Early Baseball Action Opens Wiregrass Training Tilt
The season begins with multiple exhibitions in Wiregrass with Dothan Browns led by Cat Milner in a stadium workout. Gene va Redbirds host Allentown Pa in Class B while Ozark Eagles face Midland City Fliers and Emory Lindsey’s Dixie Runners in prep games.
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Birds
St. Joseph, Mo
Western Association
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Ozark Eagles
Cotton Mill
Ozark
Midland City Fliers
Headland
Emory Lindsey
Dixie
My Request Wins Derby Preliminary at Jamaica
Ben F Whitaker's My Request sprinted to an easy victory in the experimental free handicap No 1 at Jamaica race course before 47688 spectators. The chestnut three year old son of Requested Sugapud showed his wares as a Kentucky Derby candidate in the event.
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Ben F. Whitaker
Sugapud
Browns Hold First Squad Game At Wiregrass Stadium
The Dothan Browns stage their first squad scrimmage today at two o clock between the Yannigans and Rockies at Wiregrass Stadium. No admission charged fans see rookies and coaching plans, lights not ready transformers delayed and April 21 opener looming with two away exhibitions set for Headland and Donalsonville.
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Lindsey
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Hill
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Cat" Milner
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Earl Pitman
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Donalsonville
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Blacks Defeat Reds In Troy Grid Tilt
In Troy, the Blacks beat the Reds 12 to 0 in an intra squad game at Troy State Teachers College. Halfbacks Ted Franklin of Birmingham and Sunny Queen of Montgomery led the scoring with a fourth quarter pair of touchdowns and Queen added a failed conversion attempting from the Red three. A Red fumble set up the final score as Ozark guard Leonard Riley recovered and Yalfbae’s Preasureemucked over from the four.
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Birmingham
Sunny Queen
Montgomery
Reds
Troy State Teachers College
Queen
Franklin
Leonard Riley
Ozark
Yalfbae
Army Day Open House By Dothan National Guard
Dothan National Guard units will hold an Army Day open house at the local armory Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitors can see weapons and communications displays and a showing of a movie. City officials urged residents to display flags and honor the Army as part of National Guard observances nationwide.
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al Guard
National Guard
John B. Ayre
City Commission
Army Devil CA
America
Surprising Riverlane Wins On Heavy Weight At Mile Meet
Eddie Arcaro rode Riverlane to victory carrying 122 pounds in a thrilling stretch drive. The long shot showed speed from the start and finished five lengths ahead of the field at the tote. Joe W Broans provided the top show money as Riverlane surged past rivals in the late stretch.
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Eddie Arcaro
Joe W Broans
Liao Secur
P.aerer
Staine Chaves Farris
Reva Barat
Bees
Snower Hall
Beamon and Rivenbark Star in Lions Intra-Squad Win
Columbia Lions Whites beat Blues 6-0 in an intra-squad spring game as Harold Beamon and fullback David Rivenbark shine. Beamon snagged several passes and Rivenbark gained most yardage, providing key offense and strong defense in a tight four-quarter scrimmage.
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Rivenbark
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Oakley
Charles Cuthrath
Blue 338
Dow
Beaston
Joe McCleod
McCleod
Johnson
Sullivan
Hand
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Knight
Beasley
Oakler
Cartes
Peterson
Conte
Backs Oakles
F. Culbreth
C. Culbreth
Rivenovark
Limestone shipment expected for farmers under DMA program
About 300 tons of limestone are expected to be delivered to farmers under the DMA agricultural conservation program next week. Officials reported the supply is being prepared for distribution to eligible farmers.
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Calbreth
Stranahan Drops From Masters Tilt After Row
Augusta report says Frank Stranahan, Toledo amateur, argued with Augusta National officials over practicing on the greens and left town five days before the Masters opening. His Masters invitation was reportedly withdrawn pending official word. Also noted, Charlotte pro Clayton Heafner withdrew with a badly injured left hand from Masters week practice.
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Stranahan
Toledo
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Giciah
Tern
Charlotte
Clayton Heafnes
Heafner
Gryanton
Nelson Favored to win Masters as Mangrum rival tops odds
The Augusta Masters field assembles as Mangrum and Nelson head the contenders. Mangrum, 1940 runner up and current winter tour money leader, seeks a first major after a strong stretch. Nelson, tied with Vic Ghezzi for the 1940 US Open playoff, is another top challenger. Practice rounds begin as 29 past players join this year’s entrants.
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Vic Ghezzi
Mangertim
Charlotte
Bobby Locke
South Africa
Mangrum
Locke
Four New Grapplers On Fight Program
Wiregrass fight fans will see four new wrestlers on Tuesday night at 8 30 o clock in the Wiregrass Sports Arena. Opening match Lester Welch faces Gorilla Cacama in a one fall bout with a 30 minute limit. Welch teams with Percy Delaney in a tag match against Gorilla Cacama and Frank Hicky in a two falls out of three bout. The piece also notes the U S government revenue system relies on personal and corporate income taxes along with liquor tobacco estates and employment taxes.
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Percy Delacy
Lester Welch
Frank Hicky
Gorilla
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Mexico
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