Cubs Lead Braves with One More Pitcher Seek
Chicago Cubs ahead of Boston Braves as talks turn to a reliable starter. The Braves, boosted by a winter trade bringing Sid Gordon Wil Maurice and Buddy Kerr, hold hopes for a strong 1949 season. Johnny Sain eyes a comeback while Earl Torgeson recovers from shoulder injury. Braving weather, doubleheaders, and night lights at Braves Field, the season opens with mixed results across the league.
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Montgomery Loses Twice To Gadsden
In a Southeastern League doubleheader, Montgomery were swept by Gadsden Pilots 13 to 3 and 5 to 4 as Charley Letehan led the offense with two big innings. Pensacola and Jackson also posted wins, keeping Montgomery, Gadsden, and Pensacola atop the standings while Meridian and Vicksboro earned late victories.
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Florida Leads SEC Baseball Standings Unbeaten
ATLANTA AP Florida remains undefeated in four SEC starts atop the conference standings. Georgia trails in fourth, while Auburn and LSU are near the bottom. Alabama drops in the second spot after losses. Tulane and other teams face limited conference success as the season unfolds.
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Browns Stay One Game From Alabama League Cellar
In Brewton, the Browns lost to the Millers 16 to 2, dropping within one game of last place as Dothan hosts Brewton in tonight’s 7:30 contest. Browns Maddock, Cobb, Colley and Avinger led a late surge but could not overcome Miller’s 16 hit attack.
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Georgia Tech coach Bul Alexander dies at 80
Georgia Tech athletic director and football coach Bul Alexander, a key figure since 1906, died at 80. He led Tech to national fame, served as AD and PE head, and guided teams to major bowls before stepping down in 1954. Funeral planned in Atlanta.
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Mississippi State Tops Alabama 1 Run Victory
Joe Sheppard pitched a airtight game to lead Mississippi State past Alabama 1 to 0. State scored in the first on Ben Murphy's run after stealing second and advancing on Jimmy Bragan’s infield hit, while Lary held Alabama to six hits but faltered late.
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Graceville Club Looks Strong Infield Ahead Of Season
Graceville's West Florida League team opens with high hopes as Warren Jones lists a deep infield and solid coaching lineup. Finney, Jones, Siel, and Fowler headline seasoned infielders with Turner and Sullivan among the backstops and outfielders to support.
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Pre-Season Favorites Lead As WBL Enters Second Half
WBL action returns with Columbia Lions and Headland Rams atop their divisions. East contenders Ashford and Rehobeth seek momentum as Ozark, Midland City, and Danville vie for playoff position. Key Friday fixtures shape the Houston County tourney race and district progression.
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Dothan Tigers Open Tour By Hosting Headland At 3:18
The Dothan Tigers face Headland this week with Rice and Gray listed as probable pitchers in the first Rouston County baseball tour game. Longgrear is also noted as probable for the Tigers. The schedule shows a 3 18 o clock start and a 2 15 clock game against Cottonwood on Wednesday.
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