Dothan Plans Amateur Baseball Program For Youths
In Dothan a city hall meeting discussed an amateur baseball program for under 21 players. Sponsors plan four teams at Wiregrass Memorial Stadium with out of town players, pooling talent by position, training under Bowater’s supervision, and addressing transportation issues to ensure broad participation.
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Yankees Lose Four-Game Streak to Senators in 2-1 duel
In Washington the New York Yankees saw their four-game winning run end as they dropped a 2-1 pitchers duel to the Senators. Harland Cift drove in both Washington runs with a first-inning single, while Hoger Wolff and Ernie Gocham locked down the mound for the win. Don Savage added the Yankees lone safety.
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Helle
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Tunners
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Eldred Byerly
Three Players Optioned To Birmingham Club
AP reports Birmingham club acquired three players from the New York Giants. Frank Mediamone first baseman previously with Waytross the Georgie-Piarida league and a Navy dischargee Ray Curtiss outfielder formerly Jersey City in the International League last year. Ed Mertin third baseman from New Orleans was mentioned in a letter to the Europeans noting travels and domesticated dogs.
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New Orleans
Freckles Delivers Inning To Lift Tigers Over Indians
In a Saturday game, Freckles delivered in the eleventh, as the Detroit Tigers edged the Cleveland Indians 3 to 2. Borom executed a bunt, stole second, then advanced on a sacrifice by Paul Richards for the decisive run.
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Federal Prisoners Escape From Guards Near Atlanta
Three former Army prisoners sentenced for theft and impersonation escaped while being moved from Birmingham to Atlanta. One captured near Cartersville, Ga. Another pursued after a gun battle with Sheriff McTyre, who rammed the escape vehicle. two remain at large in Chicago and North Carolina.
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Tucker Points Way For Teacher Raise
State Finance Director Hayse Tucker outlined a path to boost teacher salaries beyond the 18 percent recommended by an interim committee. He said up to 2.858 million dollars annually could be freed for raises from operating expenses, with 12 million of a 16 million dollar surplus earmarked for capital and debt. He stressed the plan is an option, not a department recommendation, and urged schools to consider how to access the funds.
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Five Men Escape Jail At Jasper
Five inmates escaped from Walker County jail in Jasper, authorities report. The group included three federal prisoners and two state prisoners. The escape involved forcing a steel bar from a cell. suspects identified as Thurston Wings, Hubert Johnson, Feverett Peacock, William Cantrell, and Wheeler Blichkwond. A pursuing deputy reported gunfire as a suspect car fled, with shots exchanged during the chase.
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Knoxville
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Southern Lawn Net Meet Slated In June
In Birmingham the Southern Lawn Tennis Association announced its 145 tournament will run June 3 to 24 at the Birmingham Country Club. Tennis pro Phil Hateiun leads arrangements with committee member Jean Clarke, Birmingham's top ranking woman player, and last year’s event was in Atlanta.
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Former Baron Hurler Missing In Action
Cincinnati AP reports Jack Niemes a 23 year old former Birmingham Barons pitcher and Cincinnati Reds contributor in 1943 is missing in action in the South Pacific his wife has been notified Niemes served as a third class radioman mate in the Navy
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Auburn High Caps Track Field Meet
Auburn High School won the Montgomery track and field meet by a 2- point margin over Lanier High of Montgomery. Jim Beasley led winners, taking the 100 yard dash in 10.6 seconds and the 440 in 53.7, both new marks. Only the 1,000 yard dash and the shutout marks withstood previous records. Starke University of Montgomery, the defending champion, finished third. Second Lieutenant Joseph Moyes has arrived at Keesler Field for air crew operational training with an emergency rescue squadron. Prisoner of war notices noted SSG Richard H Backus and PFC Johnie I Hires as prisoners in Germany.
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Dothan
RAF Training Command
Keesler Field
Decoy and Cantrivance for Capturing Wild Duck
A local report describes use of a decoy and enticement method near a waterway to attract a duck within range for capture. The note details practical setup and safety considerations for effective hunting in the area.
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