Closing of Alabama State League season looms in late August
The Alabama State League shifts toward playoffs after the Aug 25 weather delay. Troy Dothan Greenville Enterprise Ozark Brewton vie for semi final spots in a best four of seven, with Browns Dothan and Bucs mounting upsets as the title race narrows.
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Barons Aim for SA Attendance Mark in Birmingham
Birmingham Barons General Manager Eddie Glennon says his fourth place club should break the Southern Association all-time attendance record after drawing 359,998 paid at home this season, averaging about 6,800 per game. The article notes 630 million acres of U S forest land with 462 million classified as commercial timber.
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Millers Blank Browns in twin bill at Dothan
Brewton Millers took both games 2-0 and 5-1 as Dothan Browns were unable to score in the opener despite more hits. Dankel earned the wins for Brewton, while Tom Smith pitched for Dothan. Debuts and back-and-forth pitching marked a tight doubleheader.
Jury Reviews Britain's Relay Victory At 1948 Olympics
London AP reports a formal jury of appeal will review the Americans disqualification in the 400 meter relay after a controversial baton exchange. Witnesses describe a long exchange and slow pass while US team defends legality. Olympic action also notes US wins in eight oared shell and basketball semi finals as weather delays gymnastic events.
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Quincy Team Visits Baker Lot Tonight
Supreme Creamers, leading the Fast League, host Quincy Fla for a doubleheader at Baker Lot. The Creamers beat Floridians 9 7 on Thursday, then Presbyterian Quincy travels for the 7 30 pm game while Dreamers meet the Churchmen in the second half.
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Slaughter Leads Cards Rally Past Reds With Big Four Hit Game
Enos Slaughter, nicknamed Country, powered the St. Louis Cardinals to a 6-2 win over the Reds in Cincinnati with four hits including a bases loaded triple and two-run double. The victory tightens the Cardinals' hold in the National League pennant race behind the idle Braves. Harry Brecheen earned his 13th win as Brooklyn edged Philadelphia 2-1 and other games in both leagues were not on the schedule.
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Four More Qualify For Club Tournament At Dothan
Rain shortened qualifying for the Dothan Country Club golf tournament leaving three days to post scores. Robert Lakey led yesterday with 76 to likely reach the championship flight. Betts Slingluff 97 Jesse Forrester 98 and Carmichael 98 also qualified while Press Thornton was rained out. About 30 golfers have qualified. others can post scores and not all must play qualifying rounds. Club pro Woody Laffoon said only championship flight players must qualify and added prize golf equipment may be awarded to flight winners if entries are sufficient.
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Headland Overpowers Midland City Nine in Alabama Florida League
Headland league leaders outran Midland City Fliers 16 to 10 in a wide open Alabama Florida League game. Both teams had 29 hits with Andrews Henderson leading Midland City and Rivenbark Wagner and Trammer sparking Headland. Chipley Graceville game was rained out.
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Timber Landings Highlight Washington Role In U S Result
A brief note states Washington state accounts for about one sixth of total landing raw timber in the United States excluding Alaska, highlighting its national timber significance.
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Mobile Flag Hopes Bleak After Double Loss to Memphis Chicks
The Memphis Chicks swept Mobile Bears 6-1 and 4-2 to gain a game and a half on the idle Nashville Vols in the Southern Association standings. Gordon Goldsberry and Paul Armstrong homered for Memphis. Alabama clubs Birmingham and Birmingham Lookouts lit up the scoreboard in another Southern game while Little Rock and New Orleans split.
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