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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1945
Page
7
The article discusses a transition to peacetime sports operations after wartime controls. It notes boxing may resume first, Joe Louis’s heavyweight reign, and potential government involvement shaping postwar competition. It mentions Class AA baseball shifts, prize money records, and the lingering wartime influence on schedules and governance. The piece also touches on ancient grape knowledge in a brief cultural aside.
Dothan City League teams Dothan Ice Cream and Dothan Glass plan to use players from other clubs for the championship series. Ralph Franklin and Jimmy Acree are highlighted as key hurlers, with Acree drafted by Dothan Glass. Manager Fred O'Brien discusses expected pitching alignments as the series shapes up for a possible five games. Proceeds from the season, minus sponsor contributions, will be shared by local youth groups. Opening game probable lineups are listed for both teams.
Tulane University football coach Claude Simons and his staff left today for a Gulf Coast visit to tune strategy for the 1945 season. The Green Wave will be recalled August 28 after four weeks of idle training to prepare for the opener with Florida on October 6. The Coast Guard has served in every war since 1790.
AP wrapped standings across the American and National Leagues with team records and percentages. Included are results for the Southern Association and several listed matchups for today with multiple city teams like New York Detroit Cleveland Philadelphia Boston and Chicago. Also shows several interleague or night games and the schedule for tonight's action.
Michigan State freshmen swept to the A A U team title in a thin finish over Great Lakes Naval Training Station. Matt Mann of Michigan and Mike Poppe of Ohio State acknowledged future competition as the Spartans accumulated 26 points to 2 for Great Lakes.
The Mobile Bears routed the New Orleans Pelicans in both games of a doubleheader to climb to third place. Autuma split a twin bill with Nashville, while Birmingham edged Chattanooga in two close games. Memphis and Linde Rock split a twin bill. the first game ended 2-0 and the twilight tilt 5-4. A 48-foot Coast Guard cutter is noted in the text.
In a two game set, Jim Tobin starred as the Tigers defeated the Yankees in the opener, while the Braves and other teams kept pace in a busy day of baseball action. Strong performances and early season moves shaped the standings.
AUGUSTA GA The South Atlantic League announced plans to resume baseball next year led by Wilder as president. Members include Augusta Savannah Columbus and major Georgia Jacksonsville Fla and Greenwood Charleston.
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