Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Thomasville Times Enterprise in Thomasville, Georgia

We have 1,947,233 pages in Georgia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Thomasville Times Enterprise

Location

Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1956

Page

3

Wide Open Scramble For Piney Woods Title

Sammy Glassman reports on the 88th Piney Woods golf tournament at Glen Arven Country Club with a wide open race anticipated. Qualifying closes Sunday at 2 pm for the championship flight. lower flights allow entry with an attested score by 4 pm. Notable entrants include Sanders, Singletary, Mulherin, Melton, Boynton, and local Cairo standouts.

Sammy Glassman Times-Enterprise Piney Woods Glen Arven Country Club Doug Sanders Cedartown Miami Fla Sanders Lewis Hall Singletary Thomasville Frank Mulherin Augusta Jim Melton Lake City Frank Boynton Orlando Rollins Dunn Bobby Dunn Camilla Columbus Ohio Florida State University Singletary Glen Arven Bryant Harvard Ralph Roddenberg Julian Roddenberg Rod Hester Cairo Joe Collins Harvard Bill Bowers Meigs Ed Hiles Atlanta Russell Ketchan Sea Island Doc Melton Brantley Brannon John McKey

Olympic Trials at Coliseum End with Historic 7-Foot High Jump

Competing athletes push for Olympic team spots at the Coliseum trials. Chintley Dumas clears a 7 foot 1/2 inch high jump marking a world‑notable breakthrough while Glenn Davis and Eddie Southern flirt with world records in the 400 meter hurdles and 100 meters respectively. Bobby Morrow triumphs in the 100 meters though several performances tie world marks in preliminaries. A groin injury ends Duke’s Dava Sime’s Olympic bid in the 100.

TAS Ditmas’ Jeap Olig ‘State Glenn Davis Yuriy Lituyev University of Texas Eddie Southern Jamie Culbreath The Marines Bobby Morrow Abilene Christian Fae Faen Ira Murchigan Army Thane Baker Air Force Addption J.@tmon King

Dodgers Rally Behind Polk Triple for 5-2 Victory

In Georgia Florida League action at Albany, Bruce Polk earned his seventh win with a six inning outing and a three RBI triple in the sixth as the Thomasville Dodgers defeated the Albany Cards 5-2. Jack Baldwin sparked the rally with a sixth inning double and Mixon, Erickson, and Hurvitz drove in runs. The Dodgers turned four double plays behind Polk and improved their second-half record with the win.

Thomasville Albany R—Wilson Mixon Riddle Pray Erickson Hurvitz E—Riddie Baldwin Cook Orr RBI Williams Polk Glaser Jackson Willams C- Devitt G. Scott U— Galomb Walker Dodger Bruce Polk Dodgers Cards Tifton Phillies Municipal Stadium Tifton Moultrie George Pfister Ralph Lawrence Eric Johnson Tommy Mixon Buck Jackson Bob Glaser Ree Jack Baldwin Buddy Wilson George Scott Chase Riddle Pete Erickson Scott Bob Hurvitz Wilson

Oliver Palmer Lead Tie at Insurance City Open

Ed Porky Oliver of Canton Massachusetts and Arnold Palmer of Latrobe Pennsylvania share the 36 hole lead at 135 in Wethersfield Connecticut. Paul McGuire Wichita Kansas sits second at 136 with Littler Hawkins Mayer Rosburg trailing. The event ends at theee Country Club on Sunday.

Wethersfield Calif Fred Hawkins el Paso Tex Dick Mayer Bret Petersburg Fla Bob Rosburg San Francisco Ee -Country Club Funay

Albany's Riddle Leads Batting in GA FL League

Albany manager Chase Riddle holds the league batting lead at .358, with Robert Wellman of Moultrie following in second at .331. Other top hitters include William Ryckman of Valdosta, Red Treadway of Fitzgerald, Dick Babich of Brunswick, and James Cross of Valdosta. Riddler leads in doubles with 19 and runs batted in at 65, while Barton Dupon tops with 14 home runs. Arvie Pilgrim of Maycross has 29 stolen bases, and Ben Rich of Brunswick leads pitchers at 11-2. Team batting leader is Valdosta at .268. team fielding leader is Fitzgerald at .962.

Moultrie Robert Wellman Valdosta William Ryckman Fitzgerald Red ‘Treadway Brunswick Dick Babich James Cross Babich Barton Dupon Riddler Robert Hunt Tifton Arvie Pilgrim Maycross Ben ‘Rich Waycross Albany Estate Ross Thomasville

Phelps Defeats Crawford in State Amateur Semifinal

In Atlanta Miss Janice Phelps, 20, upset defending champion Mary Crawford 2 and 1 to reach the final of the women's state amateur golf championship. Mrs. Grady McDonald advanced to the final by beating Mrs. Hal Denson 4 and 3 as Savannah hosts next year’s event in April.

