Opening Wafer of Wiregrass Baseball Draws 2000 Fans
King Bareba returned to the Wiregrass throne as the Alabama State League opener drew more than 2,000 fans in Dothan. Officials report attendance at 2,018 with prizes for fans, bands, and ceremonies, including local dignitaries and pregame acts. The event showcased Wiregrass talent and community support for a promising baseball season.
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Bareba
Cnaries
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Dothan Browne
Brorte Debu
Wessey
Ness
Jp" Hewes
Ae Ubuel
Sears
Frere
Ihia
Tevny
Browns
Jim Brennan
John Adkina
Allan Lee
Annie
Bowden
Beng
Ag Wario
Cinta
Browns Roster Narration and 1948 Pitching Glories
The fragment outlines Moore of Cottonwood and several players on the Browns roster, noting 1948 season highlights. It mentions an earned run average of 4.75, a young pitcher, and various in-game moments like first hits and RBI tallies. It hints at team prospects and fan interest as rain interrupts activities.
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JG Trake
Moore
Cottonwood
Seversl Witegra
Tisug
Vents Latyar
Jefry
Browns
Tooke Moore
Keet
Jake
Ftoawood Hign
Pileher
Semupro Nordues
Jane
Sas
Cottonwoods Bet
Laney
Johnson
Culley
Maki
Colty
Yaundry
Emory Lindsey
Major League Millionaires Begin Earning Opening Day Pay
The 1949 baseball season starts with Ted Williams Joe DiMaggio and others earning salaries as 480 major leaguers report for opening day. Opening games feature Yankees Red Sox Dodgers and Phillies with home crowds and expanded night schedules to total 409 workdays. Top starters like Don Newcombe and Lefty Williams are noted as the league begins amid injuries and mounting interest in player matchups at Fenway Shibe Park Polo Grounds and Wrigley Field.
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Brooklyn Dodger - Pandophia Phillies
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Gileves
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Tesay
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Rosuods
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Hera
Withame
DiMagno
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Sul
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Rev Rolfe
Howtomar
Freddie Hutchinson
Houston
Erically
Creveland
Stadiare
Bobby Feller
Indians
Pany Bace
Connie Mark
Philadelphia Aib Tetien
Stirraing
Faye
Mierics
Dick Fwler
Joe Coteman
Sherogi
Hth
Rae
Scarborough
Garver
Veuhtal St Laws Browns
Cago Azans
White Sox
Wight
Hyster
Prevdent Haers Truna
Sig
Newcombe
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Philadelphia
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Pailles
Sacher
Migwewitch
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Polo Grounds
Boston Braves
New York Giants
Sid Gordon Willard
Marshall
Buddy Kerr
Giants
Tory
Braves
Gian
Ani
Swinky
Pachip
Rvalea
Warren Sand
Bostons
Larry Jensen
Eddie Dyer
Stove
Gerry Saex
Patleeign
Bob Cheanes
Parass
Johny Sehmitz
Cheage Cubs
Ken Rattensberger
Ambiguous sports note on team aims and players
Fragmentary text mentions team goals for the season and several players by name but lacks clear events, dates, or outcomes. It references Alabama Taegue Hodge Wiles and a manager, with hopes to win 20 games.
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Diafird
Army Sevice Caasre
Alabama
Teague
Kone Bs
Hodge Gotieves
Doran Wiles
Tae
Elementary School Loop Play Reported
Dothan Recreation Department workers publish results from the elementary school league. Midget Baseball League sees Minnet Hoard Mewks defeat Minnie TY Heid Dodgers with Ralph Entinger besting Billy Clements and James Henderton. Gaynon Hall, southeuly Cardinals, beat Southside Hayes 44. Sorvall League Milne and T Hoarau see Myunderbolts top Mhone T Heard. Angels 26, Indians 1¢td. Yvonne Jonnsom shines for Sommerde Indians over Southside Wildcats. Roger HM Rosehids defeats Rose BAY Raffles 18. Annie Pearl Shivers and Barbara Clark lead winners.
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Dothan Recreation Department
Biss
Minne T Hoard Mewks
Minnie TY
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