 and Memphis, Chattanooga, and Nashville involved in a Southern Association race. It mentions Lookouts and Barons with a close second place outcome and a victory impact on standings.
Jimmy Johnston, manager of Bob Pastor, rants for 36 hours as Pastor’s 10 round loss to Joe Louis fuels talk of a September Detroit bout. Nova plans another warmup against Galento while avoiding Louis, forecasting a bigger gate next summer if the stars align.
The column laments fading glory, notes Dempsey’s illness after his title loss to Tunney, and celebrates lingering figures like Big Bill Tilden. It shares notes from Rev Anthony and Heeth Varnedoe, reports on Orioles attendance, Cordele Bees hitting antics, and upcoming Camilla racetrack plans along with Thomasville Orioles games on July Fourth.
Camilla Georgia announces a July Fourth official opening of a new race track. Harness and running races feature elimination heats in the morning and finals in the afternoon with cash prizes. Participants hail from Georgia and Florida, plus a bicycle race for boys and a musical chair event as part of the holiday program.
In a City Softball League triple header at East Side tonight the Times Enterprise Printers take on Foremost Dairies for third place. The Printers seek a win to edge ahead by a game and a half or drop back the same margin depending on results. Georgia Packers visit in the second game, after beating Icemen 19 17 last Tuesday. In the nightcap the Goodyear Lifeguards, second in the standings, try to rebound from a Tuesday defeat to league leader Toms by facing cellar-dwellers Standard Oilers.
The Washington Senators took the first game of a doubleheader 2-1 in 12 innings before the Yankees won the nightcap 7-0 in six. Emil y Dutch Leonard improved to seven and two as the strong-armed knuckleballer and Clark Griffith praised his staff. The Senators beat Red Ruffing and led early with a first inning triple and single and a sacrifice. Darkness ended the second game with a Yankee win.
Jumonville and Vandegrift powered the Orioles to a 10-5 win over Cordele, each with a double and two singles as the team exploded for 12 hits. Heeth Varnedee Night honored WPAX announcer with gifts, while Bowers held Cordele to secure the victory.
Germany mobilizing rumors in France and England warns no aggression will be tolerated. Peace seems doubtful. Dr Sanford clashes with Secretary Ickes over a university grant for dormitories to fraternities. Bees lose to Birds ten to five after a showery start. Heath Varnedee receives a broadcast honor. Mac Anthony presents. Aldermanic seat expected. Fondren Mitchell favored. Johnny King builds a new Monticello Road home with plans for full furnishing.
Thom asville's Orioles moved to sixth place after a 10 5 win over the Bees and traveled to Waycross to face the Bears in a two game set tonight and tomorrow. Manager Cy Morgan named Jack Van Orsolel to start and released rookie receiver Howard Pfund.
Rise doubles to deep left center scoring Jumonville and McKenzie. Contini flies out. Arnold mishandles a throw allowing Vandegrift to reach third as Patron retrieves and throws home, Vandegrift scoring for the fifth run of the inning. Swoboda flies out and Coutini pops out.
Albany Cardinals defeated the Tallahassee Capitals 8-0 behind Horne who limited opponents to four scattered hits. Albany erupted early with three runs in the first inning as Ogiego failed to mount a comeback. Other scores include Thomasville Orioles 10, Cordelo Bees 5, and Americas 6, Valdosta 4. Moultrie Waycross game rained out.
In Montgomery Alabama on June 30 the Mobile Shippers edged the Montgomery Rebels 5 to 4 after 10 innings in a tight Southeastern Baseball League race. The teams, both in the league's second division, traded leads late as Mobile pulled ahead in the final frame.
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