When was it published?

September 23, 1962 in Atlanta Daily World

Story September 23, 1962

Atlanta Daily World

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Bill Fite, Emory Dickerson, Joseph Spence, Don Johnson, Jackie Blanton, Jamie Malls, Suggs, Jerry Woodall, Gene Elsner, Tommy L. Mccurdy, Mabry Manderson, Doyle Robinson, Don Pilgrim, Bill Barr, George Alexander, Jim Milton, Eugene Wilson, Clarence Mathis, Charlie Cook, Theodore Stallworth, Eddie James Jones, Willie Gilstrap, Julius Hammond, Marvin Stephens, John Calhoun, Wesley Swanson, Willie (Bobo) Bennett, Joseph Brooks, Thomas Williams, Frank Hill, Hermon Martin, Willie Collins

Q: What keywords are associated?

Atlanta Panthers, West End Dodgers, Doubleheader, Hull Stadium, Branch Rickey League, Amateur Baseball, Baseball Game

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia

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What is this article about?

Upcoming doubleheader baseball game between the all-white West End Dodgers and Branch Rickey League champion Atlanta Panthers at Hull Stadium in Atlanta today at 2 p.m., with both teams seeking a sweep after prior splits; large crowd expected.

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Atlanta Panthers West End Dodgers In Twinbill Today

The West End Dodgers, all-white amateur team, will invade Hull Stadium again today to come to grips with the Atlanta Panthers champions of the Branch Rickey League in a doubleheader slated to get underway at 2 p. m.

Both clubs are loaded with talented players and have tremendous gate appeal. That is why a banner crowd is expected to turn out to see them in action.

Both clubs will also be striving to break through and sweep the big twinbill. They have divided double-headers five times in-a-row.

Manager Bill Fite, of the Dodgers will rely on Joseph Spence, Don Johnson, Jackie Blanton, Jamie Malls, Suggs, Jerry Woodall, Gene Elsner, Tommy L. McCurdy, Mabry Manderson, Doyle Robinson. Don Pilgrim, Bill Barr, George Alexander. Jim Milton and Eugene Wilson.

Manager Emory Dickerson, of the Panthers, will be banking on Clarence Mathis. Charlie Cook, Theodore Stallworth, Eddie James Jones, Willie Gilstrap, Julius Hammond, Marvin Stephens, John Calhoun, Wesley Swanson, Willie (Bobo) Bennett. Joseph Brooks, Thomas Williams. Frank Hill, Hermon Martin and Willie Collins.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Triumph

What keywords are associated?

Atlanta Panthers West End Dodgers Doubleheader Hull Stadium Branch Rickey League Amateur Baseball Baseball Game

What entities or persons were involved?

Bill Fite Emory Dickerson Joseph Spence Don Johnson Jackie Blanton Jamie Malls Suggs Jerry Woodall Gene Elsner Tommy L. Mccurdy Mabry Manderson Doyle Robinson Don Pilgrim Bill Barr George Alexander Jim Milton Eugene Wilson Clarence Mathis Charlie Cook Theodore Stallworth Eddie James Jones Willie Gilstrap Julius Hammond Marvin Stephens John Calhoun Wesley Swanson Willie (Bobo) Bennett Joseph Brooks Thomas Williams Frank Hill Hermon Martin Willie Collins

Where did it happen?

Hull Stadium, Atlanta

Story Details

Key Persons

Bill Fite Emory Dickerson Joseph Spence Don Johnson Jackie Blanton Jamie Malls Suggs Jerry Woodall Gene Elsner Tommy L. Mccurdy Mabry Manderson Doyle Robinson Don Pilgrim Bill Barr George Alexander Jim Milton Eugene Wilson Clarence Mathis Charlie Cook Theodore Stallworth Eddie James Jones Willie Gilstrap Julius Hammond Marvin Stephens John Calhoun Wesley Swanson Willie (Bobo) Bennett Joseph Brooks Thomas Williams Frank Hill Hermon Martin Willie Collins

Location

Hull Stadium, Atlanta

Event Date

Today At 2 P. M.

Story Details

The all-white West End Dodgers amateur team will play a doubleheader against the Atlanta Panthers, champions of the Branch Rickey League, at Hull Stadium today at 2 p.m. Both teams feature talented players and expect a large crowd. Each aims to sweep the twinbill after splitting the previous five doubleheaders. Managers Bill Fite and Emory Dickerson rely on their listed players.