Browns seek comeback as Dothan teams adjust pitching
The article details the Dothan Browns season pitching woes with a revolving cast led by Lefty Jake Moore and Frank Hill. It notes Ed McKnight is released then likely to return next year, and Tom Smith, a Cordele rookie, shines in a Greenville game. It also covers the Dothan Legion team’s turnaround under Coach Red Prim and manager Henry Kennedy with a full squad returning for next season.
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Malloy
Carter
Ed McKnight
Midland City
McKnight
Earl Pitman
Midland City Fliers
Browns
Dothan
Tom Smith
Cordele
Smith
Greenville
Pirates
Bucs
Legion
Dave Edgar
Henry Kennedy
Dothan American Legion Club
Legionnaires
Geneva
Red Prim
der] Murphy
Charles Davis
Marlette Johnson
Mack Underwood
Marx Howell
Johnny Dunning
Wayne Sinquefield
Richard Edgar
Wood
Giants Crush Cubs in doubleheader surge into second
New York Giants win 14 9 in game one and 6 1 0 in game two to run their streak to seven and move to second in the National League. Lee Durocher’s lineup features slugging as Whitaker, Lockman and Mize homer and Jansen adds his 14th win. Pirates top Dodgers 5 1 to 9. Phillies win twice, 4 3 and 4 1, aided by Johnny Blatnik’s homer and Ken Heineiman’s pitching. Indians beat Red Sox 6 5 as Gordon drives in winning run. Tigers lose to Athletics 8 3 with Lou Brissie relief. Yankees beat White Sox 4 2 behind Eddie Lopat’s ninth straight win.
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Milton Richman
New York
New York Giants
Chicago
Leo Durocher
Whitey Locknan
Larry Jansen
Johnny Mize
Willard Marshall
Lockman
Montia Kennedy
Goats
Griots
Ory
Rowen
Andy Houser
Brooklyn Dodgers
Pitts
Pirates
Bucecetts
Romanus
Oress
Ed Stevens
Tony
San Roiek
Frank Gustne
Miner
Stevers
Wally West- Ine
Birbs Higbe
Hack Behrman
Phillies
Eddie Sawyers
Philadelphia Phillies
Mocak
Condumats Twee
Johnny Blatuk
Philadelphia
Cens Rehef
Sar Nahem
Howie Fox
Ken Heinelman
Reds
Bucky Walters
Din Bremxren
Gordon
Cleveland
Sox
Dians
Red Sox
Joe Tipton
MelParnell
Boston
Ken Keltner
Jim Hegan
Vern Stephens
Indians
Bob Feller
Ed Kleiman
Steve Gromcek
Witner
Parnell
Pailadelphia Athletics
Lou Brissie
Detroit
Red Son
Brissie
Bill McCahan
Tigers
Sam Chapman
Athletics
Art Houseman
Eddie Lopat
New York Yanless
Chicago White Sox
Lopat
Yankees
Frank Papish
Tomy Hensrich
Johnny Lindell
Browns Fall to Andalusia Arrows 3-1 in Opener
Dothan Browns lost a 3-1 decision to the Andalusia Arrows as Strickler spun a sharp six-hitter and Davis matched him with a five-hitter. Dothan's Tom Smith and Jim Colley each had two hits, and Hasty drove in the only run in the eighth. The Browns outhit the Arrows but committed four errors while Strickler walked seven and fanned seven.
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Dothan
Andalusa
Arrows
Browns
Joe Davis
Andalusia
Arrowace
Dugan Taylor
Smith
Colley
Hasty
Dick Coates
Doihan
Strickler
Davis
Charles Willcox
Frank Hill
Andalusia Arrow
Rinaldo
Hill
Taylor
Jim Colley
PIGSKINS TO PULPIT AND FRIDAY SCORE SUMMARY
Joe Boyd former Texas A and M football great and Dallas pastor will appear August 18 with the Youth Revival Team at First Baptist Church. The revival also features Ralph Langley and Asa Couch. Friday night scores include Geneva Enterprise and Troy among others with multiple run totals and standings across leagues, plus upcoming games in the Alabama State League City Soccer League and Legion League.