Atlanta U Atlanta Janice Phelps Grady McDonald Miss Phelps Mary Crawford Americas McDonald Hal ‘Denson Miss Crawford Savannah Golf Club State Association Carmel Stewart Brunswick Billie Jannings Augusta Donald Stewart Savannah Larry Marti

Bahama Beats Gill Turner in 10 Round Decision at Madison Square Garden

Bahama from Bimini, a rising heavyweight, defeats Gill Turner of Philadelphia by unanimous decision over 10 rounds at Madison Square Garden. Judges Gamboli and Eppy vote 7-2-1 with Barney Felix scoring 7-4-1. Bahama eyes matchups with Basilio DeMarco Vejar or Aragoon as praise from backers grows.

New York Yama Bahama Carmen Basilio Tony DeMarco Chico Vejar Art Aragoon Bahama Isle of Bimini Bahamas Gill Turner Philadelphia Madison Square Garden Nick Gamboli Joe Eppy Barney Felix Yuma Beau Jack Bobby Melnick George Lyon, Sr Detroit Bernard Gimbel

Cairo All-Stars Face Jacksonville In Softball Tilts

Cairo All-Stars host Jacksonville Martinez-Baker Electric in a double header at 8 p.m. The Stars, now 6-5, add new players including Padgett Akridge Enlow and Hayes as Thomasville players seek spots. Jacksonville brings a 20-5 record and Cairo has upcoming games with Havana Wrappers and others through August.

Cairo Jacksonville Cairo All- Stars Fla Martinez - Baker Electric Company Cairo Stars Havana Florida Tommy Taylor Martin Padgett Carol Akridge Moultrie Ray Enlow Donald Hayes Hopeful Taylor Thomasville Austin Davis Julian Hudson Buddy Fulgum Stars Atlanta Crackers Columbus Manufacturing Company Macon All-Stars Atlanta Eagles Southside Bombers Asewan

Local Shotmaker Wins Trophy In Junior Tournament

Tallahassee youths Albert Yancey and Booker Moore led a top field in the All Southern Junior golf tourney in Florida. Yancey won the 72 hole event with 296, Moore finished seven strokes back, while Cobby Ware and John Gross followed in the 17-18 division with 305 and 307. Other age groups produced playoff wins and notable scores across Georgia Alabama and Florida entrants.

Tallahassee Fla Albert Yancey Booker Moore Cobby Ware Augusta John Gross Birmingham Joe Steinberg Bill Adams Valdosta Bobby Young Columbus Dick Pride Tuscaloosa Als Bill Ploeger Darien Eddie Sams Athens Jimmy Gabrielson Burt Greene Jacksonville Michael Howell Ate Ala Elliott McCollum Marcus’ Calhoun Thomasville Ray Groover Quitman Bobby Evans

Baxter Jones Beach Finals at Columbus Golf Championship

In Columbus Ohio Rex Baxter Jr of Houston University and Rick Jones of the Bucks reach the National Intercollegiate golf final. Baxter won his semifinal against George Clark North Texas State while Jones edged Jimmie Hiskey and Jerry Pitman in late playoff holes to advance.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State University Rex Baxter Jr Houston University Rick Jones Bucks Baxter Jack Parnell Oklahoma A&m George Clark North Texas State Jones Jimmie Hiskey Houston Jerry Pitman Southern Methodist University Hint JW

Parking, Seating Plans For Large Public Event

Fragmentary notes indicate seating and parking arrangements for a large public event. Figures reference capacity from 7 500 to 14 000 persons and space for up to 1000 vehicles, with parking facilities to be provided.

Tiffon's Davis Notches Second Two-Hit Victory

Tifton pitcher Bill Davis, 17, allowed only four hits in his first two starts in organized baseball. He blanked Moultrie 1-0, with the lone run unearned in the sixth, while previously turning back Brunswick with a two-hitter. Valdosta moved into a second place tie after McNeill blanked Brunswick 3-0.

Associated Press Bill Davis Tifton Brunswick Moultrie Redlegs Davis Cecil Isaacs Moultrie Ace Bart Dupon Valdosta Fitzgerald Ted Schamberg Waycross Moultri¢é Platt Isaacs Fregin McNeil Sirota Torres Whitcomb

Today’s high school football schedule notes matchups

The scoreboard lists Dothan at Crestview Fort Walton Beach at Donalsonville and Panama City at Graceville for today’s schedule.

Crestview Fort Walton” Beach Donalsonville Panama City Graceville Donalsonville A Fort Walton Beach Dothan

Douglas Earns Fourth Victory In Georgia State League

Douglas Redlegs rebound after a rough start by winning their fourth game in the second half, scoring twice in the ninth to defeat Thomson 4 2. Pace setting Sandersville blanked Vidalia 7 0 in one game, then won 6 1 in the nightcap. Hazlehurst beat Dublin 8 4 as Jerry Linnell joined with two singles and a home run.

