Old Pros and Old Men: Dothan Browns' 1948 lineup questions
The Browns boast a mix of aging stars and youth with Frank Avinger hitting .318 in 1947, Joe Laney at 240, and Emory Lindsey behind the plate. Pitching looks solid with Jake Moore and Joe Evans, but fielding and outfield depth raise concerns about the team’s pace and power.
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Jim Colley
Meal Cobb
Glenn Clark
Emory Lindsey
Big Em
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Jake Moore
Joe Evans
Junion Mitchell
Walter Coling
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Ed McKnight
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Sala Meredith Fight Ends in Quick Knockout Loss
In Tampa Lee Sala a sixth ranked middleweight stopped Hal Meredith of Manton in two rounds. Both boxers weighed 160 pounds. The bout showcased Sala’s power as he secured a decisive early victory.
Second Opener Sets Midseason Baseball Push in South
Nashville aims for a perfect 3-0 start as the Southern Association second openers feature Nashville at Chattanooga and Memphis at Little Rock. Birmingham hosts Atlanta while New Orleans visits Mobile as managers eye early spring form and attendance momentum.
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Arrows Pirates and Enterprise Win Inaugurals
The Dothan Browns routed Headland 34 to 2 in opener as Joe Evans pitched seven innings and Bowden led with three hits and 9 RBI as Runners tallied on multiple Headland errors. Andalusia topped Geneva 4 > 4 in a late surge as Snider tripled and Leech drove in key runs. Greenville Pirates crushed Brenton 16 with a 16 hit attack led by Panvhala.
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Dethan
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Olsen
Greenville
Brewton
Greenvilles Pirates
Brenton Millers
Bucs
Panvhala Tern
Dia Brennan
Abbeville Lions Open Season With Flint River Clash
Abbeville Lions prepare for a Wiregrass League opener against Flint River opponents. The roster features Johnny Bryan, Jack Turner, George Moers, and Charles Barnes with Murley Knoatos directing the bench. Abbeville hosts Blakely in the opener and aims to field a six club circuit including Rufula and Cuthbert across a 6 game slate beginning April 23 and ending August 15.
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Baseball Results and Standings Fragment
Fragmentary baseball note lists scattered terms such as standings, national league, American league, and enmeshed phrases. Readable parts hint at scores or results but no clear teams, dates, or figures emerge from the OCR garble.
Monaco Decker Sign With Class C Club
Frank Menace and Jor Decker signed by Fl Dorado Ath club of Clas otton Azaiea League. Manager Mh Wedge praised the signings and noted the addition of veteran catcher Emory Lindsey to bolster the lineup. Lindsey’s record as a powerful hitter contributed to the move, while Decker and Mopace were released under league veteran rules.
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Fl Dorado
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Mh Wedge
Mt Dien
Veteren
Emory Lindsey
Oekie
Lindsey
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Decker
Mopace
Alabang
Meridian Ticketed For SEL Pennant
The Southeastern League opens with Meridian expected to challenge for the pennant amid strong fan turnout. Opening games feature Vicksburg at Jackson, Pensacola at Meridian, Montgomery at Selma, and Aniston at Gadsden. Pensacola narrowly favored to finish second behind Meridian.
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Pensacola
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Selma
Antision
Gadsden
Sportewrites
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