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Pigskins
Joe Boyd
Texas A and M
Dallas,Tex
First Baptist Church
Ralph Langley
Alabama
Asa Couch
Andalusia
Dothan
Troy
Ozark
Brewton
Greenville & Enterprise
Geneva
Greenville
Enterprise
Creenville
Cinecinnati
St. Louis
Boston
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
National St. Louie
Heaton
Pittsburgh
Brooslyn
Cincinnati
American New York
St. Uaouis
Philadelphian
Southern Memphia
Atlanta
Little Rock
Birmingham
Neshville
Mobile
Chattanooga
New Orleans
Southeastern Gadmien
Vickeburg
Anniston
Jackson
Selma
Meridian
Montgomery
Penancala
T. Teston
OAS
Chicago St
Howoalyn Ax
Laie
Southern Association
Memphis
Nashville
Chattanooora
New Orleana
Pensacola
Meridian & Gadaden
Stice and Sons Prevaricator Wins Bing Crosby Handicap
At Del Mar track 13 295 fans watched E O Stice and Sons Prevaricator surge from the back to win the third Bing Crosby Handicap, a $10000 added race. The scene featured a crowded seaside meet with a dramatic stretch run and a celebrated victory by the stables listed in the card.
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del Mar
Calif
Stice and Sons
Hogan Wins Western Open In Another Hogan Benefit
Framed as a Hogan showcase, Ben Hogan’s 54-hole 207 nine under par leads by three strokes over Ed Oliver and Mike Pareo. Oliver's 210 and Pareo's 211 follow as heavyweights stagger toward the final round amid a crowded leaderboard.
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Hogan
Hershey
Porky Ed Oliver
Seattle
Wash
Fat Man
Mike Pareo
Kenmore
N. Y
Oliver
Inverness
Motor City
Reading
Clayton Heafner
North
Jimmy Demaret
Beau Brummel
Ojai
Calif
Johnny Palmer
Badin
N. C
Turnesa Brothers
Jim
Mike
Lloyd Mangrum
Bobby Locke
South Africa
Skip Alexander
Roney Penna
Herman Barron
Vic Ghezzi
Stan Staszowski
Winstead
Conn
Frankie Stranahan
Toledo
Jim McHale
Wynnewood
Yvesterday
The Umpires Are Mummy And Dummy in Bullhead Nine
A whimsical line up from Bullhead Indian baseball with manager Footcatching and pitcher Snoestring. Players include Baldhead at first Fasthorse second Rosebud shortstop Shooter third Whiteshield Antelope Bareribs in the outfield. Bullhead plays in Standing Rock League. Sugar priced at 2.75 dollars per pound in London, 1742.
Quincy Team Plays Supreme Here Tuesday
Fast League leading Supreme of the City Softball League will challenge the Quincy independent team in a special doubleheader at the Baker Lot Tuesday night at 7 30. Supreme meets ey in the first game at 7 30 and Supreme and Hosiery rival tangle in the curtain raiser at nine. The National Guard team will be out of the circuit for two weeks while at Ft Benning Ga causing games to be postponed.
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Supreme
Quincy
Baker Lot
National Guard
Ft. Benning
South Golf Association Four-Ball Championship Set in Savannah
The Southern Golf Association’s 8th annual four-ball championship will be decided in Savannah on September 16 to 18 at the General Oglethorpe course. It is among the South’s most popular tournaments since 1937.
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Savannah
Southern Golf Association
Sputh
General Oglethorpe
Southern Miss and Louisville sign four year football pact
The two schools Mississippi Southern College and the University of Louisville agreed to a four year contract yesterday. The opening game will be played during Thanksgiving week 1949 at Lady Memorial Stadium in Mobile. Mississippi Southern plans two or three games this fall as the schedule is finalized. Sugar cane stalks often grow 18 feet tall.
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United Press
Oscar Fearless
Fraley
Minneapoli
Duluth
Detroit
George Ke
Mobile
Mississippi Southern College
University of Louisville
Lady Memorial Stadium
Mississippi Southern
Demon Hanover Favored in Corn Tassel Derby Field
Demon Hanover enters the Corn Tassel derby as the strong favorite for the Hambletonian Stakes prep with nine wins this year. Five top rivals Absent only a dozen entries expected for Aug start. Harrison Hoyt drives the Bethel colt who faces Egan Hanover Rollo Madison Hanover Judge Moore and Jeff Hanover in the field.
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Demon
Hanover
Harrison Hoyt
Bethel, Conn
Egan Hanover
Rollo
Madison Hanover
Judge Moore
Jeff Hanover
Fort Benning Doughboys edge Buck Creek in semi-pro tilt
The Fort Benning Doughboys opened a three game series at Gold Park by defeating the Buck Creek Millers 5 to 4. The Georgia Alabama clash determines a regional delegation for the national semi-pro tournament set for early next month in Wichita Kansas.
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Fort Benning Doughboys
Gold Park
Buck Creek Millers
Siluria
Ala
Georgia
Alabama
Wichita
Kans
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