Meet the Browns Laney Stars for Second Baseman Hodge Signing
In Dothan fans welcomed Joe Laney a trusted second baseman amid cheers for Mutt Hodge who announced his signing. Reports from the Flint River League and Georgia semi pro circuits praise Laney as a top hitter and fielder potential. Laney played briefly with Ozark then Donalsonville across the river, delivering strong seasons in late 1940s.
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Mutt" Hodge
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Piu Ile
Vicksburg Billies End Gadsden Win Streak
UNITED PRESS reports the Vicksburg Billies beat the Gadsden Pilots 4 to 3 in a Southeastern League game, halting Gadsden’s seven game streak. Brit McGhee led with six hits, while Busm and Bower earned the win in relief.
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United Press
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Vicksburg
Pilaiz
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Brit McGhee
Zlers
Billies
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Bower
Etter Busm
Tya
Andert Witt Guise
Jackson
Armiston
Senators
Stan Peck
Jerry Biltenverg
Toth Wan
Rams
Meridian
Montgomery
sFepaavole
Selma
Abbeville Defeats Newville In Tourney Final Four
Abbeville Yellow Jackets defeated Newville Bearcats 4 to 0 in a best two of three regional tournament to reach the county final. Coach John Ellis led the Jackets to a two run shutout in the opener as Abbeville eliminated Newville and set up a final with Headland next week for the county crown. An Ashford at Abbeville game was rained out in the fifth inning and will be rescheduled.
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Bearrats
Newville
Teney County Baseball
John Ellis
Jackets
Cats
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Ashford
Ashford - Abbeville
Abbetille
Abbeyale
Harvey Bediford
Annaly
Pyburn Samed
OAC Prichard
Ala
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Atburn
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Tere
Mobile
Bee McWane Loses In Women's Tourney at Pinehurst
At Pinehurst North Carolina Estelle Lawson Page advances in a field that includes 1997 national champion Bee McWane of Birmingham as she edges Miss Mayia to reach the weekend finals. Page, a Chapel Hill NOC competitor, faces Mayia in today’s quarterfinals with the winner heading to tomorrow’s 18 hole final against Park Sullivan or Helen Sigel.
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Estelle Lawson Page
Chapel Hil Noc
Covenaries
Ty Oiis
Peres Koh
Findlay
Ohio
Man Mutt
Bmes
Vermont
Park Sullivan Orange
Comm
Helen Sige
Philadelphis
Mrs Pages
Miss Mayia
Bee McWane
Birmingham
Ala
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Pat O'Sullivan
Betty Bush
Hammont
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Mra
J. D Platt, Jr
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Brady De Marco Lightweight bout eyed for title shot
New York promoter RPY reports Dems Brady a boxer and Romelo clash as Paddy De Marco faces an eleven round mix up. Outcome could earn the winner a shot at the Lightweight title held by Williams De Marco. Feverish buildup around the event.
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New York
Pat Brady
Romele
Paddy de Marco
Williams de Marco
Cuthbert Wins First Game From Abbeville
Cuthbert defeated Abbeville 62 to something at home last night for its first win in the Flint River league. Emory Lindsey is cited as a strong backer from Donalson Hills. Background notes mention navy service and early career, with sparse details about other teams and standings.
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Donalson Hills
Jon
Ariton
Yan
Navy
Pacific Theater
Cuthbert
Browns and Enterprize Rally In Alabama League Play
The Greenville Pirates travel the league for a long road trip while Andalusia tops Geneva and Genev a Ole. Enterpr is e defeats Brewton 8 to 2. Rain disrupted schedule as teams chase results in the 1990 Allama State League standings with multiple scores and standout performances by players including McPherson and Jones.
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Greenville Pirates
Dothan
Greenville
Geneva Redbirds
Browns
Geneva
Ozark
Spahn Wins Three as Phillies Rally Past Dodgers
In a high scoring show, Robin Roberts led Philadelphia with eight hits allowed by Brooklyn, while Spahn won his third game for the Braves. Musial starred for St Louis, homering off Preacher Roe and Don Kenecome as Brooklyn’s pitching faltered in crucial moments. Roberts and Munger helped buoy Philadelphia and Pittsburgh’s Red Munger shut out the Braves in a 2-1 decision.
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Associated Press
Pat Witt
Puddin
Jones
Brooklyn
Stan Musial
Phillies
Taniqy Ang
Dodger
Puddin Head
Vanenes
Pring
Ik Rams
Brookon
Dodgers
Ebbets Field
Mustal
Tom Lane
Hal NC
Broo
Isp
Excent Musial
Philadelphia
Imost
Preacher Roe Ort
Don Kencombe
Brooks
Clncher
Brookltn
Preacher Ror
Phils
Robin Roberts
Michigan State
Rehobeth Advances In County Tourney
Rehobeth Rebels, Dothan aug Ashford, reach second round of Houston County baseball tournament after a 18 7 win over Wicksburg Panthers. Underwood homered twice as Rebels fielded two errors while Wicksburg made eight errors. Final score line shows Rebels 18 Wicksburg 7 with Etheridge, Bond, Whitaker among contributing players.
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Rehobeth
Rebels
Dothan
Underwood
Rehoboth
Hile
Vicksburg
Etheridge
Tarrell Bond
Petera
Whitaker
Fortxon
Florida Evens Series With Auburn Tigers
Florida rallies to even the series as Auburn strands three runs in the fifth inning before Florida pitcher Gaines shuts the door. Key hits include Poole Hill doubling in a run and Dick Pace tripling for the Gators who regain control after a Tigers rally, tying the game at one.
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Florda Gators
Auburn Tiger
George Hil Aubion
Hill
Gator
Dick Pace
Tigers
Ash Weishmann
Jack Gaines
Florida Agoins
Auburn
Weismann
Poole Hill
Gilbert
Two Texas Golfers Lead College Event
Morris Williams of Texas and Don Janay of North Texas tied for the opening round lead in the Southern Intercollegiate golf tournament in Athens Georgia with five under par 87. Williams was aided by a penicillin shot that kept him competing amid tough conditions. Defending NCAA champion Harvie Ward of Wake Forest shared second with Arnald Pamer of Wake Forest and Sulu Maxwell of North Texas as teams fielded strong scores.
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Morris Wiliams
University of Texas
Hiuks
Williams
Yesterda
Don Janay
North Texas
Dtate
Une Williams
Harvie Ward
North Carolina
Arnald Pamer
Wake Forest
Sulu Maxwell
Northeras
Tole
Mian
Duke
Mickey Galleher
Stabe ‘Forest
John Mandly Mary
Lowes Meenner
Dick Tiddy
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