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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1948

Page

6

Early Wynn rises from Hartford to baseball stardom

A Hartford high school standout, Early Wynn, attracts early scouts after a powerful throwing display. Clark Griffith’s Orioles later sign him, he serves in the Navy during the war, returns to baseball with the Senators, winning 15 games last season, and still visits Hartford to reconnect with old friends and the city’s baseball memories.

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Tigers Fall To Rehobeth In Wiregrass League Tilt

Rehobeth Panthers defeated the Dothan Tigers 7 to 2 at Wiregrass Stadium. Lavon Stinson allowed eight scattered hits while Dothan struggled with five errors and two runners left on base. Johnson led Rehobeth with three for four and Kelley added two for four with two driven in. Tigers head to Newton next for their seventh game of the season.

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North-South Eaters Quarter Final Round at Pinehurst

In Pinehurst North Carolina Dick Chapman and Harvie Ward advanced to the semifinals of the North and South Amateur Championship after decisive third round wins. Stranahan and Chapman posted five under par 67s on the No 2 course as Palmer and others struggled.

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Browns Open Campaign At Home Tonigh

Dothan Browns host the Ambalusia Arrows for the first home game of the 1948 season in Wiregrass Stadium tonight at 7:30. Johnny Dominey started for the Browns, Creswell took the loss, and Bargas drove in three runs as Geneva posted 11 safeties while Amblusia equaled strong visiting offense.

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Ozark and Enterprise duel in wild 19 11 game

Ozark edged Enterprise 19 11 as six pitchers worked and 12 hits were logged by Ozark. Godwin and Cobb homered, Hughes and Cobb doubled for Enterprise, with Cobb driving in three for Fin terprise while Kilgore earned the win in relief over Collins.

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Opening game ceremonies spark Dothan return to field

Wiregrass Stadium hosts opening events led by President Carl Pillman with brief introductions and a band parade. New Browns players from Dothan join lineup while rookies share spotlight and manager Holt Muner anticipates Frank Hill start on the mound. Dundee claims retirement after contract hold. Randik fills in for Sugar Ray Robinson in a ten round exhibition.

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Brain Injury Puts Fighter In Hospital

Milwaukee boxer Jackie Darthard a Kansas City middleweight remained in critical condition after a brain concussion suffered in a scheduled Wednesday bout with Bert Dartherd of Fresno California. Darthard walked to his corner unconscious and was rushed to Milwaukee County Emergency Hospital where surgeons treated a brain blood clot for about ninety minutes.

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Baseball Results Alabama State League Matches

The Alabama state league last night featured games including Dothan Andalusia and Enterprise at Hrewton Cureens with scores shown alongside standings. Standings list several teams with win totals and percentages, highlighting current leaders and recent results.

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Unclear Sports Schedule Fragment From Historic Report

Fragment lists multiple city matchups across Southern and Southeastern leagues with scores and venues. Teams include Memphis Birmingham New Orleans Nashville Chattanooga Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburgh and others. No decisive result or single event is evident.

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George Abrams Quits After Bad Beating

Chicago report notes George Abrams quits after a severe beating at the Chicago arena. The troubled boxer previously trained in New York and is linked to manager Charles. No further details available in fragmented text.

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