Associated Press Douglas Redlegs Redlegs Thomson Orioles Sandersville Vidalia Indians Hazlehurst Dublin Pirates Joe Duran Alberto. Alvarez Jerry Michum Douglas Jerry. Linnell

Yanks Show Profit as Chisox Indians Split Twin-Bill

The Yankees extend their AL lead after splitting a doubleheader with the White Sox and Indians in Cleveland. Billy Pierce wins for Chicago while Herb Score is shelled by the Sox. In the NL, Milwaukee drops to third after loss to Chicago, and Dodgers rally to beat Phillies 6 5.

ED ‘Wilks Associated Casey Stengel Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians New York Yankees Yankees Cleveland Stenge Washington Herb Score Tribe Billy Pierce Sox Indians

Bob Bruce Earns Ninth Win In Final Augusta Appearance

Bob Bruce, heading for the Armed Forces next week, earned his ninth win in a farewell Augusta Sally League appearance. He pitched five hits, left in the seventh as Jim Stump took over. Augusta beat Jacksonville 7 8, with Keith Little's bases loaded homer fueling a big third inning.

Associated Press Bob Bruce Armed Forces Augusta Tigers Jacksonville Bruce Jim Stump Tigers Bill Allen Keith Little Columbus Columbia Gens Savannah Tailend Macon Charlotte Knoxville

Suggs Extends Lead In Western Open After Second Round

DES MOINES P-Louise Suggs extended her overall lead in the Women's Western Open as windy Wakonda Club conditions limited scoring. Suggs posted 78 for 150 after 36 holes, ahead of Mickey Wright at 153, with Patty Berg and the Bauer sisters among the tight group chasing in unsettled, gusty weather.

Des Moines Louise Suggs Louise Wakonda Club Miss Suggs Sea Island Mickey Wright San Diego Mickey Patty Berg Marlene Bauer Hagge Alice Bauer Patty Bauer Sisters

Nashville Closes in Birmingham Club

John Brechin, a returnee from military service, hurled a 10-4 record and complete games lead for the Vols. He outdueled Birmingham’s Arnold Portocarrero as Nashville opened a four game series with a 4-3 victory, narrowing Birmingham’s league lead.

Associated. Press John Brechin Nashville Vols Southern Assn Cincinnati Birdie Tebbetts Birmingham Arnold Portocarrero Barons

Reveira Dominates 35 Batting Race in Class D Lead

Frank Reveira of Sandersville holds the Georgia State League batting lead at .324 with 11 point dip last week. Almeida of Vidalia at .302 is the only other above .300. Reveira also tops doubles. Hack leads home runs with 11 and RBIs at 53. Wallace and Duran among leaders in runs and stolen bases. Stigman sets ERA at 1.54 with 132 strikeouts as Vidalia and Memphis rally.

Associated Press Frank Reviera Sandersville Dad ‘Almeida Vidalia Howe News Bureau Reveira Joe Reveira Weo Lou Ategate Otal Hoses Hack Hungate Wayne Wallace Haziehurst RETF Almeida Joe Duran Douglas Seuss Vidalia Dick Stigman

Also Mentioned on This Page

POA Wilson Glager Captiensannet Wee Dugan Eases Z Opy Ssscesecerrsenmmscees Coudssetlnverconenh Oliver Palmer Chase ‘Riddle Fetoring H BB &O Wellman Cloer Seeeenes Rich Val Bed Mathis Thom Graenda Val Justus Val Weno Dustal Val Pane Freshman Val Faeketenss Scranton Way Shepard Val Svovedieie Cahoon Az Scroggs OS Beane Alb Sevsattnmeeee Thom Ne Miller Ewk Radzevich Tift McCune Mow Phelps Gil Turner Jones Beach Tiffon Itar Hut Georgia Waytross Waytrees Baltimore Kansas City Boston Clevelandton Milwaukee Brooklyn St. Louis Pittsburgh Southern Association Mobile Chattanooga Memphis New Orleans Little Rock South Atlantic Ee Pet Columbia Savannah Knoxville Ike Delock Billy Hoeft Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Wilmer Vinegar Bend Mizell Duke Snider Randy Jackson Gil Holges Hayden Gene Hayden Buddy Gilbert George Barker Andy Bush Buddy Barker Carl Watson Harmony Killebrew Garland Shifflett Jerry del Gaudio Smokiestar Coats and Clark Sunnyland Sunny Ymca Flowers Davis Meter Coats & Clark R Fulgum Kindon Harrell Sumner Mc ‘Reichert Pupre Henderson Sunnyland AB H F& Atkins Lacey Owens P Pate Sloan Hester Chastain Cox Owens
Search Courier

Search the Thomasville Times Enterprise Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Thomasville Times Enterprise?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication