Browns Poised for World Series Run in 1940s Context
The Browns race through spring, challenging the powerful Cardinals as fans eye a possible World Series clash. Key figures include Vern Stephens at short, manager Luke Sewell guiding a hot lineup, and exhibition wins fueling belief the American League champs could deliver the long-awaited title. The Derby season stalls due to wartime restrictions, but forecasts hope for a postwar race revival.
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Luke Sewedold
Carenais
Martin
Manon
Shoristop
Browns
Stephens
Qualifying Rounds Slated At Country Club Opening Day
Golfers from Napier Field Camp Rockerslrready and players from Alabama Georgia and Florida converge for a three day In Vitations tournament at Dothan Country Club with about 100 entrants. Gar dener Dickinson Macon Ga is among favorited entries while defending champ Frank Stranahan is absent Pat F Poyner III of Dothan competes for the W Faulkner Trophy Final rounds Sunday expected as crowds watch top contenders.
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Camp Rockerslrready
Dothan Country Club
Alabama
South Georgis
Gardener Dickinson
Macon
W. C. Faulkner
Frank Stranahan
Pat F Poyner, III
Dothan
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Uaksmen
Today's Baseball Scores and Schedule
AP roundup lists New York, Brooklyn, St. Louis, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Newark, Boston, Philadelphia, Toronto, Baltimore, and Washington results. Schedule shows Brooklyn vs New York, Boston vs Boston, Washington vs Philadelphia at Fort Meade, Cleveland vs Pittsburgh at Muncie, and Chicago contests. Also includes a note about cooking fish and a human interest piece on Mordecai Brown nicknamed Three Fingers.
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St. Louia
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Indianapolis
Newark
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Philadelphia
Toronto
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Bainbridge N. T. C
Washington
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Wright
Red-Hot Browns Win Exhibition Tilt Over Cardinals
The St. Louis Browns lead the spring pace with 10 wins and 2 losses in exhibition play, boosting hopes after their 10-3 win over the Cardinals. George McQuinn and Don Gutteridge powered the offense with homers and multi-hit days as the Browns swept three of four from their rivals. The day also featured the Giants beating the Dodgers 8-7 in 11 innings for a Red Cross benefit and other spring results across the league.
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Joe Beichler
New York
St. Louis Browns
Cardinals
Tigers
Browns
George McQuinn
Don Gutteridge
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Gutteridge
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Brooklyn Dodgers
Red Cross
Phil Weintraub
Giants
Buddy Kerr
Harry Felderman
Chicago White Sox Cubs
Comiskey Park
Pittsburgh Pirates
Frankie Frisch
Bucs
Cleveland Indians
Tribe
Indianapolis
Phi Seerey
Roger Perkinpaugh
Detroit
Jeff Heath
New York Yankees
Larry MacPhail
Cleveland
Newark
Aston Braves
Red Sox
Alva Javery
Sox
Washington Senators
Nationals
Bainbridge N.T.C
Dick Wakefield
Tiger Star
Stan Musial
Cardace
Philadelphia Philies
Baltimore Orioles
Aberdeen
Philadelphia Athletics
Russ Christopher
Toronto
A’s
Leafs
Nelson and McSpaden Tee Off In Birmingham Exhibition
Byron Nelson and Jag McSpaden, who swept Montgomery area play, arrive in Birmingham to face Doyle Smith and Bill Davis at the Birmingham Country Club. Nelson fired seven under par to equal Beauvoir Country Club’s course record, while McSpaden shot 69. Morris 70 Byrd 72 in earlier match.
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Birmingham
Byron Nelson
Jag McSpaden
Montgomery
Alt
Doyle Smith
Mountain Brook
Bill Davis
Anniston
Ala
Nelson
Beauvoir
McSpaden
Johnny Morris
Curdy Byrd
Morris
Byrd
Border conference adds four football teams this fall
Four members of the Border Conference will field football teams this fall. They are Arizona State Teachers College of Flagstaff Texas Technological College New Mexico University and West Texas State Teachers College.
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iCivic Clubs Renew Softball Feud at Wiregritas Memorial
Lions and Exchange Clube renew a season rivalry at Wiregritas Memorial Stadium tonight. Lions seek a second straight win after edging the Exchange in the opener as Dan Morgan’s thumb injury forces last minute lineup changes.
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Paul Gamble
Lions Club
Fred O'Brien
O'Brien
Dan Morgan
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J. Norton Mullins
Gamble
Exchange Iter
Linton Warren
Bill Lowe
Floyd
Fred James
Otis Byrd
S. A. Cherry
Ahhto Lee
Vig. Lokey, Jr
AL S. Hovey
F. A. Neely
Bob Stembridge
Fred ‘Hambright
Judd Bentley
Walter Morris
Hugh Ross
Guy Morris
Walter Bush
Norton Mulling
C. E
McClintic
Derby Entries Go Out With If and When Conditions
Entry blanks for this year's Kentucky Derby were mailed from Louisville Kentucky. They include conditions tied to the lifting of the government ban on racing and imply two possible future dates depending on policy changes. Officials noted steps for entrants regardless of when the ban ends.
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Charlie Metro
Philly A's
J Stephens
Metro
Hinesdem
Stephens
Col Men Winn
Churchill Downs
Blanka
National League Service Bureau
Ty Cobb
Honus Wagner
Babe Ruth
Christy Mathewson
Walter Johnson
Napoleon Lajoie
Tris Speaker
Cy Young
Grover Clevelland Alexander
George Sisler
Eddie Collins
Willie Keeler
Lou Gehrig
Rogers Hornsby
Louisville
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